Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Steve Kragthorpe (born April 28, 1965 in Missoula, Montana) is the former head coach for the University of Louisville football team. From 2003 through 2006 he was the head coach at the University of Tulsa. Kragthorpe was born in Missoula, Montana but attended Highland High School in Pocatello, Idaho. Kragthorpe played high school football with ESPN commentator Merrill Hoge. Both graduated in 1983 from Highland High School in Pocatello, Idaho.He was recruited by Bill Kelly to play at Eastern New Mexico University, where he played quarterback in 1983 and ''84. When Kelly left ENMU for West Texas State (now West Texas A&M University), Kragthorpe followed him. After sitting out the 1985 season, he played in 1986 and ''87. He started 11 games as a senior and completed 179-of-344 passes for 1,980 yards and nine TDs.