“We cannot imagine the heartbreak and sorrow Todd and Ashley’s family feels right now,” the Ravens said in a statement. This year, the league has substantially raised the bar from mere survival. She is not the first woman to play college football, but none of her predecessors have played on scholarship at a Division II level or higher. Being consistent and well-rounded worked in Atlanta’s favor during the regular season, but their lack of having a go-to star player puts them at a disadvantage come playoff time.