MACHIAVELLI
Chairman/C.E.O.
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Who said football was just for the boys?
by Fikicia Y. Guy
.......This summer, Norfolk State University will also become a part of this growing market when Brandy Nicole Gresham, a 19 year old freshman, tries out for a linebacker position on the football team.
Gresham, a Bloomfield, Conn. resident, developed a love for football as a child and dreamed of the day when she would be able to play. Her dreams came true in high school, where she played linebacker and tight end during her junior year.
"I love football to death. It's a big part of my life," said Gresham.
......Gresham was not recruited, but simply asked head coach Mo Forte if she could try out fo rthe team. Since she's a woman, Gresham had a formal meeting with the head coach and his staff, where she was asked several questions about why she wanted to play. They discussed her previous experience with her high school team, which was also all-male......
..........Coach Forte didn't have too much to say about whether or not Gresham was going to be able to play. He claims that he dosent have a problem with her playing, but he wont know the answer until after spring training. "I don't want to speculate until I know whether or not she's going to be able to play or not", said Forte.
Gresham is currently not practicing with the team. She's characterized as a "non-qualifier", which means that academic reasons are keeping her from participating. If she's cleared by the summer, she will attend football summer camp..........
Who said football was just for the boys?
by Fikicia Y. Guy
.......This summer, Norfolk State University will also become a part of this growing market when Brandy Nicole Gresham, a 19 year old freshman, tries out for a linebacker position on the football team.
Gresham, a Bloomfield, Conn. resident, developed a love for football as a child and dreamed of the day when she would be able to play. Her dreams came true in high school, where she played linebacker and tight end during her junior year.
"I love football to death. It's a big part of my life," said Gresham.
......Gresham was not recruited, but simply asked head coach Mo Forte if she could try out fo rthe team. Since she's a woman, Gresham had a formal meeting with the head coach and his staff, where she was asked several questions about why she wanted to play. They discussed her previous experience with her high school team, which was also all-male......
..........Coach Forte didn't have too much to say about whether or not Gresham was going to be able to play. He claims that he dosent have a problem with her playing, but he wont know the answer until after spring training. "I don't want to speculate until I know whether or not she's going to be able to play or not", said Forte.
Gresham is currently not practicing with the team. She's characterized as a "non-qualifier", which means that academic reasons are keeping her from participating. If she's cleared by the summer, she will attend football summer camp..........
