Page 12 of The Backup Plan

Cameron

Good to see you, man. How’s Louisville treating you?

Dale

Late to the bench as a starter and just battling through it, like you. My media’s going to be nothing compared to what they’ve got lined up for you.

Hayden

What do they have lined up for you?

Cameron

I don’t know specifics, but it’s a big anniversary year and the boosters and alumni have a lot planned. There’s a ton of print and video that already has Jordan on it, and we have to redo everything. Banners, magazines, whatever.

Hayden

I’m jealous. I’ve got two All-American seniors, jacked-up guys who look like God’s gift to the league, and they get all the photoshoots.

Cameron

I’m jealous. I just want some time to train and throw a football. I snuggled my playbook to sleep last night.

Marshall

Hit the weights, Hammy. You’ve got a pretty face, but you’re scrawny.

Cory

Don’t forget to go to class. Get your coach on them if your schoolwork suffers. Football comes first, which means school comes first, since it is necessary for football.

Ethan

New kids, what are your majors?

Hayden

Coach says to just take classes and at the end of my eligibility, they’ll call it something.

Cory

Your school gives me a headache.

Cameron

Studio art with a concentration in sculpture.

Marshall

Cam, what?

Cameron

Don’t tell anyone. I’d like to continue playing with power tools in peace.

Hayden

That’s what she said.