Post by Bubba the Trojan on Apr 12, 2024 16:43:06 GMT -6
I didn't bring this up during the season because I didn't want to distract from the discussion of the great job our men's and women's teams were doing. I also want to make it abundantly clear that I am in no way "anti" cheerleader. They are a valuable part of the TROJAN team and play an important role in getting the attending fans engaged and involved in the games. That said, there is an issue i feel should be be addressed.
If you watch any college basketball game, at any time, in any conference (Sun Belt included) you will see that during the on the court action the cheerleaders are seated on the floor along the baseline. They cheer, loudly, and during breaks in the action, such as after successful free throws, they do cheerleading things (flips, tosses, stunts etc). Our cheerleaders, on the other hand, stand for the entire game. There are those of us who choose to sit on the baseline in the low rows because of the ability to see the action (think end zone football seats) and be closer to it. I am one of those fans. I purchase season tickets and really enjoy the games, but the standing cheerleaders obstruct the view of the game. I know this board is monitored by athletic department personnel and fans who are more connected than I, and I'm asking that before next season, this will be addressed with the cheer team. They can continue to contribute to the game atmosphere and continue to be a vital part of crowd involvement and they can do those things without obstructing the view of those of us who buy tickets and choose to sit in the baseline seats.
If you watch any college basketball game, at any time, in any conference (Sun Belt included) you will see that during the on the court action the cheerleaders are seated on the floor along the baseline. They cheer, loudly, and during breaks in the action, such as after successful free throws, they do cheerleading things (flips, tosses, stunts etc). Our cheerleaders, on the other hand, stand for the entire game. There are those of us who choose to sit on the baseline in the low rows because of the ability to see the action (think end zone football seats) and be closer to it. I am one of those fans. I purchase season tickets and really enjoy the games, but the standing cheerleaders obstruct the view of the game. I know this board is monitored by athletic department personnel and fans who are more connected than I, and I'm asking that before next season, this will be addressed with the cheer team. They can continue to contribute to the game atmosphere and continue to be a vital part of crowd involvement and they can do those things without obstructing the view of those of us who buy tickets and choose to sit in the baseline seats.