The
Louisville
Bulls organization was founded in 1988. The organization's
goal was to provide a positive atmosphere for young men to
develop their athletic skills, a professional image, and a
winning attitude. In 1998 the team consisted of 30 inexperienced
pioneers of minor professional football. For two seasons the
Bulls
played an independent schedule, with moderate success. In
1990 the
Bulls
joined the now defunct Hearts of Ohio Football League (HOFL).
In their second HOFL season the Bulls finished 9-3 and captured
the HOFL title. The Bulls joined the fledgling
Mid
Continental Football League (MCFL) in 1992. The team suffered
through two mediocre seasons, but then had 3 straight playoff
berths from 1994-1996. The team seemed headed towards prosperity,
however the retirement of several key players combined with
the increased talent level of the improving
MCFL
led to several disappointing seasons. The
Bulls
endured three losing seasons before earning another playoff
berth in 2000. The team lost in the first round of the
MCFL
playoffs, but continued the improvement into the next season.
In 2001 the
Bulls
again earned a playoff berth, losing to the
Cleveland
Lions in the first round. After falling short of a post-season
berth in 2002 the outlook is upbeat for the upcoming season.
The
Bulls
return many talented players, and are recruiting new players
to help in several areas. The team hopes to improve upon their
regular season success, and carry the success into the playoffs.