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Adrienne Roberson started out as a theater major at the University of Tennessee but quickly switched to broadcasting when she realized she could combine two passions: sports and speaking into a microphone.She loved listening to Casey Kasem and Dick Clark on the radio, and she grew up in Philadelphia, going to Eagles and Phillies games with her dad. Once she got to Tennessee, she realized its like you eat and breathe football.Since then, Roberson, 41, has worked in radio across the U.S. as a disc jockey, sports and traffic reporter and sports board operator for SiriusXM. But her big break came in college when she got the job as public address announcer for the Knoxville Smokies minor league baseball team for two seasons. Shes done PA work for a number of college and pro sports teams -- true labors of love -- and has been the voice of the Bowie Baysox, the Baltimore Orioles Double-A affiliate just minutes from her home in Odenton, Maryland, since 2005. By her count, shes one of only three women doing the job in organized baseball.She reached the majors in 2012 when she worked the mic for an Orioles game at Camden Yards on Mothers Day. She has done eight other Os games since and was one of seven finalists (out of 672 applicants) for the teams regular gig.Roberson juggles a hectic schedule working for the Baysox and Sirius, doing PA work for Georgetown University and several other teams, and raising two teenagers with her husband, a U.S. Navy officer. Recently she talked about her baseball career -- and why its always important to get your foot in the door.Put down that beer!When I applied to the Smokies, I got a job as a box-seat hostess, which is basically when you bring the beer to the people sitting in the lower section. I wanted the job to announce, but that wasnt open. So I got my foot in the door.The announcer was a TV on-air guy, and he got called away to do a big story one day, and I put the beer down, as a hostess, and walked up to the press box. They literally had me put the beer down on the ground and I went up and announced the game. I was there, and they knew I wanted that job. Then the guy started doing more stuff and I got the job. So in 1996 and 97, I was the full-time announcer.Everything has always been about being in the right place at the right time. Even if you have the talent, it doesnt matter. Youve got to pay your dues, youve got to learn from the bottom up and at least get in the door and work for what you want to do.Voice of the BaysoxIn 2004, we moved here from Pennsylvania and while looking for homes, I saw the Bowie Baysox stadium. We live about 15 minutes from there so I put in an application to be an announcer. They didnt have an announcing position open so I was actually a camera operator in 2004. I maybe did about 30 games that year, you know, following the flight of the ball or fan action, that kind of stuff. Again, the announcer couldnt make it one day, and I filled in because again they knew thats what I wanted. When he decided to change jobs, they offered it to me.Her styleI play it pretty straight. I do weave in a lot of enthusiasm. I definitely embellish sometimes. Any players names that end in O, I like to give that much more. Like, Now batting, Manny Machadooooooo!When players come up to bat, theyve got so much on their mind. Sometimes theyre listening and sometimes theyre not, but they need to hear their music to kind of get in their zone and kind of tune out all thats going on around them. I just try to give them that little bit of extra energy and just bring enthusiasm to the game. Its not just reading a name on a piece of paper. Youre a big element of the game.Tongue twistersWhen I first get to the park, I sit down with the radio guy from the other team and we run through the rosters for any weird pronunciations or names you think you know how its going to sound, but its completely different. I write them phonetically real big on a piece of paper so when that name comes up, I have it. Theres been some difficult names. Two names I remember that were hard were Eulogio de la Cruz -- pronounced a-oo-low-Hee-E-oh -- and Ambiorix Concepcion.Critics?For the most part Ive had really positive reaction. You do have some people that would prefer a mans voice. Youd have that anywhere. You have people that dont like you. So I know theres people out there, but I havent had anybody say it to my face. I have seen it on Twitter.Showing up to The ShowIts been incredible, just an absolute dream come true to work Orioles games. Its like the Baysox but on a grander scale. Instead of 7,000 people, youre talking closer to 40,000, but its a whole different world. Youre still in front of the mic, youre still doing the game, but the crowd energy, the enthusiasm. Thousands of people are echoing what you say.Wow factor at Camden YardsId say from the second inning on, I enjoy every moment, just looking around at this gorgeous field, and the city itself and the game. But that first little bit ... every time