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Team Input, Compiled by Joyce “Taz” Brown and
A.J. Miyata
The "D" View - Defensive Game Recap (March 22,
2003)
Volume 1, Issue 4
March 30, 2003
"Football
as Seen Through the Eyes of the Defense."
INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the 4th issue of “The ‘D’
View,” and it’s a shame that you may not yet
know all of the women that play on the defense. Last week’s
“D” view introduced and welcomed the newcomers
to the “Dark Side”, and this week we would like
to introduce the veterans, the women who are warped enough
to do this for more than one year.
Editorial
Note: Thanks so much for the input from those who have
contributed thus far. While not all of your comments were
used in the last issue, many of them may very well be used
in the future. Please remember, this is your newsletter,
and it can only survive with your valued input. Please
submit comments, thoughts and or suggestions to Joyce
Brown. If E-mail, for whatever reason, is not accessible,
please phone in your input (team members, staff and coaches
have her cell phone #).
Due
to publication deadlines, whenever possible, please submit
input for the following areas no later than 6 P.M. on the
day following a game: Game Views, Inspirations, Teammate
Thanks To, Big Hits, Big Plays, MDP, Special Events and
Coaches Comments. Please state what the suggested team member/members
or staff did, in your opinion, to be recognized. Editorial
information will be solicited throughout the week.
GAME VIEWS
Sacramento vs. Santa Rosa - "Can You Say Scorched?"
Saturday’s game appeared to feel much better for the
Sirens as a whole than did last week’s bizarre series
of bay area events. This week, Sac’s defenders were
clearly more relaxed, perhaps because they were playing
in front of their home crowd. The Sirens Defense again played
like family that they are rapidly becoming; they viciously
defended every inch of their turf—even though many
defenders were playing relatively new positions. The front
line looked good plugging the holes; hardly anything could
get through. Any coach or military commander would have
been proud of their performance. While virtually everyone
played well, which is supported by the lopsided score, Heather
“Dot” Chattin, #90 performed especially well
and played up to her nickname—playing connect the
dots with the Scorchers. Every time the Scorchers tried
to break through the line, there was Dot and company—dotting
the “I” in “STOP IT.”
It is clearly an understatement to say that the entire Sirens’
Defense was again the game’s dominant force. Through
a combination of interceptions, fumble recoveries (forced
and unforced) and fourth down stops, they handed the ball
to the explosive offense 13 times. It is virtually impossible
for any football team, at any level, to win when they are
the victim of that many takeaways and or turnovers. One
interception came via the intelligent play of Tina “Taco”
Rogers, and the second by the quick, late-game reactions
of Nancy Stoner. In addition to the INTs, the defense recovered
5 fumbles; they came at the hands of: Carolee Parker, Kimberly
Bradshaw, Traci Miller, Gina McCann, and Jeny Gardner. Rookie
Carolee’s fumble recovery was very nice; the ball
seemed to bounce magically into her hands, and you all know
she was thinking “Touchdown!” –maybe next
time. Equally interesting was Traci Miller’s reaction
after her fumble recovery; she looked like her eyes were
getting ready to pop out of her glasses. “Way to go
rookies.”
Many alternates who went in before and after the half played
their butts off. Defenders like: Angela Ainely, Carolee
Parker, Dion Longoria, Anne Canfield, Tameka Hutcherson,
Traci Miller,Jeny Gardner,Nancy Stoner, AJ Miyata, and Denise
Grandison made the best of their time on the field; they
proved that when needed, they are completely capable of
stepping it up in any kind of situation and step it up they
did.
This
“D” View issue is necessarily shortened and
could have been said in three words: “Total Defensive
Domination.” The next game, a trip to Oakland,
will definitely be more challenging.
THE
FAMILY ROOM
INSPIRATIONS
According to Nikki Kopacz, “The score was the
inspiration. Lill Jarrell was also an inspiration in the
beginning when the defense got together. She really put
everyone in the mood to play football. Lill hyped up the
whole crowd.”
Anne Canfield said, her inspirations were Lill Jarrell,
Tina Rogers, Kimberly Bradshaw. Also Joyce Brown “because
she is one of the few people older than herself”.
Angela Ainley was inspired by Tina Rogers, “She is
a performer and she put on a show”.
