Louisville thrashes Temple without Bush

George Stripling and Sergio Spencer each ran for two touchdowns, making Louisville fans forget about Michael Bush at least for the time being. The running back duo led No. 13 Louisville to 2-0 win over Temple on Saturday.

Heisman Trophy hopeful, Brian Brohm showcased his skills as he threw for 307 yards and a score.

The 6-6 Mario Urrutia had five catches for 110 yards and a touchdown, and the Cardinals finished with 671 yards of total offense - the fifth-highest total in school history. The winning margin on the road was the third-highest in team history.

With a game against Miami next week, the lowly Owls (0-2) were a perfect tuneup for the redesigned backfield now that Bush is lost for the season with a broken leg. Bush led the nation in scoring last year, averaging 14.4 points per game while scoring a school-record 23 touchdowns, but was injured on the second play of the second half in the opener against Kentucky.

After playing lowly Temple and Kentucky, the Cardinals face their first real test, next week at home against Miami.

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Date

Sat 09/09/06, 12:57 pm EST

I am a cpcpMajor Leaguer

762 days ago

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Big surprise who wrote this one ;-)

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The BeastAAA-er

762 days ago

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That was me! With a 40 point spread, you had to wonder if the Cards would cover it. Besides, if Louisville goes all the way (which I'm sure they will) I'll look like a genius.

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Manny StilesAAA-er

762 days ago

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why is there a spread against Temple? Bookies have NO couth...

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ASwaffAll-American

761 days ago

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Why would you have to wonder that? Why would you care? Why do you think that pummeling the WORST DIV I-A SCHOOL IN THE COUNTRY is one step closer to making you look like a genius? Ohio State just whipped Texas in Texas, amassing well over 300 yards of totall offense. But you still think that Louisville is going all the way, because they've beat the crap out of Temple and Kentucky?

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The BeastAAA-er

762 days ago

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My dad thinks I'm an idiot for picking Louisville numero uno. He won't tell anyone that I did. He thinks I'm saying something dumb.

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I am a cpcpMajor Leaguer

762 days ago

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Your dad's not alone. ;-) Stand by your pick though. I'm sure you won't hear about it if you're wrong :-)

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ASwaffAll-American

761 days ago

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lol...thanks cpcp. That's excatly what I was going to say when I read that post.

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Manny StilesAAA-er

761 days ago

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and then you did

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Manny StilesAAA-er

762 days ago

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Thanks for rubbing it in... picking on "lowly" TU Football is like stealing lunch money from a blind retarded kid with no legs. Let's see, basketball season is only 2 months away.... (jerk =)

Like I REALLY care about Temple Football - hey during the 90's we whooped Rutgers every year, maybe there IS hope... pffft!

Long Live Lance Johnstone!!! (and his very kickable ass on Madden)

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ChristofMVP

762 days ago

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It's Temple, folks. Your local high school team would be a favorite against Temple football.

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Manny StilesAAA-er

762 days ago

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Or you could send your Junior High squad up against Penn... cough cough not a real program either cough cough

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The BeastAAA-er

762 days ago

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You're right I will definately hear about it if I'm wrong. I always stand by my picks.

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Jgov05All-American

762 days ago

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Temple is the worst Division I program. But still, putting up 62 on the board with a star running back out should be good news to Louisville fans.

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ASwaffAll-American

761 days ago

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Wow...there's a story here about Louisville beating LITERALLY the worst Div. I-A school in the country, but not an article about the OSU-UT game. Wow.

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I am a cpcpMajor Leaguer

761 days ago

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I'm assuming 99% of people on this site watched OSU v UT, The Beast is probably the only one that bothered with Lousiville/Temple because he's trying to prove to the entire rest of the sporting world that Louisville is a more viable #1 than Ohio State. That and he's trying to earn his father's love. :-)

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Manny StilesAAA-er

761 days ago

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ASwaff... you don't have to keep saying bad things about Temple football. The football team might suck, but those dudes are tough. There's no better place in the world to get mugged than Broad and Diamond Streets.

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