Yes, this thread has been a bit depressing. I don't see why being a fan of different sports and different teams should preclude people from being also simultane

Yes, this thread has been a bit depressing. I don't see why being a fan of different sports and different teams should preclude people from being also simultaneously interested in science and math and other 'intellectual' pursuits. Becoming a professional player requires as much (if not much more) hard work and talent as becoming a software engineer. These people dedicate their lives to the task, and are genuinely much much better than 99% of humans at their task, and are getting paid for their ability to entertain. I don't get why people would look down upon these players and their fans.