Even with only half a playbook, Cards look good

Louisville, KY (CSTV U-WIRE) -- It was a hectic off-season that included a coaching change at the head spot for the University of Louisville football team. New coach Steve Kragthorpe and the Cardinals started their spring season on March 30 and haven't looked back yet. The Cardinals return eight starters on the offensive side of the ball, but lost seven on defense. Kragthorpe has stressed that there is open competition for all positions except quarterback, making the spring especially important. Here is a look at some of the happenings of spring practices and scrimmages and what fans can expect to see at the spring game.

Quarterbacks Louisville has arguably the deepest and most talented quarterback group in the country. Senior-to-be Brian Brohm passed up a likely first round draft to try to bring a championship to U of L. Kragthorpe said that quarterback is the one uncontested position. Brian Brohm has shown a good long ball in spring so far and a willingness to check to his second and third receivers. Behind Brian Brohm is junior-to-be Hunter Cantwell who ESPN the magazine touted as the top back-up in the country last year. Cantwell gained experience