Battle played collegiately for the University of Connecticut women's basketball team.
In 2006, Battle played in thirty-three games and developed a reputation as a key defensive weapon for the Liberty.
Lou Henson, the Illinois coach said Battle would play, probably at full strength.
Battle has also played for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Battle played in 11 games (no starts) as a redshirt freshman in 2003.
Battle played in 12 games (three starts), totaling 106 carries for 408 yards with five TDs as a junior in 2005.
Battle played in 13 games (seven starts) as a senior in 2006.
Battle played college football at North Texas.
In 1982, Battle played in nine games for the Rams.
Battles play similar to those in Rome: Total War, with formations of various kinds of troops fighting.