Sacramento Sirens - Player Memories

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2003 Player Memories
		February 6, 2004 Dear Sirens, I should be working and getting things done, but while I sit here I am thinking of you and the memories that we have made together last season. I thank you for those memories and I am blessed to know you all. Each one of you holds a special place in my heart. Your individuality and character are truly remarkable. I never knew such a great amount of women could be found in one place. It is important to me that I have strong, independent, hard-working, intelligent people around me (makes me look better!! ha!). It lifts me up and makes me want to succeed. I didn't know what to expect and had no idea what I was getting myself into when I tried out last season. Like a lot of things in my life! Knowing what I know now, I would do it all over again...so..with that a new season is upon us. The slate is clean and future that is yet to be written. We are leaders in this league as well as making history for ourselves and for women. Know that everything you do represents something greater than you. It is not easy for women to be accepted in sports where men have been heroes for centuries. Each step that it is taken to show that we as women, if together can make hard hits, work together, never stop, and keep pushing the line to a goal that will one day show those that doubt, will one day believe and support us. It is within each of you to know your worth. Believe in yourself and your fellow sisters. Achieve, fight and win together. It takes a team to make a goal, not just one. Have respect for yourself and for others. Make each day count and never take anything for granted. Sincerely, Crazy QUOTE OF THE DAY - A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. - Herm Albright, author
2002 Player Memories My First Touchdown Memories from the Sirens 2002 Preseason and Regular Season games
		Laurie Webb, Wide Receiver (9/28/02) What a great feeling to play the game of professional football. Not only have I had the opportunity to play this great game, but I got to experience my first touchdown! That was a feeling I will never forget. It was almost like slow motion. I ran the route and thought to myself as I saw the ball coming, "you'd better catch that!" And what an awesome feeling to see Leilani after the catch. After all that practice, we finally did it! Although that will be a moment I won't forget, I will not stop there. We still have a long path in front of us, so we can't back down now. This is a great group of people that have put a lot of time and effort into making this team so awesome. To me, it is all about family, and that is what the Sirens are, a big family! I could not have done it without the team! Thanks to everyone. Now, let's go win that championship!
		Julie Wicher, Half Back (8/3/02) "For me, scoring my first touchdown was like crossing the finish line of a big marathon. I scored my touchdown late in the game. As a team, we moved the ball up and down the field quite a bit which was great, and I felt like I had some good runs, but had not been able to cross the goal line. Once I did, I was able to breath a big sigh of relief. I could hear the rest of the team cheering. I could hear my family yelling my name. I could now run to the sideline knowing I completed my mission. I have a lot of confidence in the rest of the team. I knew the blocks were going to be there. I knew the fakes would throw the defense off. I knew our defense would do their job and give the offence numerous opportunities to do ours. I truly believe there are many more touchdowns to come for all of us this season. It may be the first play of the game - it may be the last. There are at least 60 minutes to play each game. I know for me the adrenaline is pumping during ever single one of them. Scoring my first touchdown felt REALLY good, and yet it has made me even more anzious for the next...
		Michelle Kahler, Half Back (8/3/02) "I remember saying to myself, "just turn that corner and your home free'. I then saw a defender come charging at me and just as suddenly, our full back sent her flying to the ground. Talk about the beauty of teamwork in motion! All I needed was a few more feet and I was in. Two seconds later, my teammates and I are giving each other high fives and my dream just turned into reality. I could have danced right around that orange end zone pilon, I was so excited. I was in a daze - did I just really score a freakin touchdown?! I never thought I'd ever have that chance. I know both our defense and offense are so good at their jobs that many more of these opportunities will be there throughout the season. And for me, the excitement of football will never fade with the memory of my first touchdown."
		Hilary McLaughlin, Half Back (8/3/02) Wow, how exhilarating! It seemed as though I had run the play in practice a million times and it went by so fast, but in the game, just after I got the ball, it seemed like time was in slow motion. I had time to think about what I needed to do, and how bad I wanted to score for the team. The offense performed like clockwork and made the score so easy. I wasn't even touched and essentially walked into the end zone. I was so excited and caught up in the moment with all my teammates surrounding me, I forgot that I had to kick the PAT. Luckily I was still on my adrenalin high and kicked it through the uprights. What an offense!
		Debbie Golnick, Wide Receiver (8/3/02) Initially, after catching the ball for my first touchdown, I felt relieved. We had a couple of plays before this with attempts to score and it didn't work out. It was also our first drive at the end zone and I thought it could really set the tone of the game if we could score right away. Afterwards though, it felt like a hugh rush. It got my adrenalin pumping and made me think that I could play forever. I wish everyone on the team could experience it, you would never forget it.
		Dana McIntyre, Full Back (8/3/02) Well, my first thought was before I went into the endzone. I kind of see it in my minds eye and become very determined that I will score. I get this feeling that I know I will not be stopped. After I get into the end zone I feel this natural high, that is hard to explain but I will try. It's like you caught the perfect wave or you finally broke through your personal best. Everything is really slow like time has stopped and you are the only one moving. I go def for a bit and then you realize that you are over the line and it makes you hungry for more. I guess that's the best way to put it, It's like you have this craving for your favorite food and then you finally get it and you are just satisfied. Your hunger or thirst is over until you get back on the field for you next drive and then it starts all over again. I also get this over whelming sense of team. I feel like, hey we did it guys, thanks for your help. Then when you run off the field you are on cloud 9 and it has a silver lining.