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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 /
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Oct 29, 2016; Charlottesville, VA, USA; The Louisville Cardinals offense lines up against the Virginia Cavaliers defense in the second quarter at Scott Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 29, 2016; Charlottesville, VA, USA; The Louisville Cardinals offense lines up against the Virginia Cavaliers defense in the second quarter at Scott Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /

2. They Must Have Consistent Offensive Line Play To Be Elite

One of the biggest problems that is holding Louisville back is their terrible offensive line play. There will be games where they rise to expectations and games that we wonder if they ever got off the bus.

With that being said, Louisville could waste Lamar Jackson if they can’t piece together a capable offensive line. How terrible would it be if the Cards couldn’t win the ACC in the two seasons that Jackson became a college football legend?

It’s why Kentucky beat Louisville. It’s why Houston beat Louisville. The Cards must get better up front before they can get better in the rankings.

Hopefully this specific offensive line can keep Jackson upright against an extremely good LSU football team.

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