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A Texas man is facing multiple charges after he was accused of threatening Louisville football head coach Jeff Brohm, his family, offensive coordinator Brian Brohm, and Cardinals quarterback Miller Moss. Brian Mandel, 38, of Corpus Christi, Texas, was indicted by a grand jury in Jefferson County, Kentucky, on Monday. He is charged with six counts of second-degree terroristic threatening and one count of attempted theft by extortion, court records show, according to the Courier Journal in Louisville. His bond is set at $100,000. Mandel is accused of making the threats on Nov. 8 and 9, according to the indictment, WDRB reports. The charges against Mandel come days after No. 19 Louisville lost to California in overtime, 29-26, at home on Saturday. No further details were provided. “We are aware of the recent indictment of an individual who issued threats directed at our head football coach, his wife and kids, members of his coaching staff and student-athletes,” Louisville athletics director of media relations Rocco Gasparro said in a statement. “The safety and well-being of our students, staff, and community remain our highest priority. We commend law enforcement for their swift and decisive action in addressing this matter. Threats of violence have no place in our community or in sports, and we will continue to work closely with authorities to ensure a safe environment for all. “Our student-athletes and coaches deserve to compete, learn and grow without fear. We are committed to supporting them and reinforcing the values of respect, integrity, and accountability that define our program. We ask our fans and community members to join us in fostering a culture of positivity and support, both on and off the field,” the statement added. The Cardinals (7-2 overall, 4-2 in ACC play) next play at home against Clemson on Friday. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. EST on ESPN.
