The boys of From The Pink Seats Podcast (presented by Ellis & Badenhausen Orthopaedics) are back as friend of the program Keith Wynne (of Card Chronicle) joins to put another 2025 position group under the microscope. This time, the guys dive into the performance of the defensive backs including portal deflections prior to the year, which new additions provided the biggest impact, where the most growth came from, how they helped the pass rush and other elements of the Louisville football defense, position grades, and much more! Don't miss out on a jam packed episode.

0:00 - 1:17: Intro and welcome

1:17 - 3:13: Offseason Vibes and Roster Dynamics

6:04 - 9:16: State of the Secondary Preseason

9:16 - 11:53: Portal Additions and Finding the "Alpha Dog"

11:53 - 14:48: Comparing Defensive Levels and the Tayon Holloway Return

14:48 - 16:27: Fall Camp Shift

18:16 - 21:08: The Season Twist

21:08 - 24:01: Communication and Avoiding Critical Coverage Blunders

24:01 - 27:23: The D-Line's Impact on DBs

27:23 - 30:24: The English and Ellis Factor

30:24 - 34:11: Steve Ellis Appreciation

34:11 - 36:58: Season Grades: Was the Unit "Pedestrian" or Productive?

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From The Pink Seats Podcast Hosts Keith Arutoff and Vince Lococo are joined by Cardinal forever and Louisville Kings Offensive Lineman, Willie Tyler. The guys dive into his career at Louisville, playing for Jeff Brohm, and heading off the the professional ranks before diving into coming back home to play for the Louisville Kings. Don’t miss a jam packed episode!

1:15: High School vs. The "Wild West" Transfer Portal

3:41: Choosing Louisville & Learning the Brohm Playbook

9:04: Pro Prep - NFL Jets & Coach Owens' "Ass-Rippings"

11:09: The historic ACC Championship run & culture building

14:21: Facing Ashton Gillotte & unhinged recruiting calls

23:41: The transition to the UFL

27:04: Bringing the "Kings" to Louisville (The free dinner deal)

30:18: Sharing planes with your opponent

32:20: Uniting UofL & UK Rivals on the Kings Roster

35:43: Coach Chris Redman & Hidden Gems

39:07: Game Day at Lynn Family Stadium & Closing

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On the latest episode of From The Pink Seats Podcast, Vince Lococo and Keith Arutoff take a break from recapping the 2025 season to analyze the finalization of the 2026 Louisville Football coaching staff. Don't miss the guys break down the promotions of Steve Ellis and Mark Ivey to Co-Defensive Coordinator, what it means for the Louisville football defense, if the coaching staff could become an echo chamber with internal hires and which players will benefit the most from a fresh perspective. Plus the guys look at the recent commitments in the class of 2027, talk through Tyler Shough's rookie season and discuss a former Cardinal defying the odds, the Olympics, and much more!

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1:36 - 5:27 – UFC news & Olympics talk

5:28 - 8:46 – The odd side of sports

8:47 - 13:14 – Stadium upgrades and a familiar face dominating against all odds

13:14 - 16:11 – Tyler Shough Rookie of the Year award & Bilal Powell Hall of Fame nomination

16:11 - 17:58 – 2027 commitments and class updates

17:58 - 20:31 – 2026 class rounded out with two wide receiver signings

22:03 - 24:57 – Paul Petrino returns to Louisville

24:58 - 28:13 – Defensive staff additions

28:14 - 31:42 – Big promotions; what it means for Louisville

31:42 - 35:23 – Avoiding the "Echo Chamber"

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The boys of From The Pink Seats Podcast are back with a new presenting sponsor, a new guest, and a new position group to recap from the 2025 season. Dive into the pass catchers with host of Victory Formation Jeff Lightsy as well as hosts Keith Arutoff (aka Producer Keith) and former Louisville Cardinal Vince Lococo. Don't miss analysis around why the breakout season from Chris Bell was even more incredible than you realize, what Caullin Lacy provided to the offense and why there was more to be desired, why the lack of depth hurt the Cards in big situations, and the technicality in scheme we saw in year 1 of Deion Branch's tenure at WR coach.

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Now with the College Football season is officially in the books, From The Pink Seats Podcast hosts Keith Arutoff and Vince Lococo are looking back in totality at the 2025 Louisville football season position-by-position. The guys continue into their second position group, breaking down the defensive line with Dave Scull of ESPN Louisville. The fellas give their grades and perspective of the Defensive Line's breakout performance, discuss their improvement and ability to change games with their run stuff, highlight the importance of adding Clev Lubin and Wes Bailey, and get into individual player performances, look ahead to 2026 and more. Don't miss out!

