Is Louisville one of the four best teams in the country?

[tkdcoach]

Is Louisville one of the four best teams in the country?





The Cardinals rank third in ESPN’s Football Power Index, meaning they would be favored on a neutral field against every team in the country other than Alabama and Michigan.

 

[Section 12 Jerk]

Am I remembering correctly that we used to be favored on a neutral field over everyone but Bama and Ohio St? Meaning Michigan has jumped into that spot due to Ohio St's loss?

And the one comment to that article so far is some whiny badger fan lol.

 

[tkdcoach]

Am I remembering correctly that we used to be favored on a neutral field over everyone but Bama and Ohio St? Meaning Michigan has jumped into that spot due to Ohio St's loss?

And the one comment to that article so far is some whiny badger fan lol.

Not sure that was the case on ESPN but not defending Michigan. They're played one road game in seven, pathetic.

 

[FoleyCondo]

Is Louisville one of the four best teams in the country?





The Cardinals rank third in ESPN’s Football Power Index, meaning they would be favored on a neutral field against every team in the country other than Alabama and Michigan.

No offense, but no.

 

[KerryRhodes]

No offense, but no.

Okay cardlaw errrrrr Foley

 

[ShortCreek]

Houston loses to an unranked team and goes from 11th to being unranked. Ohio State loses to an unranked team and drops from #3 to #6? Spare me!

 

[FoleyCondo]

Okay cardlaw errrrrr Foley

I guess me, the talking heads on ESPN, the AP voters and the coaches voting in the USAToday poll are next to be the targets of a banning petition.

Talk of Champions is a bit more open - and it is generally just us. See ya.

 

[Section 12 Jerk]

I guess me, the talking heads on ESPN, the AP voters and the coaches voting in the USAToday poll are next to be the targets of a banning petition.

Talk of Champions is a bit more open - and it is generally just us. See ya.

If you want to put some reasoning behind your comment, go for it. Otherwise, you're just trolling.

 

[FoleyCondo]

Houston loses to an unranked team and goes from 11th to being unranked. Ohio State loses to an unranked team and drops from #3 to #6? Spare me!

Just throwing this out there, but Ohio State lost by 3 at Penn State. Houston got embarrassed at SMU. Penn State close or SMU by thousands? Which might be a worse loss? Hmmm?

 

[FoleyCondo]

If you want to put some reasoning behind your comment, go for it. Otherwise, you're just trolling.

Just my opinion (and apparently that of the polls) there are more than three teams better than Louisville. On a truly neutral field, I think Louisville would probably lose to Auburn (hate saying that), LSU, Ole Miss, Texas A&M and Tennessee. (And us.) I also think you would lose to Ohio State and Michigan. I have not seen West Virginia, Baylor or Washington so I have no opinion there. Oklahoma would be an interesting (though, defense optional) game. Wisconsin would also be a match up I'd be interested in seeing. Not sure who would win.

 

[beasleythecard]

Houston loses to an unranked team and goes from 11th to being unranked. Ohio State loses to an unranked team and drops from #3 to #6? Spare me!

fixed.......... all we have to do us win out impressively.

 

[n4cer2ad]

Just my opinion (and apparently that of the polls) there are more than three teams better than Louisville. On a truly neutral field, I think Louisville would probably lose to Auburn (hate saying that), LSU, Ole Miss, Texas A&M and Tennessee. (And us.) I also think you would lose to Ohio State and Michigan. I have not seen West Virginia, Baylor or Washington so I have no opinion there. Oklahoma would be an interesting (though, defense optional) game. Wisconsin would also be a match up I'd be interested in seeing. Not sure who would win.

Go back to your sec board with this bulls--t you talking. You must not watch the Cards if you think we don't play D and can't beat sec teams!!!!!

 

[Louisvillian]

Did they finally ban that d-bag CardLaw and Foley Condom is its new handle?

Funny you never see these 2 in the same place.
The new Jay Reimenshneider

 

[Section 12 Jerk]

Just my opinion (and apparently that of the polls) there are more than three teams better than Louisville. On a truly neutral field, I think Louisville would probably lose to Auburn (hate saying that), LSU, Ole Miss, Texas A&M and Tennessee. (And us.) I also think you would lose to Ohio State and Michigan. I have not seen West Virginia, Baylor or Washington so I have no opinion there. Oklahoma would be an interesting (though, defense optional) game. Wisconsin would also be a match up I'd be interested in seeing. Not sure who would win.

