2020 Auditions, Finals, and Training Camp

[go4luca]

17 minutes ago, DCC-UK said:

But then again, K+J always says more women looks better on the field. 

Except this year, they aren't on the field. 😉

[DCC-UK]

1 minute ago, NC-CFD09 said:

Savannah and Kat are almost definitely there on looks.. but they also both are smart and give good interviews. I get why they keep them. 

Savannah seems to work well on appearances and they value her military background. Kat seems like a huge risk as an ambassador as she's very over the top and doesn't always think first! I certainly don't hate her, just not her biggest fan. Her dancing definitely improved during her rookie TC. 

[Tuxcat]

Curious if people have publicly commented on whether or not the touchdown deck thing is distracting. From the videos, I know I'd love to be sitting and watching the dances. But if I was trying to see the game through all those legs--- that would be challenging. Anyone have experience- is it as distracting as it looks?

Yes there are definitely girls there just for looks - or just for 'I'm a loyal soldier' type of vibe. Brennan wasn't the prettiest or the best dancer but she was appreciated by her teammates and was a fan favorite (thanks to the show ironically) - much like Brianna or even Alanna.  Lily was pretty, sweet and a good representative - no different than Savannah or Kristin really. Hannah was talented and unique, but also tall and maybe a bit bottom heavy -- but no worse than a Taylor, or even Daphne (who has an angular/worn looking appearance to her), or even some of the more bottom heavy new recruits.

I guess I can sort of understand these cuts in any other year ---  it happens. But I don't really understand them given the circumstances  After a one week training camp in the midst of a pandemic - you make vets "dance for your life?" Read the room.

[DallasCeramicPot]

1 hour ago, DCC-UK said:

Tess is pretty but bland. Daphne has always looked old in the face to me. Maddie, Lisa, Lexie are all bland looking to me. There's something about Lexie in particular that I just can't warm too. If they could sort out Rachel W and Caroline's hair colour so it doesn't blend with their skintone, that would be good too. I'm not a VK fan either (looks, personality, dance style, ambassador risk) but go figure.

I think Madeline is cute but not spectacular. I really like Amber (her and Bridget were interchangeable in the first year for me but then Amber blew her media interview) but she does have a peculiar face. Alanna is a doll, she's cute, a solid dancer, looks like a lot of fun and great on appearances. Including recent cuts, Lily and Brennan were neither incredible dancers nor beauties but both were pretty and dependable dancers as well as beloved by teammates. 

I think a few of them are there on looks alone: Kristin, Savannah, Cianna and Kat are all average (some below average) dancers but are there because they're pretty or unique looking. Meredith was too. 

If I was in charge, I cut anyone who wasn't either an incredible dancer or ambassador. I'd have a team of about 16, 14 current vets + Hannah and Brennan back! But then again, K+J always says more women looks better on the field. 

I agree, I’d cut Tess because she bores me now. She’s just not grabbing my attention anymore 😕 
I’d also cut Lisa because 1) I don’t think she has the “look” and 2) she looks like the most eager puppy dog whenever she’s being talked to by someone of a higher power. Even if she isn’t being directly talked to, she’s being over-enthusiastic and it looks way too fake. I saw it in S14 and it just made my skin itch. Like, girl why are you nodding with your mouth open when Julia is being talked to??? Buuuttt they’ll keep her because “she’s a powerhouse 😍” Another thing is the toxicity rumor from other teammates both past and present, someone doesn’t play well with others.

[DCC-UK]

2 minutes ago, DCCOracle said:

 

There are some really bad kicks in here. Marissa, Cassie, Amelia and Claire D don't look great here. Maybe this is where it changes for Alora Rose? Her kicks are pretty. Jada's kicks are Holly/Lacey level but she needs to be snappier with them. Ashlinn and Dani's are pretty too. 

[Lona]

2 hours ago, MonaMechelle said:

The Making the Team account posted an unseen clip about boot buddies on Twitter. You can briefly see Victoria and Brennan talking to Marissa (more accurately, Victoria acting like she’s a fifth year veteran with tons of boot buddy experience). Makes me sad for Brennan all over again, especially in light of earlier rumors of her talking to Marissa and Victoria about their attitudes and that not going over very well.

