Lee goes for the ‘kill,’ but comes up a bit short as Cardinals fall to Ulis-fueled Wildcats in thriller
By Russ Brown Special to NKyTribune LEXINGTON, Ky. — For the last 30 minutes of another rip-roaring Louisville-Kentucky basketball game,…
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It may not be a platoon system, but Louisville depth could be a factor against Kentucky
By Russ Brown Special to NKyTribune LOUISVILLE — It doesn’t reach the level of John Calipari’s platoon system with his…
Unofficial champions of the Western Athletic Conference, Cards step up in class to take on Cats
By Russ Brown Special to NKyTribune LOUISVILLE — Forget RPI, power rankings or any of the other metrics used to…
Pitino looking forward to challenging Wildcats in Rupp Arena with a ‘gladiator mentality’
By Russ Brown Special to NKyTribune LOUISVILLE — As previously noted, Rick Pitino hasn’t been available for his usual number…
Music City Bowl could be final appearance for four Cardinals who are checking their NFL options
By Russ Brown Special to NKyTribune LOUISVILLE — The University of Louisville’s football team was a young group this year…
WKU overcomes slow start, but fast finish by Louisville the difference in easy victory
By Russ Brown Special to NKyTribune LOUISVILLE — Like the other eight University of Louisville men’s basketball home games this…
In need of some ‘good competition,’ Louisville, Pitino welcome Western Kentucky to the KFC Yum Center
By Russ Brown Special to NKyTribune LOUISVILLE — Representing a significant, though not necessarily formidable, step up in competition, Western…
Opposition may be less than impressive, but Cardinals’ offense has been putting on a show so far
By Russ Brown KyForward correspondent LOUISVILLE — Rick Pitino’s teams at the University of Louisville have been known for their…
Cards’ offensive linemen hope extra practices get them ready for A&M’s dangerous pass rush
By Russ Brown Special to NKyTribune LOUISVILLE — The University of Louisville football team began practice over the weekend for…
Pitino still no where to be found, but players provide the entertainment in pregame preview
By Russ Brown Special to NKyTribune LOUISVILLE — With University of Louisville basketball coach Rick Pitino still making himself scarce…
Cards thriving with two impact fifth-year players, but many coaches want to change transfer rule
By Russ Brown Special to NKyTribune LOUISVILLE — Fifth-year transfers Damion Lee and Trey Lewis have made a tremendous impact…
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…
Formerly ‘media friendly’ Pitino avoiding the spotlight while critics ramp up the pressure
By Russ Brown Special to NKyTribune LOUISVILLE — The University of Louisville basketball team earned many new admirers, foremost of…
Big Ten/ACC Challenge match with Michigan State gives Cards chance to prove themselves to pollsters
By Russ Brown Special to NKyTribune LOUISVILLE — Just two days after being newly ranked in the Top-25 polls, Louisville’s…
Louisville has nothing to blame for lack of early spot in polls other than lightweight schedule
By Russ Brown Special to NKyTribune LOUISVILLE — Catching up with University of Louisville hoops while waiting for a UK…
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…
Full Circle: Cards end season as it began with uncertainty surrounding who’ll play quarterback
By Russ Brown Special to NKyTriubune LOUISVILLE–The University of Louisville football team’s quarterback situation has come full circle. The Cardinals…
Louisville heads into showdown with Kentucky coming off dominating performance by Pitt in loss
By Russ Brown Special to NKyTribune Minutes after Louisville’s game at Pittsburgh Saturday, coach Bobby Petrino’s thoughts turned to the…
Pitino says he’s ‘not sure what we have’ as unranked Cards head into opener against Samford
By Russ Brown Special to NKyTribune LOUISVILLE–Louisville basketball fans who are in the dark about what to expect from a…
Pitino thinks his young Cardinals may be the surprise factor in rugged ACC race
By Russ Brown KyForward correspondent LOUISVILLE–On paper, the 2015-16 edition of coach Rick Pitino’s University of Louisville basketball team —…
Despite growing national, state calls for his departure, U of L’s Pitino vows he won’t resign
By Russ Brown Special to NKyTribune LOUISVILLE — University of Louisville coach Rick Pitino remains defiant in the face of…