I have just been informed that Kenny Payne has officially accepted the job as Men's Basketball Head Coach at the @LouisvilleMBB....Presser to come soon...
Just a quick note. I will taking some time away from @CardSportZone. Exactly 6 months ago my Dad's fight ended. Today mine begins. I will be checking my dm's. Stay blessed & say a prayer
Thank you to the Coaches for coming to Louisville, not knowing what was gonna happen. Thank you to the players that stuck with us, not knowing what was gonna happen. It's over now though. Let's get it!
On October 15th I decided I was gonna get back in the gym daily & stop letting grief get the best of me. I set a goal to lose 50 lbs by December 31st. One of my friends twisted my arm to weigh this morning so I did. I am down 48 lbs. Time to get these other 2 & get my next goal..
This year has been the toughest of my life as yall know. I'm a open book. Last time i left the Dr office & he told me last time we would be scheduling my final surgery today.
The Dr walked in today & told me that I had been killing it surgery was no longer necessary.
I'm so grateful for every thought, prayer or bone you've ever sent my way. Thank you all & thank God!
Some of you out there are like family & have been asking for updates on my Dad. This is the one we've not wanted to give. He was one of the strongest people I know. He has fought Cancer about as hard as you can. And it was a battle too. Today he lost the war.
Got a phone call just before the game. We finally heard back from the oncologist. They are not gonna treat Dad's Cancer. He is too weak & it's spreading. Please pray for him & Mom. Cancer sucks.
Can confirm Louisville has reached out to 5* SF @iamelijahfisher from Crestwood secondary. The 2023 prospect is widely regarded as the best Basketball player to come out of Canada since RJ Barrett. #LsUp#GoCards
I'm not tweeting this to have 100 ppl say negative things. I'm saying it from the bottom of my heart. Big thank you to my little brother @NdotSmitty for taking a chance on us knowing what kind of mountain you had to climb. I love you & your family, my extended family & I know you will end up on your feet. Maybe even in the Ville...
#55out
Words cannot even explain how proud I am of this little girl. Lost her dad to cancer, lost her mom to addiction & just started middle school. After all of her worries & troubles she got straight A' s for the first time ever! I love you J & as long as I'm here, you will succeed
I would've bet money on who the first official hire was & I would've been wrong. Was just informed that Milt Wagner has been hired as a full time coach not as special assistant. More info to come...
We are about to bring the NJ Pipeline back...
#GoCards
Best news of all today & I didn't think that was possible. They are going to start to ween Dad off of the vent tomorrow. May take a week to get him completely weened. May take less. Depends on how strong he is.
It's official! Your boy graduated from rehab today & will be going home for a month before returning to have the 2nd big surgery. Shout out to everyone who's be praying for us, supporting us & checking in on me. I still have a long road ahead. Love yall so much. Let's go to war.
I have a former Louisville teammate, who will remain unnamed, who found out recently that his teenage son has Cancer. Please say a prayer for the family. They caught it real early so that's a positive. Thank you....
Can officially confirm that Louisville contacted & are in serious discussions with former Texas Guard Courtney Ramey. Just got off the phone with him & he's excited about the talks. Full circle moment.
They are rushing dad to the hospital. He's not responding to moms voice and is having problems breathing. Please pray. I will update everyone when I get more info.
Dad, even though I'm sad you're gone, I'm glad you are no longer in pain. I love you & I will miss you & I will make sure our adopted kids know who you are & what you stood for. You really were the best...Rest in peace Papa
The reaction today for Nolan & the reaction a few weeks ago for KP & the reaction that Milt will get are the exact reasons I said it was important for this to be the hire. Great guys who will turn this around. Two of the best recruiters in College Basketball. Let's freaking go...
If you came to the show to say hi, thank you! If you helped put it together, thank you! If you were one of the special guests, thank you! If you went to the game & supported the team, thank you! If you were one of the celeb supporters, thank you! If you were one of the players that got that W, thank you! Yesterday was such a special day & I will never forget it. Thanks to ND for two of the most special sports days of my life. Dad was definitely smiling down on us yesterday. Go Cards!
@PeypeySiva3@jackharlow@JoeyJWagner via @UofLNunn 📸
This right here is one of the reasons I struggle but fight every day. I complain but then I shut up. This guy is one huge piece of my heart & I will not give up on him. Brought him a present this morning & he smiled from ear to ear. He is one of the reasons I wake up & smile
The thing I hate the most about all of this are the people that say: we just won't go to games until hes gone. Sends the wrong message to the current players & the recruits. I understand that you aren't happy but you just can't stop supporting these young men. Its not their fault
Taking a Twitter break for a few. If you all want to reach me then dm me. I will still be posting stories but that's all. Pray for my parents please. Thank you.
They took Dad off of the vent this morning and he's breathing on his own for 8 hours now! They didn't get to take the tube out because he was so weak. Still have a long way to go but thank you all for your prayers. Love yall.
As of 9am, Dad is officially off of the ventilator! Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers. They did find a lump in his lung but we will cross that bridge when we get to it. What a great birthday gift for my Mom! Love yall!
