A bout last night

Get it? There was a derby bout last night and it's also a reference to the 80s movie that I thought was the dirtiest thing I had ever seen and would ever see? Cut me some slack, I have a broken ass.

So, anyway, watching the bout from the middle of the track is in the top 10 of my favorite things I have done/seen in my life. I was keeping tally of the penalties for the 3 refs watching my assigned team.

It was a rough bout last night. They stopped the play four times for injuries. It's really hard seeing girls go down and not get up quickly. They have so much heart, and I hope that they all recover quickly and get back on the track.

The game has gotten much more agressive since I saw my first bout. Lots of blocking and girls being taken off the track. I know the crowd loves the falls, but I love watching the strategy and the great blockers and the pivots controlling the pace. It so much more than just girls in skirts. It's a smart and tough game, played by smart and tough girls.

Oh, and hi Megan. Thanks for hanging out with me last night.