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Corvallis Pride continues tackling negative stereotypes surrounding women's football
Corvallis women's tackle football team joins forces with Redding Rage from California
Samantha Blann
Issue date: 4/1/09 Section: News
"She hits like a Mac truck," Buglione said of Hinkle.
Despite their efforts, the women of the Corvallis Pride team still face stereotypes of the game.
"Its hard. We still face ignorance because people don't believe women play tackle football," Buglione said.
"People are often surprised, especially when they see my bruises," Hinkle said. "So I have to explain to them that I play tackle football and I'm not a battered wife or something."
"[The great thing about the game is] you get to see what women can be," Buglione said. "Women are very capable of playing this sport."
Other key players of the Corvallis Pride include Simone Shepherd, who had the most interceptions last year, quarterback Sarah Wobbe and Redding players Barbara Webb and Renee Barragan.
The team is well-mentored with coaches like Buglione, defensive coordinator Blake Vawter, assistant coaches Tracy Boeder and Andrew Jensen, OSU athletic trainer Jennifer Miller and team delegate Christy Boeder.
"[I enjoy] being able to be part of a team and a group of women who are very strong," Hinkle said. "[The game] is an outlet for women to be athletic and tough."
Samantha Blann, staff writer
news@dailybarometer.com, 737-2231
Despite their efforts, the women of the Corvallis Pride team still face stereotypes of the game.
"Its hard. We still face ignorance because people don't believe women play tackle football," Buglione said.
"People are often surprised, especially when they see my bruises," Hinkle said. "So I have to explain to them that I play tackle football and I'm not a battered wife or something."
"[The great thing about the game is] you get to see what women can be," Buglione said. "Women are very capable of playing this sport."
Other key players of the Corvallis Pride include Simone Shepherd, who had the most interceptions last year, quarterback Sarah Wobbe and Redding players Barbara Webb and Renee Barragan.
The team is well-mentored with coaches like Buglione, defensive coordinator Blake Vawter, assistant coaches Tracy Boeder and Andrew Jensen, OSU athletic trainer Jennifer Miller and team delegate Christy Boeder.
"[I enjoy] being able to be part of a team and a group of women who are very strong," Hinkle said. "[The game] is an outlet for women to be athletic and tough."
Samantha Blann, staff writer
news@dailybarometer.com, 737-2231
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