My three seconds of fame

If I wanted to be a superstar, I would've trained to be a jammer. I prefer blocking because I like the complexity of playing offense and defense simultaneously (what other sport involves that, huh?), working with my teammates, and, well, knocking the crap out of blockers and jammers.

While a big hit will cause the crowd to collectively "ooh!" or "whoa!", it's not quite the same as the deserved out-of-your-seat cheering that occurs when our jammers break the pack.

Half the time I don't realize I've done something particularly awesome until I hear it from the crowd. I know when I've laid a good block, but I don't realize she's on the floor until the crowd tells me.

Which brings me to this moment of fame. Well, no one would ever call it that, but it is to me. During our bout against Long Island (see Another Win for MRD!), I managed to take out the jammer, a blocker and the pivot in one hit. Typically, I don't celebrate myself like this, but I'm really proud of it - AND it was photographed by Veselin Cuparic.

I will probably look at this photo with beaming pride with I'm 90 years old. And I'll show it to my great-great-grandchildren, telling them stories of how I was a roller derby queen. And they will tell me to stop repeating myself and die already.

Check out this video. There's footage from the Riveter bout, followed by the Long Island bout. You'll see my moment of fame occur at the 3 min mark.

Some other photos by Veselin Cuparic:

Uh, where is my team?

My amazing, incredible, beautiful partner on the track - The Mom Bomb

Between periods we talk strategy.

Three of my biggest fans!