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Louisville football: 21st century All-Cardinal offensive team

By Ethan Sprowles

LOUISVILLE, KY - OCTOBER 14: Lamar Jackson #8 of the Louisville Cardinals runs for a 41-yard touchdown to tie the game in the fourth quarter against the Boston College Eagles at Papa John's Cardinal Stadium on October 14, 2017 in Louisville, Kentucky. Boston College won 45-42. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
LOUISVILLE, KY - OCTOBER 14: Lamar Jackson #8 of the Louisville Cardinals runs for a 41-yard touchdown to tie the game in the fourth quarter against the Boston College Eagles at Papa John's Cardinal Stadium on October 14, 2017 in Louisville, Kentucky. Boston College won 45-42. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /
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Louisville tight end Gary Barnidge rushes across midfield with a pass September 24, 2005 in Tampa. Unranked South Florida upset #8 ranked Louisville 45 – 14 as Barnidge fumbled on the play. (Photo by A. Messerschmidt/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***
Louisville tight end Gary Barnidge rushes across midfield with a pass September 24, 2005 in Tampa. Unranked South Florida upset #8 ranked Louisville 45 – 14 as Barnidge fumbled on the play. (Photo by A. Messerschmidt/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** /

Tight end – Gary Barnidge

Gary Barnidge was an absolute beast for the Cards from 2004-2007. Barnidge was the guy-to tight end for Bobby Petrino during his golden years at UofL.

After solid freshman and sophomore seasons, Barnidge was a staple in Louisville’s offense during their 2006 season when the Cards went to the Orange Bowl. During his Junior year he averaged 16.5 yards per catch.

In 2007, Barnidge was one of the lone bright spots for Louisville, going for 655 yards and 7 touchdowns.

He finished his career at Louisville with 1,491 yards and 14 touchdowns.

Barnidge went on to have a fantastic NFL career where he wound up having a pro bowl season in 2015 after leading the lead in touchdowns by a tight end.

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