Charlie Strong, the new University of Louisville football coach, has a great deal of respect for wide receiver Randall Cobb and tailback Derrick Locke, the lightning-quick breakaway threats from Kentucky.
They are feared throughout the Southeastern Conference.
However, neither of them ever scored against his team when Strong was the defensive coordinator at the University of Florida where he had considerable talent and depth at his disposal.
Here’s how the two performed against U of L and UF last season:
Cobb:
- Against Louisville, six receptions for 71 yards, including one for the winning touchdown. One pass attempt for zero yards.
- Against Florida, five receptions for 24 yards, no touchdowns. One pass attempt for zero yards.
Locke:
- Against Louisville, 15 carries for 72 yards, four receptions for 47 yards, four kickoff returns for 191 yards and one touchdown, a 100-yard return.
- Against Florida, 13 carries for 36 yards, zero receptions for zero yards, four kickoff returns for 84 yards, no touchdowns.
Of course, a Strong defense never lost a game to UK either.