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Fifty years ago yesterday, Montreal Canadiens' goaltender Jacques Plante thought to himself, "As much as I enjoy having pucks shot directly at my uncovered face, maybe I could keep my original bone structure if I covered up once in a while." So he became the first goalie to don a mask in an NHL game, and the rest is history. Over the ensuing five decades, there have been some cool masks—and they are currently being honored on half a dozen other web sites. Instead, we're going to focus on the guys who are currently rocking awesome designs, so the first person who writes "you assholes forgot Gilles Gratton" in the comments section can save time and just smack himself in the forehead now.

 

 

10. Ray Emery - Philadelphia Flyers
Emery is a boxing aficionado (as well as a frequent brawler himself), so his mask pays tribute to real life Philly boxers Bernard Hopkins and Joe Frazier (not born, but raised in the city of Brotherly F-Off). Of course, Emery also had to add a nod to the city's beloved made-up heavyweight champ, an Italian kid you might have heard of.

 

9. Jason LaBarbera - Phoenix Coyotes
LaBarbera treats his mask like his high school binder. The dude loves Metallica and wrestling, so he doodled—sorry, paid someone thousands of dollars to paint—his twin interests on either side of his mask. Next up: He'll add "Mrs. Blonde Ice Girl-LaBarbera" in a heart on the back.

 

8. Cristobal Huet - Chicago Blackhawks
In honor of his team's Native American symbol, Cristobal chucked in some feathers and long, black flowing hair. Nice. But the kicker is the dreamcatcher on the neck guard. It's believed to have the power to keep bad things from slipping past it. Unlike, say…Huet.

 

7. Yann Danis - New Jersey Devils
When asked why he had dragons on his mask, the newest Jersey keeper replied that "it's like the devil's horse." If you don't agree that that's at least 8 different kinds of awesome, then we don't know what to tell you.

 

6. Kari Lehtonen - Atlanta Thrashers
Finnish goalie Lehtonen pays tribute to Heath Ledger's Joker, which you might think would put him in the running for "Nerdiest Goalie Mask," but you'd be wrong. We respect Lehtonen for not succumbing to pressure and decorating his mask with the Real Housewives of Atlanta.

5. Evgeni Nabokov - San Jose Sharks
True story: One night during a road trip, Nabokov's mask went on a bender and woke up on the floor of the Pink Pussycat Tattoo Parlor just outside of Phoenix. This was the horrific end result. (Don't worry, the mask has since sought out treatment).

4. Brian Elliot - Ottawa Senators
Jason Vorhees is to goalie masks what Madonna was to "voguing"—not the inventor, but the one who brought it to the mainstream. So kudos to Elliot for not being so boring and predictable, instead paying tribute to the other goalie-masked icon, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' Casey Jones.

3. Stephen Valiquette - New York Rangers
When you play in New York City, you have kind of an embarrassment of cultural riches to draw from for your mask design. So where does Valiquette go? Statue of Liberty, check. Empire State Building. Natch. SPIDER-MAN? We salute you, sir. You've done New York's favorite crime-fighting son proud. And yet, this is still not the nerdiest mask…

 

2. Peter Budaj - Colorado Avalanche
Taking notes, Kari and Stephen? This is how you nerd up a mask. Not only does Budaj (currently sidelined with swine flu, not joking) have the new fangled "Red" Hulk (called "Rulk" by morons) from the extremely recent Hulk comics, but he pays tribute to his own nickname—"Ned"—with the only possible option. Take a bow, Mr. Flanders.

 

1. Curtis McElhinney - Calgary Flames
Topping the list is Flames' goalie McElhinney (pronounced: "Huhwhuzza?"), who doesn't go for local pandering or cartoons for his inspiration. Nope, he heads back to high school Lit class. His entire puck-stopper is a tribute to Dante's Inferno (he even has the infamous Gates of Hell warning "Abandon Hope Ye Who Enter Here" in Italian across the top, just above, you know, SATAN). This is what you get, of course, when play behind All-Star Mikka Kiprusoff. Lots of free time to think up shit like this…

 

It's pretty cool that ballplayers get to take the plate to their own personal theme song. But if we've learned one thing, it's that professional baseball players have the worst taste in the entire world (see Ryan Braun's t-shirt line. It makes Ed Hardy look like J. Crew). So we've gone through the Yanks and Phils respective lineups and put together an alternate World Series soundtrack.

