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Samardo Signs with Cavs
Welp, looks like our boy Samardo’s decision to leave school early for the NBA might have paid off, at least partially. According to the Cleveland Plain Dealer’s Brian Windhorst, Samardo signed with the Cleveland Cavaliers for a “multi-year” deal, but full terms have not yet been released. The deal has a partial guarantee for the first [...]
Cards Rout Knights 88-65
The University of Louisville basketball team held its second exhibition of the 09-10 season and walked away with a convincing 88-65 victory over the Bellarmine University Knights. The Cardinals dominated from the opening tip till the final buzzer and sent former assistant coach Scott Davenport home witha loss in his final appearance in Freedom Hall. [...]
Cardinal Basketball Looks Impressive at Red-White Game
Louisville fans finally got their first glimpse at the 2009-2010 Cardinal basketball team as Slick Rick’s squad hosted their annual Red-White scrimmage Sunday afternoon. 10,247 fans filled the seats at Freedom Hall and they all had to leave with positive thoughts of what season could bring. I left the building with the feeling that this team will [...]
Cards picked to finish 4th in Big East; Harangody named Preseason POY
The Big East preseason coaches poll is out and they have named Villanova as the favorite to win the league in 2009-2010. The Wildcats from Philly, coached by the always sharp looking Jay Wright, narrowly edged out West Virginia for the top spot. The top five follow with Connecticut, Louisville, and Georgetown. Notre Dame senior forward [...]
Moore’s visit to Louisville “tremendous”
J.J. Moore, one of the two remaining recruits Louisville is looking at to finish their 2010 recruiting class, visited Louisville this past weekend with his AAU coach and mentor. According to them, the trip was ”tremendous”. According to an interview with NYCHoops.net, Moore arrived in Louisville late Friday, but spent all day Saturday and most of [...]
Samardo Samuels To Play For Jamaica
University of Louisville center Samardo Samuels received a major honor this week as he was elected to play for the Jamaican National Team. The 6’9 240 pound Samuels was born in Trelawny, Jamaica and will lead his national team into action at the Carribean Basketball Championships in the Virgin Islands. The tournament is scheduled to [...]
Pitino names starting 5; answers questions
Rick Pitino, courtesy of RickPitino.com, has addressed several issues many Louisville fans have been discussing regarding his 2009-2010 squad. The main issue revolves around the starting lineup for the upcoming season and here is what Slick Rick had to say: -Edgar Sosa will be the point guard and have a “banner senior year” according to [...]
Cardinals Too Much For Eagles, Pull Away Late 74-54
After falling behind 17-7 early, Morehead rode the hot shooting of Maze Stallworth to get back into the game, and went to the break trailing only 35-33. But, in the end the Cards were just too much for the Eagles. When Louisville is playing well, they play with a certain tenacity on defense. In the [...]
Cards are B.I.G. East Tournament Champs! Tomarken’s Tabulation
You knew it was going to be a special night from before the opening tip in the Big East Tournament Championshipat Madison Square Garden on Saturday. Notorious B.I.G.’s “Hypnotize” played over the Garden loudspeakers for the Cardinals’ player introductions, and Louisville used their hypnotising defense to overcome an eight point halftime deficit in a gutsy [...]
Dunkfest 2009: Cardinals Finish Friars 73 to 55 – Rolf Recapsulates While Tomarken Tabulates
As the Cardinals open their postseason run for a third National Championship, all hands are on deck here at The Pinkie as both Rolf and Tomarken weigh in on today’s game. TOMARKEN: The Louisville Cardinals exerted their athleticism on Thursday afternoon, forcing Providence into 26 turnovers and capitalizing on a miriad of dunks in a [...]
T-Will Named to First Team All-Big East, Samuels to All Rookie Squad
Louisville forward Terrence Williams was named to the first team all Big East squad as named by the league’s coaches. Williams was joined on the team by Connecticut center Hasheem Thabeet, Notre Dame forward Luke Harangody aka Norm Peterson, Pitt’s DeJuan Blair and Sam Young, and Marquette forward Jerel McNeal. T-Will finished a spectacular senior [...]
