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15:13, 7 November 2024 (UTC)Idkgeorge5537 (talk) Louisville Cardinals football Head Coaches

Laurie Apitz (1936-43)

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"Lawrence Apitz (1936-43) (1999) - Athletics Hall of Fame - University of Louisville Athletic." University of Louisville Athletic, 2024, gocards.com/honors/athletics-hall-of-fame/lawrence-apitz-193643/71. Accessed 7 Nov. 2024.

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Head coach for Louisville Coach for 7 years, record 22-29-3 With the outbreak of World War II, university participation in football was suspended, and Apitz was reassigned to the physical education program for the hundreds of Navy cadets on campus.

Bob Weber (1980-84)

to, Contributors. "Bob Weber." American Football Database, Fandom, Inc., 2024, americanfootballdatabase.fandom.com/wiki/Bob_Weber. Accessed 7 Nov. 2024.

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Head coach Coach for 5 years, record 20-35 Replaced Vince Gibson as coach Was head coach for the university of arizona as well From 1980-82, louisville was 5-6 3 years straight 1983, they were 3-8 1984, they were 2-9

After Vince Gibson left with a 25-29 record, Bob Weber took over as head coach of the Louisville football program from 1980 to 1984. Weber was hired by Louisville in the hopes that he would raise the team's profile and change the course of the program. Regretfully, the university did not achieve the desired outcomes during Weber's term. During his five years, the squad maintained a mid-to-lower tier performance with a 20-35 record. Louisville had a consistent, although unimpressive, 5-6 record every season from 1980 to 1982, but his final two seasons saw an even bigger decline. The team fell to 3-8 in 1983 and to a low of 2-9 in 1984. Lack of financing made recruiting even more difficult, making it impossible for Weber to hire the people required to genuinely change the program. Weber's tenure at Louisville ultimately failed to produce the turnaround the institution had hoped for, despite his prior experience as head coach at the institution of Arizona.

John L. Smith

Staff, WHAS11. "The Vault: How John L. Smith Led UofL Football to Its Greatest Recovery." Whas11.com, WHAS, 18 Sept. 2022, www.whas11.com/article/news/local/the-vault/john-l-smith-louisville-football-cardinals/417-03fdb707-2000-42ef-816b-0d5a8de808f0. Accessed 7 Nov. 2024.

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"We need to get it going in the proper direction and think by holding out for another month or so, so it was just going to harm us. I think when you have the opportunity to get a guy like him, you have to be very aggressive," Jurich said.

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Head coach Immediate Impact with Smith: The decision to hire Smith paid off immediately, as the Cardinals finished his first season with a solid 7-5 record, boasting the sixth-best offense in Division 1-A. They capped off the season with a resounding 62-19 victory over Conference USA rival Cincinnati, reclaiming the Keg of Nails. Strong Start to the 1999 Season: The 1999 season began on a high note with a significant victory over their toughest in-state rival, Kentucky, securing the Governor's Cup. Dominant Performance and Growth: In a decisive 56-28 win, quarterback Chris Redman reflected on the team's remarkable improvement from the previous year, showcasing the rapid progress under Smith's leadership. Strong Start: In the first two seasons, Coach Smith led the team to successful finishes, although they placed third in Conference USA both years. Breakthrough Year in 2000: Louisville excelled in 2000, with standout players Deion Branch, Dave Ragone, and Tony Stallings leading them to a 6-1 conference record and a 9-3 overall season, clinching the Conference USA title. Smith's Contract Extension: Recognizing Smith's quick impact, Athletic Director Tom Jurich offered him an eight-year contract extension to secure his position at Louisville. Loyalty to Louisville: Smith expressed his commitment to the environment at Louisville, appreciating the supportive players, staff, fans, and community that made it easy for him to stay. Coaching Market Demand: Despite his loyalty, Smith's success attracted other programs, and by 2002, Michigan State pursued him due to his remarkable achievements, which included two conference titles and five consecutive bowl games. Overall as a coach his record 41-21 in 5 years

"When you have the opportunity to get a guy like him, you have to be very aggressive," said athletic director Tom Jurich, who didn't want to risk waiting too long to sign Coach Smith because he thought he was essential to guiding the Louisville football team in the correct way. In his first season, Smith guided the Cardinals to a 7-5 record with the sixth-best offense in Division 1-A, including a resounding 62-19 victory against rival Cincinnati to recapture the Keg of Nails. The choice paid off almost away. With a successful 1999 season that began with a Governor's Cup victory against Kentucky, the squad capitalized on this success. In a resounding 56-28 victory, quarterback Chris Redman praised the team's development under Smith's direction. After leading Louisville to top-three finishes in league USA for the following two seasons, Smith had a breakthrough year in 2000 when the Cardinals won the league championship with a 6-1 record and a 9-3 season overall thanks to players like Tony Stallings, Dave Ragone, and Deion Branch. Smith was given an eight-year deal to stay at Louisville by Jurich, who saw his influence. Smith found it simple to stay because of the encouraging atmosphere that the players, staff, supporters, and city fostered. He soon garnered outside attention, too, and in 2002, after leading Louisville to two Conference USA crowns, five straight bowl games, and a 41-21 record over five years, until Michigan State approached him.

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