Derek Jeter
Actual song: "Empire State of Mind" by Jay-Z
Should be: "Empire State of Mind" by Jay-Z
The Captain gets what the Captain wants. And this Big Apple anthem is as good a choice as any.

Johnny Damon
Actual song: "I Walk Alone" by Saliva
Should be: "Johnny B. Goode" by Chuck Berry
Mr. Steinbrenner, you know that new sound you're looking for? Well, listen to this.

 

Mark Teixeira
Actual song: “I Wanna Rock” by Twisted Sister
Should be: "Baba O'Riley" by the Who
Bask in olden times, when Paul O'Neill batted third for the Bombers, there was no more thrilling sound than the first notes of this classic blasting through the stadium as Paulie came to bat with the game on the line. Time to bring it back.

Alex Rodriguez
Actual song: "PSA" by Jay-Z
Should be: "Tiny Dancer" by Elton John
Remember when Kate Hudson leads the whole tour bus in the sing-along in Almost Famous? That was awesome.

Jorge Posada
Actual song: "Me Estas Tenando" by Wisin y Yandel
Should be: "Rappers Delight" by The Sugar Hill Gang
Straight out of the Boogie Down Bronx: "I said a hip hop a hippie to the hippie to the hip hip Jorge!"

Hideki Matsui
Actual song: "Big Shot" by Billy Joel
Should be: "Surrender" by Cheap Trick
Because this song is awesome and Cheap Trick is huge in Japan. Although "Big Shot" by Billy Joel is pretty fucking great too.

Robinson Cano
Actual song: "Run This Town" by Jay Z
Should be: "Bring the Noise" by Public Enemy
New York hip-hop is fine, but since Jeter gets dibs on Jigga, Cano will have to settle for this PE classic, guaranteed to blow the roof off (the, er, roofless) Yankee Stadium.

Nick Swisher
Actual song: "Rock Star" by Ludacris and R Kelly
Should be: "The Swish" by the Hold Steady
Baseball-loving Midwesterner heads to New York and hits the big time. Also, the song is called "The Swish."

Melky Cabrera
Actual song: "I Know You Want Me" by Pitbull
Should be: "Blitzkrieg Bop" by the Ramones
No New York lineup would be complete without at least one Ramones song.

 

 

Jimmy Rollins
Actual song: "I'm Good" by The Clipse
Should be: "Addams Family Values" by MC Hammer
Did you know that as a teenager, Rollins appeared in several MC Hammer videos including this spooktacular hit? Of course you did.

Shane Victorino
Actual song: "Buffalo Soldier" by Bob Marley
Should be: "Paper Planes" By M.I.A.
Is there any other option for the man nicknamed "Pineapple Express"?

Chase Utley
Actual song: "Kashmir" by Led Zeppelin
Should be: "Kashmir" by Led Zeppelin
We'll give Utley the Jeter treatment. "Kashmir"'s killer riff is the perfect introduction to Chase's gritty play. Just ask CC Sabathia.

Ryan Howard
Actual song: "Forever" by Drake
Should be: "Big Poppa" by Notorious B.I.G.
It may be sacrilege for a non-New Yorker to claim this classic but dude is 260 lbs. and the only other option is "The Fat Boys are Back."

Jayson Werth
Actual song: "Arma-goddamn-motherf-------geddon" by Marilyn Manson
Should be: "Armageddon It" by Def Leppard
Okay, we get the sentiment, but Manson's track blows. If you want to take your swing too some apocalyptic bullshit, we recommend Def Leppard's bombastic arena rocker.

Raul Ibanez
Actual song: "Save You" by Pearl Jam
Should be: "Purple Haze" by Jimi Hendrix
Considering he played most of his career in sunny Seattle, it's not surprising Ibanez went with the grunge kings. But if were up to us (and right here, it is) he'd take his cuts to another Seattle rocker. One who ultimately choked on his own vomit.

Ben Francisco
Actual song: "Amazing" by Kanye West
Should be: "Ben" by Michael Jackson
This one is a no brainer.

Pedro Feliz
Actual song: "Calle Ocho" by Pitbull
Should be: "You Make My Dreams" by Hall & Oates
Is there a song more likely to put a smile on the faces of Phillies' fans than this cheesetastic number from the city's favorite sons.

Carlos Ruiz
Actual song: "Turn My Swag On" by Soulja Boy
Should be: "Gangster Boogie" by Schooly D
The Yanks may have Jigga, Sugar Hill Gang and PE, but Philly answers with this classic from hip-hop's first gangsta rapper. Plus, it has the word boogie in it.

