[IISnakE]

I agree with you! You have to have crowd involvement and organization. Stunting would be my last choice. It is nice if the squad is good and does it well, but the first priority at games is to get the crowd involved in the game and not just to go out to center court and perform a routine as if it were a cheerleading competition. I like the band/sound system/cheerleader coordination idea that was mentioned too. I think the megaphone is a big crowd booster but isn't used much by most squads.

But there are two things I hate about the current cheerleading situation: (1) seeing cheerleaders standing around looking unfocused and acting as if they could care less if they were even there; and (2) not attending the away games!!!

Well, check you out... over here in the cheer threads! :p
I am happy to see you here and couldn't agree more! It BLOWS my mind to see cheer leaders just standing around, talking to each other in lineup, talking with friends in the crowd, chatting up the coach (who knows better) and that most massive taboo is eating and drinking in the lineup and leaning against the wall.... if they're that bored/get off the floor, if they're hungry/have a lite meal before the game, if they're social life is more important/hit the bleachers.
As for not attending away games... most schools have title 9 obligations and choose to cheer home games for girls and boys while foregoing the away games for both. I do believe attending District games, that are "away", is a good & necessary thing.
I too, enjoy the use of megaphones and believe I have seen a few still in use @ games. I really believe that cooperation among Pep Club Leaders & Cheer Coaches added to Band Directors and Sound Techs would produce an amazing spirit raising effect @ games and make the experience fun and memorable for all involved! There again... there's always the "enema" for some crowds.