U of L cheerleader suspended after election night tweets

Madison Rexroat

Brynn Baker and several other Louisville cheerleaders were placed under investigative suspension after posting controversial tweets on Tuesday night regarding the election results.

The tweets on Baker’s account, which has now been deleted, included mentions of “sexism, racism, whateverism” and one said “You act like you came off a boat.”

None of the cheerleaders have been dismissed from the team, and only Baker has been identified as one of the suspended cheerleaders.

U of L head spirit coach Todd Sharp released the following statement regarding the tweets: 

“As the Head Spirit Coach and Spirit Coordinator, I am very troubled and concerned about the exchanges that took place in social media late last evening involving one or more of our student athletes. We have worked very hard to build a successful and incredibly diverse spirit program here at the University.  These conversations over the last day are not an accurate representation of our program, our values, or our coaching staff. We are investigating this matter and will take appropriate action upon the completion of such.”

Read the full story by the Courier-Journal here.