Cardinal Football Hosts 2007 Fan Day, Media Day Activities
August 04, 2007 | Football
Aug. 4, 2007
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- Head Coach Steve Kragthorpe
- Offensive Coordinator Charlie Stubbs
- Defensive Coordinator Mike Cassity
- Senior QB Brian Brohm
- Senior WR Harry Douglas
- Junior DL Adrian Grady
- Sophomore DL Peanut Whitehead
LOUISVILLE, Ky. - The University of Louisville football program and head coach Steve Kragthorpe opened the 2007 campaign Saturday with the annual Fan Day and Media Day activities at Papa John's Cardinal Stadium and the Howard L. Schnellenberger Football Complex. The Cards, ranked 11th in the preseason USAToday Coaches' Poll released on Friday, officially opened practice for the upcoming season on Thursday evening.
On Saturday, players and coaches met with members of the local, regional and national media to preview the Cards' first season under the leadership of Kragthorpe. The Cards enter 2007 as the reigning BIG EAST and FedEx Orange Bowl champions following a 12-1 season in 2006. Prior to the media day responsibilities, Cardinal players and coaches met with the UofL fans and signed autographs during the Fan Day activities.
The Cards return to the practice field Saturday at 5:20 p.m. ET. U of L opens the 2007 season on Thursday, Aug. 30 against Murray State at Papa John's Cardinal Stadium in Louisville. The game will kick-off at 7:30 p.m. EDT and will be televised nationally by ESPNU.
