Earlier this week it was reported by USA Today that former Auburn tailback Michael Dyer, who hasn't played football since the 2011 season (where he helped lead Auburn to their first national title in over 50 years) after a few off the field issues has accepted a scholarship at Lousiville after graduating with an associates degree from Arkansas Baptist College. He will be a junior and will have 2 years of NCAA eligibility remaining.Per NCAA rules, since he isn't technically enrolled in school yet, he cannot comment on the situation, but those close to Dyer, including president of the Arkansas college he earned his Associates Degree from and mentor to Dyer Fitz Hill, say he has learned his lessons from past mistakes and is excited to resume his playing career after getting kicked out of Auburn and then Arkansas State because of failed drug tests and at Arkansas State the possession of a handgun, unlawfully. In the wake of the recent Aaron Hernandez murder investigation and arrest that all but took over sports media a few months ago, many schools and coaches may have been scared off of pursuing Dyer's services. Louisville, Western Kentucky and Troy ended up being the schools that Dyer had the most interested, and ended up choosing Louisville.
Dyer, when he is on the field is nothing short of dynamic. Dyer ran for over 2,000 yards as a freshmen and sophomore at Auburn and was named The Offensive MVP of the 2011 BCS National Championship game. If Dyer can return to form you really have to think that the Lousiville BCS train can be more than just something you can sweep under the rug. Dyer has 1,200 yard rushing potential and could easily score double digit touchdowns for the Cardinals in 2013. There's no reason to talk up how great Teddy Bridgewater is, but if Dyer plays like he did at Auburn, the Louisville offense can be flat out prolific. With a potent passer and a workhorse back, the sky could very well be the limit in 2013.
- Josh Gamez
@itsjoshgamez
josh.projectcfb@gmail.com
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