Post by BearClause on Dec 18, 2004 21:49:00 GMT -5
Well - it was an assembly line session for the AAs who elected to sign autographs today. All the first teamers were there except for Final Four participants. Nine second teamers were there, and two (Crimes and McFarland) third teamers. My understanding was that 1st teamers were provided transportation and lodging. 2nd/3rd teamers were only given local transportation and tickets, but either they or their schools could pick up the transportation/lodging costs. The only third team AA players there were from the LA area. Most of the second team wasn't, but most showed up (Camille Leffall is from the LA area and was probably already going to be there).
People in line were handed a black & white card with thumbnail pictures of all the Div-I AAs as well as the Div-II and Div-III players of the year. The players mostly took one card and kept it moving. So - as we were in line, I had a chance to ask some of the questions that I've wanted to ask.
I didn't think to take pictures while I was in the autograph room, so after I'd already gotten my card signed, I pressed my camera to the glass and took pictures from the outside. It was a little bit difficult, since there were people walking by the tables. I got some help from a gentleman who identified himself as fellow VolleyTalker "standingroomonly". He helped me to get a good shot of Stacey Gordon by getting her to look out (and nobody walked in front of her). I've got two good shots. The one SRO helped me with is of Stacey and Camille Leffall. Another one is of Stacey next to Sarah Pavan. It's funny how they managed to put the two Candians next to each other.
;D
I saw some former players in the crowd. Kealani Kimball (from Loyola Marymount) was watching warmups, and I recognized her because she had a flower in her hair (I guess it's a big Hawaiian thing). After the match was over, I said hi to Sarah Pavan. They both posed for pictures, and I'll post them up when I get home.
I was somewhat embrassed, and I told "standingroomonly" to look for the details on VT so he can identify who I am.
People in line were handed a black & white card with thumbnail pictures of all the Div-I AAs as well as the Div-II and Div-III players of the year. The players mostly took one card and kept it moving. So - as we were in line, I had a chance to ask some of the questions that I've wanted to ask.
- Was Camille Lefall surprised to be a AA? Yes. (I think Camille recognized me)
- Does Mira Topic know Mia Jerkov. Yes - they played on the same team in Croatia.
- What about the rumor that Ashley Dutro is Kanoe Kamana`o's 1st cousin. True.
I didn't think to take pictures while I was in the autograph room, so after I'd already gotten my card signed, I pressed my camera to the glass and took pictures from the outside. It was a little bit difficult, since there were people walking by the tables. I got some help from a gentleman who identified himself as fellow VolleyTalker "standingroomonly". He helped me to get a good shot of Stacey Gordon by getting her to look out (and nobody walked in front of her). I've got two good shots. The one SRO helped me with is of Stacey and Camille Leffall. Another one is of Stacey next to Sarah Pavan. It's funny how they managed to put the two Candians next to each other.
;D
I saw some former players in the crowd. Kealani Kimball (from Loyola Marymount) was watching warmups, and I recognized her because she had a flower in her hair (I guess it's a big Hawaiian thing). After the match was over, I said hi to Sarah Pavan. They both posed for pictures, and I'll post them up when I get home.
I was somewhat embrassed, and I told "standingroomonly" to look for the details on VT so he can identify who I am.