I go theres still that wow moment.This is work?Its a job but it doesnt feel like a job. I never get bored. I get excited every time I go. Its my passion. I get to watch a game and announce and every day is something new. Its never seeing the same game again and again. Every day, something amazing happens. The people I work with, we all like working together. When the seasons over, its sad.Always busyIts a good thing I really like what I do and it doesnt feel like a job, but at the same time, you work all the holidays, either with the Baysox or Sirius or Georgetown. Theres pretty much sports every day. But Im used to it. And just getting to be outside, enjoying the game is fun. Youre not in an office behind a desk all day. Youre a part of the game.Fake Vapormax Womens . Two pressure cooker bombs exploded near the finish line of the April 15 race in an area packed with fans cheering the passing runners. Three people were killed and more than 260 injured, including at least 16 who lost limbs. Discount Vapormax . The quest begins with what is supposed to be an easy one, although Germany has traditionally been a stubborn opponent to Canadian teams at international tournaments. http://www.clearancevapormax.com/nike-vapormax-plus-sunset-black-total-orange-yellow-clearance.html . 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Can we get a one-way ticket to (minor-league) Hamilton for David Desharnais please.While you may be an avid fan of a particular NHL team -- and keep up to date on all the news and rumors regarding that franchise -- there are 29 others playing in 2016-17.As a fantasy owner, it can be a bit daunting to keep tabs on everything.Thats where the Fantasy 30 comes in -- a rundown of the most fantasy-relevant updates on every team. Heres whats happening around the NHL this week.Anaheim Ducks: Either Randy Carlyle hasnt yet figured out exactly how he wants to utilize Rickard Rakell, or the Ducks head coach is simply enjoying the freedom of shifting the winger up and down the lineup at his leisure. After starting Wednesdays tilt in Columbus aside center Antoine Vermette and Joseph Cramarossa, Rakell also saw valuable minutes on a top unit with Ryan Getzlaf and Corey Perry. Owned in less than 55 percent of ESPN leagues, the 23-year-old has surged since his early-November debut, collecting four goals and three assists in five games.Arizona Coyotes: Look for prospect Tony DeAngelo to get -- at minimum -- another whirl on the big stage in the desert. With Michael Stone still recuperating from an upper-body issue, the 21-year-old first-round draft pick (2014, by Tampa Bay) is tapped to face the Jets Thursday as a top-four blueliner at even strength and secondary power-play asset. Recognized for his offensive upside, DeAngelo already has seven points in eight contests with the AHL Roadrunners this season. Oh, and he scored a goal while logging more than 20 minutes in his NHL debut against the Avalanche on Tuesday. Good start.Boston Bruins: The Bruins second scoring line could merit additional fantasy attention for the foreseeable future. Center David Krejci -- a notoriously streaky performer -- finally scored his first goal of the season against the Sabres on Monday. Thatll help crack open the gates. Anticipate more from the David Backes-Krejci-Ryan Spooner trio, beginning Thursday versus a Columbus team playing their second game of a back-to-back.Buffalo Sabres: The Sabres run of bad injury luck limps on. Just as the club gets Evander Kane (ribs) back, it loses top center Ryan OReilly to an unspecified upper-body injury. If OReilly isnt healed by Fridays contest against the Devils, look for Kane to, again, flank center Sam Reinhart and winger Kyle Okposo on the top line. Also, forward Tyler Ennis is anticipated to miss the next two to three weeks with a midbody issue.Calgary Flames: Rookie Matthew Tkachuk is having quite the week. Relishing his first multigoal game this past Thursday -- after having learned he was to stick past the allotted nine-game tryout -- the 18-year-old then enjoyed his first NHL fight on Sunday. Unfortunately, Tkachuk is in danger of sitting out Thursdays affair against the visiting Stars after hurting his wrist in practice. While head coach Glen Gulutzan isnt said to be too worried, it merits a lineup check before puck drop if youre in a daily lineup league (or considering him for DFS).Carolina Hurricanes: The Hurricanes will be without their top defenseman for a spell. Considered week-to-week, Justin Faulk is projected to miss some games with an upper-body injury. As a result, sophomore Brett Pesce -- owned in less than 1 percent of ESPN leagues -- ascends to Carolinas top pairing, and secondary power play. The 21-year-old skated more than 24 minutes in Tuesdays shootout loss to New Jersey, contributing an assist with the man advantage.Chicago Blackhawks: Coach Joel Quenneville might have a hefty hole to fill down the middle after Wednesdays overtime win in St. Louis. Sustaining whats believed to be an upper-body injury in the second period, Artem