Howard Schnellenberger (1985-94) (2005) - Athletics Hall of Fame

Howard Schnellenberger (1985-94)

Induction:
2005

Howard Schnellenberger guided the Cardinals' football program for 10 seasons (1985-94). His arrival at Louisville just two years after guiding Miami (Fla.) to the 1983 national championship invigorated UofL's football program.

His 1990 unit was one of the most successful in school history, posting a 10-1-1 record that was capped off with a dominating 34-7 victory over Alabama in the 1991 Fiesta Bowl as the Cardinals earned a No. 12 final ranking (UPI). Louisville's 1993 team was an impressive 9-3 with victories over Arizona State, Texas and a season-ending 18-7 win over Michigan State in the Liberty Bowl.

Schnellenberger, who guided the school to 54 victories, was a catalyst in Louisville's drive to build a new football stadium.