Sure, soccer is the most popular sport in the world? Why? Because most of the world is poor and stupid. Countries with no resources whatsoever can find one ball per 22 people, a dirt patch and 4 shirts to throw down for goals.

We could argue about correlation and causation all day, but it appers to me that soccer also has the amazing power to destroy economies. Just look at the coutries that play and love soccer the most. They have little else going for them. At least basketball is making a dent in Europe.

As for whether we would change our attitudes if soccer became the sport of our best athletes, all I can say is what a waste of athleticism. Soccer is a cross country run ruined by a kick in the shin. Athleticism means nothing when you are playing 10 defenders hoping for a 0-0 tie to advance in pool play.

Socer sucks sucks sucks. Don’t tell me I don’t understand the game. I do. That’s why I know it sucks. If I have to watch a game with a goal and a net, give me some mysoginistic lacrosse players, or a hockey game. Heck, give me a good water polo match any day before a soccer match.