Despite the current
sterotype that
jocks are
brainless idiots, it has been proven that most often really great
athletes are also
intellectuals. I find that most often people's disgust with
athletes is due to their
envy. (See also
People who say they hate popularity contests, but bitch about their experience) Don't take out your percieved
middle school and high school social oppression on other people.
The issue is that our society places emphasis on athletics over academics. This issue is important. While we need to encourage physical activity, we must also be sure to create an environment in which our jocks and homebodies alike strive to fulfill and expand their minds.