Preview (8) Marquette at (6) Louisville : Bobby E’s Breakdown
Date: Sunday, March 1st Time: 12:06 p.m. EST Site: Freedom Hall (18,865) in Louisville, KY Series History: UofL leads 37-24 (20-11 in L’ville, 17-12 @Milwaukee, 0-1 neutral) Last Meeting: UofL 71, Marquette 57 (Feb. 16, 2008 in Milwaukee, WI) National Rankings: UL No. 6, Marquette Nos. 8, 10 AP, ESPN/USAToday (2/23) Officials: John Cahill, Michael [...]
Cards Win Again, Beat Bearcats 72-63; Rolf’s Recapsulation
Louisville kept pace in the Big East race by putting away a tough Cincinnati team 72-63. The Cardinals and Bearcats are longstanding rivals, but in recent years the rivalry seemed to lose some of its luster as the two teams entered the Big East conference. However today’s game reminded everyone the intensity of this series. [...]
Cardinals Put Away Providence 94-76; Rolf’s Recapsulation
Despite trailing by a point at halftime, it appeared the Louisville Cardinals were poised to put a run together and take control of the game. It happened around the 10:00 mark of the second half. Six Louisville players scored in double figures to lead a balanced offensive attack that included 24 assists on 35 made [...]
Cards Crush DePaul 99 – 54; Rolf’s Recapsulation
Coming off an embarrassing showing Thursday night against Norm Peterson and his fellow Catholics of Notre Dame, it appeared the Louisville Cardinals came out with something to prove against DePaul. What they proved was what we all suspected going into the game, DePaul had no chance. Led by Preston Knowles 19 points, the Cardinals bombarded [...]
Cards Crush the Bulls 80-54; Rolf’s Recapsulation
It’s a forty minute game and Stan Heath’s South Florida Bulls found that out first hand tonight. Louisville only led by a single point at halftime 33-32, but exploded in the second half for a 22-3 run to end any thoughts of a South Florida upset. Edgar Sosa led the Cardinals with 16 points while [...]
(9) Louisville Rolls by Rutgers 78-59; Rolf’s Recapsulation
Coming off three straight wins over ranked foes, this was just the kind of performance you wanted to see from the Cardinals. Facing a marginal (and I’m being polite with that word) team prior to facing a top 10 team on the road this coming weekend, there was the thought Louisville may not be that [...]
Preview (9,12) Louisville at Rutgers: Bobby E’s Breakdown
Date: Wednesday, Jan. 21 Time: 7:02 p.m. EST Site: Louis Brown Athletic Center (8,000) in Picataway, N.J. aka “The RAC” Series History: UofL leads 6-1 (3-0 in Louisville, 1-1 in Piscataway, 2-0 neutral) Last Meeting: UofL 87, Rutgers 50 (Feb. 2, 2008 in Freedom Hall) UL National Ranking: No. 9 AP; No. 12 ESPN/USA Today (Jan. 19) [...]
Louisville Defeats #1 Pittsburgh 69-63; Rolf’s Recapsulation
The Louisville Cardinals were tabbed by many as a legit Final Four squad and tonight, they showed why. The Cards displayed the total package as a team and as a result handed top ranked Pitt Panthers their first loss of the year. Straitpinkie favorite T-Will and birthday boy Earl Clark continued to show their immense skills [...]
Preview (20)Louisville hosts (1)Pitt: Bobby E’s Breakdown
The Coaches: Pitt: Jamie Dixon, 10th year at Pitt, 6th year as head coach (148-40) Louisville: Rick Pitino, 7th year at UL (181-70); 22nd year overall (533-194) Rankings: Pitt: 1-AP, 1-ESPN Louisville: 20-AP, 20-ESPN. Series: The teams meet for the 8th time in series history. Pitt holds a 4-3 all-time lead The Cardinals have won [...]
