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A new home for Centreville High’s Czarniak at ESPN
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Date: August 23, 2011 08:16AM
A new home for Centreville High’s Czarniak at ESPN
Centreville High graduate joins team at ESPN’s SportsCenter
by Keith Loria, Special to the Times
http://www.fairfaxtimes.com/article/20110819/NEWS/708199610/a-new-home-for-centreville-high-s-czarniak-at-espn&template=fairfaxTimes
Sports enthusiasts tuning into ESPN’s SportsCenter this week will start seeing a new face on the show, belonging to a familiar friend from our area.
Lindsay Czarniak, who for the past six years has served as co-sports anchor with Dan Hellie at WRC-TV (NBC4), will be debuting behind the anchor desk at what is considered the pinnacle of the sports broadcasting world.
“I’m really looking forward to the challenge,” said the 33-year-old Czarniak. “There is so much to learn. I think the creativity that they use and the magnitude of everything they do is going to be really brand new to me. It’s a huge big machine and I am excited about meeting the people I have watched for a long time and see how I fit in to this mix.”
Growing up in Northern Virginia, Czarniak developed an interest in sports and journalism by watching her father, local sports newspaper journalist Chet Czarniak, but didn’t think that she would follow in his footsteps.
“It was definitely something I was aware of and I loved the aspect of finding out things before anyone else did,” she said. “It was interesting and mysterious to me, but I wasn’t sure that’s what I wanted to pursue.”
A 1996 Centerville High School graduate, Czarniak was involved in theatre, student government and sports while there, and looks back at her years at the school fondly.
“I’m still really great friends with a tight-knit group of about 10 ‘Wildcats’ and I think we were really fortunate being at this school,” she said. “The culture they created was special and I have great memories.”
Czarniak next headed to James Madison University, and during her senior year had a television practicum and realized that news reporting was the avenue she wanted to follow.
Her first job was for CNN, and then she began reporting on sports for a station in Miami. It was there that legendary sports reporter George Michael first saw her and decided to make her an offer to join the “George Michael Sports Machine” team.
“I was waiting at an airport for Carlos Delgado, who had just signed with the Marlins and George called me and left a message on my phone,” Czarniak recalled. “I had never met George and I thought he was just calling to get some video of Carlos.”
She soon learned the real reason of the call and she was flabbergasted. Czarniak turned down the job at first, but eventually realized that it was an opportunity she had to grab.
“It was really great. He was exactly what I thought—a terrific mentor and I learned a hell of a lot from him,” she said. “There were times that weren’t pretty, because he wasn’t afraid to tell you what you did wrong, but I think that was really important.”
Eventually she found herself working with Michael at NBC4 and developed a huge following at the station.
Over the years, Czarniak’s covered Super Bowls, the 2006 Winter Games in Turin, Italy, the 2008 Summer Games in Beijing, and she’s also reported on NASCAR for TNT.
“I really believe one of my strengths and one of the things I enjoy the most is having the rapport with the people I am creating stories about,” she said. “That’s something that is really satisfying to me. I’m sort of like a credential for our audience who don’t have the access to these players or coaches, and I think if you can get them comfortable talking about something and develop a trust, that’s everything.”
Locally, she has covered all of the Washington D.C.-based teams, and is known for her bond with the players and coaches.
When Redskins star Sean Taylor was murdered in 2007, Czarniak felt as if she needed to be the one to tell the story, and was the first reporter in the locker room to talk to his teammates about the tragic event.
“I’m moving out of my condo today and I remember sitting here when I first got the call about Sean being dead and I expressed my interest in being there and they let me do it, and it’s one of the things I will remember most,” she said. “I’ve been a part of such huge life-changing stuff here. Stuff I will never forget.”
As she prepares for her first week on the new job, the 33-year-old Czarniak hopes to bring a lot of what she brought to NBC4 to the ESPN desk.
