Cardinals Practice in St. Pete
December 17, 2010 | Football
Dec. 17, 2010
St. Petersburg, Fla. - The University of Louisville football arrived in St. Petersburg, Florida on Wednesday afternoon to sunny skies and warm weather in preparation for the Beef 'O'Brady's Bowl on December 21. On Thursday and Friday, UofL got down to bowl preparation as head coach Strong led the Cardinals through their first two practice at St. Petersburg Catholic High School.
The Cardinals arrived in St. Petersburg, Florida on Wednesday for a bowl appearance after being picked to finish last in the Big East before the start of the season. Louisville conducted a pair of long and strenuous practices in the Florida heat.
"I like the focus and the intensity of our guys so far," said Strong. "They have come to work and get ready for this football game. We have given them some time to do some things, but when we come out to practice, it's all business, and they have responded."
In his first season, Strong directed Louisville to their first bowl game in four years. The Cardinals finished at 6-6 and 3-4 in the league.
"It's awesome down here," said quarterback Justin Burke, who will make the start. "The weatehr has been good and we are lucky to get to come here early. The preparatiion has been solid and everyone is here to win this game."
The Cardinals were missing eight seniors who stayed in Louisville on Thursday to graduate.
"It was great to be allowed to graduate," said Adam Froman. "My family came down to see me get my degree. I would have loved to have been with my teammates, but it meant a lot to get my degree."
Louisville will Saturday and Sunday, then take Monday off before Tuesday's contest.
