MirabelMadrigal

I saw that pic of Jalyn and I was wondering if she's pregnant! Wow! I hope she feels great and is happy and healthy. She is a bit of a mystery to me (dance studio/wedding planner/kinda low-key DCC even though I loved her!) but I wish her all good things!

Anyone know of any DCC retirements, now that the football season is over? (other than Chandi and Kelcey I assume, since they're 5th years).

Looks like DCC Victoria was Game Day Girl last weekend. She's kind of a teammate mystery to me-I just don't get a sense that she's close to any of the girls. A few will comment on her Insta occasionally, but I don't see that she's besties or super close to anyone. My theory is that some of the rumors of her acting out behaviors her first time around were correct. She took the year off, focused on her behavior through a mental health lens, and came back, but with most of the girls still wary of her from her previous attitude and actions. I feel she probably has made some positive changes, but maybe too little too late?? I did notice that she looks healthier now-she put some needed weight back on and I'm happy for her about that. IMO she had gone too far in her weight loss.

Does anyone know what happened with former DCC Tyra and her (former??) fiance? I was on her Insta yesterday and it looks like she scrubbed it clean of him. I hope she's okay, and I'd love to see her return to the DCC next year. I was a bit worried when she retired after two years and was so so invested in the guy. I think she was a terrific DCC, and I hope her relationship didn't end with her getting hurt.

Does anyone know why DCC Megan's Instagram seems to be down? Hopefully it's her choice, but I always get nervous when a DCC Insta goes away. I adore her and am so happy she was made a 2nd leader. I hope all is well!

Carlin posted a pic of Zade eating a bag of popcorn by himself, and it freaked me out. A baby in my area was hospitalized for choking on a piece of popcorn-I'm pretty sure it's super dangerous for babies to eat.

Do we have any new info as to if VK is auditioning again? I really don't want her to-I think the cheerleaders and the squad as a whole are so much happier and at peace without VK. I believe some of the crazy drama she allegedly caused-she seemed to have messed with so many people: Bridget, Jalyn, Tara, Brennan, Jinelle-the list probably goes on. The DCC seem to be back in a good place right now and VK will only serve to stir that up in a negative way, IMO. Just look at her decimated rookie class-I personally don't think it's a surprise that only a select few survived being in VK's class.

Does anyone know why Caroline changed her Instagram to private? Also, did Madeline Malloy get a job with her alma mater, Notre Dame?

I have no insider information, but is it possible that Kat (and maybe Caroline) are no longer DCC? Neither have posted about DCC since December 27th (which I realize isn't that long, but in DCC land...), and both should have been out of quarantine by now if they were in fact sidelined because of Covid. Kat doesn't list DCC in her Insta intro, but I'm not sure if she ever did? I was just wondering if anything else is going on.

Rookie DCC Megan has totally grown on me after feeling like she was a blender during training camp. In every photo of her she looks like she is having the absolute time of her life. I really liked her My Cause My Boots story (in honor of her friend who committed suicide) and she seems to have a ton of love and support from her teammates.

I feel so sad for former DCC Jacie-the Rockettes canceled their remaining shows due to Covid. So heartbreaking.

And just when I want to like DCC Marissa, she writes, "Look out Chiefs, the Cowboys are claiming your territory." Girl, no. Take that down. IMO that is not cool.

I absolutely love Lily's Instagram post (lilyjay21) after the Broncos vs. Cowboys game. She said, "An extra sweet victory Monday" with the wink emoji. :). Good for her in finding a team that appreciates and values her. She looks like she is truly thriving, and it's such a shame that TPTB's fear-based leadership thwarts the development of true (not manufactured) joy, IMO. Lily looks great-if anyone is able to add her post to this forum I would appreciate it.

Slightly off topic: I'm still Team Brennan. I love that she's somewhat sassy and silly with her boyfriend and friends. I adore her friendship with Cianna, Brianna, and Alanna-they are all in Hawaii together right now. On topic: Anyone hear if Madeline S. made it? Was it ever confirmed that the reason that Amanda left was because of an NFL vaccine mandate?

