In late January of 2019 I found myself in downtown Louisville one late evening as I checked into the Omni Hotel. I was in town for a work meeting taking place the next day. After unpacking I decided to grab a bite to eat before settling in for the night. Being the all-encompassing UofL homer that I admittedly am, I decided to walk over to Griff’s (now closed) and try out the food since I had never eaten there before. I’m not lying when I tell you that the following thought also crossed my mind: what if I run into some former UofL players or coaches and get a chance to chat with them?
On Butch Beard and U of L
