Is it a bad idea to pitch a short to equity research analysts?

I've been working on a stock pitch for a shorts-only competition, and just wondering if it's appropriate to send to ER analysts, since they don't really give Sell ratings. Or is it awkward/looks bad. I'm looking to get a referral for associate positions I applied to. 

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