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Clay Ables — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 21:29:00 -0000

Obviously we should still look at the cardchronicle.com because they are one of the best sites in the world, but if you want to broaden your sports view and want more updates on the red an blue than you should check out thekentuckyblog.com. We have a podcast called the Cards&Cats Show which it's on iTunes and the android market. We had on Damian Copeland last week, Lorenzo Mauldin the week before, and also Perrin Johnson. Were looking to have more guests on soon like Doug Ormay, Matt Jones, and other local media members. Check it out if your interested we have post game press conferences and new stories all the time. So if you could please do me a favor listen to the podcast and check out the website thekentuckyblog.com. Also @thekyblog on twitter. Were going to have a live radio show in the next couple of weeks on 1450 AM. Thank you and have a great day.

Louisville A Bad Day

Clay Ables — Sun, 25 Nov 2012 16:30:52 -0000

It was honestly a tough day for all of CardNation yesterday. I went to the football game I thought it was going to be a good day. I go to sit in the press box for the game, I saw Mark Ennis aka Mengus 22, and they were giving away free cookies and popcorn what could go wrong? Well as the Cards lost I got to talk to the players after the game they still felt alright saying we just have to prepare for Thursday. I walked back up to the Press Box to write my preview article for Duke vs Louisville. As I got up there I heard Rick Bozich yell out "Dieng is out". I thought what is going on? So I ran to my Iphone and saw the Kenny Klein put out that Dieng was out. I couldn't believe it so I went and told Eric Crawford an others so they could update it to twitter. I wrote my article went home in anger after the loss and Dieng being out. When the game ended last night all I could think of was "This is seriously the worst weekend in Louisville history". For me now others have been around longer than I have so I can't speak for everyone. Personally I blame Tim Fuller.

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Check out our work at TheKentuckyBlog.com, @TheKyBlog on Twitter, and @Clay_Ables on Twitter. We do a weekly podcast called the Cards and Cats show on Itunes.

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NickNames for Teddy Bridgewater

Clay Ables — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 03:03:25 -0000

Alright today at the spring game Teddy Bridgewater went bananas! 19 for 21 257yds, 3 touchdowns. We already know he has a talented quarterback a 5 star from miami. Also last year came in an was huge for the cards all season long and showed his toughness against N.C. State in the Belk bowl, I don't think I've seen someone get beat up so bad in a game like he did. We know this guy could lead the cards to the promise land so we need to get him a proper nickname. Some have said Teddy Ball game, Teddy the terrific, or even Teddy the Magnificent. My nickname I have came up with is "Teddy Touchdown". Give me your comments on his new nickname. Get on the train or step aside also wish Elijah Justice I would like to say thank you for playing at louisville nobody will forget the "Bullet".

Go Cards!

Good Job Guys

Clay Ables — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 01:43:34 -0000

Well this season was an emotion ride like no other. With the loses and the wins it was one of the most entertaining seasons in louisville basketball history. Tonight was tough I'm not going to lie kentucky earned this win and they played tough especially davis, but 16 missed dunks and layups really kick you in the stomach. I've never been more proud in my life of one basketball team. They kept going at it and going at it over and over. I really feel bad for CRP as much as I've criticized he had a great gameplan and they just couldn't finish it off. Chris Smith will go down as one of my favorite cardinals ever! I got to meet him once and he was a great guy and never stopped working on his game. He improved so much over two years it's amazing. Not going to lie I was really disappointed in Kyle Kuric. Kyle will go down as an overachiever a guy who worked his tail, but at the end of the story there will always be the what if feeling had he played well against kentucky. All of these guys Swop, Chris, and Kyle will be missed, but can't wait till next year. Wayne showed greatness tonight he looked amazing on the big stage, Chane, Gorgui, Siva, and Russ started off slow, but by the end of the game turned into great players. The future at louisville bright possibly back to back final 4's

Go Cards!

Predictions!

Clay Ables — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 15:31:02 -0000

Alright what are your predictions for the Dream Game 2.0? I think the cardinals start off strong, because of the experience the cards will come out with confidence and CRP will be dialed in. I think the Cards take a small lead at half, then kentucky makes a run in the second half. After the run I believe the Cards respond with a couple of buckets from Chane and Russ. Game tied with about 5 minutes to go the pressure once again gets to Calipari and the young Freshman. Cards win 62-57 and Kyle Kuric, along with Chris Smith will be the players of the game. Also over under 12 kentucky fans jump off the bridge? CRP is motivated for this if Chane and Gorgui where not in foul trouble the first game the cards would have won. They got out rebounded by 26 and with Chane and Gorgu's that's not going to happen again. Hopefully Gorgu's pulls a Mutumbo and holds the ball up on the floor after the cards pull off the upset.

