Louisville Football: 5 position battles to watch during 2017 spring game
Louisville football will be sporting a new look this spring, especially on defense. It get a chance to iron out some new wrinkles with the spring game coming up.
Louisville football began the 2016 season on an electrifying run led by Heisman-winning quarterback Lamar Jackson. They didn’t quite finish the season on a high note, but that’s what spring is for. With their spring game approaching, they’ll have a chance to show off some new looks.
Their first task will be adjusting to new defensive coordinator Peter Sirmon. Sirmon takes over for Todd Grantham who is now at Mississippi State, the same school he came from. After that, they’ll need to adjust to offensive lines coach Mike Summers, who came over from the Florida Gators. Summers will also serve as co-offensive coordinator.
The Cardinals hope the coaching changes on offense will bring a more traditional running style to the Louisville Cardinals next season, which can also utilize more play-action. Its a good thing for quarterback Lamar Jackson who didn’t have the strongest performance in the final games of 2016. And it will be hard for him to match his 51 total touchdowns with his top receiving targets now gone. Making some adjustments will give the team a chance in the conference race next season.
The ACC Atlantic division title will be a wide open, although Clemson and Florida State will still be heavily favored to win things. But the Cardinals made easy work of the Seminoles last season and last a close game to the Tigers at the very end.
The Cardinals will look to key position battles to iron out all the kinks. Here’s a look at five to watch this spring.