Wheat and Maybin to graduate, other UofL smatterings

In a story that's bound to make their mothers proud, former Cardinal greats Marquis Maybin and DeJuan Wheat will both earn diplomas from the University of Louisville this Saturday. How cool is that? It's so rewarding when you learn things about your heroes off the court that makes you admire them even more. Maybin's story in particular, whose paralyzing accident would have shattered a lesser person, is inspirational.

* CardChronicle provides a complilation of defensive highlights from last year's football team. For my money the highlight of the highlights is at the :45 second mark watching Anthony Conner absolutely blow up a screen during the UK game. I remember the play vividly, it was a "jump out of chair" moment for me. The guy was an absolute warrior on the field.

* Charlie Strong was named the #51st best coach in college football by The Sporting News. There's not a name on that list I'd trade him for.

* Power forward Montrezl Harrell has officially requested a release from Virginia Tech in the wake of Seth Greenburg's firing. If UofL gets in the mix, it's a safe bet to assume Rakeem Buckles will be finish rehab and his college career elsewhere.

* The Cards apparently really like like Nigerian born big man Moses Kingsley, according to Jody Demling. An African center with long arms, runs the floor well, and is obsessed with defense? I think it's safe to say Pitino has found "the mold" he wants in the middle.

* UofL softball skunked UConn in the Big East Championship Tournament today 8-0. New rule for the mercy-rule, the opposing coach must come out to home plate and do this over the loudspeaker.