Go Cards!

Go To Party or Go To The Restaurants?

Clay Ables — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 02:10:02 -0000

Alright should I watch the game at a party or at a bar. If I go to a party it's probably going to be a lot of people I know, but most are fans of the school up the road. If I got to Champs or Buffalo Wild Wing's I get a bigger CardNation fan base around me, but the food isn't free and getting a table might be tough to do. I'm leaning towards party, because if we beat kentucky then the 10 of 100 people at the party will be making fun of all loser kentucky fans. Although Eating the best sandwich in the world "The Charlie Strong Chicken Sandwich" would also make the day a success not matter win or lose so that made it go either way. I would with out a doubt go to Champs if I was old enough to take in a "Gorgui Bomb".

Go Cards!

Beat Kentucky

Go Cards!

Beat Kentucky

The "UnBreakables" top the Gators 72-68

Clay Ables — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 18:28:57 -0000

I'm still in shock how we mad that final 4 I still don't know. First off Congrats to CRP who is made many people like me eat crow the guy has still got it and has a chance to win a title. Chane, Gorgui, Russ, and Chris all stepped up for Siva who was having a great game until his foul trouble. This is so much like the 05 Final Four run it's not funny, both 4 seeds and having to beat one seeds and make incredible comebacks against 7 seeds in the elite 8. I thought giving Chane Behanan the MVP was the correct decision, he was consistent over the tournament, and was the MVP of every press conference. I've never seen a team go through so much in one season. With the injuries, the struggles, the hatred towards CRP, thats why I call them the Unbreakables. I'm seriously considering right now naming a member of my family Gorgui, its a very high possibility that my first kid boy or girl with be named Gorgui.

Go Cards!

MVP Of The Game? Do you want Kentucky?

Clay Ables — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 19:53:22 -0000

Today is awesome the game last night was amazing the cards pulled through and once again were in the elite 8! The game was a grind last night which you would think would favor Michigan St, but give Rick credit he out coached, and out smarted Izzo. The MVP goes to the best Gorgui Dieng, Gorgu's blocked seemingly everything that came in the paint, and hit the three! Siva although his scoring was down he had 9 assists and controlled the game showing signs of in game maturity. Chane Behanan was also big time last night 15 points in the second half along with 9 rebounds is big for a freshman. Last but not least the Smith Brothers brought energy, scoring, rebounding, and steals. So who is the MVP? I'm going with Gorgu's well because he' s Gorgu's.

The last question is if we beat Florida do you want Kentucky? If you don't play kentucky your probably getting Indiana or Baylor. On a matchup stand point you want either of those two teams over kentucky, but the thrill of playing kentucky in the final four would be crazy? Imagine Rick vs Cal in the big game. If we lose it would be bad, but its not terrible and if we win it's right up there with the two championships. So do you want Kentucky?

Finally a shout out to Rick Pitino who has done an unbelievable job in the tourney. The regular season was rocky, but right now the cards are rolling in March.

Go Cards!

Finally a shout out to Rick Pitino who has done an unbelievable job in the tourney. The regular season was rocky, but right now the cards are rolling in March.

Go Cards!

Predictions for Tonight and Interesting Jerseys

Clay Ables — Sat, 10 Mar 2012 18:39:28 -0000

Right now is a great time for louisville basketball to be peaking, right in time for a big east championship and a deep tourney run. Tonight my prediction is Cards start off slow, then the "mosquito's" go to work and then Siva will lead the team to a victory with a triple double. Final Score Cards 72-64 and Rick pulls out the infrared suit and tie if Rick does that he should get an extension. The other thing I want to discuss is the new jerseys. Personally I think they look pretty cool the first time I saw them I thought they were ok, but when we played marquette I looked at them more closely and now their awesome. The main question is though should we wear these all the time? I say YES! Were 3-0 with these cool jerseys I say we stick with them until we lose. So that's what I have to say please comment with your predictions and your fondness of the jerseys.

Go Cards!

White Suit vs Red Suit

Clay Ables — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 21:30:35 -0000

Alright I think this is pretty obvious, but a couple people brought it up today which is better the white suit or the red suit. I forgot about the red suit until a couple of weeks ago when I saw a rerun of the Syracuse game when Kyle turned into King Kyle. It was a nice look, but to me one of the best moments in louisville basketball history is when we beat Georgetown and he came out in that white suit. Tonight even though reports say he won't wear the white suit I'm guessing he will and the Cards win a close game 75-68. King Kyle will get his shooting back on par and go H.A.M. on the "Cuse" just like the good old days back in Freedom Hall. Also excepting a pretty nice night from the big guys they really came up small until the end when Chane made that great stop on the Caveman.

