Syracuse Football: A 5 question sit down with the enemy

Sep 1, 2016; Louisville, KY, USA; Louisville Cardinals head coach Bobby Petrino reacts with one on his players after a touchdown against the Charlotte 49ers during the second half at Papa John
Sep 1, 2016; Louisville, KY, USA; Louisville Cardinals head coach Bobby Petrino reacts with one on his players after a touchdown against the Charlotte 49ers during the second half at Papa John /
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Nov 22, 2014; South Bend, IN, USA; Louisville won 31-28. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 22, 2014; South Bend, IN, USA; Louisville won 31-28. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports /

Paul Esden: You guys lost a key piece to your defense when Sheldon Rankins left for the NFL Draft and ended up being a top-15 draft pick, how good is DeAngelo Brown and can he help fill the void on defense?

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"Derek Snyder (Site Expert for the Big Red Louie) Follow him on Twitter: @Dcolesny10 “DeAngelo Brown is one of the strongest players for Louisville this season in every aspect of the word. In Louisville’s 3-4 defense, he will be the anchor for the Cardinals all season long.” “He is so much stronger than any offensive lineman he will face this season, it will come down to a matter of how to slow him down, rather than shut him down. With that being said, Sheldon Rankins was a very special player and the staff has noted that they aren’t going to try and fill his void by using one player. They will use a rotation of guys in order to wreak havoc on the offensive line.”"

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