University of Louisville Football Post-Game Notes
September 26, 2008 | Football
Sept. 26, 2008
Recap | Final Stats | Quotes
- On the strength of a career-long 52-yard run, RB Bilal Powell rushed for a career-high 112 yards on 11 carries.
- WR Doug Beaumont totalled six catches for 106 yards, his second straight 100-yard game. He entered the game ranked sixth nationally in receptions. WR Josh Chichester had career highs in receptions (7) and yards (63).
- RB Victor Anderson produced his third straight 100-yard rushing effort, gaining 100 yards on 19 carries. In his two previous games, Anderson had 114 yards on 12 carries vs. Tennessee Tech and 176 yards on 18 rushes vs. Kansas State. He has scored five touchdowns in his last two games.
- S Daniel Covington, who was just awarded a scholarship last month, made his first start at safety, while tight end Daniel Cameron also made his initial start.
- C Eric Wood made his 41st straight start at center, while tackle DT Earl Heyman made his 29th consecutive start.
- Louisville's defense, which entered the game ranked 13th nationally in total defense, has held three of its four opponents this season under 300 total yards. The Cardinals limited Connecticut to 281 total yards while recording three sacks.
- The Cardinal offense produced its third straight 400+ yardage game, gaining 508 total yards.
- QB Hunter Cantwell produced his third straight 200+ yard passing game, completing 17 of 29 passes for 247 yards with a TD and two interceptions. He suffered a sprained ankle in the second half and missed one series before returning.
- WR Maurice Clark hauled in his first career reception, a 17-yard catch in the second quarter.
- The crowd of 42,523 was the 10th largest in Papa John's Cardinal Stadium history. Three of the Cardinals' four games this season rank among the all-time top 12 crowds.
Top Crowds - Papa John's Cardinal Stadium
1. 43,217 vs. West Virginia, 2006
2. 42,704 vs. Miami (Fla.), 2006
3. 42,696 vs. Kentucky, 2008
4. 42,692 vs. Pittsburgh, 2005
5. 42,681 vs. Kentucky 2004
6. 42,660 vs. Kentucky, 2002
7. 42,647 vs. Oregon St., 2005
8. 42,643 vs. Kentucky, 1998
9. 42,597 vs. Kentucky, 2006
10. 42,523 vs. Connecticut, 2008
11. 42,510 vs. Kentucky, 2000
12. 42,208 vs. Kansas St., 2008
13. 42,185 vs. Murray St., 2007
14. 42,031 vs. USF, 2004
15. 41,826 vs. Sou. Miss, 1999
