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They are looking a little better--but things tend to go downhill in a hurry.

Personally, I like the cheerleading competition. Not just because they are "cheerleaders" but--some of the best runners I have ever coached (including one that recently signed a full scholarship to run at Louisville) were/are cheerleaders. There is something about their athletic ability (and their ability to deal with pressure) that puts them a step ahead.

I just don't want things to go downhill.

You said a mouth full. I have been to alot of pretty good sized competions and let me tell you something, the pressure is unreal! But, it seems like it never phases those girls. I would be trimbling at the knees and not be able to walk, let alone tumble and remember my spots and what to say. I got nothing but RESPECT for the girls that get out there.
One last thing. I saw something tonight thatif it had happened to my daughter. They would have had to drag me out of the gym in cuffs.
Both squads were facing their side of the gym prior to the game and doing pre game cheers. Well, One of the basketball teams were doing pre game warmup (defensive slides) and the player (a Coaches son) was aproaching the other teams cheerleaders and instead of stopping shy of the girls, he flat out barreled over the back row cheerlead, went completley to the sidelines and then sprinted through the squads formation. He is entire team followed him and continued to do this for at 1 1/2 mins. You talk about classless and dangerous.:wtf1:

Lack of respect is what causes most problems!