UofL's first signee of the day--Nick Dawson

Charlotte, N.C., linebacker Nick Dawson said on Monday that he wanted to be one of the first members of the Class of 2012 for Louisville.

And he said just after 7 o’clock that he had signed his paperwork and faxed it in.

A U.S. Army-All-American, Dawson was born in Louisville and still has family in town. He’s considered one of the highest-ranked players in the class.

ESPN.com calls him a “solid wrap tackler.”

“His size and playing strength should be positives as a pass rusher. Dawson has the size and intensity to be productive at the BCS level of play.”

I'm gonna be doing my happy dance all day long as i watch the reports pop up on Jody Demling's recruiting page.

Anyone else hear the train whistle?