Category Archives: Football

The Dalai Lama needs a Louisville cap

The Dalai Lama is going to be in Louisville on May 19 and 20. I saw him in Washington in 2011, where his profound message was “Don’t worry. Be happy.” I won’t be in town to hear him say that … Continue reading

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2013: The year of UofL sports

All is right in the world. The college basketball season is over. The Louisville men are the national champs in Division I hoops. The Louisville women are runners-up for the national championship. That makes 2013 the year of Louisville basketball. … Continue reading

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UofL basketball is big business

I’m in Atlanta. Louisville and Michigan are going for the men’s Division I championship in a couple of hours. Ticket prices are going through the roof, but this’s the entertainment business. Want to know how much of a business Louisville … Continue reading

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NFL stars demand a plan

Let’s talk about gun violence.

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‘Seven Nation Army’: The world’s sports anthem

On Super Bowl Sunday, when the Baltimore Ravens take on the San Francisco 49ers, expect a lot of this: For all you old people, the song is “Seven Nation Army” by the White Stripes. It came out in 2003, made … Continue reading

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Stupid people tricks (and one smart baby)

I was steered to this video from Balloon Juice … … and I’m thinking that maybe the awesomeness that I’m supposed to be feeling by watching it is outweighed by the sense that a lot of these people are out … Continue reading

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Sugar Bowl recap: Louisville beats Florida

Here’s Louisville Coach Charlie Strong after the Cardinals 33-23 win over the Florida Gators Wednesday night: Strong was an assistant coach at Florida and the Gators passed him over for the top job. Inexplicably, Strong, who is in his 50s, … Continue reading

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At the Sugar Bowl

An hour before the game Related articles Sugar Bowl attendance at its lowest since 1939 (collegefootballtalk.nbcsports.com) Bowl attendance is way down (espn.go.com) Sugar Bowl 2013: Louisville’s Teddy Bridgewater Is CFB’s New Man-Crush (bleacherreport.com)

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In New Orleans with Louisville

Yes, the whole city is here for the Sugar Bowl.

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Charlie Brown in middle age

This is not for children. Probably NSFW.

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