Louisville vs. UAB Post Game Notes

Nov. 23, 2002

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Louisville Notes

The Cards rushed for a season-high 205 yards. With 150 yards rushing in the first half, U of L topped its totals in seven games this season. Both T.J. Patterson and Lionel Gates eclipsed their season-highs midway through the second quarter.
With 231 yards of total offense in the first half, U of L topped the game totals in its previous two games - Cincinnati (176) and UAB (223).
With 30 kickoff return yards, Broderick Clark moved into second-place on the U of L and second-place on the Conference USA single season charts. His 796 kickoff return yards this season is the fourth-best single-season effort at U of L.
With 47 punt return yards, Damien Dorsey moved within 69 yards of the Conference USA single season record for punt returns held by Cincinnati's Tinker Keck (1997).
With three interceptions U of L QB Dave Ragone threw multiple interceptions for just the sixth time in 35 career starts. It also marked the first time in three games that he has been picked off.
T.J. Patterson rushed for a U of L season-high 135 yards and became just the second Cardinal to top the century mark on the ground this season.
Tone' Slatter's third-quarter touchdown reception was the first score of his career and his first reception of the season. He now has two receptions for his career.
Curry Burns' third-quarter punt block was the Cards' nation-leading ninth on the season. Burns is now tied with Brandon Johnson for the team and national lead with three blocked punts on the year.
Nate Smith's 52-yard field goal tied three players for the longest field goal in school history and four players for the second-longest in Conference USA history. It was the longest in the league this season and the longest at U of L since Klaus Wilmsmeyer booted a 52-yarder at Virginia in 1989.
With five extra points and two field goals, Nate Smith moved into eighth-place on the U of L career scoring charts (178 career points)
Kerry Rhodes' third-quarter interception was his first on the season and second of his career. Curry Burns' third quarter interception was his second this season and seventh of his career.
With three touchdown passes, Dave Ragone moved into a tied for third place on the Conference USA touchdown responsibility charts with 81(shared by East Carolina's David Garrard). He completed 21-of-33 passes for 207 yards for the game.

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