Rebel News
Congratulations, Gainesville Roller Rebels! GRR was profiled briefly in Monday’s Independent Florida Alligator. There was even a picture printed, too (Miriam’s bright blue socks are visible in the background).
It was good that they got to interview Robin–aka Patsy Clothesline–because she is the perfect example of the kind of girl that does derby. She’s married (her husband loves Telecasters like me), she has a cute kid, she has a steady, respectable job, she has her own house. And she’s not afraid to get out there and push herself physically several times a week. Of course, not all the girls are in their 30s with children; a goodly number of them are younger, are students or waitresses, and they come in all shapes, too. In other words, this is something a lot of girls could do if they had the desire and the skates. I am very proud of Miriam for being part of this.
Filed under: Gainesville, Sports on February 26th, 2008
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