Aug. 28, 2003

News nuggets announced by Coach Rich Brooks following Thursday afternoon practice:

*Sevin Sucurovic will be the starting punter for the Wildcats. Brooks said that Sucurovic edged Anthony Thornton based on more consistent hang time.

*A starting placekicker has not been chosen between Taylor Begley and Clint Ruth. Begley was the leader in the job until sidelined recently by a muscle strain. In the meantime, Ruth has kicked well throughout preseason practice. “We may go to gametime before making a decision,” Brooks said. “We’re fortunate to have two good kickers. I’m comfortable with either one.”

*Linebacker Deion Holts and center Nick Seitze, who have missed practice recently because of injuries, returned to practice today and expect to play on Sunday.

*Offensive guard Sylvester “Big Kat” Miller and wide receiver Derek Abney will be the game captains for Louisville in addition to permanent captains Jared Lorenzen and Vincent “Sweet Pea” Burns.