May 18 Sports U of L, Former Athletic Director Tom Jurich Settle For $4.5 Million The University of Louisville has reached a $4.5 million settlement with former athletic director Tom Jurich, who was fired last year after two decades in the position. Under the terms of the agreement, the university will pay Jurich within 10 days. The university also acknowledged that Jurich was entitled to benefits it promised him before […] By Kyeland Jackson May 18 Sports U of L, Former Athletic Director Tom Jurich Settle For $4.5 Million Kyeland Jackson
Feb 2 Education U of L Fires Mark Jurich, Son Of Former Athletic Director Tom Jurich Mark Jurich was the director of development in the department and had played on the Cardinals’ baseball team. By Rick Howlett Feb 2 Education U of L Fires Mark Jurich, Son Of Former Athletic Director Tom Jurich Rick Howlett
Oct 25 Education Jurich’s Lawyer Threatens To Sue University of Louisville Jurich's attorney said the former athletic director's termination letter disparaged Jurich and breached his contract, and he threatened to sue the school. By Kyeland Jackson Oct 25 Education Jurich's Lawyer Threatens To Sue University of Louisville Kyeland Jackson
Oct 19 Education Pitino Denounces U of L Board, Claims ‘Vindication’ On ESPN Pitino parried the public accusations in his interview with ESPN’s Jay Bilas, which aired Wednesday night. By Kyeland Jackson Oct 19 Education Pitino Denounces U of L Board, Claims 'Vindication' On ESPN Kyeland Jackson
Oct 18 Education U of L Trustees Fire Athletic Director Tom Jurich Jurich was placed on paid leave last month after U of L acknowledged that it was included in an FBI investigation of college recruiting practices. By Rick Howlett Oct 18 Education U of L Trustees Fire Athletic Director Tom Jurich Rick Howlett
Oct 10 Education U of L Interim President Beefed Up Security After FBI Scandal The University of Louisville’s interim president has hired more security as fallout from the FBI investigation continues. By Kyeland Jackson Oct 10 Education U of L Interim President Beefed Up Security After FBI Scandal Kyeland Jackson
Oct 3 Sports U of L To Announce New Interim Athletic Director Today The news comes a week after revelations that U of L was linked to a national recruiting scandal, resulting in the removal of Tom Jurich and Rick Pitino. By Staff Oct 3 Sports U of L To Announce New Interim Athletic Director Today Staff
Oct 2 Education U of L Athletic Board Votes To Begin Process Of Firing Pitino The U of L Athletic Association unanimously approved the motion after meeting behind closed doors for about two hours Monday. By Rick Howlett and Kyeland Jackson Oct 2 Education U of L Athletic Board Votes To Begin Process Of Firing Pitino Rick Howlett and Kyeland Jackson
Oct 2 Education Read The Letters From U of L’s Interim President To Pitino, Jurich In a letter to Tom Jurich, Interim President Greg Postel said the negative attention brought upon U of L from this latest scandal is "unacceptable." By Staff Oct 2 Education Read The Letters From U of L’s Interim President To Pitino, Jurich Staff
Oct 1 Education U of L Trustees, Athletic Association Call Special Meetings Monday Members are expected to hear about the federal corruption investigation into college basketball recruiting that includes the U of L men’s program. By Rick Howlett Oct 1 Education U of L Trustees, Athletic Association Call Special Meetings Monday Rick Howlett
Sep 29 Education U of L Assistant David Padgett Named Interim Head Coach The announcement comes two days after coach Rick Pitino was placed on unpaid leave after revelations that U of L coaches and a player are tied to an alleged bribery scheme. By Staff Sep 29 Education U of L Assistant David Padgett Named Interim Head Coach Staff
Sep 27 Education In U of L Hoops Scandal, Calls To Board Members May Have Violated Law University of Louisville’s board chair said he personally called each trustee to gauge their opinion on administrative sanctions. By Kate Howard Sep 27 Education In Basketball Scandal, Call To Board Members May Have Violated Law Kate Howard
Sep 27 Education For Rick Pitino, A History Of Big Wins And Bigger Losses At U of L Since taking over as head coach of the Cards in 2001, Pitino has been involved — and survived — some high profile scandals. By Roxanne Scott Sep 27 Education For Rick Pitino, A History Of Big Wins And Bigger Losses At U of L Roxanne Scott
Sep 27 Education Rick Pitino And Tom Jurich Placed On Leave, Employment To Be Evaluated The moves come a day after federal prosecutors revealed a widespread corruption scheme at several universities, including U of L. By Staff Sep 27 Education Rick Pitino And Tom Jurich Placed On Leave Staff
Sep 27 Education If Pitino And Jurich Leave U of L, School Likely On Hook For Payouts Both have earned tens of millions of dollars during their tenures at U of L. By Kate Howard Sep 27 Education If Pitino And Jurich Leave U of L, School Likely On Hook For Payouts Kate Howard