So there’s tons of cheerleaders out there dancing on the field and we never bother to get to know them. All we do is just stare at them dancing, think ‘oh they dance good, look good, typical cheerleaders’ and move on without a thought as to what really goes behind the scenes of an NFL cheerleader. Well, I am here to tell you that there is a lot more than meets the eye. All those movies you saw like “Bring it On” and those television shows that showed a bunch of drama queens as cheerleaders have got it all wrong.
Myth #1 – It’s easy being an NFL cheerleader.
Um. No. There is no way that it is easy being a cheerleader. So much goes into the auditions, that you’re lucky to even make it into the squad in the first place. Hundreds of girls try out and you have to be in the top 3% to make it in the squad, no kidding. They all dance good, look good, are energetic, enthusiastic, and have a great personality on top of all that. After they get into the squad, it takes hours of practice almost every day in order to get the NFL dancing routines down. It gets worse when they have to dance in the freezing cold, especially in the northern States (which some NFL teams use as an excuse for not having a cheerleading team and yes not every NFL team has a cheerleading squad). Outside of the dances, they also have to show up for charity events, make guest appearances, do photo shoots, and sometimes even travel overseas to entertain our very own US military troops to keep their morale high. Whoever said being a cheerleader was easy obviously hasn’t seen one at work.
Myth: NFL Cheerleaders get to meet football stars and date them
Absolutely not. NFL Cheerleaders are not allowed to “fraternize” with the players. That means no flirting, no personal relationships, no personal “friendships”, or anything that might imply a relationship outside of the professional realm of the NFL. Yes, they can interact a little bit at charity events and guest appearances but typically, you’d have better luck getting to know the football stars as a janitor cleaning their locker rooms or being some sort of groupie. Cheerleaders going out with the likes of Tom Brady and Randy Moss? Forget about it.
Myth: NFL Cheerleaders rack in the fame and fortune
How much do cheerleaders get paid in the NFL? The answer to that question is $15 to $50 a game. Heck, there are times when they don’t get paid at all. They have to show up at guest appearance, photo shoots, overseas performances for US troops and all of that is most likely unpaid. Don’t feel too bad for them. Some of them get out of cheerleading and find that a bunch of opportunities await them because of their NFL cheerleading elite status. Teri Hatcher from Desperate Housewives was a San Francisco 49ers Gold Rush Cheerleader once and look where she is now. Making $285,000 an episode and multiply that by 10+ episodes per season. Now who wants to be an NFL cheerleader?
Myth: NFL Cheerleaders are stupid and act like valley girls
Yes, NFL cheerleaders are hot but who said you can’t combine beauty with brains? People tend to associate cheerleaders with light-headed valley girls who enjoy going shopping and being the drama queens. Well these cheerleaders aren’t in high school anymore for one thing. Another thing is that these cheerleaders need to be mature and intelligent so that they can answer to the media. After all, they are an important aspect of the team’s public image.
NFL cheerleaders deserve a better reputation. Sure there are a few black sheep out there but in general, the NFL cheerleaders are good girls who do their best to perform for us. The least we could do is show our appreciation. Don’t forget they also contribute to the community in various charity events so they do help out on a local and national level. Let’s show our support for them and give them the credit they deserve.

As you probably now, the NFL is loved in every corner of the globe, not only in the United States, with fan bases spread through Europe, India, Asia and Australia it is one of the more popular sports, and growing at an increasing rate. At the end of the NFL season, when the Super Bowl Sunday comes around it is now one of the most viewed television broadcasts and in the United States it is one of the days of the year with the most food and alcohol consumed in a 24 hour period, in fact the second highest after thanks giving.

The NFL commenced in 1962 consisting then of around 11 teams, and today there are now 32 teams competition across two leagues each season, battling for the prime trophy –the golden Vince Lombardi Trophy. Each season is started with every team across the NFL and their fans hoping for a place in the Super Bowl to claim the prize; this is something that every fan dreams of season after season regardless of who they follow.

With the love of NFL comes the yearn for owning a piece of it, whether it be apparel, memorabilia or gifts, these are all things that all fans love and adore – and can now be found online with dedicated websites selling these items. The only caution to take is that you find a store that is reputable and selling official goods, the next thing as a personal benefit, is to find the best prices for your NFL apparel, gifts and memorabilia – this is something that is now an easily achievable task.

NFL gifts come in a variety of forms and prices starting with a cup or calendar all the way through to items such as signed memorabilia or team jerseys, regardless of hoe deep your love of the game is there is something that you will adore at the QuarterbackFan online store, the dedicated NFL gift shop selling all items from the NFL, covering all teams and ensuring tat any fan can benefit – whether it be for you or a loved one this store can make a smile at a great price.