“I hope that I am able to be myself and the same person I was here, but on a bigger level and adjust and grow,” she said. “I feel strongly that there are enough special experiences I have had being in this market that if you keep doing good work and telling stories that are meaningful, you can go as far as you want. I hope to do that kind of work here at ESPN but on a broader scale.”
Photo courtesy of ESPN Lindsay Czarniak, a 1996 Centreville High graduate, took one of ESPN's coveted sports anchor positions earlier this month.
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Centreville High graduate joins team at ESPN’s SportsCenter
by Keith Loria, Special to the Times
http://www.fairfaxtimes.com/article/20110819/NEWS/708199610/a-new-home-for-centreville-high-s-czarniak-at-espn&template=fairfaxTimes
Sports enthusiasts tuning into ESPN’s SportsCenter this week will start seeing a new face on the show, belonging to a familiar friend from our area.
Lindsay Czarniak, who for the past six years has served as co-sports anchor with Dan Hellie at WRC-TV (NBC4), will be debuting behind the anchor desk at what is considered the pinnacle of the sports broadcasting world.
“I’m really looking forward to the challenge,” said the 33-year-old Czarniak. “There is so much to learn. I think the creativity that they use and the magnitude of everything they do is going to be really brand new to me. It’s a huge big machine and I am excited about meeting the people I have watched for a long time and see how I fit in to this mix.”
Growing up in Northern Virginia, Czarniak developed an interest in sports and journalism by watching her father, local sports newspaper journalist Chet Czarniak, but didn’t think that she would follow in his footsteps.
“It was definitely something I was aware of and I loved the aspect of finding out things before anyone else did,” she said. “It was interesting and mysterious to me, but I wasn’t sure that’s what I wanted to pursue.”
A 1996 Centerville High School graduate, Czarniak was involved in theatre, student government and sports while there, and looks back at her years at the school fondly.
“I’m still really great friends with a tight-knit group of about 10 ‘Wildcats’ and I think we were really fortunate being at this school,” she said. “The culture they created was special and I have great memories.”
Czarniak next headed to James Madison University, and during her senior year had a television practicum and realized that news reporting was the avenue she wanted to follow.
Her first job was for CNN, and then she began reporting on sports for a station in Miami. It was there that legendary sports reporter George Michael first saw her and decided to make her an offer to join the “George Michael Sports Machine” team.
“I was waiting at an airport for Carlos Delgado, who had just signed with the Marlins and George called me and left a message on my phone,” Czarniak recalled. “I had never met George and I thought he was just calling to get some video of Carlos.”
She soon learned the real reason of the call and she was flabbergasted. Czarniak turned down the job at first, but eventually realized that it was an opportunity she had to grab.
“It was really great. He was exactly what I thought—a terrific mentor and I learned a hell of a lot from him,” she said. “There were times that weren’t pretty, because he wasn’t afraid to tell you what you did wrong, but I think that was really important.”
Eventually she found herself working with Michael at NBC4 and developed a huge following at the station.
Over the years, Czarniak’s covered Super Bowls, the 2006 Winter Games in Turin, Italy, the 2008 Summer Games in Beijing, and she’s also reported on NASCAR for TNT.
“I really believe one of my strengths and one of the things I enjoy the most is having the rapport with the people I am creating stories about,” she said. “That’s something that is really satisfying to me. I’m sort of like a credential for our audience who don’t have the access to these players or coaches, and I think if you can get them comfortable talking about something and develop a trust, that’s everything.”
Locally, she has covered all of the Washington D.C.-based teams, and is known for her bond with the players and coaches.
When Redskins star Sean Taylor was murdered in 2007, Czarniak felt as if she needed to be the one to tell the story, and was the first reporter in the locker room to talk to his teammates about the tragic event.
“I’m moving out of my condo today and I remember sitting here when I first got the call about Sean being dead and I expressed my interest in being there and they let me do it, and it’s one of the things I will remember most,” she said. “I’ve been a part of such huge life-changing stuff here. Stuff I will never forget.”
