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In This Week’s Edition

• Louisville wideout Chris Bell isn’t just here to run routes—he’s here to leave a legacy. Get to know him in this week’s Athlete Unscripted.

• The Cards baseball team bowed out of the ACC Tourney and now awaits its postseason fate.

• We also introduce you to our Cardinal of the Week, Jayden Ulrich.

Let’s get into it. 👇

ATHLETE UNSCRIPTED: CHRIS BELL

Chris Bell Is Blocking Doubt and Catching Dreams 🏈

Louisville WR Chris Bell isn’t just here to run routes—he’s here to leave a legacy. The Mississippi native brings toughness, leadership, and surprising introspection to this week’s episode of Athlete Unscripted with Sydney Depp.

“I know I’ve got more to show,” he said. “I’m ready to remind Card Nation who I really am.”

Some Chris Facts:

🌱 Grew up in Yazoo City, MS — no malls, no big buildings, just dreams and a football.

📈 His football career took off thanks to friends who scraped together money so he could attend a camp.

💅 Big on self-care — pedicures and all.

👟 Loves shopping for sneakers and clothes.

🧠 Writes down his personal and football goals every season: “Catch more, lead more, grow more.”

🗣️ Calls WR coach Deion Branch “like an uncle” and credits him with helping him grow on and off the field.

🧱 His biggest lesson: “Be a leader. Be consistent. Control what you can.”

Chris might bring grit and physicality to every snap, but off the field? “I’m not mean. I care a lot. I want people to know that.”

👇 Tap in for the full conversation:

BASEBALL FALLS IN ACC OPENER, AWAITS POST-SEASON FATE

Louisville baseball was eliminated from the 2025 ACC Championship with a 13-11 loss to Pitt in the opening round last Tuesday evening.

Louisville (35-21) now awaits its postseason fate and hopes its name will be called on the NCAA Selection Show Monday at noon on ESPN2.

BEYOND THE COURT: COLLEGE SPORTS NEWS

💰 Nick Saban is clarifying his statements on NIL rules. He’s all for players making money.

🏀 Tennessee Guard, Zakai Zeigler, sues to play fifth year of college basketball, citing NIL pay, according to Front Office Sports.

TL;DR — College sports stay chaotic. We love bringing you the headlines that shape the sports we love. If you have a story we should see, let us know!

📸 SNAPS AROUND CAMPUS

CARDINAL OF THE WEEK: JAYDEN ULRICH

University of Louisville women's track & field senior Jayden Ulrich has been included on the Women's Post-Outdoor Conference Championships Watch List for The Bowerman, announced by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA).

Jayden is currently one of the most dominant throwers in the country. Congrats, on all your success!

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