By Ed Peak
The first person an opposing quarterback looks for when lines up over center is Yasir Abdullah on defense. The 6-foot-1, 240-pound linebacker is the heart of the University of Louisville football defense. There have been times he simply can’t be blocked.
An All-Atlantic Coast Conference selection last season, Abdullah is sure to repeat this season and maybe get some All-American accolades. He is second on the team in tackles, 27, tackles for loss with 10 and 55 yards in losses. He has 5.5 sacks for 47 yards in losses as well.
Throw in four forced fumbles, two pass interceptions and four pass break ups.