That's a great opinion. So you're saying the ESPN FPI is way off? And per the linked article you obviously ignored:

FPI is not the only system out there that rates Louisville as a top-four team going forward. The Cardinals rank second in Bill Connelly’s S&P+ and fourth in Jeff Sagarin’s predictor ratings.

So essentially, you're still trolling, just saying in your opinion Louisville is not that good. Why are you here otherwise?

 

[Section 12 Jerk]

Am I remembering correctly that we used to be favored on a neutral field over everyone but Bama and Ohio St? Meaning Michigan has jumped into that spot due to Ohio St's loss?

I found the comment I remembered. The Westgate had us favored over everyone but Ohio St and Alabama on a neutral field, about 2 weeks ago.

http://www.espn.com/espn/now?nowId=21-0577515645340489384-4

 

[FoleyCondo]

Go back to your sec board with this bulls--t you talking. You must not watch the Cards if you think we don't play D and can't beat sec teams!!!!!

Not the most articulate argument I have ever read. But, I gather we disagree.

 

[FoleyCondo]

That's a great opinion. So you're saying the ESPN FPI is way off? And per the linked article you obviously ignored:

FPI is not the only system out there that rates Louisville as a top-four team going forward. The Cardinals rank second in Bill Connelly’s S&P+ and fourth in Jeff Sagarin’s predictor ratings.

So essentially, you're still trolling, just saying in your opinion Louisville is not that good. Why are you here otherwise?

I did not read the article. I have no idea what the statistical parameters of the ESPN FPI rating is. I watch football. In my opinion, Louisville is not one of the four best teams. From what I have seen on this board in my two visits, that means I am about to be banned. So be it. If it bothers you so much that someone may not think your team is among the elites and you need a "safe space", that's fine. I believe I have been polite in trying to engage discussion. Apparently you northeners don't take kindly to such conversations.

 

[Section 12 Jerk]

I did not read the article. I have no idea what the statistical parameters of the ESPN FPI rating is. I watch football. In my opinion, Louisville is not one of the four best teams. From what I have seen on this board in my two visits, that means I am about to be banned. So be it. If it bothers you so much that someone may not think your team is among the elites and you need a "safe space", that's fine. I believe I have been polite in trying to engage discussion. Apparently you northeners don't take kindly to such conversations.

So engaging in a thread where the OP linked to an article, admitting you did not even read the article, and just responding no, is what you consider "polite?" Interesting. And you keep bringing up being banned? Why would a new Alabama fan all of a sudden join our board? Kerry may be on to something.

And you still didn't provide anything to add to the discussion. You are just saying "I watch football", and throwing out as many teams as you can saying they are better than Louisville. You got any analysis to go with why those teams are better? At this point you are still trolling.

 

[FoleyCondo]

So engaging in a thread where the OP linked to an article, admitting you did not even read the article, and just responding no, is what you consider "polite?" Interesting. And you keep bringing up being banned? Why would a new Alabama fan all of a sudden join our board? Kerry may be on to something.

And you still didn't provide anything to add to the discussion. You are just saying "I watch football", and throwing out as many teams as you can saying they are better than Louisville. You got any analysis to go with why those teams are better? At this point you are still trolling.

I believe I said to you in another thread that your screen name, jerk, is appropriate. I did not "join" your board. By virtue of my membership at my board I am permitted to post here. Beyond that, I find nothing in your rant worthy of a response. I think your team is adequate. That is why I came here. Unfortunately, I see the fans are not quite up to the level of the team. It appears anything other that "rah-rah Louisville" is met with rudeness, hostility, and a petition to ban. Sad. I guess in my trips to Louisville in the past, I was surrounded only by Kentucky fans.

 

[KerryRhodes]

I believe I said to you in another thread that your screen name, jerk, is appropriate. I did not "join" your board. By virtue of my membership at my board I am permitted to post here. Beyond that, I find nothing in your rant worthy of a response. I think your team is adequate. That is why I came here. Unfortunately, I see the fans are not quite up to the level of the team. It appears anything other that "rah-rah Louisville" is met with rudeness, hostility, and a petition to ban. Sad. I guess in my trips to Louisville in the past, I was surrounded only by Kentucky fans.

