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  We caught up with the newest weapon in the MENACE arsenal Telita Huffman. Telita will prove this year that “speed and beauty can kill”. Telita stands tall at 5’2’’ and a solid 125 pounds. Her team mates have already nicknamed her “sweetness” for the way she moves. You can look for her to be a threat no matter where she is on the field; this small package packs a big punch. After a career in the United States Marines Telita is finishing up her education and pursuing a career in federal law enforcement. We asked Telita to answer some questions so our MENACE fans can get to know her as well as we have…

So “Sweetness”, what do you love most about football?

          “Football is a game of will and testament. I love the competitiveness of the sport, and the physical contact involved. I love the sound of pads hitting each other and feeling the power of the team along side me. Most importantly I love the loyalty and camaraderie that comes from football. The bond that is built amongst players is hard to explain unless you are on a football team. I know that our success lies on each other and my teammates are going to watch my back and together we can accomplish one mission. It is such a remarkable feeling to let go and trust that each and every person will do their job. Teamwork is the true reward in playing football.”

What is the biggest challenge you see for women playing football as adults?

            “I do not think there are any challenges for women playing football. I believe the human body is designed the same way when it comes to sports, regardless of being a male or female. It is a person's drive and passion for the sport that makes them successful. I think you can do anything you put your mind to regardless of gender. The biggest challenge is mentally. Believe in yourself and you can do anything.”

 What obstacles have you personally had to overcome in order to play football?

             “A year ago I got hurt playing basketball and many people told me I would probably not be able to play sports like I used to. But I did not settle for that answer. I chose to work harder towards my recovery and after several months of continuous rehabilitation I am able to enjoy being an athlete once again.”   

 What are you most excited about in this upcoming season?

            “This is my first year playing football, so this is all a learning process for me. I am absorbing all the information that I can and applying it to the football field. I take every practice as serious as a game. I can't wait to see all of our hard work pay off.”  

 How long do you see yourself playing football?

             “I love playing football and I plan on playing as long as God lets me stay on his green Earth.”

  What do your friends and family think about you playing football?

                 “My family worries about the contact, but that is any mother's fear. The way I look at is 'You only live once". Most of my friends are very supportive and they love the idea that I am competing on this level.”

Now that you've crossed "play full contact football" off of your "to do list" of life, what's next for you?

                           “My next goal is to take care of my responsibilities on the gridiron in four weeks. Ask me after that game and it's the next opponent. We plan on kicking butts and taking names this year. As far as my life goals are concerned I am working towards a career in Federal law enforcement.”