 

Man, I feel like nominating Brennan for the Presidential Medal of Freedom, Nobel Peace Prize and Pulitzer all at once for having to deal with those children. And remember people, this is also a COVID-19 survivor.

And what thanks do K&J provide? UGH

[jlc]

3 hours ago, NC-CFD09 said:

wonder if group 4 had a few snitches in it.. every veteran cut this season came from that group.. 

I don't wonder about a snitch because all the vet cuts came from Veruca's group, and that tells me everything I need to know about why they were fit. Look at the cuts, extremely popular Brennan, and Superstar Hannah, and beautiful Meredith, and also lilly, close friends with most of the vets. These are all things that Veruca could only wish she was!!

[Kitkatkitty]

50 minutes ago, DCCOracle said:

 

DON'T 👏  TAKE 👏  GIRLS 👏  INTO 👏  CAMP 👏  IF 👏  THEY 👏  CAN'T 👏  KICK

[ClassicPegg]

4 hours ago, JapMo said:

You're right...I never realized that.  Was Gina the leader of that group?  Doesn't look good for the leader that so many of the members of the group were eliminated.

 

3 hours ago, NC-CFD09 said:

I think Tess was the leader of Group 4 and Gina was her second. 

They don't play "red rover" to pick who's in each group.  Kelli &/or Judy are the one that select each group. Group 4 was weak because they chose to put Kat, Lily and Meredith all together.  Don't forget, Victorrhea was in that group, too...

[suzo]

Does anyone else think the Boot Buddy scenes got cut because of how it made the vets look and it would be harder to justify the cuts? Especially if they're going for the "not a good veteran / not a good teammate" angle.

[Pau84]

3 hours ago, NC-CFD09 said:

Savannah and Kat are almost definitely there on looks.. but they also both are smart and give good interviews. I get why they keep them. 

I get what you're saying & this is a super cute pic of her. Her figure has always been great.. I just think she looks sad and sleepy sometimes when she dances. Everyone finds different features attractive. Beauty is super subjective. 

I get also what you are saying about Kristin’s demeanor. She sometimes looks disconnected. She is definitely not a KaShara!

[vanillagum]

holy CRAP cassie's kicks are so freaking bad

how do you even get brought in with kicks that bad? it's not like they could've been much better on the video before TC

Edited November 30, 2020 by vanillagum

[go4luca]

13 minutes ago, ClassicPegg said:

Don't forget, Victorrhea was in that group, too...

IIRC, group 4 wasn't Vic's original group though.  Wasn't it group 1?

[Weeklydcc]

3 hours ago, go4luca said:

Except this year, they aren't on the field. 😉

Yet they were on the field for the Thanksgiving halftime show.  They were on stage, then on the actual turf.  I'm surprised the NFL allowed it.  

[Holly85]

1 minute ago, Weeklydcc said:

Yet they were on the field for the Thanksgiving halftime show.  They were on stage, then on the actual turf.  I'm surprised the NFL allowed it.  

That was pre recorder it wasn’t live 

[Weeklydcc]

1 hour ago, Kitkatkitty said:

DON'T 👏  TAKE 👏  GIRLS 👏  INTO 👏  CAMP 👏  IF 👏  THEY 👏  CAN'T 👏  KICK

I think the other judges pick the girls who can't kick or even dance.  K&J have to weed them out in camp.  Maybe it's time for a new judging process.

1 minute ago, Holly85 said:

That was pre recorder it wasn’t live 

A Ha!  Now it makes sense.

[Trixi]

4 hours ago, DCCOracle said:

 

Tess was the first leader in Group 4 last year and Gina was her 2nd. That group also had Kat as well as VK and Taylor J. - both whom are close to Kelli. Coincidence?

KaShara spoke about how VK can't keep her mouth shut and (oddly enough) that was her last year on the team. Coincidence?

I always wondered if that had anything to do with her departure. I was like ‘O girl, no!’ But then again, KaShara now has a position behind the scenes so who knows🤷🏼‍♀️

Edited November 30, 2020 by Trixi

[scorpio1031]

37 minutes ago, go4luca said:

IIRC, group 4 wasn't Vic's original group though.  Wasn't it group 1?