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Poll

White Suit vs Red Suit

White Suit

40 votes

Red Suit

12 votes

52 votes | Poll has closed

Were Clicking!

Clay Ables — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 19:16:59 -0000

Let me just say were playing great and Rick is coaching great. Today was a great win I was getting so furious in the first half giving up so many rebounds and then we just couldn't break through. Thank the good Lord that Kyle Kuric made that steal or I might be jumping off a bridge if Kevin Jones hits that layup an they win. Wayne Blackshear let me just say Wow! The guy looks unbelievable for the fans that wanted to redshirt him that isn't going to happen. 13 points in 15 minutes a block key rebounds and oh yeah he hasn't played in a YEAR! Loved the way he and Russ Smith played today or you could call Russ J.R. Smith's little brother. The big guys were a little disappointing today give Chane though credit. He played solid late and if anybody saw that last possession were he and the Caveman were going at it fighting for position like at least 50 times then he gets him to charge that is what Chane should do every play. Peyton Siva made some mistakes today, but was offensively a lot better scoring wise and made some nice plays down the stretch. We've got one day off before we play Syracuse. Can't wait for Goodman to eat his words Dieng never plays back to back bad games he is going to make Melo his well you know.

Go Cards!

Buckles injured again CRP to blame?

Clay Ables — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:42:37 -0000

Can we get a break? I mean seriously Jared Swopshire, Rakeem Buckles, Wayne Blackshear, Steven Van Treese, and Justice. All guys who have missed major amounts of time over the last two seasons. First I want to give Rakeem Buckles an apology for all of the injuries he has gone through, you really feel bad for a guy who has great talent an dedication but can't get healthy. After hearing this I just wanted to say why? Why is this keep happening to us. I mean everytime we turnaround somebody tears an ACL or sprains an ankle. It just doesn't make any sense. Part of it is honestly bad luck to some degree. You can blame Fred Hina the trainer although the guy has to pretty smart and isn't causing the injuries. You could possibly blame the players for not being in good enough shape or just having fragile bodies. I think though it's possible CRP deserves some share of the blame. I mean if you look through Pitino's tenture it's just not the last two years. Juan breaks his leg, Ellis Myles with his knee injury, and twill I believe missed like the whole offsesason for something. Basically is rick working the players to hard. That is the question is it his issue with the body fat or do the guys run too much I don't know. Please share your thoughts and Get On The Train

Poll

Does CRP deserve blame for all of the recent injuries

YES

34 votes

NO

112 votes

146 votes | Poll has closed

Charlie Strong>The World

Clay Ables — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 01:06:30 -0000

Alright made some people mad today time to get back to the postives in cardnation. The postive is Charlie Strong. Today he brought in Ace Wales a superstar running back who is third all time in rushing in the state of kentucky. Last week he got a tennessee wideout and the week before We got Keith Brown, James Burgess, and Nick Dawson 4 star linebackers along with a couple of florida transfers. Right now if Charlie Strong could become the louisville basketball caoch I would be really happy ok just kidding. Anyway the guy is rolling he is getting about every recruit he wants and if he can bring in Josh Harvey-Clemons a 5 star linebacker from Georgia that would be amazing. If we get Clemons I'll bet Kentucky doesn't even make the trip to the ville. You don't won't to get your hopes up to high, but by Teddy Bridgewater's junior season Louisville could be contending for the national title. If Charlie keeps the recruits coming it is going to be trouble for the rest of college football.

Louisville vs Marquette..... SMH

Clay Ables — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 23:02:24 -0000

Ugh I thouhgt this was going to be a great day when we start off up 18-2. First off Peyton Siva and Chane Behanan I really like you guys, but when you shoot about 19% from the three point line an teams are leaving you wide open don't shoot the ball. Listen I get it were going to lose some games on the road, but when your up 18-2 you have to close the deal. After the 18-2 start Louisville then lost to Marquette 72-45! That is a joke that is pretty much providence all over again if you take out the first 6 mmiutes. That for one shows Rick didn't make adjustments and two the guys played awful. Peyton Siva right now is awful! I mean AWFUL! Peyton Siva is probably my favorite player on the team but offensively is completely useless. The deffense is backing up 5 feet taking away his driving lane so he either drives into lane an gets doubled an has nowhere to go or he shoots the shot and misses it. The only bright spot is Chane Behanan I don't understand why he doesn't get the ball more down in the post he got a lot of rebounds today and made some really nice moves on offense. The main issue I have with this team is Rick Pitino and his coaching. When you start off 18-2 by running and getting wide open 3's why stop? Last time I checked it was still legal to run after a make or off a rebound. Also the weird substitions? Putting in Nunez in after not playing him against Depaul, Having Swop play a lot after hardly playing against Depaul it doesn't make sense. The 2-3 zone was the worst the defense was getting picked apart over and over again for wide open threes and he wouldn't switch to man. The Cards play Pitt on saturday they are 0-5 in conference that is an absoulete must win.
Get on Da Train and Go Cards!

