Legendary coach Howard Schnellenberger brought Louisville and Miami to national prominence during the 1980s and 1900s, and now the ACC schools will have an official rivalry honoring Schnellenberger when they begin the conference’s new scheduling matrix as permanent opponents. The Louisville Sports Commission announced Monday that Louisville and Miami will play for the Schnellenberger Trophy to honor the longtime coach. The trophy features Schnellenberger’s actual cowboy boots, which have been bronzed, and the trophy will be kept on the winning team’s campus until the following season’s meeting.
“Coach Schnellenberger was known for wearing dress cowboy boots to complement his coat and tie on the sidelines during his coaching tenure at both schools,” said Greg Fante, president & CEO of the Louisville Sports Commission. “We are grateful to Coach’s wife, Beverlee, who graciously donated a pair of those boots entrusting us with this valuable memento.”
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