First and foremost, the Packers have not had a ‘professional’ cheerleading squad since 1986. In the latter-part of the 1970s, the Packers, along with many other teams (including the Bears), tried emulating the success of the Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders by …
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Injured Magic performer to meet with media – Orlando Sentinel
As we reported last week, the University of Florida grounded its cheerleaders in the wake of the Magic accident. Administrators told members of the UF cheerleading squad they no longer can tumble or perform routines in the air. The decision came to light as …
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Colts Cheerleader to shave head for cancer research – Tireball.Com Sports Media
The Indianapolis Colts mascot challenged a cheerleader to shave her head if he could raise $ 10,000 for cancer research. One cheerleader has taken up the challenge, Megan M. If the money is raised she will join the likes of thirty-plus players on the team …
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Texas Cheerleaders can keep Bibical banners for now – Tireball.Com Sports Media
The decision is a temporary win for the squad, who have rallied the support of their community and now have nearly 50,000 fans on a Facebook page devoted to their cause. “We were sitting around a table at cheerleading camp this summer when we got the …
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Give me a K! – Kirkwood Student Media
A mutually beneficial relationship has developed between the cheerleading squad and the Student Life office. The presence of the cheerleaders enhances school spirit at college events. Fitzpatrick mentioned she appreciated the connection with the Student …
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Sharon Simmons Gets Next Media Animation Treatment – WebProNews
The Cincinnati Bengals cheerleader squad includes Laura Vikmanis, who holds the record for being the oldest cheerleader in the NFL. Does Vikmanis view Simmons as a challenge or is there room for more grandmothers in the world of cheerleading?
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Will National Media Find ‘Chauvinism’ In Ban on Males in Michigan Cheerleading … – NewsBusters (blog)
Gil Imber at The Bleacher Report is underlining that a cheerleading team was disqualified at a recent meet in Port Huron, Michigan for having a male on the squad, under rules designed to promote diversity in athletic competition: A high school …
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Two Texas Tech Cheer Couples Gain Spots at National Stunt Contest – Media Newswire (press release)
Texas Tech University’s cheerleading squad is boasting two pairs of competitors invited to the Coed Partner Stunt Competition at the Universal Cheerleaders Association (UCA) College National Championship Competition Jan. 13-15 at Walt Disney World. …
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Media send mere 20-somethings to cover 2012 campaign – Salon
So if someone has to cover mindless cheerleading of national label politics, why not send in the prep rally squad. We could make money selling spirit candy or something on sidelines. Off topic, but I wonder if it’s occured to anyone what exactly what a …
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Texas Media Bias: The Silsbee Bee Downplays Child Rape Case Even After … – Texas GOP Vote
Since the 2008 assault, the case made national headlines when the minor girl was kicked off of the school’s cheerleading team when she stood silent and did not cheer while her assailant was at the free throw line. The victim was being forced to yell, …
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