Team Meeting=SeasonTurnaround?

Clay Ables — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 01:57:10 -0000

The cards came out an handled their business on Depaul Day but why? Well 1 we don't lose on depaul day point blank period. The other reason though I think is becasue the team meeting the guys had. You could tell ever since the loss to kentucky the haven't been on the same page. It looked like on saturday they were just playing basketball an weren't worried about the fans,CRP,and expectations. The style louisville ran against Depaul was the style I want to see for the rest of the season. You can't fix the half court offense you can however fix the turnovers and the rebound margin. The guys seemed to really be working together and doing their jobs indivually well. Tomorrow is big if Louisville can pull off a win that would be huge against a really good Marquette team. The only way Louisville goes far is if they buy into each other and that looked like it happened against Depaul. I'm not saying were back 100& yet but it looks like were on the way

Depaul Day=Success

Clay Ables — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 01:47:03 -0000

This is what we needed a good solid win for the cards. Once again Russ Smith steals the show this guy has been so important for the team he just goes out and plays like there is no tomorrow. Gorgui Dieng is turning into one of the best big men in the country, right now except for Andre Drummond which I would still probably take Gorgui, he is the best center in the big east. Chris Smith came in and really played up to his potential I thought he has had the worst season out of all the starters just never had a big game well tonight was a big game for him. I really liked the style it was like last year all over with running around an pushing the pace the only thing I ask is what hasn't CRP been using this type of style? Some say injuries other's say he was trying to get them to become better at the half court game because there probably not going to be always running an gunning. Still they should have been using this pace all year, the reason we beat memphis and tied up kentucky was because we ran the half court offense is what it is so we need to run. The only thing I didn't like was Angel Nunez not getting time tonight, Kyle Kuric didn't play and he still couldn't find time at the 3. Now I know Chris and Kevin were playing well, but still should have given him 5 to 8 minutes. Either way Depaul Day was great finally a victory hopefully the players only meeting got them back on the right track.

Russ Smith says shoot the ball and Get on Da Train

Bye Bye Dreams for the 2011-2012 Basketball Season

Clay Ables — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 02:15:24 -0000

Let me start off by saying I haven't felt so angry after a loss since the WKU loss in Nashville back in 09. Lets be real here guys The TEAM QUIT! Point Blank Period! I'm sick of Rick Pitino he is right now a joke and for louisville fans that are backing him right now should be ashamed your holding the program back by supporting this guy. I've never seen a team give up so easily you could tell bye the second media timeout that the game was over. You know why because the players flat out are burn out, exhausted, and tired of Rick Pitino. This guy is pushing the team too much an he as a motivator and coach right now is failing miserably. If I were Tom Jurich I would seriously have to lock myself in a room right now so I wouldn't blow up in front of the team or Pitino. I've heard all over twitter that Rick will be here til 2017 no matter what and he will get this team back on the right track an ....... Really? This is different than the 30 point loss to Notre Dame back in 09 that team knew they were good and just had one really bad game. This team has not played well since Memphis came into town. The greatest comment I heard tonight from a legend Doris Burke on Peyton Siva's 5th foul was
"That looks like a foul where the guy just wanted to leave the game". That was so true you could tell nobody wanted to be there the team looks defeated and we are barely into the big east schedule. So I'm not saying fire Pitino, but he is on a short leash and if we play like this against Depaul Adios Rick! Guys have a great day and GET ON DAT TRAIN
GO CARDS

Let me start off by saying I haven't felt so angry after a loss since the WKU loss in Nashville back in 09. Lets be real here guys The TEAM QUIT! Point Blank Period! I'm sick of Rick Pitino he is right now a joke and for louisville fans that are backing him right now should be ashamed your holding the program back by supporting this guy. I've never seen a team give up so easily you could tell bye the second media timeout that the game was over. You know why because the players flat out are burn out, exhausted, and tired of Rick Pitino. This guy is pushing the team too much an he as a motivator and coach right now is failing miserably. If I were Tom Jurich I would seriously have to lock myself in a room right now so I wouldn't blow up in front of the team or Pitino. I've heard all over twitter that Rick will be here til 2017 no matter what and he will get this team back on the right track an ....... Really? This is different than the 30 point loss to Notre Dame back in 09 that team knew they were good and just had one really bad game. This team has not played well since Memphis came into town. The greatest comment I heard tonight from a legend Doris Burke on Peyton Siva's 5th foul was "That looks like a foul where the guy just wanted to leave the game". That was so true you could tell nobody wanted to be there the team looks defeated and we are barely into the big east schedule. So I'm not saying fire Pitino, but he is on a short leash and if we play like this against Depaul Adios Rick! Guys have a great day and GET ON DAT TRAIN GO CARDS

Charlie Strong is Money and the Train is about to run you over!

