As DiMeglio walked off the field Friday, fans applauded and camera flashbulbs popped. DiMeglio was unfazed by the commotion. Her coach, however, understood and urged her to remove the helmet obscuring her face.
"Coach, my hair's all messed up," she hesitated.
"Erin, honey, don't worry," Gatewood replied. "You just played football. Get used to it."