Anisimov is considered day-to-day. If the second-line center isnt recovered by Fridays tilt against the Capitals, Marcus Kruger is on a short list of candidates to sub in alongside a red-hot Artemi Panarin and Marian Hossa.Colorado Avalanche: No doubt Tyson Barrie snaps out of his early-season funk eventually, but for now, Erik Johnson leapfrogs the 25-year-old on the Avalanches fantasy depth chart. Tied with Barrie in points (a modest five), Johnson is seeing a greater share of quality ice time, including with the squads top power play. And the former first-overall draft selection (2006) sits fifth in the league with blocked shots (34). Fridays tete-a-tete with the relatively porous Jets (3.07 goals-against average) could set the stage for a decent DFS showing from the reasonably priced 28-year-old.Columbus Blue Jackets: Rumored to be press box-bound as a healthy scratch Wednesday, Brandon Saad made the most of his alleged last-minute reprieve -- by way of Brandon Dubinsky falling hurt in practice -- with a solid two-point performance in Wednesdays win over the Ducks. On a top line with center Alexander Wennberg and Nick Foligno, Saad is in admirable position to add to his current run of nine points in seven games.Dallas Stars: Enjoy Patrick Eaves inflated fantasy potential while it lasts; Stars reporter Mike Heika suggests Cody Eakin is favored to bump the 32-year-old winger from Dallas top line, once the younger center recovers from his knee injury. Anticipated to make his season debut in the next couple of weeks, Eakin collected 35 goals as part of a 75-point total in his past two regular seasons in Dallas.Detroit Red Wings: Remember when the Red Wings insisted Petr Mrazek was their undisputed No. 1 netminder? Well, Jimmy Howard is confirmed to start his third straight game for Detroit on Thursday. And no wonder, in light of how well Howard has performed since the seasons start (1.26 goals-against average, .958 save percentage). Make sure hes active in league play, with the struggling Canucks in town.Edmonton Oilers: Another goal and assist Tuesday -- bringing his recent total to three goals and two helpers in four games -- secures Patrick Maroon the top-line left wing slot, alongside Connor McDavid and Jordan Eberle, for the time being. As long as hes filling that role in place of Milan Lucic, the big winger merits ownership well above his 10 percent holding in ESPN leagues.Florida Panthers: We expect to see Jussi Jokinen back in the mix for the Panthers Thursday night. After missing nine games with a knee injury, the veteran winger practiced on a line with center Vincent Trocheck and Reilly Smith, knocking Colton Sceviour out of the top six.Los Angeles Kings: Goalie Jeff Zatkoff is reportedly back feeling 100 percent following his groin issue. With the Kings having back-to-back road games, Zatkoff is likely to see action Thursday or Friday. However, Peter Budaj remains the undisputed top monarch in the Kings crease -- while Jonathan Quick recovers -- with two-straight shutout victories, and impressive numbers overall.Montreal Canadiens: After Tuesdays goal/assist, plus-two showing versus the Bruins, you can bet Paul Byron will earn at least one more turn on a Canadiens scoring line -- instead of Brendan Gallagher -- with Alexander Radulov aand Alex Galchenyuk.dddddddddddd Exploit this shift to your full advantage before it expires.Minnesota Wild: Recalled from AHL Iowa, defenseman Mike Reilly is being asked to help out the Wilds sluggish power play:After Reilly got extensive playing time in the rugged AHL, [coach Bruce] Boudreau is hopeful he can inject some life into the power play. The Wild has scored five power-play goals on 34 chances, ranking 22nd in the league; on the road, it is last in the standings with a single goal in 20 opportunities.If in need of an inexpensive, dark-horse asset in DFS, Reilly could fit the bill in Pittsburgh Thursday.Nashville Predators: The Predators anticipate having Mike Fisher back soon -- perhaps as early as Thursday against the Blues. Fellow veteran center Mike Ribeiro likely drops from the second-line slot once Fisher is ready to go.New Jersey Devils: Rookie Pavel Zacha is, again, inching his way up the Devils lineup. Coach John Hynes confirms the 19-year-old will suit up for a second straight game Friday on the left side of Adam Henrique and Kyle Palmieri:We feel like hes benefited from it, Hynes said. Whether its managing his minutes, playing a little bit on the penalty kill, a little bit on the power play. We know hes a center. He can play left wing. Not necessarily that you have to compete any less on left wing but there is less responsibility, whether its faceoffs or down-low coverage. Hes playing with Palmieri and Henrique, who are two very good players. I thought they played well together the other night. Its more about trying to continue to develop Pav and have him be a versatile player for us and also put him in situations where we can use his offensive abilities.New York Islanders: Brock Nelson appears to be