“I am so fortunate,” Jake Retzlaff said after Tulane’s Week 1 over Northwestern. His gratitude wasn’t just about football. Last year, there was a moment, born from the BYU scandal, that dragged him into headlines no athlete wants. It was uncomfortable, and it hung around longer than it deserved. He kept his head down, stayed respectful, and went back to work. That chapter also reintroduced the public to his girlfriend, Jaelynn Lambert.

Lambert has remained a grounding presence. Now, she has added a small, human note to the week’s noise. She shared a short story of herself throwing a softball, with the caption “good to be back!” Lambert has been part of the BYU women’s softball team, and the clip looked like old form returning on cue. The throw was smooth. Retzlaff and Lamb

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