Clay Ables — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 22:58:33 -0000

I'm not talking about basketball today want to be positive and not think bad thoughts. Charlie Strong right now is CASH! Every time there is need to be filled Charlie goes out and fills it. Last year we needed a future quarterback he goes and gets Teddy Touchdown, we needed a safety an defensive backs he gets Andrew Johnson, Calvin Pryor, Adrian Bushell, and Gerod Holliman. Now this year he adds the greatest class of linebackers this program has ever seen! He got 3 4 star linebackers and there is a slight chance we might get Josh Harvey Clemons a 5 star outside linebacker from Georgia. When your stealing players from Florida and Miami I don't care if you coach at Texas that is impressive. The university of Louisville has always been known as a basketball school first and football second. Charlie Strong if he keeps this up has a chance to put football on the same level with basketball. Right now I'm so pumped I watched the Army All American game yesterday when you've got players on national t.v. picking you over top programs that is just great! Sometimes my sources are wrong but my sources tell me Joker Phillips is trying to keep Morgan Newton from crying right now after Keith Brown and Nick Dawson decided to come to Louisville an if Josh Harvey Clemons joins he will permanently be in the fetal position for the rest of his life.

Go Cards and GET ON DAT TRAIN

This Year is Making CRP Look Bad

Clay Ables — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 02:59:39 -0000

There is no excuse for the loss tonight point blank period well can't hate on Chane he played solid. First off Pitino defenders sit down and be quiet this is why all those other supposed Pitino haters are mad at him. There is no excuse why this offense can't put up 75 to 80 points game. The talent is there, the athleticism, and experience. Nothing makes me more angry than CRP saying that we lost because of free throws! Listen Rick you've got to score the ball to win! I give him credit the defense is great, top 5 in the country great, but when you score 65 points total in double overtime your too focused on the defensive end of the court. I've never seen a team since watching Louisville basketball stand around so much. You can blame the players obiviously the deserve some blame, but CRP has to adjust and get them to move. One of the most frustrating things I saw was when Kyle Kuric hit that free throw line jumper plus one, and then he never got that shot again! It's like if it works once the defense will figure it out so don't even bother trying. The team is 1-2 in conference play and has a problem putting the ball in the basket, THERE SHOULD BE PANIC. Like I said last week I'm not calling for his job, but this is freakin LOUISVILLE, not Providence. Getting to the Final Four every 11 years doesn't cut it. I'm not giving up on this team yet because the talent is still there and when CRP has been pressured so far at Louisville during the season he usually gets the guys back on track. I'm going to end this prety simple ELITE 8 or bust. That was the expectations before the season and it shouldn't change. Blackshear will be back in a couple of weeks that gives him enough time to get ready for the tourney so no excuses. Alright you guys have a good day An GET ON THE TRAIN BABY OR MOVE OUT DA WAY
GO CARDS

The Starting Lineup

Clay Ables — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 01:02:01 -0000

I think we need to make some adjustments with the starting lineup. I believe the lineup right now is the best possible lineup but it is not producing to the level at which it should. I think to send a message to Kyle Kuric and Peyton Siva that were not going to take this anymore of not showing up and playing scared this should be lineup for St. John's then go back to the old lineup.

C Dieng
Pf Behanan
SF Buckles
Sg Chris Smith
Pg Russ Smith

Like I said this is a one time thing then back to the old lineup

The Big East Schedule

Clay Ables — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 19:36:06 -0000

This week for cardinals fans has been pretty rough with a belk bowl loss. a georgetown loss, and well I don't want to talk about yesterday. We need to get back on track with a win on tuesday here is the schedule and it will not be easy.

We should beat St. John's, Notre Dame, Providence, Depaul, Pittsburgh, Villanova, Seton Hall, Rutgers, and South Florida.

Tough Games will be @Marquette, Connecticut, @ West Virginia, vs Syracuse, @Cincinnati, @Syracuse

After looking through the schedule I think are goal should be 14-3 Losses I think will be @Syracuse, @Marquette, and @Seton Hall the rest I think we should win give me your thought's.

