First Annual Lady Comet Football Classic

The other day at work, we received an email announcing the First Annual Lady Comet Football Classic.

The announcement told that the participants would learn "standard skills, football terminology, what to look for at Olivet games, and what to look for on TV." This event is hosted by the Olivet College Football Coaches.

I don't know whether I should be pleased or offended. Should I be pleased that the coaches want to garner female support for the college football program? Or should I be offended that they are making the assumption that women don't understand football? Is this event the result of a condescending attitude toward women?

As I think more about why I chose this topic for a blog, I realize that this event does bother me. To me, the premise of the event is based on the stereo-typical idea that women don't understand football. I concede that not all women understand football, but I would point out that not all men understand football either. I doubt, however, that there will ever be an event held like this one that is geared for men.

A word to the coaches -- don't expect me to see me at the First Annual Lady Comet Football Classic.

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