
By Teddy Applebaum, wickedlocal.com Aug 11, 2011

Brookline — Emily Weinberg’s parents weren’t exactly thrilled when the Brookline resident told them she was considering skipping her brother’s wedding to play in her football team’s conference title game.
"When I first proposed the idea to my family they maybe thought I was little bit crazy and didn't understand," admits the starting tight end for the Boston Militia, a semi-professional women's football team based in Somerville. "They said, 'You would seriously miss the wedding for a football game?' And my reaction was, 'Yes.'"
To understand that mentality, you need to understand a little something about Emily Weinberg and women’s football. Read Teddy Applebaum's full blog at wickedlocal.com.
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