Be sure to prepare yourself for the 2009 / 10 season and get all your apparel to support your team and show the pride you have in them when you purchase your goods from one dedicated store online, selling official goods from an undisputedly verified retailer and save money, buy in confidence and get out there and support your NFL team to victory. Love the NFL, love The QuarterbackFan online store.

So you’re an NFL fan and you love NFL jerseys. Perhaps you’re looking for a great NFL jersey for yourself, maybe you’d like to buy a great looking jersey for a gift. But there’s a few things you need to know before you ruch out to buy your first NFL jersey.

There is a wide range of prices for NFL jerseys, and it pays to know how, why and where the prices vary, what you want to buy and where you should get it at the cheapest price. If you’re looking for a cheap NFL Jersey you need to know a few things.

There are a number of different types of NFL jerseys. Authentic NFL jerseys are generally the most expensive and can be the most sought after, but will be of good quality.

An authentic NFL jersey should be as good quality as you would find in the jerseys worn by the NFL players themselves. They are a heavyweight fabric and have all the graphics sewn on, including the numbers, and should last for years. You can also get authentic customized NFL jerseys. You select the name and number of the NFL player you want on the jersey and this is custom ordered for you exactly how you want it. This can take some time because obviously it has to be made one off specially for you but it means that you get exactly the right NFL jersey for you. This is a great way to order your jersey but not cheap.

If you can’t afford an authentic NFL jersey you can go one step down and order a premier NFL jersey. These are cheaper than the authentic NFL jerseys which is great, but are not of the same quality that you get with the authentic jersey. A premier jersey is made of lighter material and is usually nylon/polyester. It as sewn on numbers and names but doesn’t have the same quality of material as an authentic jersey. It should look just as good as an authentic jersey, but is made cheaper. A good option if you want an authentic jersey but just can’t afford it.

And cheaper again is a replica NFL jersey. These jerseys are made from thinner fabrics so won’t last as well as the more expensive authentic jerseys, but are much cheaper. The graphics and numbers are not sewn on but are screen printed instead, a cheaper process.

A good authentic NFL jersey isn’t cheap, but there are ways to get cheap authentic NFL jerseys if you know where to look online.  However you can pay up to $300 in some offline stores, so if the cost of buying an authentic NFL jersey is a problem for you then you need to spend a little time online. There are always better options when it comes to buying NFL products online, and if you know where to look you’ll pick up a great authentic NFL jersey online at a price that might rival a cheap replica jersey in an offline store.

Happy searching and enjoy your NFL jersey when you get it. Be proud of it.

Every NFL fan loves to own a piece of NFL memorabilia, whether this be an old match program through to a sign shirt or ball, but the NFL is a worldwide loved game and with it´s popularity comes the value of owning such NFL memorabilia – not just financial, but the emotional attachment also makes it a dream of every fan, and now a dream that is easily achievable.

As mentioned NFL memorabilia takes many forms, and although some is very rare to find others can be found through the internet. Many may use eBay to try and obtain a piece of the NFL memorabilia available – however this can often prove an expensive method.  An alternative is to find an online store that is dedicated to NFL gifts, apparel and memorabilia, for which I would like to introduce one to you.

Not only can you find NFL memorabilia here, but also an endless list of gifts and NFL goodies that will be loved by all fans of any NFL team, regardless of who you support this site holds the perfect present for you and your loved ones. The NFL has grown to have an enormous fan base since it was created back in 1962, and this is a fan base that has spread worldwide – therefore not all countries have easy access to a local NFL store.

This is where the internet serves a fantastic purpose, meaning fans from every corner of the globe can buy and own a piece of NFL memorabilia on different scales, depending on your love for the game – but a great place to start is with a dedicated NFL retail site such as QuarterbackFan, whether you are a Steelers fan, a Redskins fan, or a Bears fan – or anywhere in-between you can find gifts, treats and memorabilia on all NFL aspects, and just the NFL. There is no need to search through pages of unwanted items to find what you are looking for – it has all been done for you.

So it doesn´t mater if you are looking for a treat for yourself, a gift for a loved one, or some NFL apparel and memorabilia to treasure and to pass through the family – all NFL goods, gifts and extras can be found within one dedicated site, www.quartebackfan.com, and all goods are from a verified retailer to ensure they are official. So you can be sure of a satisfied and successful search for your NFL memorabilia with just one click. Visit them today and you won´t be disappointed. Happy shopping to all you NFL fans!

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