I couldn’t have asked for a better (or worse) performance from the cheerleading squad after the column I wrote in last week’s issue.
The comedy of errors began when the flag-bearer failed to unravel the flag before running out onto the court at the beginning of the game with fairly embarrassing consequences (given his past performances, at least he didn’t hit anybody with it). It got worse during “Deal or No Deal” when one of the cheerleaders read the prize as “Two tickets to see the Harlem Glob-trotters,” to the horror and resounding boos of about 15,000. To top it all off, the squad came out for its main routine (at a pivotal moment in the game with the Hoyas up four and in foul trouble) and stood looking very confused when the music would not play. The fans happily bailed the cheerleaders out and instead of suffering through another sad performance we were treated to one of the more emphatic “We are Georgetown” chants of the night.
Is there a Voice reader working the sound system for the basketball games?
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February 4th, 2008 at 7:59 pm
That last line assumes the existence of Voice readers….
When did you guys get a sports section?
February 5th, 2008 at 11:56 pm
It is very easy to sit on the sidelines and complain. Perhaps you were turned down for a date and/or tried to be a cheerleader and didn’t make it. This group works very hard inspite of technical difficulties (in the case of the last game, the sound system and the opposing teams occupation of the paint during timeouts). What do you do besides write drivel. Can you flip or support a teammate? Can you even dance by yourself let alone with a group? Get over yourself. The cheerleaders have greatly improved over the past 4 years. Every one of this team graduates and most go on to graduate programs. What are you planning to do beside type?
February 6th, 2008 at 12:18 pm
“Perhaps you were turned down for a date and/or tried to be a cheerleader and didn’t make it.”
Actually, both of those things happened to Tony, within the span of minutes too.
February 6th, 2008 at 1:13 pm
Shh Sam! Don’t put my business out there!
Thanks for your input, cheer supporter, but my column and my post were more geared towards giving a voice to the fans (many many of whom have complained to me about the untimeliness of the cheerleading routine) than needlessly bashing the cheerleaders. It is my opinion that the fans (read student section) at a home basketball game are more important than the cheerleaders—perhaps others don’t share that view but I daresay it is a pretty common one.
February 6th, 2008 at 1:27 pm
Actually, Anthony has already signed a letter of intent to join the Harlem Glob-trotters, immediately following his graduation from Georgetown. His ‘typing’ career will be put on hold for a few years.