Vikings’ male cheerleaders fire back at critics amid social media frenzy

Vikings’ male cheerleaders fire back at critics amid social media frenzy

Louie Conn and Blaize Sheik had a message for naysayers

Minnesota Vikings cheerleader Blaize Shiek performs before the NFL Preseason 2025 game against the New England Patriots at U.S. Bank Stadium on August 16, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)

Aug 16, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; The Minnesota Vikings cheerleaders lead the crowd during the third quarter against the New England Patriots at U.S. Bank Stadium. (Jeffrey Becker/Imagn Images)

Minnesota Vikings cheerleader Louie Conn lines up with cheerleaders in the first quarter during the NFL Preseason 2025 game between New England Patriots and Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on August 16, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (David Berding/Getty Images)