Senator Marsha Blackburn releases statement as Sarah Fuller suits up for Vanderbilt football game

by: WKRN Web Staff

Posted: Nov 28, 2020 / 03:59 PM EST / Updated: Nov 28, 2020 / 03:59 PM EST

Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tennessee)

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – Senator Marsha Blackburn released a statement in support of SEC Champion Sarah Fuller as she traveled with the Vanderbilt football team for its game against Missouri.

Fuller will be available as a kicker. Fuller making the announcement on Twitter Friday:

Let’s make history. #PlayLikeAGirl #AnchorDown pic.twitter.com/3SgBP1qZru
— Sarah Fuller (@SarahFuller_27) November 27, 2020

Tennessee Senator Marsha Blackburn tweeted in support of this decision on Saturday afternoon.

.@VanderbiltU’s Sarah Fuller has broken another barrier for women today. She’s an inspiration to young female athletes across the country. #PlayLikeAGirl #AnchorDown
— Sen. Marsha Blackburn (@MarshaBlackburn) November 28, 2020

Fuller is the first woman to play in a Power 5 college football game.