 

With the Phillies trying to repeat as World Series Champs, the Lakers out to defend their NBA Title, and the Steelers and Penguins sitting atop their divisions, it got us thinking here at Maxim...can they all do it again? And because we're sports pessimists, we started thinking about the teams that didn't even give fans hope the following year. No excuses could get past our list (Sorry post-Jordan and Pippen Bulls). Here are the worst follow-up performances by a team to win or play for a championship!

 

1998-99 Chicago Bulls

 

1997-98 Record: 62-20, Division Champs, NBA Champs
1998-99 Record: 13-37, 1st overall pick, Worst record in NBA

First to Worst: We were nice and only put the team after the Bulls last title on this list, but let's be honest, because they're the team of the 90's, we cut them some slack! In the three years leading up to this miserable, locked-out season, the Bulls averaged almost 68 wins, with three NBA Championships. In the three years following their '98 title? An average of 13 wins and three top-4 picks.

Forecast: Having the original #23 helps their pedigree, but they're still a couple years away from getting back on the NBA map. They did push Boston to seven games in the first round of the playoffs last year, so who knows?

Next Championship Appearance: We'll be booking our tickets to the Windy for the 2016 NBA Finals!

 

1998 Florida Marlins

 

1997 Record: 92-70, Wild Card Champs, World Series Champs
1998 Record: 54-108, Last in NL East, Worst record in MLB

Champs to Chumps: A complete offseason fire-sale left the '98 Marlins with no chance to defend their World Series title. Evidence came on opening day, where they started only three players from their opening day lineup from the '97 team, and the top three starters went from Kevin Brown, Alex Fernandez and Al Leiter, to Livan Hernandez, Brian Meadows, and Jesus Sanchez.

Forecast: They got off to a hot start, before fading in the '09 season, erasing the myth that they'd win the World Series every six years (they won in '97 and '03). Since they're in the NL, and have a good young core, the next couple years in South Beach could be entertaining...and not just for the chicks!

Next Championship Appearance: We'll be singing "Welcome to Miami" and quoting Scarface our entire road trip down to the 2012 World Series.

 

2003 Tampa Bay Buccaneers

 

2002 Record: 12-4, Division Champs, Super Bowl Champs
2003 Record: 7-9, 3rd in Division, top-15 Draft pick

The Buc Stops Here: Unlike the first two teams, the Bucs had all the pieces in place to repeat. So why didn't they even make the playoffs? SImply put, they choked. Statistically, they ranked the same in offense, while still maintaining a top-5 defense, but they just didn't make enough plays to win more games.

Forecast: Their Super Bowl winning coach got canned following last year, and is now doing Monday Night Football. They've already started 0-7, and have used three starting Quarterbacks in '09. At least the Tampa weather is nice in December, so fans will be doing something outside...it just won't be at Bucs games!

Next Championship Appearance: It took them 26 years to even get to their first Super Bowl, it'll take them another 20 for the next. See ya on the Tampa beaches celebrating again in 2022!

 

2006 St. Louis Cardinals

 

2006 Record: 83-78, Division Champs, World Series Champs
2007 Record: 78-84, 3rd in Division

St. Lunatics: Looking at their record, the '06 Cardinals were never a great team, so maybe the follow-up season shouldn't be a surprise. Repeating in baseball may be the toughest sport to do it in, but when you have virtually the same stats as your championship team, and a freak like Albert Pujols, you should always have a chance.

Forecast: In '09, they traded for Matt Holliday, had three pitchers with 15+ wins, and still had that Pujols guy (likely NL MVP). Even if they lose some pieces, we still like the chances of Busch Stadium being a shitshow this time next year...and not because of Mark McGwire's roid rage!

Next Championship Appearance: They've played in two of the last six World Series, and are prime to make another playoff run next year. Our flights are booked for 2010. Look for us, we'll be the ones slamming Natty Light...come on, we're cheap!

 

2002-03 Carolina Hurricanes

 

2001-02 Record: 35-26-16-5, Division Champs, Eastern Conference Champs
2002-03 Record: 22-43-11-6, 5th in Division, Worst Record in NHL

A Natural Disaster: The 2001-02 season notched the Hurricanes third playoff appearance in four years, after winning their division and nabbing the #3 seed. After finally busting out of the first round (they had lost the previous two times), and getting beat by the Red Wings in the Cup Finals, a lot was to be expected in '02-'03. Needless to say, they couldn't score or defend, and what was delivered was an NHL worst record.

