Meet the Team

Meet The Team:

Here is a little background on each member of the Cardinal Sports Zone team:

Jeremy Wahman:@Jeremy_CSZ

(On left BirdGang CEO Danny Mosby)

Jeremy was born and raised in Louisville. He played high school football at Doss. He then went on to play football at UofL in 1995, but only for that one season because an injury cut his career short. He was the host of LiveWith55 on blogtalkradio.com/csz. He also was the Social Media Embassador for the CardinalSportsZone Show on ESPN 93.9 FM The Ville!  Twitter:  @Jeremy_CSZ

Update: I am now the site Editor and I’m the Host of the multi-time award winning CSZ Podcast. I fire Jeff Nunn every week.

Jeff Nunn: @UofLNunn

Jeff is the “senior” photographer, writer of Nunnsense and always keeps it real. He is a proud father of two, husband to an incredible woman and a diehard Cards fan. He also attended UofL in the early ’90’s and has watched the campus grow into what it is today. “Everyday I wake up is a good day.” #L1C4

Shawn Barbour: @LvilleShawn

Bio. Hmm. I was born and raised in Louisville. Graduated from Butler High School and UofL. Fan of UofL since I can remember. Master of puns. Enjoys spending time with nephew & nieces & molding them in to future UofL fans. AKA Unlucky in love.

Samuel Basden: @baseboy124

Born in Kansas City, Missouri moved to the Bahamas at the age of 2. Came to Louisville to live in 2006, graduated from Atherton high school. Currently a student of The University of Louisville, studying Sports Management. Became a Louisville after watching UofL in the NCAA tournament in 2005 and fell in love with the style of defense the team played, been hooked ever since. I Love all things UofL sports both Women and Men. I’m a part of a great recruiting team here at CSZ. Striving to help CSZ be the best Cardinal website for fans.

Tj Barr: @tjayyy__

TJ is a lifelong Cards fan and graduated from UofL in 2016. He is the primary basketball photographer for CSZ, but you can find him out at many other UofL events. He is also a proud dog father to a rescue pup #AdoptDontShop

Justin Krueger:  @kruegermania

A recent UofL graduate, Justin has been a fan of UofL since watching the likes of Dave Ragone and Reece Gaines rule the school. Justin is a season ticket holder for UofL football for four years, as well as a frequent goer to UofL baseball. A football and baseball writer for CSZ, Justin also enjoys basketball and supporting the Cardinals at any venture. Outside of UofL, Justin has been a fan of the Miami Dolphins and Portland Trail Blazers. He also likes writing, social media and on the PS4. He is the Baseball photographer & beat writer for us.

Update: JK also contributes to Card Chronicle & The Ringside Podcast

Keith Russell: IG: kr.ph0tography

 

I was born and raised in Louisville. I picked up a camera a few years ago as a hobby, and it quickly turned into something I was completely hooked on. Now I’m lucky enough to cover the team I grew up watching and loving. I’m a husband to my wife Renee’ (the pretty girl with the curly hair who you might see shooting women’s basketball for CSZ) and a proud dad to Landyn and Layla. I’m also a Christian, which just feels like the best starting point for everything I do. Always learning, I love to experiment and try new things with photography. So if you see me at a game with some old camera from the 80s or a GoPro strapped to my head, just roll with it.

 Go Cards!

Renee Russell: IG: PopShotsStudio

I picked up a camera in 2024 and never looked back. My grandfather was a professional photographer back in his day and I wish he could see me now, as neither of us would’ve expected that I follow in his footsteps. My husband, Keith Russell (who also shoots for CSZ), is the one to put the camera in my hands though – seeing my potential and encouraging me to join him in sports photography; something I’m so grateful for! As a disciple of Jesus, a wife, and a stay at home mom who homeschools – those roles shape how I approach both life and photography. I’m constantly learning new things and growing in all aspects! I use photography as a ministry to bring others to Christ so you can bet on catching me in a hoodie with a message on it. Raw emotion and storytelling in creative compositions draw me in like a magnet and I love that I get to navigate and explore that more as a sports photographer!

