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Post number 9790

o2b — Fri, 31 Aug 2001 16:19:47 -0800

Sometimes my faith in the world is restored. Not that a girl playing NCAA Division I football is going to change the world, but at least life's not all bad. Check out her teammates in the photo, they look genuinely psyched.

By: o2b

o2b — Fri, 31 Aug 2001 16:20:23 -0800

don't ask me why i find this so uplifting, i just do.

By: Postroad

Postroad — Fri, 31 Aug 2001 16:22:40 -0800

She may well be on some meds legal or otherwise...note the eyes!

By: whatnotever

whatnotever — Fri, 31 Aug 2001 16:46:36 -0800

How much attention would she be getting if she weren't a cute blonde? Just askin', is all...

By: PWA_BadBoy

PWA_BadBoy — Fri, 31 Aug 2001 17:00:50 -0800

whatnotever... she's a 5'11" 160 lb blonde. Don't mess. heh

By: kant breathe

kant breathe — Fri, 31 Aug 2001 17:12:05 -0800

i can't wait until a girl gets to play linebacker. now that would be cool (or cruel).

By: Atom Heart Mother

Atom Heart Mother — Fri, 31 Aug 2001 18:19:34 -0800

It only makes sense if she is prepared to shower with the team. Otherwise it is stupid.

By: lescour

lescour — Fri, 31 Aug 2001 19:31:13 -0800

i almost posted this story myself, after remembering having this metafilter discussion. heartfelt congrats to ashley martin. (owillis, oct 15th is closer than you think)

By: owillis

owillis — Fri, 31 Aug 2001 20:52:59 -0800

I give props to this woman so much more than that other nincompoop. She got her job on her ability - what it should all be about. I heard an interview with her on the radio and they asked her if there was a botched snap would she have a problem with running the ball or throwing a block. She said while it wouldn't be the ideal, "it's a part of the game". She's a football player. (bring it on Dallas, bring it on)

By: dopamine

dopamine — Fri, 31 Aug 2001 21:33:43 -0800

Do they let men play women's sports? This is about the stupidest thing I've ever seen people rally around. If sports are only about ability, then every sport should be co-ed. Period.

By: gyc

gyc — Fri, 31 Aug 2001 22:15:19 -0800

dopamine: Football is always listed as "Football" and not "Men's Football". While it might have to do with the lack of "Women's Football" teams, it still implies that it is a sport where both genders can try to join.

By: Atom Heart Mother

Atom Heart Mother — Fri, 31 Aug 2001 22:37:24 -0800

In that case gyc, perhaps some failed basketball players could start infiltrating the netball world. This support is just simply sycophantic dribble. I repeat, this is stupid.

By: chicobangs

chicobangs — Sat, 01 Sep 2001 11:55:41 -0800

If there were money in netball, AHM, you'd see that. I'm happy for Ashley, and for Manon Rheaume and Janet Guthrie and whoever else has 'crossed over,' if only because at some point all these little victories mean that someday it genuinely won't be a big deal and we can get on with our lives and cheer for (or against) the teams we tie our sense of well-being to, and it'll all be good again.

By: pracowity

pracowity — Sun, 02 Sep 2001 04:50:39 -0800

A 127.5 kilogram snatch.