Forecast: After making it all the way to the Eastern Conference Finals again last year, they've stumbled out of the gate in '09. As long as "Sid the Kid" and "Alexander the Great" prowl on Eastern Conference ice, it'll be tough for the 'Canes to get back to a Finals.

Next Championship Season: Even if they sign Gordie Howe, Wayne Gretzky and Mario Lemieux, and have Gordon Bombay coach this team, we probably won't see them back competing for the Cup until 2026.

 

2005 Philadelphia Eagles

 

2004 Record: 13-3, Division Champs, NFC Champs
2005 Record: 6-10, 4th in Division, top-15 Draft pick

The Eagle Has Landed: The Eagles went from four straight NFC Championship games, and a Super Bowl appearance, to an embarrassing last place finish in the NFC East. Injuries, a pathetic defense, and a little headache named Terrell Owens pretty much did this team in.

Forecast: They've already overcome more injuries in '09, and are off to a 4-2 start. Considering that '05 disaster was their only losing season in the past ten, we'll assume they're a safe bet to make the playoffs again this year.

Next Championship Appearance: If they don't get there with McNabb, it could be awhile. Unfortunately, it's not always sunny in Philadelphia...we won't be eating cheesesteaks til 2026. Sorry Philly fans, go ahead and boo us...

 

2006-07 Dallas Mavericks

 

2005-06 Record: 60-22, 2nd in Division, Western Conference Champs
2006-07 Record: 67-15, Division Champs, Best Record in NBA

The Mav Nots: The Mavs actually had a better season following their Finals loss. They finished 67-15, with the best record in the NBA, and tying for the 4th best record in a single season. But their success is why they make this list. With expectations higher than ever, they got ousted in the playoffs by the number eight seeded Warriors, who became the first eight seed to ever beat a number one in a seven-game series.

Forecast: On paper, this year's Mavs actually look better than the team that won 51 games last year. If they stay healthy, they'll be in the playoffs, and with Dirk, they should at least get out of the first round...sound familiar?

Next Championship Appearance: The Mavs could be the Eagles of the NBA. If they don't win one with Dirk and J-Kidd, it may be awhile. We heard the new Cowboys stadium in Big D's pretty nice! Unfortunately, we won't be able to visit it til 2030.

 

 

So this week during my free time I did some aggressive driver’s training! I mean REALLY aggressive.

I was at Blackwater’s training facility near Norfolk, Va., taking a hostile driving course...urban warrior stuff, almost. They have a 7,000-acre training facility where the Coast Guard, Army, and Navy all train. It’s a really interesting place. I don’t wanna get political, I know that Blackwater has got a bad name stapled to ‘em... But from the guys I met with, my understanding is that they’re just trying to protect the good guys. 

I took a class called “Advanced Safety Driver Training.” I know that doesn’t sound exciting at all but this was actually pretty awesome. We did all kinds of drills and learned driving maneuvers that you’d use in hostile environments and situations. Like they’d forcefully take the steering wheel out of your hand, they’d cover your eyes, they’d hit your car, knock you off the road, make you drive through grass, through ditches, simulate a little kid jumping out in front of the car. It’s wild. The training takes place in decommissioned Crown Victoria cop cars.

Nothing I learned in the class will help in NASCAR, though. It’s just too different.

We did learn a cool trick in case you ever need to break the windows of your car, if you’re ever trapped. You actually just take the corner of the seat belt and hit a window not in the middle, where you would think, but in the corner, right where it meets the structure of the car.

I also took some firearms training with my girlfriend. She had never shot a gun before and was literally skittish and shaking the first time she shot it... Of course, by the second day she walked away as one of the best shots in the class.

The facility just opened to the public in March and anyone can take most of the courses—well, almost anyone. They run a crazy background check, I had a to fill out a ton of paperwork. They don’t wanna give these tools to the wrong people. Of course they get a lot of bodyguards that work in dangerous areas in Afghanistan and Mexico, for example. All in all, it was a really fascinating place.

But back to the races. As you know we got off to a poor start in the Chase and we’re out of the championship hunt. At this point, were gonna try to win some races and look toward next year. This week is Talladega, a track I’ve traditionally raced well at. Wish us luck!

Watch Brian race in the AMP Energy 500 at Talladega on Sunday at noon EST on ABC.

1.    Which item does Rangers reformed train wreck Josh Hamilton not have in his locker?

A.    A left-hander’s catcher’s mitt. “Just in case.”
B.    Fish oil vitamins. “Because I don’t eat a lot of fish.”
C.    Crack residue lodged in zebra-striped G-string. “This interview is over!”

