Mike Wallace: Priority Number 1

The rumor mill in the NFL has been spinning like crazy the past few weeks. Will Steeler Nation be able to hold on to their beloved receiver Mike Wallace or will he be traded for a first round draft pick? I myself am a big fan of Mike Wallace and love the black and gold. The team has announced that Wallace is a top priority, but that does little to supress the media frenzy. Wallace has stated that Pittsburgh is where he wants to stay, but that this is a business and he may have to go to another team. The Patriots and the 49ers have both expressed interest in Wallace, but I do not see him leaving the Steelers. Ben Roethlisberger recently reconstructed his contract to save the team $8 million, and I believe other players will do the same. I think it would be a mistake to let a player like Wallace leave, but I would still support him wherever he plays. Unless he would go to the Ravens, in which case, as a Steelers fan, I'm obligated to dislike him at least a little bit.

UCA Staff Tryouts

This weekend I will be traveling to Central Dauphin High School to try out for UCA Northeast Staff. UCA, Universal Cheerleading Association, is responsible for instructing cheerleaders all over the country. The company teaches cheers, motions, and stunting at camps, hosts competitions, and helps to raise money for organizations like St. Judes. Last year was my first year with the company and it is hands down the best job I have ever had. I get to do what I love and watch athletes improve their skills, all while getting paid. For tryouts, we have to go through an interview process, learn a cheer and dance, stunt, and tumble. This year it will be more fun to go to tryouts because I know more people there and will get to have fun stunting around with cheerleaders on other teams. I can't wait to be reunited with my staff family and go teach camps this summer!!

Staying on the Sidelines

As a cheerleader, I am always front row to sporting events and have developed an understanding and love for sports. With my degree in Communication and minor in Sport Management, I hope to become a Sideline Reporter. I have always enjoyed talking about sports and I have an energetic personality that would work well on television. In the field, I see Erin Andrews as a role model. After she graduated college, it only took her four years to get a job with ESPN. Since then, her career has taken off and she is very successful. Working for ESPN is my ultimate goal.