High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! The Louisville Cardinals (also known as the Cards) are the athletic teams representing the University of Louisville. A member of the Big East Conference since 2005, they are known nationally as traditional powers in men's basketball, women's volleyball, cheerleading and dance team. In recent years, the football team has also gained national attention with a 70-30 record since 2001 and finishes in the top 6 in both the final Bowl Championship Series an ...