Outkicking Our Coverage: An Interview with the Ben-Gals

The finer things in Cincinnati: Skyline Chili, Montgomery Inn, Graeter’s Black Raspberry Chip Ice Cream.

The finest: Ben-Gal Cheerleader’s Jennie and Alyson.

The beautiful and talented Ben-Gals are both 3 year veterans of the Cincinnati cheerleading squad. Jennie (left) is a graduate of the University of Tennessee and works full time as a financial analyst. Alyson graduated from the University of Cincinnati and teaches elementary school. The girls met in 2007 and have become great friends with similar interests in traveling, dancing, and rooting on their Bengals. The lovely ladies were generous enough to take a moment out of their busy lives to answer some burning questions we just had to know.

1. What part of your uniform is most uncomfortable?

Jennie: I have to pick just one part??  I guess the top. The design feels restrictive of shoulder movement, and the (Bengal) “B” in the cleavage can kind of stab you throughout the game. And the boots are no walk in the park!

Alyson: The pantyhose! They make our legs look great, but when we sweat they are disgusting.

2. What is the craziest thing you’ve seen on the field on game day?

Jennie: Our game against the Bronco’s this year had an unfortunately crazy ending, but I’ve also seen a “hurricane” hit Paul Brown Stadium. We almost blew away!

Alyson: Last year there was a wind storm during a game. There was lots of debris everywhere and I saw a twenty dollar bill floating in the wind.

3. Which team has the sexiest mascot?

Jennie: The Bengals!  Who Dey is so muscular this year!

Alyson: Us! Aren’t bengal tigers sexy?

4. Who would win in a fight, Chad or Rey Maualuga?

Jennie: Maualuga, that guy is ferocious! But Chad would win an argument.

Alyson: Chad could talk a big game, but Rey would definitely win!

5. How does your dad like your calender pic?

Jennie: He says it doesn’t look like me. He’s mentioned that it’s very awkward for his friends, though.

Alyson: He’s proud of whatever I do. He got a signed calender from all the girls for his birthday and absolutely loved it!

6. What position would you play if you were on the Bengals?

Jennie: Wide Receiver, and I’d have a choreographed dance for each touchdown celebration!

Alyson: Punter. I think Kevin Huber has a fun job and he doesn’t get tackled.

7. Are men intimidated by you when they find out you’re an NFL cheerleader?

Jennie: I wish they were. It’s very uncomfortable to refuse giving out your number.

Alyson: I don’t think intimidated. Their personality changes when you tell them though. They try to act cool, ask if you have a boyfriend, try to impress you, etc.

8. Is it a turn-off if a guy tells you he plays fantasy football?

Jennie: Yes.  If it’s coming up early in conversation, it’s probably a big part of his life. Every once in a while it’s nice to sleep in on a Sunday without him stressing about finalizing who’s in and who’s out.

Alyson: No way! I like guys who know their football. Plus they know facts about all players, not just the Bengals!

9. Which football player would be most reliable in paying his child support?

Jennie: Carson Palmer. He’s a stand up guy!

Alyson: I hope all of them are. If you can drive around in a car that’s $50,000 (or more), then you can pay your baby mama!

10. Which player creepy hugs the cheerleaders most often?

Jennie: No brainer on this one… But no comment!

Alyson: Haha. No comment. We have a no fraternizing rule.

11. Which player would be super cool to hang out with?

Jennie: Does it have to be a Bengal?  Because I’d love to hang out with Peyton!

Alyson: I would like to hang out with Chad Ochocinco and twitter all day! I also think Roy Williams is funny. We worked a charity event together and he seems like he would be fun to hang out with.

12. What is your least favorite word, besides moist?

Jennie: Steelers.

Alyson: Kicks. Like when our coaches say, “It’s time to work on kicks!” (referring to the kickline)

13. Who is the best looking player in the NFL?

Jennie: Brady Quinn

Alyson: Tom Brady, hello!

14. Dumb and Dumber is the best movie ever right?

Jennie: It’s up there!

Alyson: Yes! Jim Carrey is a genius.

15. Worst movie you have ever seen?

Jennie: Anchorman… it’s just really not that funny!

Alyson: The Blair Witch Project. I think I got motion sickness during that movie.

16. Who would play you in a movie about your life?

Jennie: Alicia Silverstone

Alyson: Holly Madison (Hugh Hefner’s ex from Playboy’s “Girls Next Door”) She’s a successful blonde with big boobs! Who wouldn’t want her to play them?

17. What is your Favorite Beatles song?

Jennie: I don’t like the Beatles.

Alyson: Come Together. It was in a dance routine when I was little.

18. Are you the right girl for Tim Tebow?

Jennie: Absolutely not!  I’m a Volunteer!

Alyson: Nope! O-H!

19. Can he play quarterback in the NFL?

Jennie: No, he’ll get hurt.  Then he’ll vomit on the sidelines.

Alyson: Yes, but not for Cincinnati!

20. What’s your go to Karaoke song?

Jennie: Michael Jackson, Man in the Mirror or Elton John, Someone Saved My Life Tonight

Alyson: Britney Spears, Toxic, hands down!

21. Who is your favorite character on The Office?

Jennie: Jim <3

Alyson: Pam! She has a similar love story to mine.

22. What are you going to be for Halloween?

Jennie: I haven’t decided yet!

Alyson: I am going to be in Cancun, Mexico for Halloween. We are still dressing up in authentic Mexican clothes and Sombreros to celebrate!

RAPID FIRE:

Pool or hot tub?

J: Hot tub

A: Hot tub after practice please.

Joey or Chandler?

J: Chandler

A: Chandler

Pina colada or whiskey neat?

J: Southern Comfort

A: Pina Colada (Miami Vice variation) I bet Jennie said Whiskey!

Rather be an assassin or an astronaut?

J: Astronaut

A: Astronaut, assassin is way too much pressure, and you can do flips in space!

Brad or George?

J: George

A: George

Shave or wax?

J: Shave

A: Shave sometimes, Wax sometimes depending on my time schedule.

Ben or Casey Affleck?

J: Ben

A: Ben!

Conan or Dave?

J: Conan

A: Dave

Slap Chop or Sham Wow?

J: Sham Wow

A: Sham Wow

Andy Samberg or Adam Sandler?

J: Adam Sandler

A: Andy Samberg. Im on a Boat!

Audrina or Kristen?

J: Kristen

A: Neither. Team Heidi

Jon and Kate plus 8? or Heidi and Spencer plus Heidi’s sister?

J: Speidi + Holly

A: I like Kate plus 8.

Mario or Luigi?

J: Mario

A: Both. It wouldn’t be Super Mario Bro’s without both of them. I remember playing that on Nintendo when I was 8 and you would have to blow on the game to get it to work!

Megan Fox or Olivia Wilde?

J: Megan Fox

A: Megan Fox, I liked transformers.

Will Ferrell or Jim Carrey?

J: Jim Carrey

A: Will Ferrell is my favorite actor.

Steak or Sushi?

J: Steak

A: Both

Kobe or LeBron?

J: LeBron

A: LeBron, go Cavs!

For your guy:

Harley, Pick up, or Benz?

J: Benz

A: Harley for my guy, I’ll take a Benz though!

Clean shaven or scruff?

J: Clean Shaven

A: Both, clean for work or meeting the parents. Scruff for weekends and vacations

V-neck or collared shirt?

J: Collared shirt

A: Collared shirt, no chest hair please!

Tats or no tats?

J: No Tats *Note- these questions make it seem like I like a metro kind of guy… but keep in mind that I hate men with hair gel and designer jeans!

A: He can have 1 or 2. I like good little boys though!