Louisville does have some stuff going for it
Definitely agree its basketball first. However, Papa John's stadium seems too nice for them to tolerate bad football for too long. In general, Louisville really has first class facilities for athletics.
At a minimum, seems like a job that could be valued as a stepping stone for hot coaches (John L Smith, Petrino, and Strong all passed through there).
Louisville actually has a pretty decent high school football scene starting to blossom as well. Strong did a lot to build a pipeline to Florida and I wouldn't be surprised to see Louisville fulfill sort of a Texas Tech or OK State type of overflow option for football talent for the South.
Complete thread:
- I've got our schedules worksheet up to date -
Jay,
2014-10-21, 16:07
- So, next season is ND's first B1G-less season in 100 years - Jeff (BGS), 2014-10-22, 06:54
- Affiliation with the ACC is really working out. -
Grantland,
2014-10-22, 06:38
- talk about the ACC's effect on our playoff SOS going fwd -
Jay,
2014-10-22, 06:47
- Clemson, Miami (some day), VaTech, FSU (barring sanctions) -
Grantland,
2014-10-22, 10:40
- You said NC State twice -
Jeff (BGS),
2014-10-22, 10:44
- They are twice as horrible as the rest. - Grantland, 2014-10-22, 10:46
- You said NC State twice -
Jeff (BGS),
2014-10-22, 10:44
- long term - HumanRobot, 2014-10-22, 08:17
- Stanford falling off is a bigger concern, IMO -
CK08,
2014-10-22, 07:34
- Fuck that noise - hobbs, 2014-10-22, 09:37
- Yeah, but other schools will get better -
Jeff (BGS),
2014-10-22, 07:45
- Agreed. Shaw is a turd but not a 2-10 turd. -
PAK,
2014-10-22, 07:55
- I thought Nunes was the guy after THE GUY -
Greg,
2014-10-22, 07:56
- They're redshirting their all-everything true frosh. -
Savage,
2014-10-22, 08:02
- But what will that kid's supporting cast look like? -
BillyGoat,
2014-10-22, 08:13
- Basically have to pray Barry Sanders Jr. turns into his dad -
Jim (fisherj08),
2014-10-22, 08:15
- He's the only difference maker they've got. - BillyGoat, 2014-10-22, 09:50
- Basically have to pray Barry Sanders Jr. turns into his dad -
Jim (fisherj08),
2014-10-22, 08:15
- But what will that kid's supporting cast look like? -
BillyGoat,
2014-10-22, 08:13
- They're redshirting their all-everything true frosh. -
Savage,
2014-10-22, 08:02
- I thought Nunes was the guy after THE GUY -
Greg,
2014-10-22, 07:56
- Agreed. Shaw is a turd but not a 2-10 turd. -
PAK,
2014-10-22, 07:55
- FSU, Clempson & Louisville? -
Chris,
2014-10-22, 06:49
- UNC is a wildcard -
Jay,
2014-10-22, 08:05
- He's got the tail end of Butch's talent. - Chris, 2014-10-22, 09:41
- I'm surprised he doesn't come up more in coaching searches - HumanRobot, 2014-10-22, 08:07
- Beamer is 68, closing on thirty years at VT -
Jay,
2014-10-22, 07:01
- It'll depend on their hire. - Savage, 2014-10-22, 07:12
- I think Va Tech has a lot of institutional strength -
Mike (bart),
2014-10-22, 07:05
- It's also in the middle of nowhere -
Jim (fisherj08),
2014-10-22, 08:17
- The town itself is nice, though - Mike (bart), 2014-10-22, 08:32
- I don't understand why UVa -
Jay,
2014-10-22, 07:13
- If UVA could, couldn't Cal and UCLA? -
Greg,
2014-10-22, 07:53
- UCLA is at least making the effort in recruiting -
Jay,
2014-10-22, 08:06
- Good point -
Greg,
2014-10-22, 08:17
- Facilities matter a lot here. -
professor,
2014-10-22, 09:08
- True. UCLA's are horrific. - Greg, 2014-10-22, 13:00
- I think this is the biggest issue -
Jeff (BGS),
2014-10-22, 09:14
- That's right. - professor, 2014-10-22, 09:18
- Facilities matter a lot here. -
professor,
2014-10-22, 09:08
- Good point -
Greg,
2014-10-22, 08:17
- UCLA is at least making the effort in recruiting -
Jay,
2014-10-22, 08:06
- Football doesn't seem to be in their DNA - Mike (bart), 2014-10-22, 07:31
- If UVA could, couldn't Cal and UCLA? -
Greg,
2014-10-22, 07:53
- Someone is going to benefit from all that talent - Jeremy (WeIsND), 2014-10-22, 07:09
- It's also in the middle of nowhere -
Jim (fisherj08),
2014-10-22, 08:17
- I don't know about Louisville. -
