Hope and concern: Louisville Cardinals

...reason for hope: Stars at the skill spots Yes, Louisville's talent level has dipped since the 2006 Orange Bowl season. But the Cardinals still have some front-line stars. Leading the way...

Schlabach: Taking the conference challenge to the gridiron

What if the NCAA expanded its conference challenges in basketball to the football field? Who comes out on top?

...October 2008: South Florida defensive end, George Selvie during the Bulls 24-20 loss to The Louisville Cardinals today at Papa John's Stadium in Louisville, KY

Louisville spring wrap

Posted by ESPN.com's Brian Bennett Louisville Cardinals 2008 overall record: 5-7 2008 conference record: 1-6 Returning starters Offense: 8, defense: 7...

...1 of the Cincinnati Bearcats carries the ball during the Big East Conference game against the Louisville Cardinals on November 14, 2008 at Papa John's Stadium in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons...

Louisville v Pittsburgh PITTSBURGH - NOVEMBER 08: Head Coach Steve Kragthorpe of the Louisville Cardinals look on from the sidelines against the Pittsburgh Panthers on November 8, 2008 at Heinz Field...

...October 2008: South Florida defensive end, George Selvie during the Bulls 24-20 loss to The Louisville Cardinals today at Papa John's Stadium in Louisville, KY

Louisville's Anderson preparing for big encore

...and Syracuse's Curtis Brinkley. Louisville hadn't had a 1,000-yard rusher since 2005. With no proven quarterbacks and few recognizable stars, the Cardinals will likely put the ball in...

CAPTION: Oct. 25, 2008; Louisville KY, USA; Louisville Cardinals running back Victor Anderson (20) runs for a first down as his team takes on the...

PITTSBURGH - NOVEMBER 08: Head Coach Steve Kragthorpe of the Louisville Cardinals look on from the sidelines against the Pittsburgh Panthers on November 8, 2008 at Heinz Field...

LOUISVILLE, KY - NOVEMBER 14: L.T. Walker #91 and Daniel Covington #30 of the Louisville Cardinals tackle Jacob Ramsey #20 of the Cincinnati Bearcats during the Big East Conference game against on...

Aug. 31, 2008; Louisville, KY, USA; Louisville Cardinals running back Victor Anderson (20) runs for a first down agains the Kentucky Wildcats at Papa...

New coaches, QB battles highlight Big East spring

Posted by ESPN.com's Brian Bennett Fear not, Big East football fans. In less than a month, South Florida will be back on the practice field, with ...

...1 of the Cincinnati Bearcats carries the ball during the Big East Conference game against the Louisville Cardinals on November 14, 2008 at Papa John's Stadium in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons...

Early 2009 schedule analysis: Louisville

...by ESPN.com's Brian Bennett Jumping back into our 2009 schedule analysis with the Louisville Cardinals. Nonconference schedule Indiana State at Kentucky at Utah Southern Mississippi TBA Thoughts: It's widely...