Olmecs and other quest

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In a message dated 02/18/2000 7:37:01 AM Pacific Standard Time,
mdmorris at indiana.edu writes:

<< So which came first, the game or the cosmological pageantry?

 Mark
  >>
Of course everything has its cosmic beginnings.  American football is the
reinactment of the battle of Troy.  The 11 leaders of the Trojan nation
backed by their gods, against the 11 leaders of the Greek, supported by their
gods all trying to get control over the beautiful ball, Helen.  At the same
time they are mad at Helen for being two faced, so they kick her to the sky,
trying to put her through the goal posts where they can safely score with
her.  The half time pagentry represents the beauty of ancient Greece.  Now,
can anyone prove that this isn't true?  Does anyone care?