Allyson Swailes
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Season(s) Played with the Divas: 2013-2014
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Jersey Number: 98
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Nickname: Ally
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Position: DL
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Age: 29
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Height: 6-2
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Weight: 250
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Hometown: Silver Spring, MD
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College: Bowie State University
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Occupation: Teacher; Coach; Mental Health Counselor
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Allyson Swailes Q&A
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Who was your childhood idol? Why?
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| My brother…he always worked hard to get what he needed accomplished. |
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Who is your biggest supporter?
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| My mom. |
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If you could have a conversation with anyone, dead or alive, who would you choose? Why?
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| My niece…she passed away before I could get to know her. |
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Who is your favorite NFL player? Why?
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| Brian Orakpo…he is one of the best defensive ends in the NFL. |
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What are your favorite hobbies or special interests?
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| Flag football, video games, and writing poetry. |
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What is your favorite food?
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| Chipotle. |
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What is your favorite book?
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| To Kill a Mockingbird. |
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Who is your favorite musician?
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| Celine Dion. |
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How would you describe yourself in three words?
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| Smart, funny, outgoing. |
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What are your lifetime aspirations?
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| To become a successful mental health counselor and open my own clinic. I would also like to become a head basketball coach in college. |
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What was the first sport you ever played?
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| Basketball. |
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What is your favorite sports memory?
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| When I scored my 1,000th point in college. |
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How did you get into women’s tackle football?
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| Jimmien Strong recommended it to me. |
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If you could play any other position, which one would you choose? Why?
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| Tight end…I can block and I have great hands. |
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What teammate best embodies the Divas spirit?
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| Donna Wilkinson. |
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Why do you play women’s tackle football?
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| I like contact and competitive sports. |
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What does it mean to you to be a D.C. Diva?
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| A woman that is strong and independent. |
