Every Team Should Tebow

So it’s the week between Xmas and New Year’s. There’s nothing going on at work, so I’ve spent a productive morning perusing the pages of Tebowing.com. I came across the photo below and thought to myself “Self, this would be so much more awesome if the Laker Girls were Tebowing too.” I know a few of the Laker Girls. Perhaps I shall ask them if this would be possible. And then I had another thought: You know what would be even better? If it was the Denver Broncos Cheerleaders instead. You know that photo is out there.

Another alum goes bridal

Kortney Yarbrough is getting married. I discovered this over the holiday weekend when I scrolled through my DVR list and came across a couple of forgotten episodes of TLC’s “Brides of Beverly Hills.”

First, I want to make it clear straight away that I do NOT watch this show. I love costumes and fancy dresses, and I will admit to watching every episode (and numerous repeats) of “Say Yes to the Dress.” But “Brides of Beverly Hills” isn’t my cup of tea. I set up a season pass for it, and I watched the first couple of episodes, but couldn’t take anymore after that. The show’s star, Renee Strauss, owner of Renee Strauss for the Bride in Beverly Hills is both two-faced (for talking smack about her clientele behind their backs) and a moron (for doing it on camera), and her friend Kevin Lee (an obvious alum of the Bobby Trendy School of Trying Way Too Hard) makes me cringe. Literally. Every time he says the word “FAB-uh-luss!” my shoulders go up, my back hunches over, and my face gets all scrunchy. He is SUCH a tool. And if this show lasts past this season, I will be very surprised. (Especially due to Renee Strauss’ recent financial issues, but you ain’t heard about that from me.)

Anywho, I was about to delete the show when the episode synopsis caught my eye. “Episode: 12 – Kourtney/Mariflor. A former professional football cheerleader comes in to Renee’s salon with her mom and friends in search of the perfect wedding dress.” I had no idea who this “former cheerleader” might be, so yeah, I sat down and watched it. I took one for the team.

I immediately recognized Kortney. How could I not? She’s a total knockout without even trying. Kortney, a cool chick, by all accounts, is an alum of the Long Beach Breaker Girls, Chivas USA ChivaGirls, San Diego Charger Girls, and AVP Dancers (in that order). I don’t know her directly, but I’ve got one degree of separation through several different people.



Kortney was a ChivaGirl for 2 seasons


Kortney was a Charger Girl for 1 season


Kortney was an AVP Dancer for 1 season


Depending on when the show was taped, Kortney is either engaged, or already married, to a pro surfer. This guy, whose name I can’t find anywhere:

Let me just say that I don’t blame Kortney for being on this awful show. This is the first season. She couldn’t have known. In any case, she found her way someway, somehow, to Renee Strauss’ bridal salon, mother and best friend in tow, and she tried on a few gowns, including the blue St. Pucchi creation in the clip below.

It’s a unique dress. It’s an expensive dress ($17,000!!) And I really hope Kortney didn’t buy it. I really hope she took her hard earned money and spent it somewhere else, but I’ll never know. (To date, I still haven’t made it all the way through an episode of this show.)

In any case, best of luck-slash-congratulations to Kortney and her fiancee. I’m sure either was, or will be, a beautiful bride, no matter what dress she chose.

Ariana is the Dolphins Pro Bowl Cheerleader

Ariana, a  five-year veteran and two-year captain, has been selected as the MDC representative for the 2012 Pro Bowl.  A South Florida native, she has been with the squad since she was 18 and is currently a junior studying communications at a local university.   Being selected Pro Bowl Cheerleader is considered to be the highest honor a Miami Dolphins Cheerleader can receive.

“I am so honored to be chosen by my teammates to represent the Miami Dolphins for the 2012 Pro Bowl,” Ariana said. “I was so overwhelmed with joy when they called my name on the field and was excited to celebrate it having my best friends right beside me.  It means so much that my teammates view me as the best representation of this squad.  I know that I won’t let them down.  I am looking forward to being in Hawaii for the first time and meeting the other talented Pro Bowl cheerleaders!”

[Arianna at MiamiDolphins.net]

Bucs Cheerleaders Holiday Outfits

Buccaneer Football was really bad this NFL season– fortunately the TBBC delivered another year of a talented attractive squad who supplied excellent game day entertainment and numerous community initiatives for the fan base. Last week’s Dallas game, shown on the NFL Network, showcased the Buccaneer Cheerleaders in their festive holiday outfits. Following is some tidbits from the bios of a few 2nd year veterans:

Lauren Rasys: Lauren is a graduate of The International Academy of Design and Technology and presently works as a Interior designer for a Tampa architectural firm. Lauren has quite an impressive community involvement resume which includes volunteering for Susan G. Komen, Crisis Center of Tampa Bay, Hope Children's Home, Cat Depot, Pearlman Music Program, Boys/Girls Club and the Life of Riley Foundation. Wow. Lauren quotes her Father "Do what you love and you will never work a day in your life":
Lauren Rasys: Lauren is a graduate of The International Academy of Design and Technology and presently works as a Interior designer for a Tampa architectural firm. Lauren has quite an impressive community involvement resume which includes volunteering for Susan G. Komen, Crisis Center of Tampa Bay, Hope Children's Home, Cat Depot, Pearlman Music Program, Boys/Girls Club and the Life of Riley Foundation. Wow. Lauren quotes her Father "Do what you love and you will never work a day in your life":
Sarah Nelson: Sarah is currently working as a Pediatric RN while working on her Master's to be a Family Nurse Practitioner. Sarah is a Gator Girl who danced on the UF Dazzler's Dance Team for 4 years. Sarah's favorite hobbies include kayaking, surfing and snowboarding!!! Sarah's favorite charity is the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. Sarah says "standing on the field during the decade anniversary of 9/11 was an amazing experience. The flag that spanned the entire field was absolutely breathe-taking followed by the fly over just gave me chills."
Sarah Nelson: Sarah is currently working as a Pediatric RN while working on her Master's to be a Family Nurse Practitioner. Sarah is a Gator Girl who danced on the UF Dazzler's Dance Team for 4 years. Sarah's favorite hobbies include kayaking, surfing and snowboarding!!! Sarah's favorite charity is the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. Sarah says "standing on the field during the decade anniversary of 9/11 was an amazing experience. The flag that spanned the entire field was absolutely breathe-taking followed by the fly over just gave me chills."
Kara Partin: Kara was born in Japan as she grew up in an Air Force family. Kara is an graduate of USF with a B.A. in psychology and presently work's as an Adoption Specialist. Kara's favorite charity is the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption. The charity finds forever families for children in the foster care system. Kara's future goal is to obtain an MBA and form a non profit organization for underprivileged children. Like Sarah, Kara's favorite Buccaneer memory is also the 9/11 game this season. Kara is proud of her Father and the military for their service and thanks them for everything they do for the country.:
Kara Partin: Kara was born in Japan as she grew up in an Air Force family. Kara is an graduate of USF with a B.A. in psychology and presently work's as an Adoption Specialist. Kara's favorite charity is the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption. The charity finds forever families for children in the foster care system. Kara's future goal is to obtain an MBA and form a non profit organization for underprivileged children. Like Sarah, Kara's favorite Buccaneer memory is also the 9/11 game this season. Kara is proud of her Father and the military for their service and thanks them for everything they do for the country.:
Kasey, Kara, Elisa & Jaime
Kasey, Kara, Elisa & Jaime
First Half with Captain (Santa?) Fear
First Half with Captain (Santa?) Fear
Second Half
Second Half

[Bucs Holiday Outfit Gallery]

[Tampa Bay Buccaneers Cheerleaders]

Melanie Snare Sports Reel

<iframe width=”560″ height=”315″ src=”http://www.youtube.com/embed/JPTOCrTnpKE” frameborder=”0″ allowfullscreen></iframe>

Melanie is a former Atlanta Falcons Cheerleader. This reel features a few clips from her cross country tour for college football.

 

<a href=”http://www.melaniesnare.com” target=”_blank”>[MelanieSnare.com]</a>

Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders bring holiday spirit to Osan

by Airman 1st Class Michael Battles
51st Fighter Wing Public Affairs
Osan Air Base
12/21/2011

[Hi-Res photos]

OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea — The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders visited Osan Air Base to deliver holiday cheer Dec. 20 as part of their 73rd USO tour.

During their visit, the 12-member team visited with Airmen and some of their younger cheerleading fans, held a free performance, signed autographs and posed for pictures with Osan members.

“It’s a huge honor to come over here,” said Melissa Kellerman, Dallas Cowboys cheerleader. “I’m a military brat, so that’s my motivation for trying out for the show team and traveling with the USO.”

For more than three decades the DCC have spent their holidays with troops overseas rather than their own families.

“I miss being with my family during the holidays, but it’s a great opportunity being out here performing for the service members,” she said.

Kellerman, whose father was stationed at Osan as a pilot, is a fourth year DCC and is participating in her first USO tour.

Airman Logan Kreger, 51st Force Support Squadron food service specialist, said the performance was a definite morale boost and a great experience during the holidays.

Crystal Wood, an Osan spouse, said her daughter loved the experience of meeting the cheerleaders firsthand.

“It really gave the younger girls a closer look at what (the cheerleaders) do,” she said. “These cheerleaders are really showing that you can set a positive example and be a role model for today’s youth.”

“It was awesome to get their autographs,” said Ava Wood, age 6. “Now I can tell everyone back home I got a chance to meet the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders.”

During their holiday tour of the Pacific, the DCC held six free performances and visited 21 installations.

“This is just a little thank you from us to you,” Kellerman said. “I know firsthand all the sacrifices service members and their families make serving our country.”

According to the official USO website, the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders are the most travelled of the USO entertainers and have been supporting service members in countries such as Afghanistan, Bahrain, Belgium, Cuba, Germany, Iceland, Iraq, Japan, South Korea, Kuwait and the United Kingdom since 1979.

For more information on tours hosted by the USO, visit http://www.uso.org.