The Caliente's Inaugural Season Had Blood, Sweat, Broken Bones, and a Lot of Lace

After the final knee, Chicago begins the celebration. Two nights later, it will lose a closely contested Lingerie Bowl VII to the Los Angeles Temptation.

Several women pose for photos with one another, smiling for the cameras. There is a lot of hugging and polite well-wishing as the players leave the arena.

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The Caliente defense struggled to stop the powerful Bliss running attack.

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Tina Caccavale, the "Ochocinco of the LFL," led the league in receptions and interceptions.

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Dixon, however, isn't smiling at all. She's rubbing her shoulder, grimacing in pain. She lingers quietly, long after the other players and coaches are gone.

Members of the security team warn Dixon that the lights over the field will be going off soon. They file out. She stares out at the painted green turf. It's quiet now. There are no more cameras or screaming fans. No more annoying DJs, blaring pop music, or businessmen in overpriced suits.

What's left is a football player on a football field. And that is beautiful.