Football Cardinals Get It Done in the Classroom
June 28, 2010 | Football
June 28, 2010
Louisville, Ky.- - University of Louisville head football coach Charlie Strong has made many contributions in his short period of time as the Cardinals' head coach.
However, there has been no bigger accomplishment than what the Cardinals did in the classroom last semester.
Strong's first order of business when he was hired last December was to stress the importance of the players going to class and getting their grades up. In five short months, the Cardinals did what Strong asked for and more.
After May grades were posted, the Cardinals recorded a team overall grade point average of 2.7 for players who are on the current roster. A total of 39 players earned over a 3.0 GPA or better and 22 players had between a 2.5-2.99 GPA during the spring semester.
"I'm proud of the players for their dedication and hard work in the classroom," said Strong. "They did what we asked them to do and it paid off. We just need to keep it up and continue to get even better in the classroom. I said when I was hired that I want them to earn a degree first and I will never back off that statement."
The Cardinals report to camp on August 4 and practice will begin on August 5.
