feel if CSS did what Manny Diaz just did to Temple? I’d be livid and be wanting my pound of flesh. Diaz has absolutely no head coaching experience and it appears that Miami just took the lower buyout to hire him. Cristobal’s buyout was reported to be $10 million. I’d say that Manny had better produce immediate results or else. If this doesn’t work out for Miami they will be in far worse shape than they are now with the coaching fraternity. If I’m a Temple fan or administrator I’d be both very happy for this guy to leave and I’d be hiring a real good attorney to sue his ass to hell and back for being a major liar.

GO CARDS - BEAT EVERYBODY!!! God Bless America!!!

Guy's a winner. Who will be the first P5 to snag him? They won't regret it. He has all of the ingredients to be a superstar coach.

USA TODAY High School Sports is proud to announce the 2018 American Family Insurance ALL-USA Kentucky Football Team. Players were selected based on their athletic achievements from the 2018-19 season.

MORE:Complete list of ALL-USA State Teams

COACH OF THE YEAR: Chris Wolfe, Male (Louisville)

The ninth-year head coach led the Bulldogs (14-1) to their second Class 6A title in four years, the eighth crown overall in program history. Male edged two-time defending champ Trinity in the semifinals, then knocked off Scott County in the finale, 37-20.

OFFENSE

OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Wandale Robinson, Western Hills (Frankfort)

The state’s Mr. Football and Gatorade Player of the Year, Robinson rushed for 1,973 yards and 30 touchdowns while hauling in 31 passes for 725 yards and another 11 scores. A Nebraska commit, he also led the Wolverines with 119 tackles on defense.

First Team

QB Cameron Jones (6-7, 250, Sr.), Frederick Douglass (Lexington)

RB Wandale Robinson (5-9, 180, Sr.), Western Hills (Frankfort)

RB Tre Bass (5-8, 180, Sr.), Franklin-Simpson (Franklin)

WR Milton Wright (6-3, 200, Sr.), Christian Academy of Louisville

WR Marquel Tinsley (6-2, 210, Sr.), Daviess County (Owensboro)

TE Michael Mayer (6-5, 240, Sr.), Covington Catholic (Park Hills)

OL Bryan Hudson (6-4, 295, Sr.), Scott County (Georgetown)

OL Tanner Bowles (6-5, 280, Sr.), Glasgow

OL John Young (6-6, 280, Jr.), Christian Academy of Louisville

OL Adam Derry (6-3, 275, Sr.), Beechwood (Fort Mitchell)

OL Jack Randolph (6-3, 290, Sr.), Franklin-Simpson (Franklin)

Second Team

QB Beau Allen (6-2, 200, Jr.), Lexington Catholic

RB Joe Jackson (6-0, 195, Sr.), Johnson Central (Paintsville)

RB Casey McGinness (5-10, 180, Sr.), Covington Catholic (Park Hills)

WR Izayah Cummings (6-1, 165, Jr.), Male (Louisville)

WR Reese Smith (5-11, 175, Jr.), Boyle County (Danville)

TE Reid Jolly (6-5, 220, Sr.), Campbell County (Alexandria)

OL Sam Vaughan (6-7, 280, Sr.), Lexington Catholic

OL Chris Malala (6-0, 315, Jr.), Male (Louisville)

OL Jacob Gideon (6-3, 275, Sr.), Ryle (Union)

OL Walker Parks (6-6, 260, Jr.), Frederick Douglass (Lexington)

OL Eli Cox (6-4, 295, Sr.), West Jessamine (Nicholasville)

DEFENSE

DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Jacob Lacey, South Warren (Bowling Green)

Lacey’s work in the trenches led the Spartans to a 15-0 season and the Class 5A state title. The Notre Dame signee had 80 tackles, 34 tackles for loss, 14 sacks and four forced fumbles as a senior.