PAK,
2014-10-22, 07:00
- They have more want-to than most anyone else in the ACC. - KGB, 2014-10-22, 12:29
- Louisville does have some stuff going for it -
HumanRobot,
2014-10-22, 08:15
- they're ruthless enough to hire Petrino again -
Jay,
2014-10-22, 08:17
- yup -
HumanRobot,
2014-10-22, 08:20
- "I want $1.8 million a year and motorcycle insurance" -
Greg,
2014-10-22, 08:21
- and NDAs for everyone - Jay, 2014-10-22, 08:22
- "I want $1.8 million a year and motorcycle insurance" -
Greg,
2014-10-22, 08:21
- yup -
HumanRobot,
2014-10-22, 08:20
- they're ruthless enough to hire Petrino again -
Jay,
2014-10-22, 08:17
- Louisville is an interesting case - Jeff (BGS), 2014-10-22, 07:13
- Throw in Va Tech -
Jeff (BGS),
2014-10-22, 06:58
- There won't be an elite team left on that list once the NCAA - professor, 2014-10-22, 09:14
- Edit: looking at win pct over the last 20 years -
Jeff (BGS),
2014-10-22, 07:08
- Duke will be good as long as Cutcliffe coaches. -
Ken Fowler,
2014-10-22, 07:10
- good, or "Duke good"? -
Jay,
2014-10-22, 07:19
- Good good. -
Ken Fowler,
2014-10-22, 07:37
- I think that crystallizes the depth issues in the ACC -
Jay,
2014-10-22, 08:03
- Agreed, but Duke's not a bad team. -
Ken Fowler,
2014-10-22, 08:19
- Leach is at least interesting. -
PAK,
2014-10-22, 08:40
- That really cuts to the core of it -
Greg,
2014-10-22, 08:43
- Does the fun outweigh the 2-7 or 3-6 conference record -
Ken Fowler,
2014-10-22, 08:54
- When they were going 1-11 before he got there? -
CK08,
2014-10-22, 10:26
- He's just not that good of a head coach - Ken Fowler, 2014-10-22, 13:20
- For me? Yes. For their fans? I dunno. - Greg, 2014-10-22, 08:58
- When they were going 1-11 before he got there? -
CK08,
2014-10-22, 10:26
- His offensive wrinkles aren't going to win HIM championships -
PAK,
2014-10-22, 08:49
- Yep - Jeremy (WeIsND), 2014-10-22, 08:58
- True. -
Jim (fisherj08),
2014-10-22, 08:54
- The Run & Shoot is a prime example. - PAK, 2014-10-22, 09:18
- Does the fun outweigh the 2-7 or 3-6 conference record -
Ken Fowler,
2014-10-22, 08:54
- That really cuts to the core of it -
Greg,
2014-10-22, 08:43
- Good call on Leach - Jeremy (WeIsND), 2014-10-22, 08:34
- Leach is at least interesting. -
PAK,
2014-10-22, 08:40
- Agreed, but Duke's not a bad team. -
Ken Fowler,
2014-10-22, 08:19
- I think that crystallizes the depth issues in the ACC -
Jay,
2014-10-22, 08:03
- They won ten games last year -
CK08,
2014-10-22, 07:31
- Any chance Cutcliffe's name will come up for bigger jobs? - professor, 2014-10-22, 09:13
- they barely grazed the top 25 last year - Jay, 2014-10-22, 08:00
- I doubt they'll make it to K State - Jeff (BGS), 2014-10-22, 07:37
- Good good. -
Ken Fowler,
2014-10-22, 07:37
- And then... - Jeff (BGS), 2014-10-22, 07:15
- good, or "Duke good"? -
Jay,
2014-10-22, 07:19
- Duke will be good as long as Cutcliffe coaches. -
Ken Fowler,
2014-10-22, 07:10
- UNC is a wildcard -
Jay,
2014-10-22, 08:05
- Clemson, Miami (some day), VaTech, FSU (barring sanctions) -
Grantland,
2014-10-22, 10:40
- talk about the ACC's effect on our playoff SOS going fwd -
Jay,
2014-10-22, 06:47
- I bet Navy 2017 gets moved to Nov. 18 -
MHB (Rakes of Mallow),
2014-10-21, 17:21
- Two thoughts -
Greg,
2014-10-21, 17:22
- Hopefully Addazio is gone by then - Jeremy (WeIsND), 2014-10-21, 17:28
- Two thoughts -
Greg,
2014-10-21, 17:22
- keep an eye on the open slots for 2018-2021 -
Jay,
2014-10-21, 16:11
- I agree with a few of the guys below... - PAK, 2014-10-22, 08:45
- who is left as a marquee opponent? -
Pat,
2014-10-21, 17:28
- I'd love an ND-Auburn series. UnderArmour would love it, too - Ken Fowler, 2014-10-22, 06:02
- My wish list - crazychester, 2014-10-22, 04:40
- Has there been any buzz? -
Tim,
2014-10-21, 17:12
- I'd really like to see more SEC teams -
Flann,
2014-10-21, 17:33
- I think Auburn could be an option. UA's two premier brands. - Savage, 2014-10-22, 05:52
- Just don't tell them we're north. we're south - JN, 2014-10-21, 17:41
- I'd really like to see more SEC teams -
Flann,
2014-10-21, 17:33