You should ban yourself for posting such vomit...........

 

[n4cer2ad]

Not the most articulate argument I have ever read. But, I gather we disagree.

I wasn't making articulating any argument, I'm telling you go away with your sec bullshit!!!

 

[FoleyCondo]

I wasn't making articulating any argument, I'm telling you go away with your sec bullshit!!!

I have been to Louisville. I have met and spoken to thoughtful people. Was I just lucky?

 

[valley St. Card]

Yea, you were just lucky. Bye!!!

 

[Section 12 Jerk]

I believe I said to you in another thread that your screen name, jerk, is appropriate. I did not "join" your board. By virtue of my membership at my board I am permitted to post here. Beyond that, I find nothing in your rant worthy of a response. I think your team is adequate. That is why I came here. Unfortunately, I see the fans are not quite up to the level of the team. It appears anything other that "rah-rah Louisville" is met with rudeness, hostility, and a petition to ban. Sad. I guess in my trips to Louisville in the past, I was surrounded only by Kentucky fans.

If you thought Louisville was adequate, why are you posting in a thread about Louisville possibly being a playoff team saying no and naming off every team you can think of as better? Because you are a troll. Bye!

 

[Kratz]

Just my opinion (and apparently that of the polls) there are more than three teams better than Louisville. On a truly neutral field, I think Louisville would probably lose to Auburn (hate saying that), LSU, Ole Miss, Texas A&M and Tennessee. (And us.) I also think you would lose to Ohio State and Michigan. I have not seen West Virginia, Baylor or Washington so I have no opinion there. Oklahoma would be an interesting (though, defense optional) game. Wisconsin would also be a match up I'd be interested in seeing. Not sure who would win.

Tennessee isn't that good. Signed, Appalachian State.

We can't beat a 3-4 Ole Miss Team? FSU beat them and we demolished FSU.

Just another SEC homer that can't see reality. SEC has 2 legitimate teams right now: Bama and Auburn. The East is a mess. If you even try to pump up a division that has a 4-3 UK team in second place you blow any chance of credibility you might've had.

 

[tluck28]

Is Louisville one of the four best teams in the country?





The Cardinals rank third in ESPN’s Football Power Index, meaning they would be favored on a neutral field against every team in the country other than Alabama and Michigan.

Yes they are

 

[Morgantown Card]

Am I remembering correctly that we used to be favored on a neutral field over everyone but Bama and Ohio St? Meaning Michigan has jumped into that spot due to Ohio St's loss?

And the one comment to that article so far is some whiny badger fan lol.

Yup. To me that's where it starts and ends. Good enough for someone to build all those pyramids and fountains in the middle of nowhere in the desert, then good enough for the CFP committee.

 

[LockdownCard]

Another weirdo Uk fan

 

[Rollem Cards]

Did they finally ban that d-bag CardLaw and Foley Condom is its new handle?

Funny you never see these 2 in the same place.
The new Jay Reimenshneider

Maybe it's Jay????

Could it be?

Heard to tell the difference.

 

[CardX]

Is Louisville one of the four best teams in the country?





The Cardinals rank third in ESPN’s Football Power Index, meaning they would be favored on a neutral field against every team in the country other than Alabama and Michigan.

Top 4? Perhaps. It sure is fun being a part of the conversation. I'll say this, I'd like our chances against any team in the country.

 

[catmasterson]

I have been to Louisville. I have met and spoken to thoughtful people. Was I just lucky?

I have a serious question for you. We all know that many uk fans are Alabama fans during football season and that many Alabama fans turn big blue soon after the football season is over. A lot of UofL fans cant understand that and most just dont care,some even thinks its cute.My question is...(for a fan of either school to answer please).When a UoK or an Alabama fan gets a divorce are you still brother and sister,or does the divorce negate that also? Reason I ask is,there was a UofK fan I work with that I overheard say,soon after his daughter got married "Im not loosing a daughter,Im not loosing a son either" that just got me thinking,because she could change her mind even before her 14th birthday.

