Louisville lost on Russ Smith Day and Pres is not OK - Louisville lost and there is no hope - How do you lose on Russ Day? There is no hope - Putting this season into historical perspective - Why the excuses don't matter this game - Are the Cards regressing at every position? - Where do we go from here? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Jan 23, 2022•24 min
Pres & Nick are back to breakdown a Louisville win! Positive-ish vibes and looking ahead to honoring Russ Smith at the ND game on Saturday. --- -Cards end 3 game skid -Defensive Identity reappears -Player leadership changing hands -Welcome back Jaelyn -Buying in to what’s best for the team -Previewing ND -Favorite Russ Smith moments --- Follow us on Twitter @startingfive02 | @thestateoflou | linktr.ee/startingFive02 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: h...
Jan 20, 2022•51 min
Take me away, Lord. Nick and Pres attempt to explain what the hell happened at Pitt. - Louisville loses three straight - Has Mack lost the team? - Talking macro, not micro - Is there any hope? - What do we do going forward? Like, comment, and subscribe, I guess. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Jan 16, 2022•41 min
The boys are fed up and so are you. Grab a beverage and let’s talk it out together. --- -Smash the panic button -How did we get here? -“I have no explanation” -Recruiting & Player Development -Is this team historically bad? -Who’s got $12 million? --- Follow us on Twitter @startingfive02 | @thestateoflou | linktr.ee/startingFive02 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Jan 13, 2022•1 hr
The pod that will make most of the fanbase mad. Pres and Nick address why they feel more optimism after the Florida State loss than frustration. - Breaking down why Louisville is still gaining positive momentum in a loss - El Ellis and Mason Faulkner making strides - Why there is no wiggle room, but that is okay - What are expectations going forward? - Tightening the rotation. Who's in and who is out? - Mack sent a message to Sydney Curry - Looking forward to NC State and beyond - And much, much...
Jan 09, 2022•44 min
Pres + Nick are back to breakdown the Cards 4-0 ACC start and have a heart to heart about the issues that still plague the Cards. Does this team get better or is it all downhill? --- -Groundhog Day all over again -Pres + Nick still undefeated -6 Technical fouls without a brawl?! -Referencing the Xavier-UC Brawl -4-0 in the ACC?! -Ellis and Curry cook -Biggest Issue: Talent or Scheme? -Does Coach Mack know his own roster? -Can this be a NCAA tournament team? --- Follow us on Twitter @startingfive...
Jan 06, 2022•51 min
Louisville wins a conference road game. Let's ride. - Overall takeaways from the victory - Shoutout Jarrod West (again) - Malik Williams is playing his best ball ever - Is Louisville starting to figure it out? - Winning playing different styles - Closing things out on the defensive end - Tightening the rotation - Make your free throws - The ACC is a mess. Where should Louisville finish? - Looking ahead to Pitt Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://red...
Jan 03, 2022•32 min
Nick and Pres are finally back together for a postgame pod and celebrating a solid W. - Biggest takeaways from the game - Players are learning their roles with the team - Who was impacted by COVID the most? - Noah Locke = Ryan McMahon? - Pres was late and it was dumb - Tempo, tempo... maybe not after all? - Let's talk horns sets! - Swooning over WF's Williams - Looking ahead to Georgia Tech - Many more shenanigans Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https:/...
Dec 30, 2021•40 min
Nick is joined by Matt McGavic of SI's Louisville Report to react to Louisville going on COVID pause and the postponement of the UofL @ UK game on Wednesday. --- -Instant Reactions -Is Louisville not taking COVID Protocols seriously? -Would Kentucky have blown out Louisville? -Would Mack have had the team ready anyways? -The Rivalry Factor -Cards in serious NCAA Tourney danger? --- Follow us on Twitter @startingfive02 | @thestateoflou | linktr.ee/startingFive02 Advertising Inquiries: https://red...
Dec 20, 2021•24 min
Nick is agitated and you are too. Let's talk what's next for Louisville, what the heck Mack is doing, and how the Cards get right before they head to Rupp. -Still searching for an identity -What is Mack even doing? -Life without Malik isn't a good one -Not good enough on either end -Answering all the fiery Twitter questions --- What questions of yours did we miss? Who should we bring on the pod? Let us know in your Apple Podcast review! --- Follow us on Twitter @startingfive02 | @thestateoflou l...
Dec 19, 2021•24 min
Presley is joined by Jacob Lane to dissect a ho-hum win over Southeastern Louisiana. - Players of the game - What's going on with the offense? - The good, bad, and ugly - Three players that have the most to prove - A new role for Jae'Lyn Withers? - Who is the back-up at the 5? - And more! Like, subscribe, etc. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Dec 15, 2021•57 min
Presley Meyer is riding solo after a brutal loss at the hands of DePaul. 2:00 Give credit where its due 4:00 Finally seeing Malik Williams rounding into form 5:00 Matt Cross is unbelievable 6:00 Where things are going wrong 15:00 Why I'm not worried yet And much, much more. Subscribe and rate! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Dec 11, 2021•27 min
Nick breaks down the Cards loss to Michigan State and talks Mack being back, rotation issues, halfcourt woes, and much more. --- -Cards get Boomed by Spartans -What Went Wrong? -Minutes Check -Still Searching for an Offensive Identity -Rotation Questions -What’s Next? --- What questions of yours did we miss? Who should we bring on the pod? Let us know in your Apple Podcast review! --- Follow us on Twitter @startingfive02 | @thestateoflou linktr.ee/startingFive02 Advertising Inquiries: https://re...