As she prepares for her first week on the new job, the 33-year-old Czarniak hopes to bring a lot of what she brought to NBC4 to the ESPN desk.
“I hope that I am able to be myself and the same person I was here, but on a bigger level and adjust and grow,” she said. “I feel strongly that there are enough special experiences I have had being in this market that if you keep doing good work and telling stories that are meaningful, you can go as far as you want. I hope to do that kind of work here at ESPN but on a broader scale.”
Photo courtesy of ESPN Lindsay Czarniak, a 1996 Centreville High graduate, took one of ESPN's coveted sports anchor positions earlier this month.
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Re: A new home for Centreville High’s Czarniak at ESPN
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wally pip jr.
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Date: August 23, 2011 08:23AM
I hate what espn has done to sports broadcasting
Re: A new home for Centreville High’s Czarniak at ESPN
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poop on a stick
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Date: August 23, 2011 09:42AM
Too bad she is a mudshark
Re: A new home for Centreville High’s Czarniak at ESPN
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WashingTone-Locian
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Date: August 23, 2011 09:47AM
Boy, ESPN really caked the fucking make-up on her. And what's with the hair?
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Re: A new home for Centreville High’s Czarniak at ESPN
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Date: August 23, 2011 10:35AM
Massive gums.
Re: A new home for Centreville High’s Czarniak at ESPN
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Date: August 23, 2011 10:37AM
She's outstanding on NBC4, and this is well deserved.
Re: A new home for Centreville High’s Czarniak at ESPN
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steve k2
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Date: August 23, 2011 10:46AM
Agreed. She was a great sports anchor for NBC and ESPN hit a homerun hiring Czarniak.
Re: A new home for Centreville High’s Czarniak at ESPN
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Lucky
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Date: August 23, 2011 12:18PM
Now Craig Melvin is tapping that thing
Re: A new home for Centreville High’s Czarniak at ESPN
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wally pip jr.
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Date: August 24, 2011 07:39AM
grate sports anchor at channel 4? you got to be kidding
6 to 9 months the a-holes at espn will tire of her and she'll start getting less and less air time
she just doesn't have the knowledge of sports to get beyond posing questions aren't the bleeedingly obvious
sara walsh beat her to espn so whats the big deal
6 to 9 months the a-holes at espn will tire of her and she'll start getting less and less air time
she just doesn't have the knowledge of sports to get beyond posing questions aren't the bleeedingly obvious
sara walsh beat her to espn so whats the big deal
Re: A new home for Centreville High’s Czarniak at ESPN
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Arlingtonkid
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Date: August 24, 2011 06:05PM
Nice nose. But, I bet ol Melvin thinks he hit the jackpot with her. She's just another blow hard jock sniffer, who knows zero about sports.
Re: A new home for Centreville High’s Czarniak at ESPN
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Date: August 24, 2011 07:01PM
Any former Wildcats got any memories of this woman?
Re: A new home for Centreville High’s Czarniak at ESPN
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WingNut
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Date: August 24, 2011 07:07PM
WashingTone-Locian Wrote:
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> Boy, ESPN really caked the fucking make-up on her.
> And what's with the hair?
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Re: A new home for Centreville High’s Czarniak at ESPN
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Date: August 24, 2011 07:55PM
Lindsay Czarniak is an all-star grand slam dunk
Re: A new home for Centreville High’s Czarniak at ESPN
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Sonny Sam and Frank
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Date: August 24, 2011 10:19PM
steve k2 Wrote:
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> Agreed. She was a great sports anchor for NBC and
> ESPN hit a homerun hiring Czarniak.
I disagree. The only ones that make the grade are those that played the game or were a winning coach. i.e. Howie Long, Terry Bradshaw and Jimmy Johnson. It shows when these guys talk about football. Sure you can have a play by play person that is quick but when it comes to analyzing the game it takes a player to do it right.
