U of L Legend Chris Redman Named Louisville Kings Head Coach
WAVE3 -The Louisville Kings have hired its head coach and it’s a familiar face for Louisville football fans.
Former UofL quarterback Chris Redman was officially named as the man running the new UFL club, as announced by UFL co-owner Mike Repole and UFL President and CEO Russ Brandon.
“Chris Redman is the perfect choice to be the head coach of the Louisville Kings,” said Repole. “A native son of Louisville, Chris represents the heart and soul of the city. He will pair that passion with elite leadership at every level to build a championship culture for the Kings.”
Redman is a Louisville native and started for the Cardinals for three years, winning Conference USA Offensive Player of the Year in 1999 and the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award his senior year, capping off a campaign that saw him throw for 3,647 yards and 29 touchdowns.
He was enshrined in UofL’s Ring of Honor in 2014.
“I am incredibly grateful and excited for the opportunity to represent the new Louisville Kings,” said Redman. “Louisville is home. I’ve been fortunate to have so many people support me throughout my career and I know they’ll be behind me and the Kings as we work to bring a championship to this city. I am ready to get started building a team and coaching staff with championship-level experience. We’re going to make Louisville proud.”
Redman was a member of the Baltimore Ravens Super Bowl XXXV championship team as a rookie and spent time with the Patriots, Titans and Falcons during his NFL career.