Imaginary Stage Part 1

As a journalism major, I've covered a fare share of sports, whether it's for my college newspaper, the local paper or a radio station, I've been fortunate to have at least some experience before graduating.

In these experiences, I've had several interviews. Some of them have been one-on-one and others are in press conference and while in these press conferences, I've wondered a time or two what it would be like to be the one answering the questions instead of asking them. That's when I set up a whole scenario in my head. Even though it was all part of my imagination, it didn't exactly go how I was hoping. Take a look.

As I walked up to the podium I stumbled and almost tripped and then I said, "Wow, that's not at all an embarrassing way to start a press conference. There's a lot of things happening in the world of sports. These are things we must stop ignoring and no longer turn a blind eye to it. I'm thankful to Jerry Jones for finally letting go of The Player and wish him well, depending on where he ends up. I don't see the Cowboys signing another receiver because they still have young talent at the position and they need to focus on defense.

Question from audience (Q): Where do you see Owens ending up next?
A: Next question.
Q: Do you believe Drew Rosenhaus when he says he's negotiating with a lot teams that want Owens.
A: Next Question
Q: What do you think the chances are of Shaq and Kobe being united?
A: I see them uniting after the Beatles do. That's when Kobe sings "I wanna hold your hand" to Shaq.
Q: Who's your favorite to win it all in March Madness?
A: Next Question
Q: If your school makes the bracket and you go, who would you most desire to see?
A: Erin Andrews. Next question.
Q: No, I meant what team would you like to see play?
A: Next Question
Q: What's your favorite A-Rod nickname?
A: Who's A-Rod? You must mean A-Roid or A-Fraud.
Q: Since No. 16 is retired for Kansas City, what will Matt Cassel wear?
A: I don't know, but it's the Chiefs. They have plenty to choose from.
Q: Your take on the 'Boys taking Kitna?
A: I don't think...(long pause to collect my thoughts and fight back the tears) I don't think it sends the right message to Romo. That's my quarterback. That's my quarterback.
Q: Between Manny, T.O., and A-Rod, who would you rather have as a teammate?
A: Depends on the sport. If it's baseball I'll take Manny. If It's football, I'll take A-Rod.
Q: Most likely to have a successful NFL career: Pacman or Mike Vick?
A: Success? Vick is most likely to return, but won't have much success.
Q: You didn't address the release of Roy Williams. Your thoughts?
A: I wish him well and good luck in coverage.
Q: IF you could.....
A: I'm sorry to interrupt but that's about all the time I have now. We will conclude this press conference later. I'm getting hungry and I smell the burgers in the back.