Cardinal Football Notebook - August 6
August 06, 2005 | Football
Aug. 6, 2005
LOUISVILLE - - The University of Louisville football team opened practices for the 2005 season in front of approximately 800 fans at the football complex on Saturday afternoon.
The Cardinals took the field at 2:00 p.m. with the freshmen and newcomers, while the veterans joined the rookies at 3:00 p.m. The Cards practiced for three hours in fierce tempertures, but left head coach Bobby Petrino impressed with the team's first workout.
Louisville had 105 players take part in the workout. Harry Douglas and Brian Roche were slowed by injuries and should be at full strength in the next week.
"I was pleased with the overall effort," said Petrino. "The players were in good shape and thought they worked hard, but it's early. It was great to see all the fans that came out and watched practice. I know our players appreciated the support. We have a lot of work to do. but I'm very encouraged with the players' attitude."
The Cardinals hit the field again on Sunday at 10:00 a.m.
Cards' Announce Team Captains Head coach Bobby Petrino announced that seniors Travis Leffew, Jason Spitz and Joshua Tinch were selected captains on offense and Montavious Stanley, Elvis Dumervil and Brandon Johnson were voted to captain the defense.