 

[KozmasAgain]

I had to go to Madison, Alabama for work 2 weeks ago and once I left there I went to Birmingham. I was in Alabama for 4 1/2 days and I was able to catch the sports talk show every day. There was a lot of talk about Louisville from the Alabama fans on the talk shows. Quite a few of them said Louisville was a team they would like to avoid because of their spread offense. It seems Alabama has had a lot of trouble with teams that run the spread offense.

 

[CardLaw]

I had to go to Madison, Alabama for work 2 weeks ago and once I left there I went to Birmingham. I was in Alabama for 4 1/2 days and I was able to catch the sports talk show every day. There was a lot of talk about Louisville from the Alabama fans on the talk shows. Quite a few of them said Louisville was a team they would like to avoid because of their spread offense. It seems Alabama has had a lot of trouble with teams that run the spread offense.

Several people seem to think that, but it is not accurate. I think it started because of Cam Newton and then later Nick Marshall at Auburn. Right around the same time, Johnny Manziel and TAMU beat us at home so it kind of stuck. The reality is that since Saban has been there, the QB's that have beaten us are the ones who can consistently hit tight windows down field and it helps if he is willing to run too. Running QB's become a problem since Alabama plays man coverage about 85-90% of the time. If you run down the list of QB's that have beaten Alabama in the past nine years, most are not guys you think of as runners but all of them except one was very accurate down field (at least, that day). Steven Garcia (S. Carolina), Trevor Knight (Oklahoma), Bo Wallace and Chad Kelly (Ole Miss), Cardale Jones (Ohio State) - none of those guys are considered runners. Newton and Marshall are the only ones that ran a spread option offense. All of the other spread options we have seen have not been a problem.

 

[FoleyCondo]

Several people seem to think that, but it is not accurate. I think it started because of Cam Newton and then later Nick Marshall at Auburn. Right around the same time, Johnny Manziel and TAMU beat us at home so it kind of stuck. The reality is that since Saban has been there, the QB's that have beaten us are the ones who can consistently hit tight windows down field and it helps if he is willing to run too. Running QB's become a problem since Alabama plays man coverage about 85-90% of the time. If you run down the list of QB's that have beaten Alabama in the past nine years, most are not guys you think of as runners but all of them except one was very accurate down field (at least, that day). Steven Garcia (S. Carolina), Trevor Knight (Oklahoma), Bo Wallace and Chad Kelly (Ole Miss), Cardale Jones (Ohio State) - none of those guys are considered runners. Newton and Marshall are the only ones that ran a spread option offense. All of the other spread options we have seen have not been a problem.

Mostly agree. Not sure I would classify Dak Prescott as "no problem".

 

[rockycard]

To answer the OP, yes Louisville is one of the four best. Unfortunately we need help now, but this season has been awesome!!! Next year I think may be even more special.

 

[wilkie01]

Is Louisville one of the four best teams in the country?





The Cardinals rank third in ESPN’s Football Power Index, meaning they would be favored on a neutral field against every team in the country other than Alabama and Michigan.

Yes we are!

 

[Louisvillian]

Mostly agree. Not sure I would classify Dak Prescott as "no problem".

Now the same person (questionable regarding a human) is now responding to itself by creating 2 maybe 3-4 accounts with lots of effort . This could be a psycho of epic proportions.

Go Cards!!

 

[LockdownCard]

Foley condo and cardLaw are the same person lmao..such a weirdo

 

[Red Rager]

Dayum! That's gonna leave a mark.

I have a serious question for you. We all know that many uk fans are Alabama fans during football season and that many Alabama fans turn big blue soon after the football season is over. A lot of UofL fans cant understand that and most just dont care,some even thinks its cute.My question is...(for a fan of either school to answer please).When a UoK or an Alabama fan gets a divorce are you still brother and sister,or does the divorce negate that also? Reason I ask is,there was a UofK fan I work with that I overheard say,soon after his daughter got married "Im not loosing a daughter,Im not loosing a son either" that just got me thinking,because she could change her mind even before her 14th birthday.

 

[Red Rager]

Perhaps. But I'm guessing it was more a factor of you not entering their conversations by insisting they were wrong, without offering any reason why.

Although it's probably more likely that you didn't act like a petulant jerk when you were face to face with them, internet tough guy.

I have been to Louisville. I have met and spoken to thoughtful people. Was I just lucky?