Why shouldn't the cheerleaders get a cut? If most of the money goes into the general athletic fund, It seems like they (the cheerleaders), are more involved in the football game receipts than the girls basketball team or any other team that benefits from football receipts. I have always thought it was pretty trashy for the cheerleaders to have to get out and wash cars or whatever to earn money to purchase uniforms etc. that stay with the school when they leave. I don't think any student athlete (and yes cheerleaders are some very good athletes) should have to raise money to save the school system a few bucks. Thats what gate receipts and tax dollars are for. The parents usually have to pay a bundle too. I know when my daughter cheered, we had to raise money for mats for them to practice on. Some school systems don't even provide safety equipment for them. At least ours didn't. Thats pitiful.