What it's really like to be an NFL cheerleader

[post_page_title]Ringing the marriage alarm[/post_page_title]
While almost all NFL franchises have rules expressly forbidding cheerleaders from cultivating relationships with players and other team personnel, not all of them do. The Oakland Raiders, for example, is one such team. However, this “liberal” approach doesn’t necessarily means that they’re willing to let anything go. In the official cheerleader’s handbook, new recruits are given tips on carrying on with players.

Perhaps the most head-turning one is to make it a point to find out if a player is married (to someone else). “In most cases, he won’t tell you!” the guide says. It even suggests cheerleaders call the front office to be sure about martial status…