 

Mitch Motley: @Mitch_Motley3

(middle, lol)

I’m Mitch Motley, a UofL student pursuing a degree in biology. My love for UofL sports started at birth. My dad welcomed me to the Cardinal family and watching games with my dad will always be some of my favorite memories. Through watching games with family, I saw Cardinal athletics as family as well. That’s why I love UofL. Go Cards!

Editors note

-We aren’t sure he really exists

-We have since learned he does

Katie Goben: @katiegoben

I grew up watching and loving all things UofL. Some of my earliest memories are attending basketball games at freedom hall with my dad (the smell of caramel popcorn still gives me chills), and I’ve been hooked ever since. I graduated from the University of Louisville in 2014 and I’m so excited to be part of the CSZ family!

Podcast Team:

Jeremy Wahman:

(On left BirdGand CEO Danny Mosby)

(See Above)

Shawn Barbour: @LvilleShawn

(See Above)

Cody “The Higgy” Higdon: @iamthehiggy

I am graduate of the University of Louisville. My parents are the only UL alumni in a family largely made up of UK fans, so I grew up surrounded by a sea of blue. I have been fanatically following Louisville athletics my entire life. Some of my fondest childhood memories took place at Freedom Hall & Cardinal Stadium. I’m part of the Collison Course Tailgate Family. I also have season tickets to all sports with my college brothers. When I’m not working I like to cook, spend time with my entire family, and enjoy sports. Go Cards!

Samuel Basden: @baseboy124

(See Above)

Joe Wahman @joewahman526

Joey is a life long Louisville fan who is the comedic relief of the podcast. He enjoys long walks on the beach and is currently looking for that special someone. If you are cute then hit him up. If you aren’t then hit Shawn up. lol

Alumni:

Steve Rummage: Steve grew up in the Louisville area and graduated from Bullitt Central high school in 2005, where he played basketball and football. He now Ministers at his local church and covers all things UofL. His family is full of die hard Cards fans, so he was born to root for the Cards and can’t wait to bring you all recruiting and UofL news for Cardinal Sports Zone. He is the host of the show on ESPN 93.9 FM The Ville! You can tune in Saturday mornings at 10 am.   Twitter: @StevenRummage

Update: Steve is killing it daily from 10-noon on 93.9 with Marques Maybin

Daryl Foust: @Darylfoust4

She moved on to work for the Crunch Zone & has since also worked for ESPNU & commentates UofL Softball games

Tony Williams: @twiams

Tony is a former Louisville basketball legend who played for the great Coach Denny Crum. In addition to being a former site contributor/founder, he has coached at his Alma Mater Doss High School and has been a successful businessman.

Paige S:  @PaigeS_502

Started with CSZ in 2012 but left to focus on studies. Graduated and has come back home in mid 2015.Born & raised in Louisville, Paige has attended UofL games since before birth.Growing up, she was the little girl at the games in the cheerleading outfit with bows in her hair (Thanks Mom)UofL Women’s Basketball writer for SB Nation’s @SwishAppealUniversity of Louisville & Sigma Kappa AlumnaGrowing up in a house with parents who were always watching athletic events on tv, it only made sense she would have a love for writing and become one on the side.There’s nowhere she would rather be than the 502! Go CARDS!!

LJ Nesbitt

LJ was the creator and author of BucketHatism in his time at CSZ as well as host of the CSZ Podcast we called the Nest. During his time with the site, he was known for strong observations and sense of humor. He has his own site now.

Terrance A. Sullivan @TASullivan

TA Sullivan was CSZ’s legal expert in his time with the site. He graduated UofL undergrad in 2009 and UofL law 2012. From Madisonville Ky big blue country. After CSZ, he became the Director of the Kentucky Commission on Human Rights.