First Team

DL Stephen Herron (6-3, 240, Sr.), Trinity (Louisville)

DL Jacob Lacey (6-2, 285, Sr.), South Warren (Bowling Green)

DL JJ Weaver (6-6, 240, Sr.), Moore (Louisville)

DL Ricky Barber (6-2, 265, Sr.), Doss (Louisville)

LB Joe Kuerzi (5-11, 215, Sr.), Male (Louisville)

LB Patrick Owen (6-1, 235, Sr.), St. Xavier (Louisville)

LB Jared Casey (6-3, 230, Sr.), Ballard (Louisville)

DB Clayton Bush (6-0, 200, Sr.), South Warren (Bowling Green)

DB Vito Tisdale (6-1, 185, Jr.), Bowling Green

DB Quintez Payton (5-10, 155, Sr.), Central (Louisville)

DB Aubrey Weaver (6-1, 180, Sr.), Wayne County (Monticello)

Second Team

DL Caden McKinnis (6-2, 255, Sr.), Logan County (Russellville)

DL Izaiah Reed (6-2, 235, Sr.), John Hardin (Elizabethtown)

DL JJ Courtney (5-9, 240, Sr.), Simon Kenton (Independence)

DL Ethan Wine (6-3, 230, Sr.), Corbin

LB Kyle Kelly (6-2, 205, Sr.), Newport Central Catholic

LB Anthony Adkins (6-3, 220, Sr.), Larue County (Hodgenville)

LB Jack Coldiron (6-5, 215, Sr.), Covington Catholic (Park Hills)

DB Kendrick Curry (6-0, 160, Sr.), Bryan Station (Lexington)

DB Jack Lucas (6-1, 180, Sr.), Male (Louisville)

DB Jacob Dingle (6-0, 185, Sr.), Trinity (Louisville)

DB Logan Castleman (5-11, 180, Sr.), Beechwood (Fort Mitchell)

SPECIAL TEAMS

K Graham Wald (5-11, 150, Jr.), Henry Clay (Lexington)

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This is an updated list of the highest level of Carnegie Classification Universities. Update was December 17.

There are only 130 Universities contained in this highest level.

This is the list of "Doctoral Universities" with "Very High Research Activity".

The University of Louisville is among the 130 universities listed.

http://carnegieclassifications.iu.e..."basic2005_ids":"15"}&start_page=standard.php

University of Louisville
Louisville, Kentucky

Level 4-year or above
Control Public
Student Population (Fall 2017) 21,402

Classification Category
Basic Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
Undergraduate Instructional Program: Balanced arts & sciences/professions, high graduate coexistence
Graduate Instructional Program: Research Doctoral: Comprehensive programs, with medical/veterinary school
Enrollment Profile: Majority undergraduate
Undergraduate Profile: Four-year, full-time, more selective, higher transfer-in
Size and Setting: Four-year, large, highly residential
Classification Category
Community Engagement: Classified or reclassified in 2010 or 2015 through the New England Resource Center for Higher Education

https://www.cbssports.com/college-b...gins-national-search-for-his-replacement/amp/

Throughout my career as an athletic director, I have maintained a belief that making a head coaching change during a season is rarely in the best interests of our student-athletes or program," UCLA athletic director Dan Guerrero said in a statement. "In this case, however, it is now clear to me that what is best for our current students and for the overall good of the program, is to make this change now. While Steve led us to three Sweet 16 appearances, we simply have not been performing at a consistent level and our struggles up to this point in the season do not bode well for the future. On behalf of UCLA Athletics, I want to thank Steve, Tanya and the entire Alford family for their commitment to UCLA and wish them all of the best in the future."

Just curious how many of his assistants from this past season have gotten new jobs?

Galloway went to UNC
Van Gorder to Bowling Green

Others?

"Let all investigations be forgot, and never brought to mind...." I think we have turned a corner and 2019 is going to be much better.

The new coaches talk like they know what they are doing and have a plan to turn the program around. My main concern is that almost none of them have Power 5 experience. Whether than can evaluate and recruit talent is a question mark. Also, who is the main recruiter and what states will he concentrate on?

This young man was truly an inspiration. Stories like his show us all how sports can mean so much more than just wins and losses.

This is an interesting chart dating back to the start of Jurich's tenure as AD thru Tyra's first full year. The title footnotes the total for Jurich in his 20+ years. The right bar is likewise the total since Tyra became AD.

