I've seen a lot of threads where I've said to myself "who cares enough about this topic to post a thread about it." This one has since trumped all other "who gives a ****" threads.
Sorry, but the band is so much better, actually adds to the game. I've never seen the purpose of cheerleaders anywhere outside of high school basketball. First, it's a small enclosed area and you could hear them, second, I was 17 and wanted to see the hot chicks in very little clothing.
With the advent of, oh I don't know, the Internet, I can't imagine why you'd need to see mediocre looking women half clothed while trying to watch a football game.