Trevor we all want a killer column spot with SI, ESPN or any of the other players in media sports but cliche is just that and it is stale.  Civilized or not most people don't know or care about water polo. i understand it is getting your foot in the door of an industry you are passionate about.  Please don't take any offense at these observations and you know the reliability of witnesses.  Good Luck and here's hoping the transfer to a real hoops beat is imminent.
Rocking the same boat.....