University of Louisville Football Post-Game Notes

Nov. 27, 2009

C Mario Benavides was the only offensive lineman to start all 12 games this season for Louisville.
WR Trent Guy caught his second touchdown reception this season and the fifth of his career. He also caught five passes for a career-high 107 yards.
QB Adam Froman threw a touchdown pass in his sixth straight game. Froman threw for 254 yards in the contest, which was his fourth 200-yard passing game this season.
WR Doug Beaumont also extended his consecutive games with a catch streak to 24 straight games with a reception in the second quarter. He also started his 24th straight game at wide receiver for the Cardinals.
CB Johnny Patrick, DE Greg Scruggs, DT L.D. Scott, LB Jon Dempsey and CB Chaz Thompson each started their 12th straight game for Louisville.
The Cardinals recorded at least one sack for the 10th straight game. Louisville finished with a pair of sacks overall on Friday against Rutgers.
Senior S Chaz Thompson led the Cardinals with nine total tackles, the second highest total of his career.
Senior S Justin Matthews picked up his first career sack as he got to Rutgers' QB Tom Savage on a third down play late in the third quarter. Overall, Matthews matched a career-high with seven tackles, including 2.5 for loss.
Louisville honored 21 seniors prior to Friday's game. The Cardinals' 2009 senior class finished with a 27-22 record overall.
With Friday's loss, the Cardinals finished with a 4-2 record at Papa John's Cardinal Stadium in 2009.

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