PHOTO: Vince Wilfork sporting some Louisville Cardinals gear

Vince Wilfork was in town for the Derby and after meeting up with his good buddy Clint Hurtt (Cardinals defensive line coach and recruiting coordinator, who is a former teammate of Wilfork’s with the University of Miami, FL). Wilfork, a 3-time NFL Pro Bowler and super bowl champion was more than happy to sport the apparel of the next powerhouse in college football, your University of Louisville Cardinals.

Hurtt, who was recognized by ESPN.com as the National Recruiter of the Year in 2010 after contributing to a top 30 recruiting class according to both Scout and Rivals rankings, along with Charlie Strong certainly appear to have the connections and ambition to keep the Cards on the fast track to becoming something truly special for years to come.

After Auburn won the BCS National Championship this past season they lost an assistant coach who joined the Tennessee Titans NFL staff, they were looking to re-energize their recruiting and they interviewed Clint Hurtt for the position of Defensive Line Coach and Recruiting Coordinator (the same position he holds with Louisville). Although the talks were private and we don’t know exactly who turned who down, it appears that Hurtt believes so much in the great brand that is being built here in Louisville that after discussing the situation with his wife and praying he decided to stay with the Cardinals.

In a facebook posting, Hurtt said, “I appreciate everything that Coach Chizik showed my wife and I. I owed it to my family to at least look at the opportunity to coach in the SEC. I believe in Charlie Strong and the University of Louisville, and believe we are on our way to great things. Thank you for all the love from our Cardinal faithful. Go Cards!”

With Wilfork and countless other Miami Hurricanes currently in the NFL, you have to believe that Hurtt has plenty to discuss with any potential recruit he attempts to bring to Louisville.


(kentuckysports.co)