Episode 244 - Need MORE HAVOC! | Mark Ivey Sit down + 2027 Recruiting Update & News Around the ACC

About this episode

Mark Ivey discusses Louisville's new defensive strategies and recruiting updates for 2027.

CREATE MORE HAVOC. Louisville football co-defensive coordinator Mark Ivey joins From The Pink Seats Podcast to talk about what Cards fans can expect from a new look defense in 2026. Don't miss a jam packed episode with hosts Keith Arutoff and former Cardinal Vince Lococo including a Q&A with Mark Ivey, updates on recruiting including a recent commitment, and other news around the Louisville football program and CFB. 2:21 – Louisville's Massive 30-Visitor Recruiting Weekend 2:34 – What AJ Tillman brings to the Cards in 2027 5:50 – The other Louisville football team is BALLING! Kings on a heater 7:10 – Calling Out SMU's "Crypto Wave" 10:19 – Co-DC Mark Ivey Joins the Pod 🏈 11:24 – Why Coach Ivey Planted Roots at Louisville 14:11 – Returning to the Trenches: Back on the D-Line 17:37 – Working Alongside Co-DC Steve Ellis 21:28 – Schematic Tweaks: How Louisville Will "Create Havoc" 23:44 – Spring Ball Standouts & New Transfer Dudes 26:15 – What Makes AJ Green & Clev Lubin Unmatched 30:38 – Ben Perry’s Return & A Loaded Secondary Room 32:47 – The Story Behind the Icon Quote: "You Gotta Love It!" 35:49 – Falling in Love with the City of Louisville 38:44 – The D-Staff…

People in this episode

Hosts: Keith Arutoff, Vince Lococo

Guest: Mark Ivey

Topics covered

• Louisville football
• recruiting updates
• defensive strategies
• Mark Ivey interview
• ACC news
• 2027 recruiting

Keywords

• Louisville
• football
• Mark Ivey
• ACC
• recruiting
• defense
• 2027
• AJ Tillman
• Nashville

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Louisville football, ACC

Places: Louisville, Nashville

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