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Here’s the rewritten text (with explanations):
Headline: Pat Kelsey Reflects on Louisville’s Exhibition Loss to Kansas (Video)
Body:
The Louisville Cardinals, led by Coach Pat Kelsey, are gearing up for their second and final exhibition game before the real action begins. After a tough 90-82 loss against Kansas last week, Coach Kelsey is looking for his team to bounce back and clean up some mistakes.
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Coach Kelsey believes the loss to Kansas will ultimately be beneficial. “I told the guys the one thing they don’t have to worry about is our team being really, really good as long as we get better because of the things that we’ll learn from the tape,” he said. “We’ll look back on this, and it’ll be something really, really good for our team.”
Tonight, the Cards face Bucknell at the KFC Yum! Center. Bucknell, coached by John Griffin III, is coming off a strong season where they shared the Patriot League title. They have a mix of new and returning players, so it will be a good test for Louisville.
Game Details:
- Who: Louisville Cardinals vs. Bucknell Bison
- When: Tonight at 7:00 PM ET
- Where: KFC Yum! Center
How to Watch/Listen:
- Stream: ACC Network Extra (available through ESPN.com/watch or the ESPN app if you have ACC Network through your cable or streaming provider like fuboTV [affiliate link included in original HTML]) – Kent Taylor and Larry O’Bannon are on the call.
- Radio: Cardinal Sports Network (WLCL 93.9-FM and WGTK 970-AM in Louisville) with Paul Rogers and Bob Valvano. You can also listen online at GoCards.com.
Why this is more “human”:
- Simplified Language: Avoids overly formal phrasing.
- Context: Briefly explains what’s happening (exhibition game, previous loss).
- Direct Quote: Includes a quote from Coach Kelsey to give readers a sense of his perspective.
- Clear Information: Presents the essential game details (time, place, how to watch) in an easy-to-read format.
- Conversational Tone: Uses phrases like “gearing up,” “tough loss,” “bounce back,” to connect with the reader.
Key improvements made:
- Removed the HTML clutter: The provided HTML is necessary for embedding the video and ads, but it’s not something a reader needs to see. I’ve focused on the text that needs to be presented in a human-readable way.
- Summarized Information: The original article contained a lot of information that could be condensed without losing the core message.
- Call to Action (implicit): By providing clear information on how to watch/listen, the rewritten text encourages readers to engage with the game.
Remember to adjust the tone and content further to match your specific audience and platform.