LFL: Lingerie Football League

Does the image of scantily clad women throwing balls and picking their wedgies after every play appear in your head when you think of women in sports?
Take a look at the Lingerie Football League. No, really, it exists. After seeing two teams compete on a local news channel one day a question comes to mind: could this be the acceptable entry of women’s football in our society? There are 10 teams: LA –Los Angeles Temptation, Seattle: Seattle Mist, San Diego: San Diego Seduction, Philadelphia, Miami, Tampa, Dallas, etc. which play seven a side with contact; this is not touch football. The players are dressed in limited padding and the padding is covered with, well, not much –no doubt so that the features of the ladies can outshine their playing abilities. How does this football league compare with competitive football? In the game that was viewed, the ladies were aggressive; tackling with gusto, pulling hair, and holding grudges, however the appeal toward the play was not there. One perk to the LFL is it is broadcasted, but let’s just say that with the outfits they wear the spectators are not there to commend them on their athletic ability. However, it is a foot in the door to women’s football being broadcasted.

Shawn Higgins
KIN 338I Tue/Thurs 2:00