Dec 02, 2021•19 min
Recapping Louisville's blowout win over a solid Mississippi State squad - What changed from last week? - Bahama Sam - Jarrod West fan club - Players settling into roles - Previewing Maryland Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Nov 26, 2021•34 min
Presley Meyer is joined by our old pal Madison Wood to break down a close call against *checks notes* Detroit Mercy. - How much does Mack being gone impact this team? - How do the Cards get things back on track? - What the heck is up with UofL's bigs? - Where do we go next? Subscribe, rate, review on your favorite platform! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Nov 21, 2021•45 min
Louisville rebounds in a big way against the midshipmen - Defense leading to offense - I can keep a beat with no metronome - Taking and making quality looks - One big thing about every player - Every Rose Finds His Form - Hello, passing clinic - We saw who got deez minutes + More. Subscribe, rate, review. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Nov 16, 2021•29 min
A Putrid Performance Against the Paladines A very sad and sleepy Presley Meyer talks about what went wrong against Furman Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Nov 13, 2021•29 min
Louisville 72, Southern 60: The boys breakdown Louisville's first victory of the year and dissect a sloppy game 1, Pegues first game at the helm, and Matthew MF Cross. --- -Biggest Takeaway -Who got these minutes? -More concerned about the Offense or Defense -Matt Cross and his dislocated/broken(?) finger -A look ahead at a firm test from Furman --- What questions of yours did we miss? Who should we bring on the pod? Let us know in your Apple Podcast review! --- Follow us on Twitter @startingfiv...
Nov 10, 2021•33 min
The boys get you ready for the Cards to tip off the season and breakdown Louisville's schedule, key storylines, and more! --- - It's Pegues SZN - Breaking down the non-con slate - How tough is the schedule? - What’s Louisville's floor? Ceiling? - What makes a successful season? --- What are your expectations for Louisville? Who should our next guest be? Let us know in your Apple Podcast review! --- Follow us on Twitter @startingfive02 | @thestateoflou linktr.ee/startingFive02 Advertising Inquiri...
Nov 07, 2021•34 min
Recapping Louisville basketball's exhibition win over West Georgia. 1:00 Cultural differences and how crazy college basketball fans really are 8:00 What will the student section look like in 21-22 11:30 The Meat and Potatoes -Everything Louisville-WGU -The great JJ Traynor debate -Who is Louisville's best guard? -Who plays when it matters the most? -Avoiding discussions about crowd size -Drooling over Jarrod West -Williamson/ Cross/ Davis- Who gets the minutes? -Now it's for real! Make sure to r...
Nov 04, 2021•1 hr 11 min
Louisville 94, Kentucky State 45 -Biggest takeaway from the win -Main concerns from the game -Lots of lineup thoughts -Answering your questions -The McMains effect -A new brand + Much more! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Oct 30, 2021•33 min
How will Chris Mack divide the minutes for a deep Louisville basketball team? The guys dive into that and more including answering your questions, waxing poetic over Jae'Lyn Withers, warning you about Dre Davis, and taking a deep dive into what the rotation at the 4 and 5 will look like. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Oct 28, 2021•29 min
Stadium Analyst Jeff Goodman joins Pres & Nick to share his insights from Louisville practice. Jeff shares the most impressive player, his thoughts on coaching changes, and his outlook for the Cards in 21-22. --- -Jeff's thoughts on Ross McMains -Best player at practice? -Why Mack made coaching changes -Jaelyn Withers' Ceiling -If UK-Louisville played today -Jeff's thoughts on Mack's suspension --- Who should our next guest be? Let us know in your Apple Podcast review! Follow us on twitter @...
Oct 24, 2021•22 min
The first of a 2-part preseason preview The guys look back on the red-white scrimmage and recap some stand-out quotes from Chris Mack on media day. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Oct 20, 2021•39 min
0:15 What the hell just happened? Chris Mack is suspended. Dino gets a slap on the wrist. The Dino tapes dropped and it's a mafia movie! 5:00 Dino drops bombs on the tapes 8:45 Did higher-ups actually want Mack fired? 9:30 Nick thinks Chris Mack is acting 12:00 Nice guys or bad boys? Louisville has an identity crisis 19:30 Jon Rothstein doesn't like UofL 24:00 Was Dino right about coachin' 'em up? 25:30 We aren't doing Mack hot seat talk, are we? 30:00 What steps does Mack have to take to meet e...
Aug 28, 2021•48 min
:30 Welcome Nick Conner! 1:15 Mason Faulkner is a Card- Reacting to the big news The roster is complete. Now what? Are there issues with the Faulkner addition? 16:00 Grading Chris Mack's offseason 19:40 Dino Gaudio extorted for the kids! **Please subscribe and rate the pod if you feel so inclined** Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Aug 17, 2021•29 min
Presley Meyer is back with special guest Jacob Lane recapping the 2021 NBA Draft for David Johnson & Carlik Jones as well as talking about a potential late-addition to Team 108. Plus don't miss a huge announcement about season two of the podcast! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Aug 04, 2021•59 min
Brought to you by stateoflouisville.com -TBT snub -Marcus Carr sweepstakes -Name, Image & Likeness -The old Louisville regime v. The new Louisville regime -Peyton Siva’s new deal -Jordan Nwora & the Nigeria national team Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jul 15, 2021•1 hr 3 min