Welp, here we go. Here is the first online article, in non-message board form, reporting Louisville football coach Steve Kragthorpe will be relieved of his duties. Here’s the full article from the Louisville Sports Buzz:
Sources very close to the situation have told Louisville Sports Buzz that a meeting took place between the respective camps of both athletic director Tom Jurich and head football coach Steve Kragthorpe on Monday and the news wasn’t too great for the Cards’ much-maligned head-man. Sources say that Jurich informed his friend that his services will not longer be rendered at the university and gave Kragthorpe the option to resign before or following Saturday’s match-up with Southern Miss - or ride out the season a basically a lame-duck.
A press conference could happen as soon as tomorrow, but the basketball luncheon with Rick Pitino is slated so I would be completely shocked if that were to occur. However, Cards fans shouldn’t be surprised if there is an announcement shortly following the game on Saturday. The sources continued to say that regardless of whether Kragthorpe decides to stay the season or resign immediately, some sort of announcement will be made. The latest it would occur is the recurring Monday presser, where Kragthorpe meets with the media. The sources involved are extremely reliable, however I doubt this exact situation will come up. This is just a hunch, but I believe Jurich will handle this in a professional manner such as when Denny Crum was forced to resign shortly after the award-winning AD was hired.
Rumors are rampant about a replacement with John Gruden of Tampa Bay Bucs and Monday Night Football fame being atop most Louisville fans’ wish list. Stay tuned to Louisville Sports Buzz for any new information we recieve about this situation.
I do not know who the sources for the Sports Buzz are, however I do know this, HIS NAME IS JON GRUDEN, NOT JOHN GRUDEN!!!! Sorry, that was due to consistant emails from people asking about/wanting ‘John Gruden’ to be a candidate, yet could not spell his name correctly. I couldn’t take it any longer.
In all seriousness, Kragthorpe and Jurich meet all the time, so it would not be abnormal for a meeting to have taken place. I have not heard anything yet from my UofL people regarding this report and when/if that changes I will obviously post what I can. And while I am not saying this report is inaccurate, I will say I do not see Kragthorpe staying on for the remainder of the season knowing he has no chance to return. For now though, a report is out there and we’ll naturally keep you updated when/if anything breaks.
5 Responses to “Louisville Sports Buzz reporting Kragthorpe is done”
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This is a quote from UofL.
“Fact: There is no press conference scheduled Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday or Monday to address the subject matter referenced in this irresponsible blog. When Monday comes and goes without the announcement specified, the readers and listeners of this site will witness the lack of credibility with this blog.
Fact: Not only did the mentioned meeting absolutely not occur, Mr. Jurich and Coach Kragthorpe did not even speak on Monday — not in person, nor via phone. Again, a measure of the misinformation reported.
It’s unfortunate that this site and audio program has chosen to spread completely erroneous material. After hearing of this bogus matter, I personally spoke with the author to explain that his information is incorrect. He chose to rely on his “sources,” who have certainly led him astray on this. I am posting this comment because my source is straight from the parties involved and any readers should know that the blog above is simply not true. Thank you.”
Kenny Klein
Senior Associate Athletic Director
University of Louisville
I can contribute more unspecified sources here. A friend called me at 6pm tonight. Works for one of the big local companies. She states she has word from two directions, a board member of her company and a separate U of L source that she says confirm Chuckie is in, Krags is out.
Here is the scenario……35-0 Southern Miss at the half…..half time show consist of hanging Kragthorpe from the crane at the stadium….Chuckie and brother Jay storm the field….final score UofL 46-Southern Miss 35
I only hope that Jon Gruden is coming to Louisville. I beg him.
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