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October 1, 2001
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WE GET MALE

I'm a former college cheerleader who married a former college football player. I've tried for years to convince him that cheerleading is a sport and the guys involved are just as athletic as his former teammates on the field. I've tried to get him into some local cheer gyms just to watch, but he refuses. Thanks for your "It's A Guy Thing" column. Now I can prove to him just how great those guys really are.

Carron Clarke

via e-mail

I really like the "It's A Guy Thing" section you recently added. It shows everyone that guys can be cheerleaders, too. There are five guys on my squad and we look forward to reading it every month. Thanks!

Alex Klemmens

via e-mail

I just ...

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