Tue, Jan 3	@ St. John's	7:00 PM ET	Conversation \| Tickets
Sat, Jan 7	vs Notre Dame	4:00 PM ET	Conversation \| Tickets
Tue, Jan 10	@ Providence	7:00 PM ET	Conversation \| Tickets
Sat, Jan 14	vs DePaul	4:00 PM ET	Conversation \| Tickets
Mon, Jan 16	@ #13 Marquette	3:30 PM ET	Conversation \| Tickets
Sat, Jan 21	@ #22 Pittsburgh	9:00 PM ET	Conversation \| Tickets
Wed, Jan 25	vs Villanova	7:00 PM ET	Conversation \| Tickets
Sat, Jan 28	@ Seton Hall	8:00 PM ET	Conversation \| Tickets
Sat, Feb 4	vs Rutgers	4:00 PM ET	Conversation \| Tickets
Mon, Feb 6	vs #9 Connecticut	7:00 PM ET	Conversation \| Tickets
Sat, Feb 11	@ West Virginia	12:00 PM ET	Conversation \| Tickets
Mon, Feb 13	vs #1 Syracuse	7:00 PM ET	Conversation \| Tickets
Sat, Feb 18	@ DePaul	12:00 PM ET	Conversation \| Tickets
Thu, Feb 23	@ Cincinnati	9:00 PM ET	Conversation \| Tickets
Sun, Feb 26	vs #22 Pittsburgh	2:00 PM ET CBS	Conversation \| Tickets
Wed, Feb 29	vs South Florida	7:00 PM ET	Conversation \| Tickets
Sat, Mar 3	@ #1 Syracuse	4:00 PM ET CBS	Conversation \| Tickets

We should beat St. John's, Notre Dame, Providence, Depaul, Pittsburgh, Villanova, Seton Hall, Rutgers, and South Florida.

Tough Games will be @Marquette, Connecticut, @ West Virginia, vs Syracuse, @Cincinnati, @Syracuse

After looking through the schedule I think are goal should be 14-3 Losses I think will be @Syracuse, @Marquette, and @Seton Hall the rest I think we should win give me your thought's.

Tue, Jan 3	@ St. John's	7:00 PM ET	Conversation \| Tickets
Sat, Jan 7	vs Notre Dame	4:00 PM ET	Conversation \| Tickets
Tue, Jan 10	@ Providence	7:00 PM ET	Conversation \| Tickets
Sat, Jan 14	vs DePaul	4:00 PM ET	Conversation \| Tickets
Mon, Jan 16	@ #13 Marquette	3:30 PM ET	Conversation \| Tickets
Sat, Jan 21	@ #22 Pittsburgh	9:00 PM ET	Conversation \| Tickets
Wed, Jan 25	vs Villanova	7:00 PM ET	Conversation \| Tickets
Sat, Jan 28	@ Seton Hall	8:00 PM ET	Conversation \| Tickets
Sat, Feb 4	vs Rutgers	4:00 PM ET	Conversation \| Tickets
Mon, Feb 6	vs #9 Connecticut	7:00 PM ET	Conversation \| Tickets
Sat, Feb 11	@ West Virginia	12:00 PM ET	Conversation \| Tickets
Mon, Feb 13	vs #1 Syracuse	7:00 PM ET	Conversation \| Tickets
Sat, Feb 18	@ DePaul	12:00 PM ET	Conversation \| Tickets
Thu, Feb 23	@ Cincinnati	9:00 PM ET	Conversation \| Tickets
Sun, Feb 26	vs #22 Pittsburgh	2:00 PM ET CBS	Conversation \| Tickets
Wed, Feb 29	vs South Florida	7:00 PM ET	Conversation \| Tickets
Sat, Mar 3	@ #1 Syracuse	4:00 PM ET CBS	Conversation \| Tickets

The State of the Season and CRP Future

Clay Ables — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 21:07:12 -0000

Listen I'm obviously upset about losing to Kentucky as a Louisville fan these last three years are killing me. I don't think you can be mad at the team as a whole, lets be real Kentucky is the most talented college basketball team since the Fab 5 there freak athletes who sadly will probably hanging a banner. What I am mad about most is CRP I've been critical of Rick before, but this is a joke. I don't care what is going on with the program he shouldn't be 0-3 against Calipari and 4-7 against the cats all time no excuses. CRP all though is doing a really good job with the team on the defense end, the offense is the worst I've ever seen. This team has Peyton Siva who is a great passer and athlete an yet he is doing nothing on the offensive end. Kyle Kuric was a sad disgrace and for some reason CRP can't make him aggressive. CRP is a very good coach, but if Wayne Blackshear comes back within the next week or 2 and doesn't get major minutes with this offense you really have to question him as a coach. This team needs a scorer like Wayne badly an if he gives #CardNation another excuse about his system and how tough it is to figure out then I'm going to really start to lost faith in Rick. This team once Blackshear is back and healthy has the chance to make a deep tourney run and a possible BIg East Championship. So if Rick loses in the first or second round this year he should pack his bags and head to Bristol as a color commentator. There is flat out no excuse for this team to not make at least the sweet 16. Losing in the first weekend 3 straight years is unacceptable.