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> Agreed. She was a great sports anchor for NBC and
> ESPN hit a homerun hiring Czarniak.
I disagree. The only ones that make the grade are those that played the game or were a winning coach. i.e. Howie Long, Terry Bradshaw and Jimmy Johnson. It shows when these guys talk about football. Sure you can have a play by play person that is quick but when it comes to analyzing the game it takes a player to do it right.
Re: A new home for Centreville High’s Czarniak at ESPN
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asshole
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Date: August 24, 2011 11:19PM
id fuck her
Re: A new home for Centreville High’s Czarniak at ESPN
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annon
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Date: August 29, 2011 11:26AM
Well you better be a brotha because that's all she is into. Another white trophy wife. Bet her cooter is blown out by now!!
Re: A new home for Centreville High’s Czarniak at ESPN
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Shadow
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Date: August 29, 2011 12:26PM
Sonny Sam and Frank Wrote:
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> steve k2 Wrote:
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> > Agreed. She was a great sports anchor for NBC
> and
> > ESPN hit a homerun hiring Czarniak.
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>
> I disagree. The only ones that make the grade are
> those that played the game or were a winning
> coach. i.e. Howie Long, Terry Bradshaw and Jimmy
> Johnson. It shows when these guys talk about
> football. Sure you can have a play by play person
> that is quick but when it comes to analyzing the
> game it takes a player to do it right.
Bull. There are plenty of ex-player commentators that are idiots. I'm constantly listening to some of these guys blatantly saying the wrong info. Some ex-players are made for the job, some aren't. Some non-ex-players are made for the job, and some aren't. You get shitty people in every field. And occasionally you get good ones.
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> steve k2 Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > Agreed. She was a great sports anchor for NBC
> and
> > ESPN hit a homerun hiring Czarniak.
>
>
> I disagree. The only ones that make the grade are
> those that played the game or were a winning
> coach. i.e. Howie Long, Terry Bradshaw and Jimmy
> Johnson. It shows when these guys talk about
> football. Sure you can have a play by play person
> that is quick but when it comes to analyzing the
> game it takes a player to do it right.
Bull. There are plenty of ex-player commentators that are idiots. I'm constantly listening to some of these guys blatantly saying the wrong info. Some ex-players are made for the job, some aren't. Some non-ex-players are made for the job, and some aren't. You get shitty people in every field. And occasionally you get good ones.
Re: A new home for Centreville High’s Czarniak at ESPN
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Just Sonny and Sam
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Date: August 29, 2011 12:46PM
He didnt say all ex players were good but they sure know more about how the game is played than someone who never played the game. Players offer an insight she will never know.
Please tell me you are not comparing Czarniak with Bradshaw, Long or Johnson.
She would just stand there and ask the most generic questions on earth. How did you guys feel out there today? Are you looking forward to playing Dallas? How do you like the QB?
Please tell me you are not comparing Czarniak with Bradshaw, Long or Johnson.
She would just stand there and ask the most generic questions on earth. How did you guys feel out there today? Are you looking forward to playing Dallas? How do you like the QB?
Re: A new home for Centreville High’s Czarniak at ESPN
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Sonny only
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Date: August 29, 2011 12:49PM
Let me close by asking do you think ESPN hired her based on her knowledge of sports or for eye candy appeal? Answer honestly.
Re: A new home for Centreville High’s Czarniak at ESPN
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Dewsa
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Date: August 29, 2011 12:53PM
She is an ugly whore.
Re: A new home for Centreville High’s Czarniak at ESPN
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WashingTone-Locian
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Date: August 29, 2011 01:11PM
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> Well you better be a brotha because that's all she
> is into. Another white trophy wife. Bet her
> cooter is blown out by now!!
I bet sex in their place is like a porn movie.
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> Well you better be a brotha because that's all she
> is into. Another white trophy wife. Bet her
> cooter is blown out by now!!
