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In reply to the discussion: To those who think NFL football players are dumb! NOT! Read the most awesome letter you'll ever read [View all]Hippo_Tron
(25,453 posts)88. I've always contended that there's nothing dumb about athletes
It's just that some think they don't need to apply themselves academically because they can coast by on their athletic talents. Even more sad, is when they're told that they're just dumb jocks by other people so they don't think they can succeed academically.
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To those who think NFL football players are dumb! NOT! Read the most awesome letter you'll ever read [View all]
trumad
Sep 2012
OP
fromunda stain? He really said that!! That is as good as "santorum"
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Sep 2012
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#18
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mrmpa
Sep 2012
#59
anyone who truly thinks all athletes or football players are dumb, is very ignorant
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Sep 2012
#32
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Sep 2012
#44
I am a Ravens fan and naturally I support Mr. Ayanbadejo on the field and off
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Sep 2012
#51
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Sep 2012
#70
they generate more revenue in one game than you will ever in your whole life
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Sep 2012
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