Pictures of cheerleaders (you're welcome)

They cheer. They lead. They repeat.

By George Ducker, Special to Metromix

Did you know that the former President of the United States of America was once a cheerleader? Therefore, cheerleading is a noble and patriotic profession. And it would be positively un-American not to honor these gals with a photo gallery.

Since we've already devoted our efforts to the football players themselves, we thought we'd take some time with a hard-hitting look at some of the greatest cheerleader squads around, just in time for football season. But don't do it for us—do it for your country.