Texsox Posted January 10, 2005 Share Posted January 10, 2005 The Top 8 Reasons Why Poker Should Be Considered a Sport 8> These guys sweat *way* more than bowlers or golfers. 7> Many poker greats are almost as fit and trim as legendary 380-pound Packer lineman Gilbert Brown -- and they're just as clever about knowing when to hold 'em. 6> Most dealers can shuffle circles around Ickey Woods. 5> You think it's not physical? Try watching a player getting his forearms treated for felt-burns. 4> Poker players are just like other athletes: When the stakes get high, lots of them fold because they don't have a pair. 3> We just like the idea of Chris Berman bellowing "Read 'em and weep!" 2> If you're interested in Emmitt Smith getting dealt to the Cards, why not the reverse? and the Number 1 Reason Why Poker Should Be Considered a Sport... 1> Lawn darts. Curling. Olympic friggin' ballroom dancing, OK? Now shut up and deal. [ Copyright 2005 by Chris White ] [ http://www.topfive.com ] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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