From The Pink Seats

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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In a city where fans are passionate and diverse, yet united as a tight-knit community, we’re committed to providing coverage that cuts to the core of what makes Louisville unique. Whether you’re a lifelong Louisvillian or just stopping by, The State of Louisville is for anyone who appreciates the city’s rich history and fervent sports culture.

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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.

From The Pink Seats Show Sheet:

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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In a city where fans are passionate and diverse, yet united as a tight-knit community, we’re committed to providing coverage that cuts to the core of what makes Louisville unique. Whether you’re a lifelong Louisvillian or just stopping by, The State of Louisville is for anyone who appreciates the city’s rich history and fervent sports culture.

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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Join Vince Lococo and Keith Arutoff at Main Event in Louisville, KY pre-game, post-game and for a live watch along of Louisville vs. Toledo in the Boca Raton Bowl. Come out and watch, play games, hang with the Cardinal crew, and much more!

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In a city where fans are passionate and diverse, yet united as a tight-knit community, we’re committed to providing coverage that cuts to the core of what makes Louisville unique. Whether you’re a lifelong Louisvillian or just stopping by, The State of Louisville is for anyone who appreciates the city’s rich history and fervent sports culture.

From The Pink Seats Podcast returns following the kick off of the Early National Signing Period across College Football. Hosts Vince Lococo and Keith Arutoff break down the 2026 haul for Jeff Brohm and the Louisville football program. Who are the guys expecting to be the big stars of the class? Who will be the gems or players no one is talking about? All that plus much more.

Join us on WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10th at Main Event for the Community Pep Rally & Spirit Night for the St. Xavier High School Basketball program ahead of Made Hoops Main Event Classic! 20% of food, nonalcoholic beverages, and play will benefit Donate Life America and Saint Xavier Basketball. Don't miss your chance to win Louisville men's basketball tickets, meet & hangout with the St. X basketball team, and enter to win 2 VIP curtsied tickets to the Main Event Showcase featuring St. X, La Lumiere, SPIRE Academy, and more!

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In a city where fans are passionate and diverse, yet united as a tight-knit community, we’re committed to providing coverage that cuts to the core of what makes Louisville unique. Whether you’re a lifelong Louisvillian or just stopping by, The State of Louisville is for anyone who appreciates the city’s rich history and fervent sports culture.

Louisville football didn't just beat Kentucky - they beat them DOWN. From The Pink Seats Podcast hosts Jacob Lane, Keith Arutoff, and Vince Lococo are back breaking down the rivalry game from start to finish before teeing up a conversation about the future of Louisville football. Will do the guys make of a massive offseason ahead?

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In a city where fans are passionate and diverse, yet united as a tight-knit community, we’re committed to providing coverage that cuts to the core of what makes Louisville unique. Whether you’re a lifelong Louisvillian or just stopping by, The State of Louisville is for anyone who appreciates the city’s rich history and fervent sports culture.

The State of Louisville is home to 4 podcasts covering University of Louisville sports & beyond

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Starting Five02 (Louisville Basketball Coverage)

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It’s 5:02 Somewhere (Highlighting Louisville Legends)

It all comes down to this. The Governor's Cup is up for grabs and while playoff aspirations and ACC Championships are out of reach, Louisville football has a chance to go out on a high note against arch rival UK. Join Jacob Lane, Keith Arutoff, and former Card Vince Lococo as they discuss what to expect from Louisville ahead of the battle with Kentucky, including what to do at Quarterback between Miller Moss and Deuce Adams, what to do sans Chris Bell and Caullin Lacy, what UK will be playing for and who to watch for, plus the final regular season predictions of the year.

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In a city where fans are passionate and diverse, yet united as a tight-knit community, we’re committed to providing coverage that cuts to the core of what makes Louisville unique. Whether you’re a lifelong Louisvillian or just stopping by, The State of Louisville is for anyone who appreciates the city’s rich history and fervent sports culture.

The State of Louisville is home to 4 podcasts covering University of Louisville sports & beyond

From The Pink Seats (Louisville Football Coverage)

Starting Five02 (Louisville Basketball Coverage)

3rd & Central (Louisville Baseball Coverage)

It’s 5:02 Somewhere (Highlighting Louisville Legends)

“Louisville is a place with no labels. It’s not the South, it’s not Chicago, and you don’t think of it as you think of New York or LA. It has some Southern romanticism to it, but also a Northern progressivism, this weird urban island in the middle of the state of Kentucky that has always provided a fertile, often dark, bed. For us, Louisville and the surrounding areas are the center of massive creativity and massive weirdness.” –Jim James

It was a rough trip to Dallas for Louisville football - but not for Vince Lococo, Jacob Lane, and Surfside! The guys are joined by Producer Keith to break down why everything was vibes up before Saturday, when Louisville put up its worst performance since that one year no one ever wants to talk about. What went wrong? Why is Jeff Brohm holding back on Deuce Adams? Can anything be fixed in a week? All that plus more!

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The State of Louisville is your home for comprehensive coverage of the state of our city, its hometown teams, and its unique culture. Louisville sports culture is deeply woven into what makes this city special, where a pro city feel meets a college town vibe. Delivering the best in Louisville sports, news, and everything in between, we bring unique coverage to an uncompromising city.

In a city where fans are passionate and diverse, yet united as a tight-knit community, we’re committed to providing coverage that cuts to the core of what makes Louisville unique. Whether you’re a lifelong Louisvillian or just stopping by, The State of Louisville is for anyone who appreciates the city’s rich history and fervent sports culture.

The State of Louisville is home to 4 podcasts covering University of Louisville sports & beyond

From The Pink Seats (Louisville Football Coverage)

Starting Five02 (Louisville Basketball Coverage)

3rd & Central (Louisville Baseball Coverage)

It’s 5:02 Somewhere (Highlighting Louisville Legends)

“Louisville is a place with no labels. It’s not the South, it’s not Chicago, and you don’t think of it as you think of New York or LA. It has some Southern romanticism to it, but also a Northern progressivism, this weird urban island in the middle of the state of Kentucky that has always provided a fertile, often dark, bed. For us, Louisville and the surrounding areas are the center of massive creativity and massive weirdness.” –Jim James