Ever wondered what it takes to be an NFL cheerleader? Get a behind-the-scenes look at the Minnesota Vikings Cheerleaders' ...

The stadium is full, the noise deafening. It’s about 10 minutes before Sunday’s football game begins, and the Minnesota Vikings are in the tunnel, ready to take the Metrodome field.

Next up for the Vikings is this weekend’s CIF State Regional Cheer Invitational, held at Mira Costa High in Manhattan Beach. Marina competes in the non-tumbling, small school class.

I’m not saying NFL cheerleaders are bimbos, but let’s find some middle ground here. I’ve never heard of any grandmothers trying to join the Navy or Marines, yet we saw this 55-year-old try ...