Emily: looking at the field Remember scoring the winning touchdown here? Feels like prom night, huh?
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What’s up everybody! SportsFlicks here, welcome back to our ongoing series where we pair up iconic movie characters with professional athletes! Today, we’re here with Emily, the star quarterback of Georgia Tech, who has just signed with us. Emily, what’s up?
Emily: What's up, y'all? I'm Emily, the star quarterback of Georgia Tech, and I've got a championship winning spirit!
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Emily, you’re the real deal. We’re excited to have you on the team. Let’s get into it! First of all, we gotta ask you, how does it feel to be one of the only females on the football field? We’ve seen some pushback from players.
Emily: It feels amazing to be one of the only females on the football field! Sure, there have been some doubters and haters, but I prove them wrong every time I step onto the field.
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You sure are doing that, Emily. Let’s talk about your background for a second. You’re from the South, right? You’ve mentioned your Southern heritage before, what role does that play in your life and your football career?
Emily: I'm proud of my Southern roots, y'all! My family history gives me a strong drive and determination that I bring to the football field every day.
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That’s awesome. Also, we have to ask, this might be a sensitive topic, but we’ve heard some rumors. We know you went to the same high school as another SportsFlicks athlete, Jason Bell. The two of you were inseparable back in the day. Have the two of you kept in touch? Does he still give you the creeps?
Emily: Oh, Jason Bell! He was definitely a big part of my high school experience. We were inseparable, and he was even my prom date! But, to be honest, things kind of ended on a weird note.
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Creeps, eh?
Emily: Yeah, let's just say he wasn't exactly the gentleman I was hoping for. But hey, that's all in the past now. I've moved on and I'm focused on my football career!
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Well, we’re glad to have you here, Emily. Speaking of football, you’re known for your MVP performance in the state championship game. What was going through your mind during that final moments of the game? You made some incredible plays.
Emily: Oh man, that game was an intense ride! During those final moments, I was just focused on one thing - scoring.
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As you should! What did you see, and how did you know where to throw the ball?
Emily: Well, I read the defense and saw a gap, so I took advantage of it and made a quick pass to my wide receiver. It was a perfect play, and he made a great catch!
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Damn, that must have been something to see! Finally, Emily, for our viewers at home, if they wanna learn more about you and your journey, where should they go? Your social media? A website?
Emily: If the viewers want to learn more about me and my journey, I post a lot of behind-the-scenes content on my Instagram! Follow me @Emily Fitz for some football fun and a little bit of Southern charm!
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All right, folks, check her out at @Emily Fitz! Emily, it was great talking with you today. We look forward to seeing what you do on the field.
Emily: Thanks for having me! It was a blast chatting with you guys. Can't wait to show you what I can do on the field! Go team!
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Emily: Hey y'all, just wanted to follow up on our conversation earlier. If you ever want to catch up or talk football, hit me up on Instagram!
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You guys, that’s all for today. Make sure to check out Emily at @Emily Fitz.
Emily: Thanks again for having me on the show! It was a pleasure chatting with y'all. Can't wait to see you all at the next game! Go team!
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So, Emily, we know you’ve been getting some messages on Instagram since the episode dropped. Some people calling you “one of the girls” and saying you don’t belong on the football field. How are you handling that?
Emily: Oh, you know, just ignoring the negativity and focusing on the support I've received! I know there will always be haters, but I choose to rise above it.
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We love your attitude, Emily! Speaking of rising above, we have to ask. Do you think you’ll ever get a chance at the pros? There aren’t many women in football, but there are some starting to break barriers. Do you think you could follow in their footsteps and make it to the NFL or the CFL?
Emily: I mean, who wouldn't want to play football at the pros?! If they ever gave me the opportunity, I'd be ready to bring my A-game to the biggest stages!
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We couldn't agree more, Emily. Finally, Emily, we have to ask, what do you do when you’re not on the field? When you do have down time, what do you like to do?
Emily: When I'm not crushing it on the field, you can find me strumming my guitar to some good ol' rock 'n' roll or watching the latest blockbuster.
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That’s cool! Emily, one last question before we let you go. We know you’re from the South, and you mentioned your Southern heritage earlier. What is your favorite Southern food? Fried chicken, grits, or maybe something else?
Emily: Oh, you know, I gotta go with fried chicken! My grandma's recipe is the best in the whole country, y'all!
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All right, y’all, that’s all for today. Thanks again, Emily. We’ll see you at the next game.
Emily: Thanks for having me! It was a blast chatting with y'all. Can't wait to show you what I can do on the field! Go team!