A few things we'd like to see for 2015
-- The beatings UConn WBB put on Louisville. A new conference, new hopes and aspirations. We say "bye-bye" to a few longstanding foes in Geno, USF, Rutgers and Cincy but expect that the UofL sports teams will run into them from time to time down the road.
-- Watching Louisville softball pitching die on the vine at
-- Losing to Kentucky in women's soccer, volleyball, basketball and softball. We're glad they don't field teams in field hockey and lacrosse. We'll leave those disappointments in the past and hope for better results in 2015. .
THINGS WE'D LIKE TO SEE IN 2015
-- Lacrosse continuing the upward climb. 2014 was a stellar season for Kellie Young's crew...the best in lacrosse history. There will be new challenges in the ACC. Tougher opponents and new venues...but this is a very solid, experienced and deep group of stick-holders that will toss that ball into the net. Turn loose the pocket book, Mr. Jurich and build a decent press box and a concession stand out there. Or move the games to the soccer stadium across the street. These girls deserve the best.
We'll stop at April. If Louisville can turn in that strong of a four month performance, we may be in need of smelling salts or a ammonia snap.
Whatever the outcome, it's a great time to be a Cardinal fan. It always is, you know...We look forward to hearing the crowd roar as another ACC opponent falls in the KFC YUM! Center. The celebrations on the lacrosse field after another LAX score. The ping of the bat and watching a Cardinal trot around the bases while we duck for cover behind the left field fence. We also wish soccer, field hockey, golf, tennis, rowing, track and field, cross country and swimming unparalleled successes in 2015. 
"You are a Cardinal. You became one on your own accord. Emulate the Cardinal Bird. A fierce and fearless protector that runs off bigger foes from its territory. Protect your turf. Be the one that they would like to be. Be the one that they fear.The C is for Champions Play like one anytime you take that field of honor. The A is for Academics. You are a student-athlete. The student comes first for a reason. The R is for Respect. Respect the game, the opponent and earn the oppositions' respect. The D is for Dedication. 110% is what you strive for. The S stands for Success. Anytime you raise that "L" with your thumb and two fingers...remember what it means, and signifies...the proud tradition behind it and your duty to continue it. You are a Cardinal. "(Author unknown)
paulie
Paulie, I would second your request for better facilities for lacrosse. I am looking forward to going out to some matches this spring but they do need access to concession. That is also one of my pet peeves about the softball venue - all the upgrades, which are great, but except for a few things at a table/cooler, you must leave the venue for restrooms and concessions. Charge everyone a couple of bucks for entry and give us some more facilities.
ReplyDeleteFor WBB see a 10-6 ACC record heading into the ACC tournament Losses are Fl St, Syracuse, Duke , NC , NDame and one more to anyone else. Those are the top 5 teams outside of us in the ACC We only play each of them once Teams we play twice Pitt and Virginia. Pitt surprisingly beat Ohio State earlier this year
ReplyDeleteThere is no way I see us losing to all of those teams. We will beat at least two of them. Which two I couldn't say.
ReplyDeleteRegarding Hoopgurlz 2015 position ratings Cards recruits position ratings averaged a 7.2 position score which means we averaged recruiting the 7th highest ranked player at a position. Duke averaged a 6 position score. They averaged having the 6th best player at their position. Based on 5 players recruited for each team. For instance Asia Durr was #1 point guard.
ReplyDeleteAngela Salvadores (Duke) was behind her at #2 ranked point guard at her position.
Overall we had 36 position points and Duke had 30.