"They," the team back in 2011, were allowed to use the script A IF they went through the licensing department.
That team did not get rings paid for by the University. It isn't a SEC sanctioned event. It's not a NCAA sanctioned event.
That team knew of these policies before the event and before the article and subsequent outcry.
It (cheerleading) isn't a recognized sport by the NCAA in regard to Title IX and participation.
There were a few emotional story lines revolving around that team but didn't it boil down to the point "they" wanted UA to pay for their rings? After all, one of the team members is on record pointing to Kentucky buying their team rings so the Alabama squad felt UA should as well.
I'm still of the opinion ...
#fauxoutrage because they had to pay for something they wanted given to them because someone else had theirs given to them.