2.     What of the following rule changes was implemented in the 2009 season?

A.   Hosting teams are required to give Prince Fielder no fewer than three eggplant parm heroes before every inning.  
B.    Awkward interviews with players with little to no understanding of English must be at least five minutes in length. Repetition of questions in a louder, slower voice is encouraged.
C.    Coin tosses will no longer be used to award home-field advantage for one-game tiebreakers held to determine division champions or wild-card teams.

3.     Thanks to his brand of steroid, Manny Ramirez may be the first major league baseball player to:

A.   Hit 85 homers in a season.
B.   Be banned for life.
C.   Breast-feed.

4.     Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez was benched for “fatigue” in June. How did A-Rod rest up after sitting out a game against the Florida Marlins?

A.    Washed his hair with kabbalah water.
B.    Wiped his ass with $100 bills.
C.    Went out partying with Kate Hudson in Miami Beach until 2:30 a.m.

5.     True or false:

The top ticket at Yankee Stadium at the beginning of this season was $2,500 for one game. In 1996 the same seat cost $2,025—for the entire season.

These are the finest girls in the NFL this season. Check back each week to see a new team's babes and see what they do the best...look good! This week, the Atlanta Falcons Cheerleaders sat down and answered some of our questions. See their complete slideshow here. Visit the Falcons cheerleaders here, and follow the football team here!

Brandy

It was probably a fantasy to become a NFL cheerleader, so now that you’ve reached this, what’s your next fantasy or dream?

"After working in corporate America for the past 6 years, I recently followed my dream of starting my own company designing sports fan apparel for women. I’m dreaming big, and hopefully one day the company will be a huge success!"

What’s the best and worst thing about being a NFL cheerleader?

"There are so many “best” things about cheering in the NFL. Being on the sideline, helping out in the community, having really hot girlfriends…but my experiences entertaining the US Troops overseas would definitely top that list. The “worst” or the hardest thing about being an NFL Cheerleader is not showing my emotions during the game. There are times when I want to throw my poms on the field and stomp around when the ref makes a bad call but...for obvious reasons we can’t do that!"

When you’re not dancing, where can people find you?

"I run my company out of my home office and when I’m not designing, sewing, or selling clothing, I can be found at Georgia Tech in the evenings where I coach the Goldrush dance team. I’m also a pretty avid runner so I try to hit the pavement a few times a week in North Atlanta."

Guyla

Jock or Nerd. Which one would you really rather settle down with?

"Why can’t you have a little of both? LOL…. If I had to choose I would have to say nerd. I think intelligence is attractive."

What’s the craziest thing a dude’s ever done to hit on you? In or out of stadium?

"I've had guys approach me and literally recite everything on my bio from our website. I guess that’s kind of crazy!"

What’s the nightlife for you? Stay in and relax, or it’s the weekend, bring back college?

"I love to stay home, curl up on the couch, and watch a good movie. I will go out sometimes if it’s a special event."

Kelli

It was probably a fantasy to become a NFL cheerleader, so now that you’ve reached this, what’s your next fantasy or dream?

"To cheer in the Super Bowl (Super Bowl XLIV to be exact, Miami here we come)!"

What’s the craziest thing a dude’s ever done to hit on you? In or out of stadium?

"While at dinner with friends, a man brought me a note and immediately walked away without speaking. And then my waitress came over and told me my dinner had been paid for by the gentleman that gave me the note!"

What’s your most favorite and least favorite stadium to go to? Why?

"Most favorite is the Georgia Dome of course because our fans are intense! Least favorite would be the Lincoln Financial Field (home of the Philadelphia Eagles) I heard they aren’t the kindest to the visiting team’s fans."

Nicole Ma.

Who’s the hottest on-screen cheerleader?

"Christina Milian in Bring it On: Fight to the Finish is the hottest on-screen cheerleader. She can actually dance and has so much attitude. Go girl!"

What’s the best and worst thing about being a NFL cheerleader?

"The best thing about being an NFL cheerleader is performing before 70,000 fans and being so close to the field. The worst is having to stand in heels and sweat for three hours just to do it."

When you’re not dancing, where can people find you?

"When I'm not dancing people can find me in the courtroom prosecuting or supervising prosecutors, or I'm in my community working with children and senior adults."

Nicole Mo.

What’s the best and worst thing about being a NFL cheerleader?

