In the football world, typically it is a quarterback's arm strength, accuracy, passing yards, and touchdown throws that garner the attention of the world. However, for Mark Rypien's (former Redskins SuperBowl Quarterback), his daughter is getting attention for a few different reasons. Her play in the apt named Lingerie Football League has led to more attention on her body than her arm, but that doesn't seem to be affecting her play.
In her first game, the six foot tall athlete threw for three touchdowns, punched a tackler in the face, and got berated by her father who practically came out of the stands in a tizzy. Angela plays for the Seattle Mist, and her father actually seems quite supportive of the whole endeavor, after getting past the scanty "uniforms." Angela takes it all in stride with her long legs, saying that she probably wears more to the games than she wears to the beach (if so, please let us know what beach).
Unfortunately, after the huge victory over Green Bay in Angela's first start, the next game resulted in a close loss to the (also aptly named) Las Vegas Sin, 28-24. It will be curious to follow the career of this young lady in the LFL, which is in its second season of action.
Mark apparently supports his daughter, and has been overheard saying that she probably moves better than he ever did. I say, good for him for supporting her, as this will only serve to open doors for the young lady in my opinion, and will likely provide athletic opportunities in football that have not previously been available to women. If you can get past the "uniforms" and watch a game, you will likely be impressed by some of the hitting that goes on. Good luck the rest of the season to Angela Rypien and her Seattle Mist.
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