Kirk Herbstreit Says Charlie Strong Is Movin’ On Up

ESPN’s Kirk Herbstreit has published his 12th annual preseason Herbie Awards. The frosted tipped college football analyst honors the elite players and coaches of college football. Herbstreit ranks Charlie Strong at #1 on the “Movin’ On Up” rankings, which ranks the coaches who will get higher-profile opportunities.

1. Charlie Strong, Louisville
2. James Franklin, Vanderbilt
3. Skip Holtz, South Florida
4. Dave Doeren, Northern Illinois
5. Mario Cristobal, FIU

Herbstreit picked a sleeper when predicting the 2012 Big East champion. He says Pitt will win the league this year with Ray Graham being the player of the year.