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It’s that time of year again. The beginnin of another LFL season is in preparation right now. Mini camps, tryouts, workouts, it’s all going on as the league looks forward to an encore perfomance that will blow last season away. Two new teams (Baltimore Charm and Orlando Fantasy) have joined the league and this year’s Lingerie Bowl will be played in America’s playground, Las Vegas! Today I get to chat with one of the league’s stars, Christie Burns of the San Diego Seduction. Enjoy the read and the pics

Matt Field – Thanks Christie for taking time out of your schedule to chat with us. How are things going? What keeps you busy?

Christie Burns – Things are going great. Right now I am working full-time and preparing for the upcoming season. We will be physically, mentally and emotionally ready. I am also training for the All-Fantasy game in Mexico. I am looking forward to showcasing my skills come June.

Matt- Congrats again on your spot with the All-Fantasy team. What did you learn from your first season with the Seduction?

Christie- There is no easy way to explain what we went through as a team and as individuals this past season. There were so many things that pulled us apart as a team, and more importantly there were even more things that pulled us together. We have learned how it feels to lose, repeatedly, to be told we’re the worst, continuously, and to let down our fans, and each other, over and over again. My teammates and I are ready now more than ever put up some extremely tough competition for our opponents. Our “0-3″ record does not define who we are as a team, but shows how eager and ravenous we are for a championship this upcoming season. Just because we haven’t endured triumph yet doesn’t mean we aren’t capable of it.

Matt- What are you looking forward to this coming season?

Christie- I am looking forward to walking away from a game with my team, win or lose, knowing that we put up our best fight possible. I’m definitely looking forward to establishing closer relationships with my teammates and allowing the strength and power of those relationships to become a force to be reckoned with on the field. I’m looking forward to our new coaching system and getting some fresh new talent on our team. Watch out for San Diego! We are hungry for a win!

Matt- What first sparked your interest in the LFL?

Christie- I have always loved football. Women haven’t been given much of an opportunity to play full tackle football because of the risk of injury and how physically demanding the sport is. So when I heard about the LFL, I jumped on it. I went to the tryout in 2008, along with about 200 other women. I made the top 12 and now, having been on the team for almost two years, I have so much appreciation for the league and the women in it. It’s not just about being beautiful, but you HAVE TO BE ABLE TO PLAY BALL. If you think you can just come out here and run around looking pretty, you’re in for a rude awakening. The women in this league have a lot to prove with the connotations that come along with the LFL.

Matt- Ok, let’s just get this one out of the way to avoid a flood of emails. Are on or off the market at this time?

Christie- I am happily off the market. Sorry boys

Matt- Is there anything you want to say to the fans that may have expected more from the Seduction last season?

Christie- All I can say is we know how it feels to lose, and lose, and then lose again. LAwas a heartbreak and a half for the remaining girls on my team. We’ve been to adark place together and we don’t plan on going back. 53-0 was ultimately themost gut wrenching way to end an already difficult season for us. It takes thatkind of low to know that you don’t ever want to experience that again. We willcome back swinging with full force to ensure our fans and each other success.We owe it to everyone and ourselves!

Matt Field
TenYards.com Sports Editor