Louisville’s Javian Hawkins named to Doak Walker Award watch list; rushed for 1,520 yards in 2019
University of Louisville sophomore running back Javian Hawkins has been named to the Doak Walker Award watch list. Hawkins is…
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Jamie Vaught: Kentucky sophomore Benny Snell Jr. joins impressive list of Wildcat running backs
Over the years, Kentucky has had a good handful of All-SEC or All-American football standouts who are among the school’s…
Heisman Trophy winner Jackson stars in U of L spring game; newcomer Fitzpatrick also impressive
By Russ Brown NKyTribune correspondent LOUISVILLE — After last year’s 73-7 Red romp, Bobby Petrino thought he had divided his…
Heisman Winner: Louisville sophomore Lamar Jackson named college football’s best player
University of Louisville football’s Lamar Jackson has enjoyed quite a week, collecting two prestigious player of the year awards. Jackson,…
Billy Reed: Nothing’s ever certain, but here’s betting the Heisman goes to the Thrill from the Ville
With apologies to Howard Schnellenberger, I must say that anybody who guarantees an outcome in the sports world is on…
Petrino has only Houston on his mind, not UofL’s possible rise in football playoff standings
By Russ Brown NKyTribune correspondent LOUISVILLE — Considering that Alabama coach Nick Saban claims he didn’t even know last Tuesday…
Jackson a cool customer as U of L scores in final 13 seconds to escape upset-minded Virginia
By Russ Brown NKyTribune correspondent Lamar Jackson had already made a strong case for the Heisman Trophy. Saturday afternoon in…
In the Hunt: Cards still alive for playoff, title shot despite coming up short in thrilling loss at Clemson
By Russ Brown NKyTribune correspondent LOUISVILLE — Louisville’s football team lost the biggest regular season game in program history, but…
Hold your breath, here comes Jackson/Watson, Clemson/Cards in huge ACC, national showdown
By Russ Brown NKyTribune correspondent LOUISVILLE — The Louisville-Clemson prime time showdown Saturday night in Death Valley shapes up as…
Mission Accomplished: Cards prove they can fly with ACC big boys, emerge as players on national stage
By Russ Brown NKyTribune correspondent LOUISVILLE–“It was a party.” University of Louisville senior safety Josh Harvey-Clemons was talking about the…
Thoughts turn to Florida State showdown after ‘Lamar-velous’, Cards romp past Syracuse
By Russ Brown NKyTribune correspondent LOUISVILLE — It’s a pretty safe bet that before the first quarter of Syracuse’s Friday…
Despite romp, true tests and answers will have to wait for Cards, beginning with trip to Syracuse
By Russ Brown NKyTribune columnist LOUISVILLE — Louisville’s football team will get its 2016 season underway when it travels to…
Nashville Bound: Petrino’s Cardinals will make first appearance in Music City Bowl opposite Texas A&M
By Russ Brown Special to NKyTribune LOUISVILLE — University of Louisville football coach Bobby Petrino was sitting in the stands…
Strong offensive performance from Jackson saves Louisville from embarrassing loss to Kentucky
By Russ Brown Special to NKyTribune Let’s be honest. And blunt. Lamar Jackson saved Bobby Petrino from a very embarrassing…
Petrino hoping to see improved ground attack in Governor’s Cup showdown with Kentucky
By Russ Brown Special to NKyTribune LOUISVILLE – Traditionally, the Louisville-Kentucky football games have been won by the team that…
Cards finally break into win column, but major questions still remain to be answered
By Russ Brown Special to NKyTribune LOUISVILLE — After starting 0-3 for the first time since 1984, the University of…
Sports Notes: It’s early, but Wildcats, Cards both surprising the college football experts
By Glenn Osborne Special to NKyTribune Quick show of hands. How many of you predicted that when you rolled out…