Go Cards

Memphis Louisville Rivalry

Clay Ables — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 22:18:31 -0000

This rivalry goes deep this in my opinion is as close to the kentucky rivalry. Syracuse , Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, and Uconn are really good rivalries, but there not Memphis. There has been many situations in when this has got ugly, number one the football pre game fight, the switch blades down at memphis, Milt "Ice" Wagner with his money free throws, also Darius Washington enough said. I can't lie Memphis did kind of ruin it a little bit by losing 3 games, but I'm still pumped. This year's game I think will be very good two teams who have really good athletes and like to play physical. I'm going to say Louisville wins 75-64, close for about the first 30 minutes then louisville finally wears on Memphis and mistakes start to happen and Kyle goes H.A.M.. I've seen the Darius Washington free throws we need to see Milt "Ice" Wagner's free throws.

Go Cards!

Charlie Strong is amazing

Clay Ables — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 20:39:56 -0000

Yesterday was amazing I haven't been this pumped since the orange bowl win. Charlie Strong is Louisville's Coach and I couldn't be happier. This guy is what you want for your program A leader who is not afraid to express his emotions. I hate the Bill Belichick Nick Saban robot type of guy who never smiles or shows emotion. Charlie Strong if he is angry he will show you and if he is pumped up he will sure let you know he is pumped. Nothing is more awesome than seeing a coach crowd surfing and singing "Take me home country roads" after a big win. This guy has swagger and has big guts. On that 4th down he simply said were going to get this first down and if we don't then we will stop you. This guy is so opposite Kragthrope it is not even funny. When Louisville finally gets back to the old Bobby Petrino days which it will I can't wait for Charlie to run around an pump his fist like Tiger used to do after winning the Masters. I love yesterday once again for his swagger in a different situation. When West Virginia came out early and threw the ball around like the Old Brian Brohm squads he heard all week on Radio, Tv, and Newspaper that the only way Louisville could win was in a defense battle. Charlie Strong told Dana not going to say his last name because his first name says it all that if you want a shootout you got one and he backed it up. Louisville has got The "U" type of swagger and I love it. Charlie Strong should come out of the tunnel on Saturday and demand that the Michael Bubble music should be banned and get that "Cardinal Crunch" music back which was the best music Louisville Football ever had. Big 12 or not Charlie Strong has swagger and he isn't afraid to show it.

Go Cards!

Cards Win in Lexington!

Clay Ables — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 15:24:39 -0000

Finally the steak is over now it is time to enjoy it. Charlie Strong did one heck of a job this week his defense schemes and offensive gameplaning were great. I like the use of Dominique Brown at back he was a guarntee 7 yards every time he touched the ball. The offensive show so much needed improvement, which helped Vic and Brown make plays. I was mad at Mike Sandford last week for his play calling this week he brought his A game, Louisville spread the ball out well and made the right calls on key downs. I'm not going to start a Teddy over Will Stein thing, but Bridgewater was flat out great. 2tds in that type of game is amazing. The one to Devante Parker was beautiful and Bellamy's was spot on accurate. He would of had three tds if Radcliff won;t have let the ball go right between his hands. Dexter Heyman, Greg Scruggs, and William Savoye came to play. Great win for Louisville and Company now the cats go home crying.

What the Cards have to do to hoist the Governor's Cup

Clay Ables — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 00:29:34 -0000

The cards are obivously underdogs going into Commonwealth Stadium, but that doesn't mean they can't win. If Louisvvile wants to win they need to get the ball to Bellamy and Parker especially Parker. Look these in my opinion are the best 2 recievers and are flat out gamebreakers. Bellamy to me has to step up I don't know if it is a issue with his head or something else, but he comes makes out a couple big catches then is out. He has to step up and make plays if Louisville want to win. Mike Sandford hopefully your reading this throw the ball deep to Devante Parker he is a beast and can't be stopped by kentucky's corners. 2nd they need to be able to find something with the running game. Wright and Vic are really good backs and Charlie needs to try to get them ball either by running it or screens especially Vic. 3rd Louisville needs to come out and just smack uk in the mouth. Scruggs, Smith, Dexter and the defense need to lay hits on Newton and there recievers that sends a presence to Kentucky. Finally maybe not a need, but it would be huge if Vic or Eli Rogers could take one back to the house. They need to at least need to start at the 30 or 35 it would be huge if somebody could just break one.

