January 8, 200719 yr Congrats... UL fans definitely need some good news after the last 24 hours.Not to mention Douglas' public statement that there was zero chance he would declare.
January 8, 200719 yr Not to mention Douglas' public statement that there was zero chance he would declare. He has no business declaring.
January 8, 200719 yr “I didn’t know a lot about him but I’ve been making some calls,” Wood said. “I heard he is a great guy, runs a pro-style offense, which appeals to me. I heard he is kind of a players’ coach, which would be a little of a change, and not necessarily a good one or a bad one. He has more personal relationships with the players. He’s less of a disciplinarian and more or a friend.” Wood said his roommate, offensive tackle Brian Roche, spoke to Phil Simms on Sunday night and the former NFL star gave the thumbs up on Kragthorpe. Simms’ son, Matt, who has committed to U of L, and Roche were teammates at Ramsey (N.J.) Don Bosco Prep in high school. “Phil Simms called our house last night and said he still wants Matt to come here,” Wood said. “He said we would be in good hands with this guy and fine if he comes here. . . . He said ‘Brian, if he comes it’s going to be a great deal.’ He said he was worried at first when he heard Petrino was leaving but when he heard (Kragthorpe’s) name in the mix he told Matt he didn’t want him to do anything. “If that’s what’s right, hopefully he comes in.” This took place Sunday night. The younger Simms told a NJ newspaper Monday morning that he would not be coming to Louisville.
January 8, 200719 yr ZING. Yeah ZING, lol...on the junior circuit, no bowl wins, UK just won a much bigger bowl than he lost...he was 4-8 in as late as 2004...but don't let me interrupt all the euphoria...:ylsuper:
January 8, 200719 yr Didn't stop SOME UK fans from declaring him gone. Who declared him gone? Missed that one.
January 8, 200719 yr This took place Sunday night. The younger Simms told a NJ newspaper Monday morning that he would not be coming to Louisville. He told them that before this hire.....I would look for him to stay, that may only be MY opinion, but I am normally right more often than not.
January 9, 200719 yr Yeah ZING, lol...on the junior circuit, no bowl wins, UK just won a much bigger bowl than he lost...he was 4-8 in as late as 2004...but don't let me interrupt all the euphoria...:ylsuper: 1-11 before him...8-5 the very next season... UK had a winning record the year before Brooks, what about the very next year? :sssh: In sincerity, many of us have given Brooks his credit for THIS season, but I think his legacy will lie in next season's results...I will consider Jurich more than credible for his hiring ability, if he says Kragthorpe is worthy of running these Cards, then I agree.
January 9, 200719 yr He told them that before this hire.....I would look for him to stay, that may only be MY opinion, but I am normally right more often than not. Don't know about that, but in this case you would have to be more right than the kid who said (on the record) he wasn't coming.
January 9, 200719 yr ^ I'll wait before I listen to a high school kid the day after a thing like this.
January 9, 200719 yr 1-11 before him...8-5 the very next season... UK had a winning record the year before Brooks, what about the very next year? :sssh: In sincerity, many of us have given Brooks his credit for THIS season, but I think his legacy will lie in next season's results...I will consider Jurich more than credible for his hiring ability, if he says Kragthorpe is worthy of running these Cards, then I agree. So you are saying the cupboard definitely wasn't bare when he got there. Those were the old coach's players. It took him a couple years to fall to 4-8... Brooks came into a horrible situation, everyone knows that. Let's see what he does with a full slate of scholarships...06 doesn't tell the tale on him, but 07 won't either...
January 9, 200719 yr 2007 is the full tale, IMO....he has a decent schedule all accross the board, he is coming off a bowl win...IT's bowl or bust.
January 9, 200719 yr BTW I trust Jurich too, but this is a downgrade, even if new guy turns out to be a good coach at this level...
January 9, 200719 yr 2007 is the full tale, IMO....he has a decent schedule all accross the board, he is coming off a bowl win...IT's bowl or bust. Don't agree with you, but it should be the same for Louisville's new coach then (with much easier schedule) , bowl or bust...
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