Yep, next to fun girl Amanda, which might be the real reason VK was moved

[go4luca]

40 minutes ago, Weeklydcc said:

Yet they were on the field for the Thanksgiving halftime show.  They were on stage, then on the actual turf.  I'm surprised the NFL allowed it.  

Definitely pre-recorded.  😉

7 minutes ago, scorpio1031 said:

Yep, next to fun girl Amanda, which might be the real reason VK was moved

Supposedly it was to help weaker dancer Meredith too?

[scorpio1031]

3 minutes ago, go4luca said:

Supposedly it was to help weaker dancer Meredith too?

Up her performance, as well as Lily's - even though Hannah and Gina were in that group already????  I say to make VK look better by putting her next to the two weakest dancers.

[ClassicPegg]

42 minutes ago, go4luca said:

IIRC, group 4 wasn't Vic's original group though.  Wasn't it group 1?

You are correct... but she was with group 4 once the season started.  VK and Kat both were in Grp 1 during TC.  At some point they were switched to Grp 4.  I can't remember exactly, but that 1st game (when Rachel A sat out...) VK might've been in group 1 for that game, but she spent most of the year with 4.  When they went on their campout, VK is in the Group 4 picture (minus Molly) and also when the squad photos were taken.

[ClassicPegg]

1 hour ago, Weeklydcc said:

I think the other judges pick the girls who can't kick or even dance.  K&J have to weed them out in camp.  Maybe it's time for a new judging process.

A Ha!  Now it makes sense.

Or perhaps, the "weatherman", the "news anchor" and the "boot-maker" aren't the best people to judge "dancers!"

Edited December 1, 2020 by ClassicPegg

[scorpio1031]

10 minutes ago, ClassicPegg said:

Or perhaps, the "weatherman", the "news anchor" and the "boot-maker" aren't the best people to judge "dancers!"

I think you need a mix of judges - they are looking at more then just how a gal dances

[forumborum]

Entire thing leaves a bad taste.  I have not brought myself to watch the show.  The team picture should be an embarrassment to the organization.  I cannot get over H&B and they leave the likes of Savannah, Lisa, Maddie and on and on 

[Allison Lynn]

5 hours ago, DCC-UK said:

Daphne has always looked old in the face to me.

I like Daphne because she seems interesting, and as though she has thoughts and opinions (maybe even dissenting ones) behind her pleasant cheerleader face.  With some of the DCC women who look younger, I have my doubts about how much thinking they do.  

[Pennstate94]

7 hours ago, JapMo said:

 If Julia hadn't done the unthinkable and express ambition to possibly use DCC as a career move (gasp) I think she would have definitely been chosen.  She had the looks and despite nothing but negative comments from Kelly once she was alerted by a snitch of Julia's "gaffe", I thought she was a pretty good dancer and head and shoulders above Lisa and Taylor.

Julia had zero chance at ever making the team because she was working for a TV network that Is NOT the one the Cowboys have a deal with. She would have had to quit working for that station to have a shot. So she was set up to make it look like she’s not so great at broadcasting, and the result ended up better than any of the producers ever hoped. That she then clearly stated profanity directly to the cameras and shoved a veteran was icing on the reality TV cake. They dragged out her cut to let her think she actually had a chance despite the non compete clause.

[Tuxcat]

Out of an "unprecedented number of applications" - "over 1500" - "top dancers from around the globe vying to be part of this world class organization" -- ...-- you couldn't find 20 pretty girls that could dance AND kick?

And who are we kidding,.. do the other judges really have any say here?

Kelli picks who gets into TCC - and the "made for TV drama"  factor is a huge part of her consideration. 

Edited December 1, 2020 by Tuxcat

[lemonbus230]

7 hours ago, NC-CFD09 said:

I think Tess was the leader of Group 4 and Gina was her second. 

I am not sure why you would think Tess had anything to do with so many of her group not making it back (sarcasm font). Even though Judy had the team complete mid year surveys, asked for honest feedback, including feedback for their leaders, and then gave the feedback to the leaders. Which Tess then stopped her group’s practice the next practice and made each woman in her group individually answer whether or not they had said negative things about her in their survey and then got to Lily and accused  her to the point she almost cried. Cannot imagine why that would be even be a thought. True story.

