Do they deserve the rings? YES, … same as other Champs
Who should pay for ring?
UA Athletic Department
Athletes, can purchase individually
UCA
Alumni Department or enthusiastic Tide fans
Can UA Cheerleaders use UA logo on ring? Follow UA process, probably yes.
Is UCA Nationals a recognized National level Sports competition, or recognized by NCAA? NO!
Are the UA Cheerleaders athletes? YES!
Were UA Cheerleaders, or Coaches aware UA Athletic Department wouldn’t purchase rings? Probably not clear to everyone.
Does the press & Public reaction to this topic matter? Depends upon how public & when UA begins to muzzle UA Cheerleaders.
Are UA Cheerleaders Spirit Ambassadors in uniform for Alumni & Athletic events? Yes.
Does it matter how other institutions have handled this topic? No!
UA Cheer won the title, what they expected & what they received represent a serious “failure to communicate!”
Will each UA Cheerleader have this title on their resume for the balance of their natural life? Yes!
No one can take that away, or remove their picture because this is almost viral. The attitude which carried them to success will be something which will influence their full professional careers.
Should athletes transfer to another school? Only if their goal in life is to win the UCA National competition & receive a ring from the school.
UA Administration may soon place a dollar value on the rings versus the bad press stacking up which may cause future students to choose another institution willing to support their outstanding programs, Sport or Not!
Who should pay for ring?
UA Athletic Department
Athletes, can purchase individually
UCA
Alumni Department or enthusiastic Tide fans
Can UA Cheerleaders use UA logo on ring? Follow UA process, probably yes.
Is UCA Nationals a recognized National level Sports competition, or recognized by NCAA? NO!
Are the UA Cheerleaders athletes? YES!
Were UA Cheerleaders, or Coaches aware UA Athletic Department wouldn’t purchase rings? Probably not clear to everyone.
Does the press & Public reaction to this topic matter? Depends upon how public & when UA begins to muzzle UA Cheerleaders.
Are UA Cheerleaders Spirit Ambassadors in uniform for Alumni & Athletic events? Yes.
Does it matter how other institutions have handled this topic? No!
UA Cheer won the title, what they expected & what they received represent a serious “failure to communicate!”
Will each UA Cheerleader have this title on their resume for the balance of their natural life? Yes!
No one can take that away, or remove their picture because this is almost viral. The attitude which carried them to success will be something which will influence their full professional careers.
Should athletes transfer to another school? Only if their goal in life is to win the UCA National competition & receive a ring from the school.
UA Administration may soon place a dollar value on the rings versus the bad press stacking up which may cause future students to choose another institution willing to support their outstanding programs, Sport or Not!