KU's coach Mike Peterman says cheerleading is naturally hard on the body and feels that because athletes have to work jobs as well to pay for cheerleading many of the girls are exhausted which increases risk. Like most Division I schools cheerleading is not recognized as a sport therefore are provided little to no funding from the schools.
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After a KU cheerleader left a game on a stretcher the NCAA tightened regulations concerning safety and cheerleading. KU cheerleaders point out that not only do the girls get hurt but so do the males in cheerleading. Male injuries are less catastrophic and more of an enduring injury such as muscle strains and bruises. The above picture(male) shows a bloody nose acquired during practice. Cheerleading has come second to football in claims filed with the NCAA totaling in $12 million dollars. NCAA insurance company has raised the deductible so coaches have increased their qualifications and set new limitations to add ease for the NCAA. Live coverage video |
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