[Holly85]

10 minutes ago, lemonbus230 said:

I am not sure why you would think Tess had anything to do with so many of her group not making it back (sarcasm font). Even though Judy had the team complete mid year surveys, asked for honest feedback, including feedback for their leaders, and then gave the feedback to the leaders. Which Tess then stopped her group’s practice the next practice and made each woman in her group individually answer whether or not they had said negative things about her in their survey and then got to Lily and accused  her to the point she almost cried. Cannot imagine why that would be even be a thought. True story.

Poor lily 

[Tuxcat]

22 minutes ago, lemonbus230 said:

I am not sure why you would think Tess had anything to do with so many of her group not making it back (sarcasm font). Even though Judy had the team complete mid year surveys, asked for honest feedback, including feedback for their leaders, and then gave the feedback to the leaders. Which Tess then stopped her group’s practice the next practice and made each woman in her group individually answer whether or not they had said negative things about her in their survey and then got to Lily and accused  her to the point she almost cried. Cannot imagine why that would be even be a thought. True story.

Sad. Who are Tess' friends on the team? You know how they all form little groups - Who is Tess closest with?

[vanillagum]

1 hour ago, Pennstate94 said:

That she then clearly stated profanity directly to the cameras and shoved a veteran was icing on the reality TV cake.

Julia shoved a veteran...?

[Lona]

16 minutes ago, lemonbus230 said:

I am not sure why you would think Tess had anything to do with so many of her group not making it back (sarcasm font). Even though Judy had the team complete mid year surveys, asked for honest feedback, including feedback for their leaders, and then gave the feedback to the leaders. Which Tess then stopped her group’s practice the next practice and made each woman in her group individually answer whether or not they had said negative things about her in their survey and then got to Lily and accused  her to the point she almost cried. Cannot imagine why that would be even be a thought. True story.

OK THAT’s IT!!! I was ok with Tess being a blender. She was on the team for “10-15” years so whatever. I was upset with the Ozarks news but realize there were three other brats involved. 
 

But halting practice? Accusing teammates? Tess, it’s time to retire! 
 

And Kelli? Judy? Charlotte? If you knew any of this I’m even more disappointed than you than I was before ... and I had thought that was impossible. 
 

Absolutely gutted for Lily. 😢 
 

 

[scorpio1031]

1 hour ago, Pennstate94 said:

Julia had zero chance at ever making the team because she was working for a TV network that Is NOT the one the Cowboys have a deal with.

Wasn't it said that Julia was fired from that job???  So much tea when all of that hit the fan:)

32 minutes ago, lemonbus230 said:

I am not sure why you would think Tess had anything to do with so many of her group not making it back (sarcasm font). Even though Judy had the team complete mid year surveys, asked for honest feedback, including feedback for their leaders, and then gave the feedback to the leaders. Which Tess then stopped her group’s practice the next practice and made each woman in her group individually answer whether or not they had said negative things about her in their survey and then got to Lily and accused  her to the point she almost cried. Cannot imagine why that would be even be a thought. True story.

Is Tess close to VK - as in she tells her things since she knows she will run to Kelli with it?

[forumborum]

1534 applicants ....cough ....choke

 

Julia never stood a chance thanks TPTB from the Mavs (aka Lisa). 

Edited December 1, 2020 by forumborum
Misspelled

[ClassicPegg]

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Edited December 1, 2020 by ClassicPegg

[faxtar221]

On 11/29/2020 at 8:00 PM, Trixi said:

Her video was something else. The popping on the floor, the half jumping jacks, some weird arm movements. I was laughing hard. The cow bit was cute but not her dancing🤷🏼‍♀️

Yeah but K&J liked it. I mean, they saw all of that and still ranked her at the top. The dancing in the video was clearly not related to her cut, so there must have been something else. 

[lemonbus230]

1 hour ago, Tuxcat said:

Sad. Who are Tess' friends on the team? You know how they all form little groups - Who is Tess closest with?

Gina Kat Caroline Victoria 

[Trixi]

1 hour ago, Lona said:

OK THAT’s IT!!! I was ok with Tess being a blender. She was on the team for “10-15” years so whatever. 

 

 

Laughing so hard at this line😂😂😂

[Collette1104]

On 11/28/2020 at 8:56 PM, SmokeyG said:

Clearer team picture.

