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Louisville Decimates Murray State

Cardinals dominate, 73-10, in coach's debut

By Katherine Thompson,  Newser Staff

Posted Aug 31, 2007 4:12 AM CDT
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(Newser) – Quarterback Brian Brohm and his Louisville Cardinals impressed their new coach last night, scoring touchdowns on their first eight drives and totaling 655 offensive yards in a landslide 73-10 victory against Murry State. The No. 10 team found its stride with coach Steve Kragthorpe's new game plan, scoring on all but one possession, the AP reports.

Brohm left the game at 56-10 early in the second half after throwing for 375 yards, 151 of those to receiver Harry Douglas, who scored two touchdowns. Murray State did manage to break through the Cardinal defense and tie the game in the first quarter, until Louisville's juggernaut offense got into full swing.

Louisville quarterback Brian Brohm scrambles around Murray State defender Blake Booth during the first half of their college football game in Louisville, Ky., Thursday, Aug. 30, 2007. (AP Photo/Garry Jones)
Louisville quarterback Brian Brohm scrambles around Murray State defender Blake Booth during the first half of their college football game in Louisville, Ky., Thursday, Aug. 30, 2007. (AP Photo/Garry...   (Associated Press)
Louisville receiver Gary Barnidge breaks through a trio of Murray State defenders, including Danny Blakemore (65) during the first half of their college football game in Louisville, Ky., Thursday, Aug. 30, 2007. (AP Photo/Garry Jones)
Louisville receiver Gary Barnidge breaks through a trio of Murray State defenders, including Danny Blakemore (65) during the first half of their college football game in Louisville, Ky., Thursday, Aug....   (Associated Press)
New Louisville coach Steve Kragthorpe cheers his players during the first half of their college football game in Louisville, Ky., Thursday, Aug. 30, 2007. (AP Photo/Garry Jones)
New Louisville coach Steve Kragthorpe cheers his players during the first half of their college football game in Louisville, Ky., Thursday, Aug. 30, 2007. (AP Photo/Garry Jones)   (Associated Press)
Louisville receiver Harry Douglas eyes the end zone as he hauls in a touchdown pass during the first half of their college football game against Murray State in Louisville, Ky., Thursday, Aug. 30, 2007. (AP Photo/Ed Reinke)
Louisville receiver Harry Douglas eyes the end zone as he hauls in a touchdown pass during the first half of their college football game against Murray State in Louisville, Ky., Thursday, Aug. 30, 2007....   (Associated Press)
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