The 2012 recruiting class

Clay Ables — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 18:12:02 -0000

Now that were getting close to July recruiting starts to heat up. Guys like DSR, Gary Harris, J Mychal Reese, and Alex Poythress just to name a few will decide sometime in the next month or two. So my question is who do you want the most? CRP said that he is going to get one to two players, but I wouldn't be suprised if they go up to 4 players. The main people we are targeting are Andre Drummond, DSR, Gary Harris, Alex Poythress, J Mychal Reese, Kris Dunn, Mitch Mcgary, Tj Warren, Ray Lee and Chicken Knowles. Out of all those players I just mentioned who do you want the most? Personally I would take Andre Drummond in a heart beat, because nobody can dominant the game like he can on both ends of the floor.

Poll

Who do you want the most?

Andre Drummond

50 votes

DSR

31 votes

Chicken Knowles

58 votes

J Mychal Reese

3 votes

Ray Lee

0 votes

Mitch Mcgary

16 votes

Alex Poythress

9 votes

Kris Dunn

0 votes

Gary Harris

20 votes

Tj Warren

6 votes

193 votes | Poll has closed

Ryan Harrow or Kevin Ware?

Clay Ables — Tue, 24 May 2011 00:04:05 -0000

So this is a really win now or win later question. This week as you probably have heard Ryan Harrow will decide on Wednesday or Thursday between Louisvllle,Georgia, Kentucky, and St Johns. Kevin Ware is one of the only two top 100 players to commit to a school yet, well stick with a school. He will visit Louisville this weekend and will decide the later next week between Louisville and Georgia. Most believe that Ware is waiting to see wait Harrow is doing, because reports are that Harrow is going to Louisville or Georgia, and the both of them are points, so they want to start. Louisville is more than likely to get one of these recruits, so if you could decide who would you rather have. The positives for Kevin Ware are he can score, he is a pretty good passer, he is a very althetic player at 6 foot 4, he could fill Louisville's only issue at the back point, and he has great potential. Negatives are he can be hot and cold on shooting, some say that his flip flopping on school is a bad sign of commitment, and he would be coming in late and behind the team so to speak, because of how long this saga has lasted. Ryan Harrow positives He can score, He has proven he can already be a very good player, he would have a year to sit out and learn, Rick is very good with transfers, he is very talented, and he can fit in great with Blackshear and Siva at the guard. Negatives sitting a year could help or hurt him with lacking of playing compettive basketball, how could he handle playing behind Siva, he is also not a true point, and he is small which could be tough for him to handle the rough Big East. So after all this who would you take? I would take Ware, because it's a win now move and he would fill our one weakness. If Ware comes Louisville would have an unbelievable shot at a Final Four.

Poll

Kevin Ware or Ryan Harrow?

Kevin Ware

57 votes

Ryan Harrow

68 votes

125 votes | Poll has closed

Kevin Ware

Clay Ables — Fri, 20 May 2011 00:42:04 -0000

I've posted about this topic about a billion times now, but why not one more. Kevin Ware yet to make a decision visited Georgia and did anybody know? This is a good sign considering Louisville is the only other school he look at before he commits and Louisville will defiently impress him with the Yum and the upcoming team. So I want to know 1 if you guys want him, and 2 if somebody has a clue where he is going.

Go Cards!

Louisville Basketball

Clay Ables — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 00:25:59 -0000

Well I'm sure you guys have read something like this already, but I wanted to do my own projected louisville basketball fanpost. Next season as you have heard is supposed to be the year Louisville breaks through and wins big time possibly a final four, championship, big east title things of that nature. Now this is all eduacted guess just as you saw louisville and uconn not ranked turn around and be great. Now if Rick wants this to be his year were he brings home the ring than i think he needs to start Blackshear and Behanan. It looks like they both will with pPitino's constant secret messages that Rock and Swop won't be healthy and Behanan could make Louisville's rebounding weakness be a strength. Also the preseason rankings all say that these guys will be starters. Now my project lineup is Siva, Blackshear, Kuric, Behanan, and Jennings depending on the whole supposed europe thing. So this is just my guess on the whole lineup thing, what do you think the lineup should be and what are you expectations.

Poll

Expectations

Championship

36 votes

Final Four

98 votes

Elite 8

41 votes

Sweet 16

14 votes

2nd round or worse

8 votes

197 votes | Poll has closed