by Tamara on November 28, 2012
A couple of weeks ago, New York Fitness Examiner Nadia Murdock asked if she could interview me. When I heard the word "fitness" my immediate response was, "I'm definitely not a fitness expert." She then explained that she wanted to talk to me about my blog, how it came about, and my lifelong love of sports. I am most certainly an expert on me and my blog, so I said of course. Nadia asked me the following questions: When and why did you create Blitz And Glam? Have you always been a lover of football? Football requires a lot of endurance. Will I catch you on the field anytime soon? If you Read More ...
Olympic Gold Medalist. 4-time World Champion. Wilhelmina Model. Daughter. Sister. Girlfriend. I recently had the opportunity to speak with USA Track & Field star Natasha Hastings about her journey to the 2012 London Olympics, posing for ESPN The Magazines's The Body Issue, and dating Arizona Cardinals cornerback William Gay. Tamara: Let's start off by talking about something BIG that's happening this summer, the 2012 London Olympics. You are already an Olympic Gold Medalist, having won the 4x400M relay in Beijing. What would it mean to you to represent the US in the London Olympics? Natasha: It would certainly mean a lot more for a couple of reasons. Obviously Read More ...
by Tamara on August 31, 2011
After learning the basics about the Lingerie Football League, I started wondering, "who are the women playing in this league?" So, I decided to chat with Kelly Campbell, #3 for the Baltimore Charm, to get an insider's take on the LFL. Kelly is not only a corner/defensive back for the Charm, but she is also the team's Marketing Manager. Tamara: Have you always been a football fan? Are you a fan of the NFL? If so, who’s your team? Kelly: Yes, I was bred to be a lover of all sports, especially football. Born and raised a Dallas Cowboy fan. My first cheerleading outfit was Cowboys. Tamara: Did you play sports growing up? Kelly: Yes Read More ...
by Tamara on March 21, 2011
With all that's going on surrounding the NFL Lockout and antitrust lawsuit filed by the NFL players, this was the perfect time to talk with one former player who started planning early for his life after the NFL. Meet film and music video director and producer Matthew Cherry. Life in the NFL I entered the league in 2004 as an undrafted free agent. I was basically on some journeyman stuff. I was with the Jags my first year. I was with the Bengals and then I was released by them. Then I went to Canada for a couple of months [and played] for the Ottawa Renegades. I didn’t like it Read More ...