FIU blogger thinks the 2012 FIU defense could be better than the 2012 Louisville defense:

"The physical nature and speed of the FIU D might be as good, if not the best the FIU offense sees this coming season."

They cite John Newberg (sic). Here's Josh Newberg's tweet.

It's official, Burgess has committed.

Pedro Sibiea

Brooks RTing DaMarcus? Hmmmmmmm seems Shannon might have been right.

But UCF might be able to play a current Big East team and former rival as early as next year. Hitt added that he had been in discussions with USF athletic director Doug Woolard about renewing their series in 2012 because of scheduling issues.

"He was very cordial and even said, `Look, we may have a vacancy on our schedule next year. Maybe we could start that series next year,’" Hitt said. "There’s no reason we can’t have a good rivalry where we fight it out on the field, but there’s a lot of mutual respect."

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Any chance that opening is 9/29?

please delete

Same shit, different recruit.

He says Golden knew there were going to be issues soon. He might want to talk to Golden about that because he claims he never heard a peep about it.

Both writers select Louisville at 6th

1. Hakeem Smith, Louisville. Smith had a breakout season as a freshman last year and was selected the Big East Rookie of the Year. He led the team with 88 tackles, including six for a loss, and became known for his ability to make big plays. Imagine what he can do as a sophomore.

The UNC game just got a little easier to win

3. Victor Anderson, Louisville. The Cardinals lose Bilal Powell but there is some talent here waiting. If Anderson stays healthy, I think he could be poised for a season similar to the one he had in 2008. He had a terrific spring, and he told me earlier this summer that he finally feels healthy and is determined to end his career with his best season yet.

9. Jeremy Wright, Louisville. I had a tough time between Anderson and Wright because I think both could easily have good years. My expectation is for them to share the load, but Wright is coming off an injury. He is expected to be 100 percent for the fall, but I give the edge to Anderson because of his terrific spring.

9. Josh Bellamy, Louisville. Receiver is a big question for the Cardinals, but with Bellamy returning, he should be the go-to player for Teddy Bridgewater and Will Stein. He has the size (6-foot, 206 pounds) to make plays and, now that he is going into his second year in the offense, should be much improved.

Interesting little tid-bit: Stein's mom was at the women's clinic