Russwbeck: The Blog

I know that you’re thinking I’m insane.  Surely Lavar Arrington, Talor Battle, Kerry Collins, or John Capelletti were better athletes than this Hodge girl.  But when you step back and think about it, what defines a great athlete?  Utter dominance, constant production at the highest level, championships, national recognition, and success with honor would be a good starting point.  Sure Arrington was dominant, if Megan Hodge suited up and ran head first into a ‘Lavar Leap’ I’m positive she would break in half (as would I, as would you most likely).  And you would be correct in thinking that Kerry Collins produced at the highest level and John Cappelletti was nationally recognized as the best player in College Football in 1973, but none of them accomplished what Hodge did throughout a four year career.  In fact, you could combine every award the aforementioned players have received and they wouldn’t stack up against the great Megan Hodge.

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