I bet sex in their place is like a porn movie.
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Re: A new home for Centreville High’s Czarniak at ESPN
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Shadow
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Date: August 29, 2011 01:12PM
Just Sonny and Sam Wrote:
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> Please tell me you are not comparing Czarniak with
> Bradshaw, Long or Johnson.
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Hell no. No comparison.
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> Please tell me you are not comparing Czarniak with
> Bradshaw, Long or Johnson.
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Hell no. No comparison.
Re: A new home for Centreville High’s Czarniak at ESPN
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just sonny and sam
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Date: August 29, 2011 01:57PM
Damn I missed reading my own post for fuckups. "Long and Johnson". Smacks forehead.
Re: A new home for Centreville High’s Czarniak at ESPN
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Sandir
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Date: August 29, 2011 03:41PM
Another bleach blonde whore. Ho hum...
Re: A new home for Centreville High’s Czarniak at ESPN
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anus
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Date: August 30, 2011 11:04PM
I knew her back in the day at Centreville..... Very popular girl, but a total air head blond... I was shocked to see her on tv. I was like who did she fuck to get her job.
Re: A new home for Centreville High’s Czarniak at ESPN
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Clobbersaurus
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Date: August 31, 2011 01:06AM
That is a horrible picture of her
Re: A new home for Centreville High’s Czarniak at ESPN
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Fred Suckaluski
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Date: August 31, 2011 01:48PM
Annoying VOICE!
Re: A new home for Centreville High’s Czarniak at ESPN
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Bodega Tri'Shawn
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Date: August 31, 2011 02:17PM
annon Wrote:
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> Well you better be a brotha because that's all she
> is into. Another white trophy wife. Bet her
> cooter is blown out by now!!
Ok, but Craig Melvin is the best she could pull? I'm surprised with all her jock access she didn't wind up with with a dude with a higher profile.
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> Well you better be a brotha because that's all she
> is into. Another white trophy wife. Bet her
> cooter is blown out by now!!
Ok, but Craig Melvin is the best she could pull? I'm surprised with all her jock access she didn't wind up with with a dude with a higher profile.
Re: A new home for Centreville High’s Czarniak at ESPN
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Debbie
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Date: July 10, 2013 12:09AM
I was her field hockey coach at Centreville High School. She was talented, smart, and a hard worker. I am proud of her.
Re: A new home for Centreville High’s Czarniak at ESPN
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zdfbhdfhxfg
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Date: July 10, 2013 12:46AM
Debbie Wrote:
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> I was her field hockey coach at Centreville High
> School. She was talented, smart, and a hard
> worker. I am proud of her.
Well, GOOD FOR YOU. It's so nice how you managed to spin this story into something about you. You must be a real prize. Quick...go update your facebook and twitter status!
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> I was her field hockey coach at Centreville High
> School. She was talented, smart, and a hard
> worker. I am proud of her.
Well, GOOD FOR YOU. It's so nice how you managed to spin this story into something about you. You must be a real prize. Quick...go update your facebook and twitter status!
Re: A new home for Centreville High’s Czarniak at ESPN
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afsdfasdfd
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Date: July 10, 2013 05:07AM
Clobbersaurus Wrote:
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> That is a horrible picture of her
HARDLY!
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> That is a horrible picture of her
HARDLY!
Re: A new home for Centreville High’s Czarniak at ESPN
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u be moron
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Date: July 10, 2013 08:08AM
Debbie Wrote:
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> I was her field hockey coach at Centreville High
> School. She was talented, smart, and a hard
> worker. I am proud of her.
This is typical of someone employed by FCPS. Did it take you this long to realize she was at ESPN?
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> I was her field hockey coach at Centreville High
> School. She was talented, smart, and a hard
> worker. I am proud of her.
This is typical of someone employed by FCPS. Did it take you this long to realize she was at ESPN?