Sport or Not?

[CMH]

Originally Posted by randomlefty10

I just realized that this is perhaps the dumbest argument ever. We're arguing a subjective definition of a word. A better argument would be whether you call race car drivers athletes.

I say yes, but you would have to understand my definition of athlete.

Just know that I think someone can be an athlete, but not athletic and vice versa.

In my opinion:

Athlete equals skill
Athletic equals body

For example:

Big Man A is a great athlete, but doesn't have the body to compete in the league. He isn't athletic.

Big Man B is extremely athletic. He has a great league body, can take some pounding, but he lacks good overall skills. He isn't an athlete.

I know most (maybe some, depends because I really don't know) would say that an athlete is just the same as being athletic. But, again, if you understand my perspective than you can see why I think a race car driver is an athlete.

You don't have to be athletic to be a great athlete.

[CMH]

Originally Posted by Akrobat

YankeePride, there's a reason why you are one of my top 10 favorite posters but I haven't been able to put my finger on it...

Originally Posted by Jason Moyer

On the other hand, if you throw down 10 grand and enter the world series of poker, you're participating in a sport.

You said it for me. But, that's exactly what I was trying to say.

[randomlefty10]

Originally Posted by YankeePride

I say yes, but you would have to understand my definition of athlete.

Just know that I think someone can be an athlete, but not athletic and vice versa.

In my opinion:

Athlete equals skill
Athletic equals body

For example:

Big Man A is a great athlete, but doesn't have the body to compete in the league. He isn't athletic.

Big Man B is extremely athletic. He has a great league body, can take some pounding, but he lacks good overall skills. He isn't an athlete.

I know most (maybe some, depends because I really don't know) would say that an athlete is just the same as being athletic. But, again, if you understand my perspective than you can see why I think a race car driver is an athlete.

You don't have to be athletic to be a great athlete.

Agree completely.