I'm watching college football on tv and the camera zooms in on a cute cheerleader--Not! She's chewing gum. Granted the game hasn't started yet, but this tops my list of pet peeves. As a coach, I could spot a gum chewer a mile away!
Second--"spirit fingers." If you are wiggling your fingers and kicking up one leg, you better be preparing for a jump. What's with the kicking up one leg? Lazy cheerleaders show spirit fingers--competent cheerleaders jump.
Third--pulling or picking on/out bloomers (lollys, briefs, whatever you call them). Don't. Wear boy cut briefs and stop this bad habit.
Fourth--late cheerleaders. I attended a rec league game last week to see my grandson play football. The cheerleaders drag in during the second quarter. What were they thinking--the entire squad shows up late. Coaches and cheerleaders--get to the games well before the game starts!
Fifth--silent claps. I have never understood why cheerleaders bring their hands together in a clap position and make no noise. Ok, I do know--they don't want the claps to show their timing is off. Work on the timing and make the claps sound together OR replace the claps with another motion. Easy solution.
I'm off my soapbox to watch more college football. I hope your team wins!
Debbie Bracewell