Does anyone know if anything is going on with DCC Madeline (Madeline Jane)? I wonder if she's an injured vet? She hasn't posted on her Insta since May, and I haven't seen her commenting on any DCC pics recently. I have no knowledge, just asking.

Brennan looks AMAZING in the Kitty Carter dance performance! Kelli and co made SO many mistakes during last year's training camp. I am so happy for both Lily and Brennan, and I hope Kelli and co have SO many regrets about how last year went down.

I listened to Melissa Rycroft's podcast last week and she had Scott (the weatherman?) on, and they discussed the four vet cuts. The overall consensus seemed to be that both were surprised and disappointed that Brennan was cut, and Scott even stated that he felt there were weaker rookies than Brennan who were picked for the team. I thought Melissa was unnecessarily mean towards Hannah, and both Melissa and Scott seemed sad but not super surprised about Meredith and Lily's cuts. Scott mentioned Lily being a locker room favorite, and also mentioned that it may have made sense for TPTB to pick slightly less powerhouse dancers yet known veterans for the team this year since it wasn't a dance heavy-season. I was disappointed in what I perceived was mean-girl talk from MR towards Hannah, especially considering my memory of MR not having a super strong second year try-out when she was on the team (didn't she forget her solo??). Scott claimed that Hannah had a weak media day.

I actually wish Meredith had been on the team this year. The DCC could have used her beauty and poise on those dumb touchdown decks, especially since the girls didn't even seem to execute super difficult choreography on the decks. I feel that Meredith could have handled what was needed for this year's squad. I admire her seeming grace and kindness, and would have preferred her to certain clunky or Ozark 4 or inappropriate Tik Tok or bland 5th years or player-dating girls.

Go Kristin!!! Kelli and Charlotte are very obviously afraid of strong women who fight for injustice, speak up for the oppressed, are open about mental health issues, and care about taking precautions during a pandemic. TPTB have missed a perfect opportunity, during this most critical of years, to show that the DCC organization is supportive of strong women and feels compassion for others.

I'm so happy that Jalyn was Gameday Girl for the game this past weekend! I feel that overall she is very under-appreciated by TPTB, and I still do not understand how she did not earn her SG spot back. I'm happy for her for Gameday Girl, though!

Note to Kelli: GET BRENNAN BACK. You have selected the wrong ladies to lead this organization. It's okay to admit your mistake and make corrections. Caroline, Tess, Daphne, Kat=NOT BRENNAN. Those ladies not only put their teammates at risk, but they also reportedly made public spectacles of themselves. Kelli, you let several girls go who would currently be serving as positive, consistent, and mature ambassadors. NO to Maddie and Marshall for your justifications and rationalizations.

Major eye roll at Maddie and Charlotte posting a quote from Dak Prescott about the importance of being vulnerable, genuine, and transparent. How well did that work for Brennan and Hannah (and maybe even Lily and Meredith) as DCCs? Kelli does not want genuine, vulnerable, transparent women. She wants scary "yes ma'am" girls who say one thing to be on the team/gain favor but do different things on the weekends. JMO.

Oh no-kiss of death-Giving VK feedback!!! Poor Brennan. As I've said in a previous post, TPTB put Brennan in an impossible position being VK's (AND Marissa's???) boot buddy.

No way Hannah didn't have pom technique after two years. That is crazy crazy BS. Cutting Brennan for being winded is equally crazy-news flash to TPTB, the girls will be doing little to no dancing this year because we're in the middle of a pandemic!! I still think it's completely unacceptable that they had Brennan do the "Welcome to Training Camp" video and then made up a BS excuse and cut her on the last night. I can't even.

Cassie's perspective on the "audition" process and the DCC organization come from a position of privilege and power. I have not read or witnessed anything from her that is coming from a place of empathy or understanding. Cassie seems like someone who would say, "I'm sorry you feel that way," a comment that completely negates the other's person's experience, perspective, and emotions. The entire DCC organization seems outdated, unhealthy, and discriminatory. Because Cassie has not been discriminated against or in any way disrespected by the organization, she cannot speak for those rookies and vets who have.