[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 1]
[House]
[Page 207]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                           SUGAR BOWL CHAMPS!

  (Mr. YARMUTH asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. YARMUTH. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the 2013 Sugar Bowl 
Champion, University of Louisville Cardinals. From Muhammad Ali's 
opening toss, this game was destined for greatness. The Cards followed 
the Champ's lead by shocking the world. They became the first team in a 
decade to score a touchdown in the first 15 seconds of both halves en 
route to the biggest upset in BCS history.
  Against a team averaging one turnover and holding every opponent 
below 30 points, the Cards forced three turnovers and reached the 30-
point mark a mere 8 seconds into the second half. Facing a defense that 
had never allowed a touchdown pass of 15 yards or more, Cards 
quarterback Teddy Bridgewater completed two.
  This team proves what U of L Athletic Director Tom Jurich has said 
for years: ``If you doubt Charlie Strong--on field or off--you're in 
for a surprise.''
  Coach Strong dedicated the game ball to the fans, who were 30,000 
strong in New Orleans. It was a fitting tribute, and I think it's safe 
to say Card Nation is still on a Sugar Bowl high.
  This was a great triumph for the University of Louisville and a 
victory for our whole community. So for the city, the University of 
Louisville, and this outstanding Cardinal football team, I'm proud to 
honor the 2013 Sugar Bowl Champion Louisville Cardinals. How sweet it 
is!
  I yield to the gentleman from Kentucky.
  Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky. Coming from a University of Kentucky football 
and basketball fan, to my friend from Louisville and the Cardinals, 
congratulations. Fantastic for the State of Kentucky.
  Mr. YARMUTH. I thank my colleague very much. I appreciate that.

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