said_aouita
Posts: 8,532
Feb 22, 2013 4:04am
http://www.boston.com/sports/basketball/2013/02/22/cheerleader-makes-front-flip-half-court-shot/KM0mWFle8QTELYTGXSohQO/story.html
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Good job. Now get me a beer.
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Good job. Now get me a beer.
Devils Advocate
Posts: 4,539
Feb 22, 2013 5:31am
This was not a half court shot. She was an easy 5 feet over the line.
ZWICK 4 PREZ
Posts: 7,733
Feb 22, 2013 5:49am
yeah but shes doable.
Scarlet_Buckeye
Posts: 5,264
Feb 22, 2013 6:32am
I'm sure any soccer player that can do that "throw-in" like that could probably do the same. I realize that's not all soccer players, but I'd be willing to bet its more than people think. Of course, the "lucky" part is actually "making it." I'm not saying they could make it EVERY time; just like this bitty prolly couldn't make it the next 10 times she attempted it.
HitsRus
Posts: 9,206
Feb 22, 2013 8:31am
Good for her!
Is she an athlete? I don't think she gives a **** what you think.
Is she an athlete? I don't think she gives a **** what you think.
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WebFire
Posts: 14,779
Feb 22, 2013 8:35am
And I'm sure she didn't do it to prove so. She made a cool shot that none of us here could make. Props to her.HitsRus;1394068 wrote:Good for her!
Is she an athlete? I don't think she gives a **** what you think.
Fab4Runner
Posts: 6,196
Feb 22, 2013 8:37am
This.HitsRus;1394068 wrote:Good for her!
Is she an athlete? I don't think she gives a **** what you think.
Belly35
Posts: 9,716
Feb 22, 2013 8:52am
cheerleader are physical 
Pick6
Posts: 14,946
Feb 22, 2013 8:54am
awesome.
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Sonofanump
Feb 22, 2013 9:17am
She is an athlete. You may have a basic lack of understanding between what is a sport and what is an athlete.
Pick6
Posts: 14,946
Feb 22, 2013 1:44pm
this. being a cheerleader doesnt mean you arent an athlete.Sonofanump;1394090 wrote:She is an athlete. You may have a basic lack of understanding between what is a sport and what is an athlete.
Pick6
Posts: 14,946
Feb 22, 2013 1:57pm
I know a girl who was a cheerleader and also a point guard for the girls bball team in high school. Now starts for her team in college.ccrunner609;1394293 wrote:Some cheerleaders are "athletic" but most cant transfer their athleticism into athletics.
Nobody is saying all cheerleaders are athletes.
Heretic
Posts: 18,820
Feb 22, 2013 2:21pm
So, they're like runners?ccrunner609;1394293 wrote:Some cheerleaders are "athletic" but most cant transfer their athleticism into athletics.
Pick6
Posts: 14,946
Feb 22, 2013 2:24pm
LOL true, and reps.Heretic;1394317 wrote:So, they're like runners?
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vball10set
Posts: 24,795
Feb 22, 2013 2:26pm
This. IMO cheerleaders are a helluva lot more athletic than XC runners. I mean, all runners do is run :huh:Heretic;1394317 wrote:So, they're like runners?
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queencitybuckeye
Posts: 7,117
Feb 22, 2013 2:30pm
I'm not sure why some sports fans insist on putting sports performers on a different level than people highly accomplished in other pursuits. For example, a world-class dancer is every bit as much the athlete as a great ballplayer.
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Feb 22, 2013 2:30pm
Sonofanump;1394090 wrote:She is an athlete. You may have a basic lack of understanding between what is a sport and what is an athlete.
+1
OSH
Posts: 4,145
Feb 22, 2013 11:38pm
Apparently some people don't do their homework either...
She runs track for the school and plays soccer on scholarship.
said_aouita
Posts: 8,532
Feb 23, 2013 4:49am
She's been practicing for months. Theirs plenty around here who could make the shot eventually with enough tries.WebFire;1394069 wrote: She made a cool shot that none of us here could make. Props to her.
She does look better in a skirt than most of us I'm sure.
Still not an athlete.
said_aouita
Posts: 8,532
Feb 23, 2013 4:55am
Do you have to athletic to run the 3000 meter steeple chase with it's water jump and barriers? How about if you run the 3000sc under 10 minutes? How about having a time limit on events for runners to be considered athletes?Heretic;1394317 wrote:So, they're like runners?
I politely disagree that leading a cheer requires more athletic ability than someone running fast.
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vball10set
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Feb 23, 2013 7:01am
/threadSonofanump;1394090 wrote:She is an athlete. You may have a basic lack of understanding between what is a sport and what is an athlete.
rmolin73
Posts: 4,278
Feb 23, 2013 7:59am
You made an assumption now you sound like a clueless ahole.said_aouita;1394585 wrote:Do you have to athletic to run the 3000 meter steeple chase with it's water jump and barriers? How about if you run the 3000sc under 10 minutes? How about having a time limit on events for runners to be considered athletes?
I politely disagree that leading a cheer requires more athletic ability than someone running fast.
Crimson streak
Posts: 9,002
Feb 23, 2013 8:20am
said_aouita;1394585 wrote:Do you have to athletic to run the 3000 meter steeple chase with it's water jump and barriers? How about if you run the 3000sc under 10 minutes? How about having a time limit on events for runners to be considered athletes?
I politely disagree that leading a cheer requires more athletic ability than someone running fast.
No you don't have to be athletic all you have to do is be a ***.
Fab4Runner
Posts: 6,196
Feb 23, 2013 8:41am
What about the tumbling she is clearly capable of doing? Backflips, front flips, handsprings....those don't require athletic ability?said_aouita;1394585 wrote:Do you have to athletic to run the 3000 meter steeple chase with it's water jump and barriers? How about if you run the 3000sc under 10 minutes? How about having a time limit on events for runners to be considered athletes?
I politely disagree that leading a cheer requires more athletic ability than someone running fast.
wildcats20
Posts: 27,794
Feb 23, 2013 8:41am
said_aouita;1394585 wrote:Do you have to athletic to run the 3000 meter steeple chase with it's water jump and barriers? How about if you run the 3000sc under 10 minutes? How about having a time limit on events for runners to be considered athletes?
I politely disagree that leading a cheer requires more athletic ability than someone running fast.
Anyone with 2 legs can run the 3000 meter steeple chase.