Starting Five02

Louisville falls in 7th straight to Miami - 2 major takeaways - The most disappointing part about this slump - What do we do going forward? - Previewing Clemson Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Wow, we have lots to talk about. - Louisville loses another close one at Notre Dame - The takeaways are predictable - The storylines are radically different - On Withers and Traynor finally emerging - Players accepting their roles - Tightening the rotation ____________________________ - Talking AD searches - Is Tom Jurich actually a viable option? - Addressing "beef" among local blogger bo...

- Questioning who is getting the minutes for Louisville basketball - What doe the staff do for the final 7 games? - Is there anything reconcilable this year? - What Pres would do as a fan vs. the coaching staff mindset Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We are lost for words, but for a completely different reason - Armando Bacot is public enemy No. 1 - Louisville must expect to combat poor officiating - Elbert and Matthew in their bags - Sydney Curry is an American hero - Positive takeaways from the first 44 minutes - Should Pegues be considered for the coaching vacancy? - Is this team better without Malik Williams? - Looking ahead to Syracuse Ad...

Pres is back and feeling optimistic after the Cards drop a close one to Duke - How Louisville took over the middle portion of the game - Why Mike Pegues has the ear of this team - Tightening up the roster - Please, for the love of god, rebound the ball - Positives and negatives from the loss - What's next? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle...

Louisville basketball head coach Chris Mack parts ways with the Cards midseason. - What Mack leaving means for Louisville basketball - Why this could not have gone any better given the circumstances - AD Josh Heird sets expectations - Telling our favorite Chris Mack stories - Matt McGavic of SI Louisville joins the boys - Comparing the vibe from the last month to today - Is Mack relieved? - Do you...

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.co...

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 | l...

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

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 & O...

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...

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 M...

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? - Look...

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 Tec...

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 o...

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 o...

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://r...

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

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...

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

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:...

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/...

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

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 sho...

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 Podcas...