Louisville cheerleaders suspended for election comments
Louisville has suspended a number of cheerleaders due to comments made after Tuesday's Presidential Election, according to Tabnie Dozier of WHAS11.
Cheerleader Brynn Baker sent out two now-deleted tweets in relation to Donald Trump winning the presidency:
That statement is from Head Spirit Coach and Spirit Coordinator Todd Sharp regarding these tweets and others. @WHAS11 pic.twitter.com/qqdBtTKJmw
— Tabnie L. Dozier (@TVTabnie) November 9, 2016
There's no word which other cheerleaders were suspended or for what.
Head spirit coach and spirit coordinator Todd Sharp released a statement to WHAS11-TV:
As the Head Spirit Coach and Spirit Coordinator, I am very troubled and concerned about the exchanges that took place in social media late last evening involving one or more of our student athletes. We have worked very hard to build a successful and incredibly diverse spirit program here at the University. These conversations over the last day are not an accurate representation of our program, our values, or our coaching staff. We are investigating this matter and will take appropriate action upon the completion of such.
Cardinals linebacker James Hearns tweeted his thoughts on the situation Wednesday:
I definitely don't want Brynn Baker at any games and definitely not cheering for us 💯
— James Hearns (@JamesHearns21) November 9, 2016