Former Bengals star Ickey Woods is the head coach of the Cincinnati Sizzle, a first-year team in the National Women's Football Association (NWFA).  Last Saturday, April 30, the Sizzle played the three-time defending champion Detroit Demolition.

Cincinnati Dealer: How did you get involved in this league?

Ickey Woods: My wife went to the tryout, and I said if she made the team and they needed coaches, I would help out.  I was being sarcastic.  But she made the team, and here I am.

CD: What are the differences between men's and women's football?

IW: Football is football.  These ladies play just as hard as the men.  I don't think they could ever beat a men's team, but they play just as hard.

CD: Is the Sizzle geared more to the run or the pass?

IW: This league is more of a running league.  We're based on the run, but we try to bring a balanced attack.

CD: Who will bring a championship to Cincinnati first, the Sizzle or the Bengals?

IW: I'm not getting into that.

CD: What's the Sizzle playbook like?

IW: It isn't too deep.  These ladies are still learning the game.

CD: Who has the best nickname on the Sizzle?

IW: I don't really get into that.  I don't remember their nicknames; I just call them "Hey," or "Hi," or "You," unless I get mad.  Then I call them "Asshole."