The end of the competitive cheer experiment? According to the courts, maybe so:
by David Piper on Jul 21, 2010 2:39 PM PDT
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Interesting court ruling out of Connecticut today, as a federal judge ruled the competitive cheerleading does not count as a sport for Title IX purposes. This is the result of a lawsuit brought upon by the Quinnipiac volleyball team, which was scheduled to be eliminated while comeptitive cheer was retained. The ruling required Quinnipiac to keep the volleyball team. It will be interesting to see if the school appeals.
The ruling for the Connecticut district court is not binding in Oregon. However, it does provide some precedent if someone were to wish to launch a lawsuit against the University on this issue. Should Quinnipiac appeal and lose at the appealate level, it could be the end of competitive cheer as a Division 1 sport.
I was critical of the decision to add competitive cheer at the time, and still myself question its legitimacy as a Division 1 varsity program, so this ruling really comes as no shock (and is supported by the fact that only four schools, Oregon, Baylor, Maryland, and Quinnipiac have Division 1 programs).
This means nothing in the short term. However, if this continues its way through the courts, it will be interesting to see what could happen. The University implemented this sport to limit costs and avoid having to build a new facility. Rowing, which would require a small facility at Dexter Lake, or gymnastics, which could be held in the new arena and would only require equipment purchase, could be the fallbacks if drastic measure must be taken, which, I emphasize, we are extremely far away from at this point.
Something to keep an eye out on. Don't cry, Tako.
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Although to satisfy Title IX requirements
I wouldn’t mind starting up a Full Frontal Nudity program. Have those hoity-toity East Coast lawyers try and prove THAT isn’t a sport.
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by HoodRiverDuck on Jul 21, 2010 2:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Penn and Teller did a show about cheerleading and how it’s lack of a “sport” brand allows them to disregard many safety regulations and training requirements in elementary and high school. I found it pretty interesting, and they did make a pretty good argument: if these kids are putting their health at risk by doing physical activities that can (and often do) cause injury, why shouldn’t they have the same protections as other athletes?
I am still waiting for woman's football.
Make the college version of this. (think twice if you are at work)
There are about 80 semi-professional teams in existence now in one of the three north American leagues (that play traditional football, not lingerie arena football). Some of those might not be NCAA eligible any more.
Certainly a larger number would be available if scholarships were available.
It would end title XI issues forever.
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I promise I'm not a spelling nazi, but it is actually "appellate."
Chip Kelly is my shepherd, there is nothing I shall want.
Whatever, spelling nazi.
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by HoodRiverDuck on Jul 21, 2010 4:42 PM PDT up reply actions
I pretty much hate cheerleading
But it and competitive marching bands should both be supported like sports in high school programs.
As for college…ehhhhhhh.
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You have obviously never seen a southern conference band.
At some colleges the band is more of a draw than the football team. Alums show up for half time, and might stay for the end of the game if it is interesting.
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LOL i've forgotten more about marching band than most people will ever know
HBCU college bands are fun but they’re also not competitive
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Okay, so Nick Cannon plays Devon Miles, a hotshot drummer from New York, hotshot drummer being a relative term since we only see him play the marching snare. For all we know, that’s all he’s good at, which is pretty sad. He starts practices at Atlanta A&T University, and quickly develops a sour relationship with both his section leader, Sean, and his band director, Dr. Lee, played by Orlando Jones. Dr. Lee, unlike many of his colleagues around the HBCU marching band circuit, prioritizes good playing and worthwhile musical choices over theatrics and fan-friendly music. Devon impresses at tryouts, making the top snare line. His friction with Sean leads to an impromptu “drum battle” during halftime of the first home game, a show that everyone loves except Dr. Lee. Sean gets Devon kicked off the line by revealing to the band that Devon can’t read music, a requirement in Dr. Lee’s ensemble. Devon visits a loud black man in a purple suit at Morris Brown College to inquire about transferring schools simply for a marching band. Eventually, Devon attends music theory classes and helps put together a show for the climactic BET Classic that combines old school with new school. Their show somehow ties Morris Brown, setting up a drumline battle to determine the winner. Devon borrows a uniform and plays with the line, winning the championship. Side stories include Devon dating a member of the dance team, a white bass drummer trying to make it in a black marching band, and Devon finding common ground with his estranged father.
Does that explain Drumline?
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by Takimoto on Jul 23, 2010 6:47 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Oh, that’s an original Takimoto. Almost made me late for work this morninig.
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He was holed up for 50 years acting all mysterious
so I’d believe it.
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by HoodRiverDuck on Jul 23, 2010 11:23 AM PDT up reply actions
LOL
Sounds competitive to me.
The outcome of any real sport is determined by the subjective whims of judges. The determination of champions by polls is what makes college football great!
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Total non-issue.
If Oregon’s cheer coach can promise the kind of quality product we’ve enjoyed the last few years, I am confident we can fund those scholarships with private donations.
I feel like this is appropriate.
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Don't look those hoodie-clad Huskies in the eyes. They'll give you lupus.
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