0:00 - "Trench Play" and Moose Knuckles

2:15 - From Pedestrian to Elite: The D-Line Review

3:45 - The Heartbreak of the Portal

6:04 - Evaluating the New Arrivals for Louisville Football in 2025

10:10 - Spring Ball Revelations: Wes Bailey is a "Mutant"

12:25 - The Two Types of Defensive Ends

14:40 - War Stories: Getting "Got" in Practice

18:45 - The Miami Masterclass

22:00 - Nightmare Fuel: The Third & Long Package

26:45 - Is Clev Lubin the Best Player on the Team?

31:15 - Building for the Future

34:10 - The Final Grades

36:30 - Forcing One-Dimensional Football

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Now with the College Football season is officially in the books, From The Pink Seats Podcast hosts Keith Arutoff and Vince Lococo are looking back in totality at the 2025 Louisville football season position-by-poisition. The guys start with the beef up front on the offensive line as they're joined by special guest and friend of the show, Dave Scull aka Biggest Biscuit of ESPN Louisville. The fellas give their grades and perspective of the O-Line's performance throughout the year, highlight where the unit stood out and where they fell short, discuss individual player performances, and look ahead to 2026. Don't miss out!

Podcast Chapters

0:00 - Introduction & Special Guest Dave Scull

2:40 - Portal Roundup: Safety & Center Additions

9:51 - 2025 Offensive Line season in review

11:54 - Evaluation of departures & portal misses

18:38 - Breaking down individual performances

24:50 - Early season struggles

30:00 - Effort vs. technique: The "Nasty" factor

34:30 - The Mahamane Moussa Critique

37:18 - The impact of Trevonte Sylvester’s return

42:30 - Comparing the Miami & Kentucky games

46:40 - Final season grades

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Recorded live January 12, 2026 - LIVE from the sauna at HOTWORX Stonybrook, Producer Keith and Vince Lococo break down a massive week for Louisville Football. The guys dive into a loaded transfer portal haul, scouting new anchors like Eryx Daugherty and Johnnie Brown alongside explosive playmakers Tre Richardson and Lawayne McCoy. They recap the Navy All-American Game and the standout play of Briggs Cherry before diving into the historic commitment of Trinity’s own Allen Evans. As the third-highest-rated recruit in program history, Evans’ arrival proves Jeff Brohm is officially the King of Shelbyville Road.

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In this episode of From The Pink Seats Podcast on the State of Louisville Network, Producer Keith and former Cardinal Vince Lococo break down Jeff Brohm’s recent heater in the transfer portal. The guys discuss the massive impact of retaining star playmakers Isaac Brown and AJ Green, alongside the high-upside addition of Ohio State transfer quarterback Lincoln Kienholz. While the roster builds momentum with key player commitments, the search for a new defensive coordinator continues to be a major storyline for the defense. Whether you're tracking roster building or curious about how Louisville is outshining SEC struggles in the post-season, this episode covers everything you need to know through week one of the portal.

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From The Pink Seats Podcast, hosts Vince Lococo and Keith Arutoff recap Louisville football’s ninth win of the season as the Cardinals defeat Toledo in the Boca Raton Bowl. The guys break down the biggest moments from the game, the plays that swung the outcome, and standout performances that powered the Cards second straight bowl victory. They also discuss what the win means for Jeff Brohm and Louisville football heading into the offseason. Full game recap, analysis, and takeaways—tune in.

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1:24 – Beans, Bowl Chaos & Watch Party

3:20 – Pre-Game Expectations

4:24 – Sloppy Game = Season Summary

5:50 – Special Teams & Execution Issues

6:09 – Miller Moss Breakdown

7:11 – Defense & Tackling Problems

8:02 – Chaotic Second Half

9:22 – Run Game: Stats vs Film

11:01 – Least Satisfying 9-Win Season?

12:16 – What’s Next for Louisville Football

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Jacob Lane, Keith Arutoff, and Vince Lococo are back for another episode of From The Pink Seats Podcast, coming to you from the Kern's Korner Digital Studio. The guys break down some national news around the world of college football, including Vince getting 30 seconds to completely sound off on Heisman runner up Diego Pavia. Then, it's time to shift to Louisville football including updates with the recent schedule, scheduling insight into what to expect in 2026, and other news and notes around the Louisville football program.

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