fine. Suffering a leg injury in Mondays game, the third-line center is projected to play in Tampa. Additional (more interesting) Islanders note: Cal Clutterbuck remains fixed on a top line with John Tavares for Thursdays contest with the Lightning. You know what to do.New York Rangers: Seasoned Rangers reporter Larry Brooks suggests the latest shuffling from coach Alain Vigneault could result in forward Pavel Buchnevich competing on a top-six unit with Chris Kreider and center Mika Zibanejad, perhaps as reward for the rookies three-game goal streak (five points). If thats how the cookie crumbles, look to see where Jimmy Vesey lands; the 23-year-old may tumble out of the top six after failing to find the back of the net in four straight games. Regardless, both first-year lads merit ownership in nearly all deep and/or dynasty leagues.Ottawa Senators: Only Kyle Turris has more goals (six) for the Senators than the surprising Ryan Dzingel (five) -- including this gem from Dzingel in Wednesdays affair in Buffalo -- and yet the sophomore forward is spoken for in only 5.6 of ESPN leagues. While were not counting on 30 goals from the 24-year-old before spring, Dzingel is doing enough now -- often as a top-six forward -- to merit ownership in deeper leagues, and consideration in DFS play, depending on strength of matchup.Philadelphia Flyers: Following a solid performance in Tuesdays shootout loss to Detroit, Steve Mason is poised to start Fridays matchup with the Maple Leafs. Really though, were not keen on enlisting either Mason or Phillys 1B, Michal Neuvirth, until one of them strings together a few decent appearances.Pittsburgh Penguins: The most recent player to earn a shot on Sidney Crosbys left side, Carl Hagelin is fitting in well, amassing a goal and three assists in his past two games. You might like to know that the speedy winger is available in 60 percent of ESPN leagues. He probably wont set you back much in Thursdays DFS action, either.San Jose Sharks: Two Joes and a Joel make up the Sharks top scoring line, leading up to Thursdays tilt in Florida. The third, temporary piece -- Joel Ward -- is most intriguing for fantasy owners looking for a short-term edge. Alongside Joe Thornton and Joe Pavelski, Ward earned an assist in more than 18 minutes of ice time in Washington Tuesday.St. Louis Blues: The Blues may turn to Carter Hutton in their second of back-to-back games, in Nashville on Thursday. Excellent in his last start for St. Louis (Nov. 5), Jake Allens understudy might oblige as a solid DFS investment versus his former team.Tampa Bay Lightning: Jonathan Drouin might have a concussion, meaning the young winger could be out a while yet. Hard to determine, considering the lack of details offered by the Lightning, but coach Jon Coopers use of the word gradually in describing Drouins progress is mildly worrying.Toronto Maple Leafs: Despite Tuesdays gruesome 7-0 loss to the Kings, coach Mike Babcock is choosing to leave his lines alone ahead of Fridays contest versus Philly. Following Wednesdays darkened bag skate (thanks to both a power outage and Babcocks mood), were counting on a more inspired performance from the Blue and White altogether. While Nazem Kadri has been the Leafs most explosive contributor -- on the scoreboard and otherwise -- three goals and a helper in two games (preceding Tuesdays disaster) from Mitch Marner are also worth a mention.Vancouver Canucks: Don Cherry spent part of last Saturdays CBC segment insisting (loudly, as usual) the Canucks must live and die with new acquisition Loui Eriksson on the Sedins top line. One unspecified upper-body injury to Jannik Hansen later, and the Canadian broadcasting heavyweight is getting his way. But Sportsnets Elliotte Friedman outlines why this new trio may take a while to jell:One of the reasons the Canucks havent used Eriksson with the Sedins too often? With Daniel and Henrik down low, youre playing with fire by having a third forward in that area, since the responsibility is to stay higher and protect against odd-man rushes. But Eriksson likes to play in front of the net, so hes not able to go where hes comfortable. At some point, Vancouver is going to have to commit to a long run of trying to make it work, but its hard to do that when you need wins.Washington Capitals: As you may have suspected, the Capitals are proactively monitoring minutes played by Alex Ovechkin in 2016-17. Glass half-empty take: Ovis fantasy owners will no longer benefit from the heftier chunks of playing time, enjoyed in seasons gone by. Half-full: Maybe the slightly lighter workload does result in more production from the superstar, particular later in the season.Winnipeg Jets: Now that the Jacob Trouba drama has been amicably resolved, we can focus solely on the far less riveting trade chatter regarding Alex Burmistrov. A near perennial bust since his eighth-overall selection in 2010, the 25-year-old would undoubtedly benefit from a change in scenery. One that translates into an uptick from his near negligible fantasy value, perhaps? ' ' '