Natalie Silk
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Season(s) Played with the Divas: 2014
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Jersey Number: 32
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Position: DL
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Height: 5-3
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Weight: 190
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Hometown: Roanoke, VA
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High School: St. Albans HS (WV)
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College: University of Maryland University College
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Occupation: Correctional Officer,
Maryland Department of Corrections |
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Natalie Silk Q&A
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Who was your childhood idol? Why?
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| My mom…she was, and still is, my idol. She raised my sister and me by herself, while holding several jobs just so I could play sports. My mom was always there for me and never missed a practice or a game. She also never let me down when I needed her the most. |
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Who are your biggest supporters?
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| My mom, and friends at work. |
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If you could have a conversation with anyone, dead or alive, who would you choose? Why?
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| Ronald Reagan…he was a great president who did a lot for this country, and I think he would be very interesting to talk to. |
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Who is your female sports idol?
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| Bethany Hamilton. |
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Who is your favorite NFL player? Why?
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| Troy Aikman…he was always a great leader, on and off the field. When he played, he led his team through hard games, and when he got hurt, he was still there leading from the sidelines. |
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What are your favorite hobbies or special interests?
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| I hang out with friends and play games on my PlayStation 3. |
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What is your favorite food?
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| Pasta. |
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What is your favorite book?
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| The Five People You Meet in Heaven. |
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Who is your favorite musician?
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| Rihanna. |
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How would you describe yourself in three words?
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| Hard-working, dedicated, loyal. |
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What was the first sport you ever played?
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| Baseball. |
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What is your favorite sports memory?
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| I was playing little league football, and the quarterback from the other team was making fun of me, saying, “Oh, girls can’t play football.” I said, “All right…we will see when we get out on the field.” They got the ball first, and it was first and ten. When the ball was snapped, I ran through and hit him so hard I knocked the air out of him. I picked up his facemask and said, “Oh, girls can’t play football, huh?” We ended up beating them, 62-0. |
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How did you get into women’s football?
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| I heard about it at work, so I came and tried out. |
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If you could play any other position, which one would you choose? Why?
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| Linebacker…I love defense, and the linebacker can rush the quarterback or play back enough to make a huge play. |
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Why do you play women’s tackle football?
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| I love the sport and love the fact that there are other women out there that share the same passion I do when it comes to playing football. |
