Starting 1-3, losing those games by a combined 35-163, you'd think the University of Idaho football fans would have enough concerns about what's happening on the field. Instead, they've focused their attention on the Idaho Vandals Cheerleaders and their supposed "skimpy" outfits.
"A number of fans were concerned that the uniforms were inappropriate," said Bruce Pitman, dean of students.
I guess they figured the uniforms featured a little too much H-O, and not enough I-D-A.
You know what's inappropriate? Losing to Arizona 70-0. Or how about hiring John L. Smith in 1989 and giving him an opportunity to terrorize my dreams daily over the last six years. Now that's unacceptable.
Pitman, who likely has his opinion of the matter, was also quick to point out that, "to be fair, there were a number of fans who liked them."
You bet there were. Vandals cheerleading was the best thing going in Moscow, Idaho.
Unfortunately, the evil, mean-spirited Vandals fans have gotten their wish. Bitten and Bound delivers the bad news:
Pitman, said that they were sensitive to community pressure, although he did admit that some fans loved the uniforms. The girls tried wearing black volleyball shorts and football jersey tops but that was only a temporary nod to the crowd. The athletic director, Rob Spears, has spent $4,200 to purchase new uniforms that will arrive in time for the October 4th game. They are said to feature a less revealing halter top and a skirt that is 6″ longer.
I wouldn't be surprised to learn about the length of their skirts slowly returning to form if the Vandals play on the field keeps up. Or, if fans are so focused on covering up the mid-drift, I'd be more than OK with this look going forward:
Idaho cheerleaders to replace skimpy outfits [International Herald Tribune]
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