Louisville quarterback Will Stein (2) hands off to running back Bilal Powell (15) during an NCAA college football game against Arkansas State at Cardinal Stadium in Louisville, Ky. , Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009. Louisville won 21-13. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 month ago

Louisville quarterback Will Stein (2) hands off to running back Bilal Powell (15) during an NCAA college football game against Arkansas State at Cardinal Stadium in Louisville, Ky. , Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009. Louisville won 21-13.

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  1. Florida defensive coordinator Charlie Strong speaks at the Broyles Award ceremonies in Little Rock, Ark., Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2009. A person with knowledge of the decision says Louisville is expected to hire Strong as its new football coach. Strong would replace Steve Kragthorpe, who was fired on Nov. 28 following three disappointing seasons. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the deal is not yet final.
  2. Charlotte's DiJuan Harris, left, drives around the defense of Louisville's Reginald Delk during the second half of their NCAA college basketball game Saturday Dec. 5, 2009 in Louisville, Ky.
  3. Charlotte's K.J. Sherrill, left, attempts to block the shot of Louisville's Stephen Van Treese during the second half of their NCAA college basketball game Saturday Dec. 5, 2009 in Louisville, Ky. Charlotte defeated Louisville 87-65.
  4. Charlotte's Derrio Green, center, puts a shot up over the Louisville defense during the second half of their NCAA college basketball game Saturday Dec. 5, 2009 in Louisville, Ky. Charlotte defeated Louisville 87-65 and Green scored a career-high 20 points.
  5. Charlotte's K.J. Sherrill, right, gets a shot off over the defense of Louisville's Terrence Jennings during the second half of their NCAA college basketball game Saturday Dec. 5, 2009 in Louisville, Ky. Charlotte defeated Louisville 87-65.
  6. Charlotte's Chris Braswell goes in for a layup during the second half of their NCAA college basketball game against Louisville Saturday Dec. 5, 2009 in Louisville, Ky. Charlotte defeated Louisville 87-65 and Braswell led all scorers with 21 points.
  7. Louisville coach Rick Pitino looks on as his team is defeated by Charlotte 87-65 in their NCAA college basketball game Saturday Dec. 5, 2009 in Louisville, Ky.
  8. Charlotte head coach Bobby Lutz reacts to a call during the first half of their NCAA college basketball game against Louisville Saturday Dec. 5, 2009 in Louisville, Ky.
  9. Louisville's Reginald Delk, left, attempts a shot over the defense of Charlotte's Phil Jones during the first half of their NCAA college basketball game Saturday Dec. 5, 2009 in Louisville, Ky.
  10. Louisville head coach Rick Pitino shouts instructions to his team during the first half of their NCAA college basketball game against Charlotte Saturday Dec. 5, 2009 in Louisville, Ky.
  11. LOUISVILLE, KY - DECEMBER 02: Head coach Rick Pitino of the Louisville Cardinals gives instructions to his team during the game against the Stetson Hatters on December 2, 2009 in Louisville, Kentucky. Louisville won 80-48.
  12. Louisville's Terrence Jennings tries to move around Stetson defenders during the second half of their NCAA college basketball game in Louisville, Ky., Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009. Louisville won the game 80-48.
  13. Louisville's Edgar Sosa drives around Stetson's Brandon Williams (3) for a shot during the second half of their NCAA college basketball game in Louisville, Ky., Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009.
  14. Louisville's Terrence Jennings dunks the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Stetson in Louisville, Ky., Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009.
  15. Louisville coach Rick Pitino shouts instructions to his team during the first half of their NCAA college basketball game against Stetson in Louisville, Ky., Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009.
  16. Louisville's Samardo Samuels shoots over Stetson's Olivier Dupiton during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Louisville, Ky., Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009.

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  1. ESPN's Erin Andrews reports from the sidelines during a NCAA college football game between Auburn and Tennessee Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009 in Knoxville, Tenn. Auburn won 26-22.
  2. Arkansas cheerleaders rally fans at an NCAA college football game against Texas A&M in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009. Arkansas won 47-19.
  3. A security guard watches the end of an NCAA college football game between Arizona State and Oregon State as the moon rises above Sun Devil Stadium Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009, in Tempe, Ariz.
  4. This undated handout provided by the NCAA shows James Isch. The NCAA picked James Isch to be interim president, a temporary replacement for the late Myles Brand. Isch joined the national staff in 1998 and has served as the governing body's vice president for administration and chief financial officer.
  5. Penn State coach Joe Paterno shouts before an NCAA college football game against Temple, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2009, in State College, Pa. Penn State won 31-6.
  6. Oregon State coach Mike Riley gestures before an NCAA college football game against UNLV on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2009, in Las Vegas.
  7. Kansas State forward Curtis Kelly (24). Xavier guards Terrell Holloway (52) and Mark Lyons (10) battle for a rebound during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2009, in Manhattan, Kan. Kansas State defeated Xavier 71-56.
  8. Kansas State forward Curtis Kelly (24) dunks the ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Xavier Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2009, in Manhattan, Kan. Kelly scored 15 points to help Kansas State defeat Xavier 71-56.
  9. Pittsburgh's Ashton Gibbs (12) shoots against Indiana's Devan Dumes in the first half of a NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2009, at Madison Square Garden in New York.
  10. Indiana's Maurice Creek goes up for a shot against Pittsburgh's Dante Taylor, left, and Brad Wanamaker in the first half of a NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2009, at Madison Square Garden in New York.
  11. Indiana's Tom Pritchard, right, shoots against Dante Taylor in the first half of a NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2009, at Madison Square Garden in New York.
  12. Indiana's Verdell Jones III, right, shoots over Pittsburgh's Travon Woodall in the first half of a NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2009, at Madison Square Garden in New York. Indiana won 74-64.
  13. Indiana's Jeremiah Rivers, right, drives to the basket against Pittsburgh's Jordan Hulls in the first half of a NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2009, at Madison Square Garden in New York.
  14. Indiana's Jeremiah Rivers (5) fouls Pittsburgh's Ashton Gibbs as he shoots in the first half of a NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2009, at Madison Square Garden in New York.
  15. Kansas State forward Dominique Sutton (23) is fouled by Xavier guard Dante Jackson (25) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2009, in Manhattan, Kan. Kansas State defeated Xavier 71-56.
  16. Kansas State guard Jacob Pullen (0) shoots while covered by Xavier forward Jamel McLean (22) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2009, in Manhattan, Kan. Pullen scored 16 points to lead Kansas State to a 71-56 win over Xavier.

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