No, unfortunately, the Lions number of official cheerleaders will remain equal to the franchise’s number of Super Bowls, but now they do have a pseudo-squad! These girls will look like, pom-pom like, and jump up and down much like real cheerleaders, but the Lions continue to refuse to be affiliated with official team cheerleaders (since 1934). This unofficial group of cheerleaders, called the Detroit Pride (not to be confused with the Lions website Pride of Detroit), will cheer on our Detroit Lions in and around Ford Field, but they’ll be placed under some strict rules (ugh, I hate stupid rules):
They’re not recognized as the Lions official cheerleaders. In fact, team officials and the Pride had to agree on a few rules of etiquette before the group was allowed inside Ford Field.
• They are not allowed to perform organized cheers.
• They cannot obstruct the view of fans.
• They are not allowed to take group photos with fans. Only two girls may appear in photos, so they plan to walk through Ford Field in rows of two.
• They cannot wear Lions logos or team colors. Although there is blue in their uniforms, it will not be “Honolulu blue.”
The least the Lions could do for its loyal fan base after such a depressing game last weekend is give them some cheerleaders. Seriously. But this will have to do for now.
Goooooooooo Lions.
[Detroit News]Add The Sports Daily to your Google News Feed!
