Beware U of L cornerbacks.

An offensive juggernaut arrives in Louisville Friday in the person of  T. Y. Hilton,who may be the most prolific all-purpose runners in college football this season.

Hilton, being promoted as a Heisman Trophy candidate, is a wide receiver, kick receiver and punt returner. Coming into this season, the 5-foot-10 senior had amassed 5,602. all purpose yards.  Last year, he pulled in 59 catches for 848 yards and five touchdowns. He also ran for 282 yards and four other scores.

In his team’s 41-16 win over North Texas Thursday, Hilton had 283 all-purpose yards, including a 60-yard pass reception for a touchdown.

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By Charlie Springer

Charlie Springer is a former Louisville editor and sportswriter, a public affairs consultant, a UofL grad and longtime fan.