Talked to the Dr today. He told me that I would be in pain for a few more weeks but he would see me in 6 months & he cleared me for all activities. Truly blessed..... thank you Lord & thank you all for your support.
Just gonna make this short. My dad went in for his yearly Cancer check up last week. He had been Cancer free for 3 years now. They saw something concerning on his scans. We just got the call and his Cancer is indeed back. Please just say a prayer. 2020 was already a crappy year..
Gonna ask one last time for your prayers. Dad coded early Thursday morning and has suffered a tremendous setback after that huge rally last week. Either pray for him to fight this too or pray for the lord to take care of him peacefully. Thank you all.
Listen. The only reason I post the cryptic tweets is to let you all know I was told something that will make you happy. As soon as I get the ok I always share that with yall. Relax...lol
Ok prayer warriors. I need you again. Dad is having one last surgery in the morning to try to get his breathing regulated and off of the vent. If it works then he may beat this. If not then we will lose him. Please pray for him if you don't mind. Thx.
Not sure why I have uk fans in my mentions. I never talk about uk. I will inform you though that UofL & uk have the same amount of wins in the tournament this season...
My goodness! Yall wanted a top tier schedule.
In 2026 we have Georgia, Clemson, FSU, Miami & ND
Ok @_pierceclarkson, now I see why you are loading up....Lol
The cloud is gone. The burden is lifted. This generation will see how we felt growing up. The love, the pride, the pure joy. Thank you for not only coming home but for being a great friend. CardNation back Y'all.... time to take notice.
Man, as sad as I am, I can't help but smile. The amount of love for @OyyyeeeCorito86 on the timeline is exactly what he deserves. He would've ate that up. I hope when it's my time that I get half the love he's getting. You sir will live on forever in the hearts of CardNation.
Here's what I can tell you CardNation. @vincetyra is listening! I just got a survey that addressed everything from ticket prices to parking to wifi connectivity to in game music (3rd down). This man is working for us! #LsUp#GoCards
My thoughts and prayers out to the family of one of my favorite Twitter follows from day one @OyyyeeeCorito86. One of the realist, loving dudes I ever met. I hope you rest in peace my guy. Sh*t
At the end of the day yall, do me a favor. Instead of spewing hate & venom & trashing these players & coaches to where they can see it, let's be kind & treat our teams like we are fans & support them. No need to act like opposing fans. Be upset & move on. Good night.
Man, I'm so thankful to God for his many blessings. Dad comes home Thursday and his CT scan from Friday shows that his Cancer is gone! We never thought that was possible. Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers.
If you pray, please send one up for my high school basketball coach. He was struck by a car on the Snyder today & did not make it. Prayers out to his family.
Just want to thank yall for all of the outpouring of love, support & prayers. He would have loved this.
I used to go in everyday & read him the tweets that you all would send him & out would make him smile.
Social media isn't all bad. Thank you guys.
It's plain & simple. I'm gonna support these players. I'm gonna support this staff. I'm gonna support this team. I'm gonna support this University. If you choose not to then that's your choice. But don't try to make me as miserable as you are. Just keep scrolling. It's opening day! Go Cards!
Was talking to Skyy's Dad last night & then he hopped into the Twitter space. He reached to let everyone know at 1130 last night he was rebounding while Skyy was putting up shots. These kids are working hard and want to turn this around. If you think differently then I don't know what to tell you.
🚨Update🚨
For the first time in 4 weeks Dad is moving his feet around and able to squeeze a hand and follow commands. He's becoming more alert and nothing more words. I can't even begin to thank the Lord for all he has done. And thank you all for praying. Much love.
Nervous & honored to go to Kenny Payne's introductory presser for @LouisvilleMBB in the morning! Also happy I will get to see so many good friends. Let's go! It's a new day, yes it is. @WWEBigE voice.
There's been so much going on Sports wise that I haven't got to update you all on pops.
He's moving around a lot but still can't move his left arm at all. Still baby steps but small improvements are greater than any regression. Thanks for yalls support.
Ok tweeps. Your boy is back. Needed a few days to recharge & take care of the parents. Mom had an accident that hurt her leg pretty bad. Thankfully after talking to her surgeon this morning he thinks everything will be ok in about 3 mos & no amputation will be needed at this time
Promise me one thing CardNation. When or if Chubba flips, please don't freak out. We got a stud in Webb who's enrolling early, Micale came into his own this year and you never know about Jawon.... Just relax
Was just informed that Coach Payne has decided to stay up in indy and recruit today. No idea yet if he will be here tomorrow. There are some studs up there. #LsUp#GoCards
We at @CardSportZone are deeply saddened to learn that 7 year @LouisvilleMBB contributor & beat writer @Ben_Gumbel has passed away at the age of 28. Ben had a passion for writing & covering the Cards, even during the bad times.
Everyone at CSZ sends all of our thoughts, love and prayers out to the Gumbel family. Never take a day for granted.
I am gonna leave this at this. I get info. I share it. If it don't work out yall blame me. That's fine. Just know if you come sideways at me I'm just gonna block you. I have my health to focus on at the moment & a crybaby isn't worth my time. Love yall.