Interview with Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader Jackie Bob
Eboni Graham
Amarillo Globe-News
May 3, 2013
While the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders were in town for the 9th annual Amarillo Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Cinco de Mayo Fajita Festival on Thursday, I got the opportunity to chat with veteran cheerleader Jackie Bob. Her journey to Texas is interesting, thus reinforcing the power of the Dallas Cowboys franchise/brand. I will say that Jackie is extremely personable and I’m not sure if she gave me a hug out of pity (I waited, like, three hours to get this interview) or if she’s just super friendly like that, but she just got a new recruit for the JB team!
Interview with Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader, Jackie Bob:
Q: Since you’re from California, how did you make it to Texas?
A: I’ve always been a huge fan of the Dallas Cowboys. I would sit at home and watch their show and I would find myself getting inspired. So I booked a ticket, not even really expecting to make it, and God willing, I made the team, and now I’ve been living in Texas for the past four years.
Q:What part of California are you from?
A: I’m actually from the Bay area. I was born in Los Angeles and lived in the Bay area.
Q: Thoughts on Amarillo?
A: The best fans I’ve probably met outside of Dallas. I mean, there have been hundreds upon thousands of people lined up, decked out in Dallas Cowboys attire. From the time we’ve got off the airplane, people were wearing Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader T-shirts. It’s just been so welcoming. I’m, like, overwhelmed with all this love and attention and it feels really good. I’m so happy to be here.
Q: What’s the most challenging part about being a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader?
A: There’s two things that I would say are challenging, although great: The one thing was being a Rookie. You have to go through a long, rigorous training process before you’re actually on the team. And the second thing is, you kind of have to manage your time. We all are full-time students or either have a full-time job, and so that can be a struggle, but I think if you manage your time and stay on top of things, you’re able to live your personal life, your career, and be a cheerleader at the same time.
