Big East lunchtime links

...the Cardinals' backyard. But Steve Kragthorpe says recruiting the city -- which produced such players as Michael Bush, Brian Brohm, Mario Urrutia and Doug Beaumont -- remains the top priority, Jody Demling writes in The...

Where Big East recruits come from, Part I

...classes. Louisville, which made a living a few years ago on local players like Brian Brohm, Michael Bush and Mario Urrutia, has lately traveled the farthest of any league school for recruits, getting just...

Louisville, Memphis renew (sort of) rivalry

...a memorable matchup, as Louisville won a 56-49 shootout with future pros like Kerry Rhodes, Michael Bush and DeAngelo Williams making big plays. "There were NFL players running all over the field that...

Compact Anderson the next big thing in Louisville

...and the huge plays. He became the first Louisville back to run for three touchdowns since Michael Bush. And he's joining Bush on the list of recent Cardinals stars. "I'm going to...

Team preview: Louisville

Louisville may be a ways away from getting rid of the bad taste of the 2007 season.

Story | Conversation | July 08, 2008

Junior running backs shine in holiday bowl games

Despite losing the Rose Bowl, Illinois junior running back Rashard Mendenhall could not have picked a better stage -- or opponent -- to show he's ready for the NFL.

Story | Conversation | January 07, 2008

Winning at Auburn didn't launch South Florida into the polls

South Florida's overtime win at Auburn didn't surprise many in the Big East. It must have shocked the voters, though, who don't believe in the Bulls enough to put them in the AP or USA Today polls.

Story | Conversation | September 12, 2007

Brohm throws for 401 yards, 5 TDs as Cardinals thwart Blue Raiders

Brian Brohm threw for a career-high 401 yards and five touchdowns as No. 8 Louisville avoided a major upset by surviving Middle Tennessee 58-42 Thursday night.

Team preview: Louisville

How will Steve Kragthorpe do in his first year at the helm of Louisville? Much better now that Brian Brohm is back.

Story | June 29, 2007

Breaking down the Big East

Take a look at the Big East questions that were answered this spring and the problems that linger heading into the fall.

Michael Bush broke his leg in Louisville's first game last season

Bush's right leg '99 percent' healed in time for draft

Michael Bush is up and running, his broken right leg nearly fully healed just in time for the NFL Draft.

Former Louisville RB Bush has leg surgery

Former Louisville running back Michael Bush underwent surgery Tuesday on the leg he broke during the first game of last season.

Brohm has high expectations for senior season

Louisville QB Brian Brohm's decision to return for his senior season amidst a coaching change surprised many. But he feels he still has plenty to prove, writes Mark Schlabach.

Top 5 seniors by position

A look at Mel Kiper's top five seniors and juniors at each position.

Story | Conversation | February 07, 2007