"There are several “bests” to being a NFL cheerleader. I'm blessed to be a part of an amazing organization, one that prides itself on fan interaction and community involvement. Knowing that I'm a role model and have the ability to reach out and make a difference in the community is truly rewarding! The friendships and memories you make are irreplaceable! I would have to say the “worst” thing about being a NFL cheerleader would have to be the stereotype and reputation that precedes us."

Jock or Nerd. Which one would you really rather settle down with?

"Can’t it be a little of both?!? I definitely need a guy that I can carry on a conversation with, and one who will stimulate the brain...but he has got to love sports!"

Male cheerleaders. Weird, right?

"Definitely not weird! They add so much to a cheerleading squad! Some of the stunts the teams are doing these days are amazing! How else would they be able to pull it off if they didn’t have the strength and stability of the guys!"

These are the finest girls in the NFL this season. Check back each week to see a new team's babes and see what they do the best...look good! This week, the Indianapolis Colts Cheerleaders sat down and answered some of our questions. See their complete slideshow here. Visit the Colts cheerleaders here, and follow the football team here!

Ashli A.

Who's the hottest on-screen cheerleader?

"Tiffani Amber Thiessen playing Kelly Kapowski on Saved By The Bell baby! I love watching the reruns."

What's the worst cheerleading injury you've ever had?

"I've been lucky as far as sustaining any injuries while performing extreme, flying cheerleading stunts...but, I'd say the time I was walking onto the field on Homecoming night and tripped over the Liberty Bell in front of everyone, and received an enormous gash in my ankle. It was so embarrassing."

What's the craziest thing a dude's ever done to hit on you? In or out of stadium?

"I was recently having dinner with a best friend, and an older man came over to our table, and told us we were the 'prettiest roses he'd ever seen,' as he made a paper rose for each of us out of our napkins. Ha! Then he sent a waiter over to tell us our dinner had been paid for, and invited us to travel to England for an upcoming fashion show. How about that for a crazy pick-up line?"

Breanna

Whats the best and worst thing about being a NFL Cheerleader?

"The worst part for me is having to commute every week for practice and games. The best part is just getting to meet all the fans and cheer on the best team in the NFL! Go Colts!"

What's the nightlife like for you? Stay in and relax, or it's the weekend, bring back college?

"Well I'm still in college, so right now I'm lucky enough to get the best of both worlds."

When you're not dancing, where can people find you?

"When I'm not dancing, you can find me hanging out with my friends and sorority sisters, studying, working out, watching movies, or visiting my family in Evansville."

Jessica

It was probably such an accomplishment to become a NFL cheerleader, so now that you've reached this, what's your next goal?

"It definitely was a dream come true to become a NFL cheerleader. My next dream is to wake up one day and be able to sing just like Whitney Houston...hey, it could happen, right?" :)

Jock or Nerd? Which one would you really settle down with?

"In a perfect world, I would want a mixture of both. There's nothing better than a smart, genuine, muscular guy!"

Whats the best and worst thing about being a NFL Cheerleader?

"The best thing is getting to take advantage of all the wonderful opportunities we get to do. Most importantly, you make friends that will be there for life. The worst thing is waking up at 5am for a 1pm game!"

Leandra

When you're not dancing, where can people find you?

"I would love to say at the mall shopping, but being as I'm so broke, I'd have to say studying. That usually consists of me locked up in my room laughing and talking on the phone"

What's the craziest thing a dude's ever done to hit on you? In or out of stadium?

"I once had a guy say to me, 'I told myself if I saw you one more time, I was going to have to talk to you. Do you have a man?' All while stuffing his face with a Big Mac at McDonald's."

Jock or Nerd? Which one would you really settle down with?

"This is easy...I love nerds! And I know you're probably thinking I'm crazy, but there's just something about them that just makes me want to go pick up a book, and read next to them." :)

Tessa S.

Whats the best and worst thing about being a NFL Cheerleader?

"The best thing is the fact that I get to do what I love in front of 60,000 fans, for one of the most prestigious teams in the NFL! The worst thing has to be our workouts...they're killer!"

What's the nightlife like for you? Stay in and relax, or it's the weekend, bring back college?

"It depends on my mood. Sometimes I'm down for staying in and watching movies. But some nights, I just have to go out with my girls and dance the night away!"

What's the craziest thing a dude's ever done to hit on you? In or out of stadium?

"One guy (now my fiance), actually snuck down to where we were standing in the tunnel to ask me out on a date." :)