[momtothree]

Go back and read what you wrote. You referred to football student athletes as gorillas. You focused entirely on their athletic ability and eliminated any sort of academic potential or leadership ability they may have. You were the one, sir, who focused entirely on the assumption that pure academics/book smart intellect is what made this Country great. Again, check mate. Have a good day.

[IronJack]

My exact quote: "I would guess that in all of human history, those who helped make the world a better place were far more often chess players than football gorillas."

Do you for an instant doubt the truth of that statement?

By the way, you don't win a chess game by simply declaring checkmate. You have to actually CHECKMATE your opponent. And not just in your own mind ...