I had to compile the data from various sources. If anyone sees an error, let me know...

This according to KenPom...

VT gave up 64 yards to UC’s RB (Warren) on 5 consecutive carries for the 4th quarter go-ahead TD. UC lined up with double TEs and made no secret of their plan to run between the tackles, straight at VT. I have seen a lot of college football this year, but that was the most dominating offensive series that I have witnessed so far where one team over powered an opponent in such a dominating manner. VT was up by 3, so that series resulted in a Bowl victory for UC.

Luke Fickell appears to have taken his DC mentality and figured out a way to transfer that physicality over to his Offense. No fan of UC, but if they can hold on to this HC they will be a tough opponent.

You get one resolution for the new year or you can change one thing about UofL or college sports in general. What will it be?

For me, it is getting rid of One-and-Done. I have always hated the process. It cheapens the college athletic model and forces schools to cow tail to over-indulged prima-donnas who couldnt care less about the Universities they attend. The fact that removing the practice would hurt UK is just a bonus.

Drew Deener is getting some not so good feedback on twitter after he posted the following tweet:

"Can UK take VJ back home with them at least"

(Written without the aid of eggnog this season...)

Christmas is approaching and it's getting here fast
Cardinal fans are celebrating hoops and Football's class
But ask yourself "How would it go? if Santa happened to say
"Howie, this Christmas, I need you to pilot the sleigh?"

On Easy Card, on Pervis, on Gamedaynut and Rollem!
On Guardman, on Geo_Joe, on King Henry and Cap'n Jim!
With a sleigh from the Rentalman and secured with Cardinal Cash
Howie said "What me worry?" Let's do this XMAS dash!"

Jack Coffee controlling ground operations, Matt Willinger with P.R.
The sleigh got airborne! "Cards First!" was the roar!
Only 2330859 miles to cover! That's an Easy Card deal!
We'll hit Beantown for a T-Bone for a mid-flight meal.

Beagle barked from the ground, Shutterbug passed some pics around
As they soared through the air, Rollem Cards manned the ground
Zipp reported what he saw (while the rest of the board disputed it)
As Creo, CardHorn and Smithereen got news from Real2It

While Big Smythe and RobertCard enjoyed Cocoa with CardCasey
gocds and mwatson61 were on the streets going crazy!
KevinMurphy2 told mwdcard to head to the Great Lawn
Because that where Howie's sleigh would land at dawn.

The Ladybirds greeted him! Asia shot a celebratory "3" !!
Football and baseball gathered, just to see...
Aprile and Ecarma lined the runway, lit in Cardinal red
While Mack drew a play up to land this sled.

Soaring over "the Thinker" and touching down like a hero
Howie got a "hand out" from Sowry and Albiero!
This magical flight landed! And when he finished the flight.
Howie yelled "Merry Christmas to ALL! and to ALL a Good night !"


(if I didn't name you...sorry...you must have been on the "naughty" list
and, if so...TELL ME MORE! {insert evil "wink"} There's always next year...)

-- sonja --

He has 2 TDs already and they are just running all over the Browns. So fun to watch him having success in the NFL like this.

In the post season so far.....only one more get to go and that is the championship.

Here’s to a great 2019 for the Cards and all our faithful fans!

I am truly shocked that we “only” lost by 13 points. When you shoot as badly as we did from behind the arc and in the paint . . . . . We are still not a bad team. We will win a bunch of games going forward. There are three teams that really concern me in the ACC. Duke, FSU and UVA and beyond that we should be able to compete with the rest. I’ve always been very hard on uahkay and calasleazy but their game plan today was excellent. First, they knew they would beat us in the paint but they also knew tha they had to contain Nwora and McMahan and they did. They were prepared for us today. The fact that we stayed within 13 tells me that we played badly (giving uahkay full credit for that) and that CCM will have a bunch to get this team’s attention over the next few days in practice.

GO CARDS - BEAT EVERYBODY!!! God Bless America!!!

should have gone to Purdue. Correct me if I’m wrong, but nobody hung 49 on us in a half. And it’s not over yet.

GO CARDS!!!

up 14-0 early. Hope they hang 60 on the boilers.