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(Ironically) Part of the Team
I don’t want to sound whiny or cliche, but as a woman in sports you often feel like an outsider–especially so if, like me, you have to enter the clubhouse on a regular basis. I have never run into a problem, but I have also never felt like I’ve been included or accepted–until now.
A couple of days ago, I wrote a post on the recent shaving cream shenanigans taking place during the post-game interviews. I should’ve known to keep my big mouth shut.
Check out the video of last night’s interview.
I knew Brett Jackson had it coming, but ME?! Never even saw it coming. In fact, I turned and saw Logan Watkins, made eye contact with him and thought to myself: “Yes, Logan’s going to get Brett too! This is awe–” SPLAT! In my face…my mouth, my nose, my eye. Morning after, and I can still taste men’s Barbasol in my mouth.
Eh, with all of the young guys in the clubhouse I guess that had to find some kind of use for the shaving cream–because they sure as heck can’t grow any facial hair. (Sorry, cheap shot, but I had to get it in).
Droppings from the Nest, July 18th
Three in a row–the guys notched their third win, sweeping Yakima–the first time there has been three wins in a row or a sweep for the Hawks all season! Greg Rohan also hit a homer last night, making it two in a row for the Hawks on the long-awaited long ball. I really think this team is picking up momentum and is coming into their own. And I think it has a lot to do with attitude–the guys are having fun together, on the field and off, and when you are having fun you perform much much better.
I joked in my post yesterday about the player of the game getting a shaving cream pie for the past two games (and poor Greg Rohan got one last night as well), but it really shows the camaraderie of the team. Another example is the group of about five guys who came out and lay on the grass to watch the fireworks after the game. They are having fun with each other–and only good things can come of that.
Now to the droppings:
- The Idaho Statesman recaps last night’s 6-0 win over Yakima and Chris Langrill chats with Logan Watkins about his growing hitting streak.
- Will Love of the Idaho Press-Tribune looks at the Hawks’ win streak at home.
- KBCI Channel 2’s J. Bates has highlights from last night’s win.
- Joe Aiello with View from the Bleachers has a quick look at the Cubs farm system, featuring special notes on Logan Watkins and a Top Prospect Tracker.
Don’t forget to check out the post-game party at Applebee’s tonight after the game. Players will be there to mingle with fans! Check it out–Applebee’s at the corner of Glenwood and Chinden. I’ll see you there!
Third Times the Charm?
In all actuality, this title can apply to a lot of things the Boise Hawks will encounter tonight.
First of all, coming off two winning games against Yakima, the Hawks are looking for their third straight win. So far this season, the Hawks have only been able to string two wins together at the time. Tonight will actually be the third time they try to get that winning streak kicked off.
The second reason is more of a personal beef I have…and yet, beef may be the wrong word.
On Wednesday, we started doing on-field Northwest Dodge player-of-the-game interviews (and I get to be the correspondent). The first night, I interviewed Logan Watkins who has now extended his hitting streak to eight games. Logan was a little camera-shy so I had to beg him to come do the interview, at one point, taking him by the hand and dragging him across the field (not one of my prouder moments). When I finally convinced him to sit in the hot-seat and we were moving through the interview fairly well, here comes Brett Jackson with a shaving-cream pie–right in Logan’s face!
Logan handled it well, even completing the interview with shaving cream on his face, but was convinced that I had planned the whole ordeal. After talking to Logan afterwards and straightening out the fact that I did not have anything to do with the shaving cream, I figured I was back on good terms and wouldn’t have any problems with the post-game interviews in the future.
Then came last night’s player-of-the-game interview with Justin Bour. Justin’s a newbie, joining the Hawks just three days ago. As I pulled him aside after the game I said to him, “Hopefully you won’t get a pie in the face like Logan did.”
Let me just say that I needed to eat my words about ten minutes later…as I saw Brett Jackson bolting towards us out of the corner of my eye. Next thing I know…Justin’s face is plastered with shaving cream.
While I don’t know if Brett Jackson is totally to blame–and it is all in good fun anyway–Brett will be the Northwest Dodge Player of the Game tonight no matter what. We’ll see if what goes around comes around!
Although, maybe I should be the one hoping not to get a pie in the face…
Remember, you can watch all home games on BoiseHawks.tv. At the end of the game, don’t forget you can also catch the Northwest Dodge Player of the Game interviews…and plenty of pies.
A Bird's Eye View 