2003 The Fans Speak Archive July 17, 2003 To the Sirens family, I play for the Chicago Force and I just wanted to say Congrats on the win in NY. I'm very disappointed I couldn't be there to see it when it all happened. I heard that you guys were great and had a ton of support. You have a great team, staff and fans, you definitely deserve the title of IWFL Champions. Take care of yourselves in the off season. Jennifer Schultz May 14, 2003 We've been avid fans since we learned of the existence of the league. We were able to be there for the championship game last year and it was exciting to watch the team working so well together. The crowd was totally into the game and that guy with all the signs is a riot! (Who's hubby is he?) We've been to a couple of this years games and the venue is more compact and family-like than CRCC. It's such a blast to watch these women put themselves on the line week after week. What heart! What dedication! What pain?! The stats are incredible! The staff seems to treat the players with ultimate respect and the sportsmanship displayed on the field is heartwarming (when you see less worthy displays by other pro' sports organizations). We have a favorite player in # 65 and although she isn't noted in the recaps (like many other equally valued players) her contributions are significant to the success of the team. You Go Flash! 'Looking forward to the home playoffs and hearing how the Sirens trounced all comers on their way to another championship season. Ruth Dresher-Brown May 6, 2003 After seeing the Sirens last year and this year, I'm really glad that I supported the ERA - Equal Rights for Women. If we had more people in the grandstands, no one would be agaimst Title IX. These gals are great !! Gene Huber May 6, 2003 I just wanted say thanks again to the players, Coaches, Staff members, owners and even the Fans of the Sacramento Sirens. You guys were wonderful and my teammates and myself had a great time. I didn't realize we had so many talented SINGERS and DANCERS amongst us. (LOL). I'll be looking for Coach McCann to sign a record deal real soon too ! "On The Field": I am a 2 year veteran to womens football and your sportmanship both on and off the field is about the best that I've come across. Not only are you excellent players, but you are excellent Teachers as well. Because with every victory, a lesson is taught to the opposing team. You've definitely showed my fellow teammates what WE can become as a team with a lot of dedication and hard work!! To the players that are on injury reserve like myself---I understand you pain!! But you know what I've also learned...we make the best cheerleaders!! Sirens you are GREAT! A Personal Note: I'm looking forward to actually being out on the playing field with you all next year. I'm even going to dedicate my rehab to you( LOL) . So watch out . THANKS AGAIN! Teria Hunter "TeHunt" #51 LB/FB/Team Capt. San Diego Seacatz I almost forgot...Be looking for us when you come down to Long Beach, myself and a few of my teammates will be there cheering you on. We met some great players in Sac. and hopefully made some great friends. May 5, 2003 I attend Sirens games for a couple of reasons. The most important is that watching someone chase their dreams and have little money on the line to do it is innately beautiful to me. There is so much ugliness in the world. Every now and then it is nice to see athletes performing for the love of the game, in its simple form, without money being such an ugly part of it. The women give so much to be groundbreakers. They are on the cutting edge of a very huge undertaking. The Sirens are proving each week that they can be just as athletic and tough as men on the football field. Another reason I like to see the games is that the sportsmanship is much better. Now not every team the Sirens play will enjoy getting their butts whipped, but they do not offer big celebrations for basic plays like the men of the NFL. They help up their opponents and simply walk to ball to the referee when they have scored. Again, it is beautiful to see the game of football played and then respected like the Sirens do. As a former college football player, I can attest to the fact that we men may have lost sight of what the game is all about. It really is a game; a chance to have teammates struggle with us in the ultimate tem work. The Sirens play a good team game and are fun to watch. It should not matter that they are women or that the league they play in is not the NFL. It should only matter that they win, just win. They do it well, without the complications of big money and poor sportsmanship on seemingly every play like other football leagues. Cory Bosy Senior Editor The Hotsheet March 9, 2003 To All associated with the Sacramento Sirens Team: I had the pleasure of facilitating an outing for my group, Camping Women, to the Opening Day game on Saturday. We all had a great time and look forward to this season. We know the Sirens can bring the Championship to Sacramento like year!!! Also, congratulations on the new look of your website. It is fantastic!! Ms. Chas M. Kidder Camping Women Events Coordinator November 7, 2002 I had the best time last night.......so many things going on.....my buddy scored a T.D....... saw the D-Train "wreck" a few people.......saw one girl get so excited after a T.D. that she fell down in the end zone after attempting a spike.......saw a crazy woman do some kind of a chant with a milk carton in front of the crowd ......saw a great half time act with guys dancing and chanting.......watched the crowd get heavily into the sound track of "who let the dogs out".......ate way too much kettle corn.......listened to a funny P.A. announcer all game.........and saw our team send Hawaii packin'.......thanks for the memories!!!! Jeff R. Sacramento 2004 The Fans Speak Other Newsroom Archives Press Releases Media Articles