Joyce Brown, felt that “Even though the alternates
might not get to play that much, their expressions and the
fun they had out there was inspiring. They showed that they
have heart.”
Acccording to Kimberly Bradshaw, “Heather ‘Dot’
Chattin played well in this game. Dot had some awesome hits
and really stepped up to the plate. She made it to the first
step of the porch. If Dot keeps playing like she did, she
will be on the porch with this ol’ dog. Haha!”..
Lorraine Grandison said she was inspired because, “Kellie
Kirkpatrick played well even though she was hurt.”
According to Denise Grandison, “Carolee Parker’s
and Dion Longoria’s enthusiasm was inspirational.
A.J. Miyata said, “Lill inspired me in the beginning;
she got us and the crowd fired up. In the second half, Carolee
Parker and Dion Longoria got a good look at the field; they
had fun . Dion was pumped up.”
Coach Butler said “Kimberly Bradshaw coming face to
face with #44 Shea Cannon was inspirational”.
TEAMMATE
THANKS TO
A.J. to the Defense, Thanks for kicking a--! As one.
Lorraine Grandison to Gina McCann, “You brought the
defense together.”
Anne Canfield to Kimberly Bradshaw for giving her the thumbs
up after she made a tackle.
Angela Ainley to Nancy Stoner for keeping her head in the
game. “Nancy felt that it was her fault for letting
the Scorchers score.”
Joyce Brown to the families, fans and friends for coming
out to support and cheer for their team. “Without
you guys, the stands would be empty and quiet like in some
other cities. You are the best fans in the league.”
Nikki Kopacz would also like to thank the defense for shutting
down Santa Rosa, and taking away all hopes of winning the
game. “It’s always fun when the team you’re
playing changes their goal from winning the game to just
getting on the board”
Coach Butler would like to thank the second group for going
in with a goose egg. Butler said, “If we would of
gone in at the half with a score Santa Rosa score on the
board, things might have been different. The second group
stopped Santa Rosa going into the half. He would also like
to thank coaches: Deboe, Jordan, and Arrowsmith. “Last
year I had to coach the defense by himself, but with these
three coaches, they raised things to a whole new level.”
BIG
HITS
According to most of the players, one of the “biggest”
was Tina Rogers’ “EARTHQUAKE tackle.”
According to Coach Butler, “Stepanie Cors crashing
through Santa Rosa’s line—almost breaking the
quarterback’s back and Gina McCann stuffing Shea Cannon
were big. He added, “The biggest of the big hits was
Tina Rogers’—technique, form and power!”
BIG PLAYS
Angela Ainely and others noticed that special teams
came through with some big plays and tackles.
Joyce Brown said “The second string for not giving
up, having fun and continuing with the hits, fumble recoveries,
and tackles. Also, Tina Rogers’ interception was big.
She was slipping and sliding with so much power that she
blew her shoe off”.?
A.J. said “Tina Rogers interception and Nancy Stoner’s
first interception were big.
Nikki Kopacz said, “Two plays in a row, Stephanie
Cors almost made two catches. I know what it’s like
girl…”
MDP
(Most Defensive Player)
Many defenders said that Tina stood out individually and
that the entire secondary as a group played as well as anyone
could have hoped for. “Total Defensive Domination”
COACHES' COMMENTS
According to Coach Butler, “Kimberly Bradshaw
was tenacious. I had never seen her play at that level.”
Butler also said, “I am very proud of Carolee Parker
and Dion Longoria; “They expressed joy in them being
out, and they promoted family.
SIRENS
DEFENSE - Terminology
The
D Line - "The Hit Squad"
Kimberly Bradshaw,#91, Stephanie Cors,#73, Kym Crowder,#84,
Jeny Gardner,#55,Pam Heemstra, #77, Gina McCann,#71, Nadine
Vela #99
The
Linebackers - "The Sack Pack"
Angela Ainley #10, Joyce Brown #39, Lill Jarrell #59, Ayako
Miyata #43, Tina Rogers #6, Nancy Stoner #62
The
D Backs - "Air Traffic Control"
Anne Cannfield #81, Denise Grandison #33, Lorraine Grandison
#24, Kellie Kirkpatrick #45, Nikki Kopacz #42, Robin Sanchez
#35
Omitted from last week ‘s list rookie, Heather “Dot”
Chattin #90.
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