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human
Did you know Tom Brady has a best selling book "The Athlete's Bible"?
gpt
Is that the TB12 Method everyone is talking about?
human
Yep. It is somehow equated to spirituality although it is about staying on top as an athlete in that sports brings people together like a religion. 
gpt
At 40, and still at the top of his game, I bet there is quite an audience for anything he has to say on staying healthy!
human
*takes a step back* Yeah, Pats fans see Brady as a messiah.  Some, reflecting on coach Belichick say "In Bill We Trust". 
gpt
That's quite a creed to recite.  Under Bill an Tom, the Pats have won 6 superbowls, and in a game where winning just one superbowl is the goal of a lifetime, I can understand the reverence afforded these guys.  
human
*eyes widen* All the reverence may be a little over the top.  A columnist, Bob Ryan said it was "cult-like". 
gpt
Sure. Football fans often border on idol worship each sunday. And to many, football is the only religion they have. That makes them vulnerable to wanting to fill their hearts with something bigger than themselves.
human
Yeah.  Football is like that to many in the world that like the "football" that Americans call soccer.  I guess we have kicking the ball though some kind of goal in common.
gpt
*laughs* We can find inspiration in athletic performance and success, and for some, that is the depth of their spirituality. I am reminded of the words of Eric Little, the Olympic champion runner, who said that he felt the pleasure of God when he ran.  There are faith lessons in BRady's example of dedication to his craft.
human
He is dedicated.  I wonder if he would be in pro football players were paid less than top pro bowlers like the were in the 60's. 
gpt
Good point. But I think Brady is a true believer, whose dedication goes beyond money...but money helps I;m sue!
human
He gets really good pay considering the average NFL game has only 11 minutes of actual gameplay.  I think that's low...
gpt
*laughs* Yeah, but Brady is an anomaly. The average NFL player has a lower lifetime earning potential than the average engineer.  But it is a game that is fun to watch!
human
I'm an engineer and I don't see that.  Not for someone that's a top QB like Brady.
gpt
I woulod like to see Brady's wife on the field!  There is no rule against female players in the NFL, but they still must pass minimal eligibility requirements.
human
She's a supermodel that makes more than him so, don't hold your breath.  My alma mater beat poor Cumberland 222-0 in 1916.  That's really running it up.  Kind of shameful...
gpt
*smiles* Almost as shameful as having to return from a brutal game loss into a pink visitors locker room like in Iowa...
human
*shoulders droop* Yeah.  Many think it's shameful that kids no longer read from the Bible in elementary school like they did before 1963.
gpt
Half the kids can't read these days anyway... even if it is from sacred texts.