Big Red Louie
Fansided

Louisville Football: 5 Extremely Tough Lessons The Cards Learned In 2016

By Derek Snyder

Nov 17, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Louisville Cardinals quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) and running back Brandon Radcliff (23) walk out of the tunnel before a game against the Houston Cougars at TDECU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 17, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Louisville Cardinals quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) and running back Brandon Radcliff (23) walk out of the tunnel before a game against the Houston Cougars at TDECU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports /
facebooktwitterreddit
Prev
3 of 5
Next
Nov 26, 2016; Louisville, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Stephen Johnson (15) runs the ball against Louisville Cardinals defensive lineman Chris Williams (44) during the second half at Papa John
Nov 26, 2016; Louisville, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Stephen Johnson (15) runs the ball against Louisville Cardinals defensive lineman Chris Williams (44) during the second half at Papa John /

3. Championship Football Teams Aren’t Undisciplined

I’m not sure why the Cardinals had so much trouble with penalties this season, but they were dead last in penalty yards for most of the season. Whether it was pre-snap penalties or holding, Louisville couldn’t get out of their own way.

There have been many former Cards that have spoken out about, not only the teams penalties, but their inability to learn and execute the game-plan. There have been blown coverages and missed assignments that have changed football games and sunk the Cards’ season.

If Louisville wants to get their program to another level, then they have to start doing the little things right.

Too many pre-snap penalties will kill any chance of being a top-ranked college football team. It doesn’t matter which decade that team is playing in.

Next: Number 2

Home/Louisville Football