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Caracter to make UTEP debut vs. New Mexico St

DocCardsFan — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 18:49:13 -0000

Caracter to make UTEP debut vs. New Mexico St

He's baa-aack. I don't know who to root for in this matchup, but I do know that either team would probably beat our squad right now and Samardo would get out-rebounded even by DC.

"Derrick Caracter will make his return to college basketball Sunday against New Mexico State.

UTEP coach Tony Barbee told FOXSports.com the once-heralded high school star has been cleared academically to play for the Miners for the rest of the season.
The 6-foot-8 1/2, 270-pound Caracter is a New Jersey native was at one time the No. 1 high school player in the nation.

Caracter spent two up-and-down seasons at Louisville — much of it in Rick Pitino's doghouse. Caracter averaged 8.1 points and 3.9 rebounds in 18 games as a freshman and 8.3 points and 4.5 boards per game as a sophomore.

Caracter was basically forced to leave Louisville as his grades plummeted and his weight ballooned. He was set to turn pro, but declined an invitation to the Orlando pre-draft camp and wound up transferring to UTEP — where he has set out the past year."

Dumervil the Sack Machine

DocCardsFan — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:44:08 -0000

Dumervil the Sack Machine

There was a time when UofL churned out good NFL prospects. Dumervil is now earning a reputation in the NFL as a sack machine. This is a good read, and it's good to see that the newly-found Broncos' defense is being anchored by such a great guy. I still hear the echoes....Du Du Duuuumervil

Good UofL Bball recruiting update

DocCardsFan — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:52:56 -0000

Good UofL Bball recruiting update

Apparently we picked up a commitment:
Russell Smith, a 6'1" guard from South Kent (CT) School via NYC for the 2010 class

The Gode.....the bad......the ugly

DocCardsFan — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:48:22 -0000

The Gode.....the bad......the ugly

My distaste for Luke Harangody just jumped a notch or two. From the article in SI:

"When Cleveland Cavaliers general manager Danny Ferry told Harangody that the Cavs considered former Louisville forward Earl Clark a better pro prospect, Harangody told him, 'I have a f------ problem with that'."

Maybe he forgot about this?

Mike WIlliams (Yes, Syracuse's best player) quits the team

DocCardsFan — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:34:44 -0000

Mike WIlliams (Yes, Syracuse's best player) quits the team

"Williams, one of the top receivers in the country, told coach Doug Marrone on Monday morning of his decision.

Williams, who did not play last year because of academic problems, was suspended for Syracuse's game against Akron nine days ago for violating team policy."

I've heard rumors that he was scared of playing in the upcoming game against the UofL secondary.

UofL is considered as garbage

DocCardsFan — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:54:04 -0000

UofL is considered as garbage

Pat Forde, in talking about good wins and bad wins with potential BCS implications, speaks of Cinci's wins this year...

"Road wins: at Rutgers (47-15), at Oregon State (28-18), at Miami (Ohio) (37-13), at South Florida (34-17).

Other quality wins: Fresno State (28-20).

Garbage wins: Southeast Missouri State, Louisville."

Ouch

Louisville's BCS ratings: we're a top 120 team

DocCardsFan — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 20:09:01 -0000

Louisville's BCS ratings: we're a top 120 team

If K-rags needed any fodder for the firing talk, this pretty much speaks volumes. A table is worth a thousand words.

McCoughtry is WNBA's top rookie

DocCardsFan — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 14:52:27 -0000

Atlanta Dream forward Angel McCoughtry is the WNBA's rookie of the year.

McCoughtry, the No. 1 overall draft pick this past season, received 27 votes from members of the media. Runner-up DeWanna Bonner, who has Phoenix in the WNBA finals, got nine votes.

McCoughtry was instrumental in helping the Dream complete a remarkable turnaround in their second season, making the playoffs after winning only four games their inaugural year. The former Louisville star led rookies with 12.8 points and 2.2 steals per game.

She received the award at the end of practice Wednesday at the U.S. women's basketball training camp. McCoughtry is among 23 players vying for a spot in the national team pool.

This should not be understated. McCoughtry is most likely the best women's basketball player to have ever stepped onto Freedom Hall. She is quickly becoming a household name across the nation, as previous winners of the ROY have become. This includes include Candace Parker, 2008, Armintie Price, 2007, Diana Taurasi, 2004, Chamique Holdsclaw, 1999. Let's hope Jeff Walz can continue the recruitment of fine players and coach them up to superstar talent. Also, let's root for TWill to win ROY as well. That would certainly be a statement for UofL basketball.

The Kragstache

DocCardsFan — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 01:05:29 -0000

It's 3rd and 8. Is he calling a draw? Is he calling a three-yard out? Either way...he's gonna get ya.

These are some scary images people (thank you ArcSoft creator). This just might be enough to strike fear into the heart of Pittsburgh fans and put us at a decided schematic advantage come Friday. I'm warning you people, there's some serious 'staching going on.

Pictures 1 and 3 are what I see in my nightmares.

How Saddam Hussein snuck into a UofL game. You know........pre-hanging.

Hybrid DW body, shape,and stach with the Kragthorpe face.

Your Wednesday night Kragstache.

Bucs promote WR Urrutia, release LB McCoy

DocCardsFan — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 12:34:23 -0000

Bucs promote WR Urrutia, release LB McCoy

Tampa Bay added Urrutia (pronounced yew-ROO-tee-uh) to the active roster Saturday to bolster a receiving corps thinned by injuries. He was signed by the Bucs during training camp, released Sept. 5 and re-signed to the practice squad the following day.