Unhappy Cheerleaders Make Me Sad

[Stallion]

http://www.wfaa.com/sharedcontent/dws/s ... 37ccc.html

[RGV Pony]

Well, if SMU wants to keep her on the sideline they'd better be ready to open the checkbook. ACLU & ADA would have a field day. Not only did she probably pass the athletic dept physical, she has a note from her cardiologist saying it's okay.

[peruna81]

Mr. Advocate,

Why would SMU limit her activities, but retain her participation ? If it is a question of liability, she runs more of a risk getting run down by the Red Raider's mascot(s) Saturday on the sideline than by the gymnastics the cheerleaders perform...

Not forgetting lawsuits, PC appearance, and the rest of the tripe, is there something else that is missing here ?

[mrydel]

I did not know our cheerleaders were on scholarship. Someone suggested we do that for Title 9 purposes the other day. Now we need another thought.

[Bergermeister]

Having 1 girl and 1 boy cheerleader would eliminate a lot of problems - (provided neither had a pacemaker) and disolving the dance troupe would eliminate a good deal of cellulite from the sidelines. Those dancers had on a uniform top Saturday that included the letters SMU and a horseshoe. What does a horseshoe have to do with a Mustang??? Obvious a lot of thought went in to that idea. The abhorrently large number of student "spirit" persons is very cheesy (high school) looking.

[PonyFanSweetie]

"SMU officials say Jamie can cheer, but only from the sidelines, clapping and chanting. She can't move her feet; she can't kick her legs; she can't jump in the air. "

After seeing our cheerleaders Saturday, I don't think they do any kicking or jumping anyhow....So she should be ok!

Seriously, I think SMU is overreacting just a bit on the CYA legal front. If she and her family have signed waivers and her doctor has released her, let her cheer. Maybe she can show the other cheerleaders what cheering is all about.

[BUS]

She signed the release - Let her cheer.

Dam PC crap.

[abezontar]

I did not know our cheerleaders were on scholarship. Someone suggested we do that for Title 9 purposes the other day. Now we need another thought.

The cheerleaders, like the band, dance squad and Peruna Handlers are not part of the athletic department. Cheerleading is also not a NCAA sanctioned sport, therefore the scholarships don't count towards Title 9 purposes. Plus, I highly doubt that her scholarship covers much more than a few books at most. If any of the cheerleaders are on a full ride for cheerleading, I'm appalled.

[mrydel]

I did not know our cheerleaders were on scholarship. Someone suggested we do that for Title 9 purposes the other day. Now we need another thought.

The cheerleaders, like the band, dance squad and Peruna Handlers are not part of the athletic department. Cheerleading is also not a NCAA sanctioned sport, therefore the scholarships don't count towards Title 9 purposes. Plus, I highly doubt that her scholarship covers much more than a few books at most. If any of the cheerleaders are on a full ride for cheerleading, I'm appalled.

Thank you for that clarification. PLease do not be appalled.

[SMUMan02]

Well, if SMU wants to keep her on the sideline they'd better be ready to open the checkbook. ACLU & ADA would have a field day. Not only did she probably pass the athletic dept physical, she has a note from her cardiologist saying it's okay.

The ACLU could care less about an issue like this and the ADA should not apply.

[SMUMan02]

Mr. Advocate,

Why would SMU limit her activities, but retain her participation ? If it is a question of liability, she runs more of a risk getting run down by the Red Raider's mascot(s) Saturday on the sideline than by the gymnastics the cheerleaders perform...

Not forgetting lawsuits, PC appearance, and the rest of the tripe, is there something else that is missing here ?

"That's because she wears a pacemaker designed to correct a heart condition that is not covered by SMU's insurance."

[smupony94]

[RGV Pony]

Well, if SMU wants to keep her on the sideline they'd better be ready to open the checkbook. ACLU & ADA would have a field day. Not only did she probably pass the athletic dept physical, she has a note from her cardiologist saying it's okay.

The ACLU could care less about an issue like this and the ADA should not apply.

Oh really? So in your opinion SMU is making a "reasonable accomodation?"

[FroggieFever]

The ACLU could care less about an issue like this and the ADA should not apply.

[smu diamond m]

Sacking her completely would be an outright violation of some law some where, I'm sure. SMU is simply covering their [deleted] here. Not sure I agree with that coverage or not, but whatever.