Th arrangement of the rookies vest makes It look like Lisa is holding up a foam finger and I can’t unsee it. The arms of both girls in the front (Ashlee and... I can’t see the other well enough in the tiny pic I can see while I type! Maybe it was Lexi?) are both so long (edit- I saw the gorilla post after I posted this and hahahahaha that’s spot on) and FINE I’ll say it. VK does have good legs and she’s held it together this season. So good for her. 

Edited December 1, 2020 by Collette1104

[forumborum]

Marissa is over the rope she is one of those that gives the impression she is dancing as a team but makes her moves just enough different she stands out aka Holly P, Erica 

[TUOwl84]

On 11/28/2020 at 8:56 PM, SmokeyG said:

Clearer team picture.

After further review of this photo...why is Kat's leg sticking out so much?  It seems so much further out than VK's 🤣

[Lona]

32 minutes ago, Trixi said:

Laughing so hard at this line😂😂😂

ALL credit really goes to @Laurawithcats for making that comment a couple of months back lol 😂 

[Trixi]

2 hours ago, vanillagum said:

Julia shoved a veteran...?

Someone, maybe Bridget?, tried to console her and she pushed her away😡

[TUOwl84]

2 hours ago, lemonbus230 said:

I am not sure why you would think Tess had anything to do with so many of her group not making it back (sarcasm font). Even though Judy had the team complete mid year surveys, asked for honest feedback, including feedback for their leaders, and then gave the feedback to the leaders. Which Tess then stopped her group’s practice the next practice and made each woman in her group individually answer whether or not they had said negative things about her in their survey and then got to Lily and accused  her to the point she almost cried. Cannot imagine why that would be even be a thought. True story.

My guess it was Hannah.  I'm only saying this because Hannah was vocal about the "bubble" being unsafe.  Perhaps she felt that on the survey it was a safe place to provide honest feedback to Judy 😔

[Holly85]

4 minutes ago, Trixi said:

Someone, maybe Bridget?, tried to console her and she pushed her away😡

It was cici 

3 minutes ago, TUOwl84 said:

My guess it was Hannah.  I'm only saying this because Hannah was vocal about the "bubble" being unsafe.  Perhaps she felt that on the survey it was a safe place to provide honest feedback to Judy 😔

Bubble wasn’t brought up until this year the surveys were done last season 

[TUOwl84]

23 minutes ago, Holly85 said:

It was cici 

Bubble wasn’t brought up until this year the surveys were done last season 

Sorry, I should clarify.  I mean't that Hannah probably felt safe expressing herself on the survey in regards to Tess as a group leader.  It only leads me to believe it was Hannah because she was vocal about the bubble later on.  

[Trixi]

26 minutes ago, Holly85 said:

It was cici 

Thanks😘

[Pennstate94]

4 hours ago, scorpio1031 said:

Wasn't it said that Julia was fired from that job???  So much tea when all of that hit the fan:)

Is Tess close to VK - as in she tells her things since she knows she will run to Kelli with it?

Julia was fired from one job but got a freelance job with another network. Now I believe she’s a “fill-in” traffic person somewhere.

[Erinbridget]

11 hours ago, DCCOracle said:

 

It makes me so sad that Ashlinn doesn't make it.

[Jessied84]

On 11/29/2020 at 9:17 AM, sATL said:

NFC South also has a team who is hugging the bottom for foolish reasons - like watching a live ball roll across the field after an onside kick....hint: note my postername.. Hence a new TCC , who also was the pro-bowl rep, has my full support being elsewhere this season... 

The Jets just need to find their peace and comfort in their 1st round pick - which most likely will be Tyler Florence from Clemson

Dallas just need to find their peace and comfort in that Dak will continue to heal back to his playing condition for 2021. If they make the playoffs (I think there is an extra wild card game slot this year - source ), that will be a bonus. No need to be calling the jeweler getting fingers measured for a ring, though.

Switching over to the AFC - 🙏 go  out to Denver. All four QBs will miss game vs. Saints due to COVID protocol. Last I heard , Denver does not want to forfeit the game, and I guess it can't be rescheduled/postponed. Stay tuned - kickoff is not until 4 pm EST

I think you mean Trevor Lawrence from Clemson 😉