- Jun 28, 2010
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I'm from Alabama, have a husband that cheered there, and have coached many cheerleaders to go on to cheer at The University. I am so sad to see these athletes not get the honor they deserve. We have watched this program over the years build in strength and notority. It breaks my heart....I know many of these kids personally, and I know what they put into their position as a U of A cheerleader. It's more than the pep rallies, public appearances, games, and 2-a-day's...these athletes give their all on the floor, on top of being ambassadors, and I feel the University may have taken them for granted. Do I feel what we do on the floor is a "sport"? No, not really...."sports" have so many regulations and little objectivity. Are we athletes? ABSOLUTELY!! Let these kids get their RINGS!!