Sport? Not A Sport?

SPORT
"To be a true arm wrestling competitor you need a combination of moves just like you have in collegiate wrestling. A professional arm wrestler could beat anyone from another sport."
—Gabe Accardi, winner of the 143-pound division at last month's GNC National Arm Wrestling Championships

SPORT
"You have to use your muscles, and it definitely takes a lot of technique. I once saw a guy break his forearm doing it, so it's definitely a sport."
—Lional Dalton, Broncos defensive tackle

SPORT
"I don't want to say it's not one, because those guys are strong and they might come looking for me."
—Tyson Chandler, Bulls forward

NOT A SPORT
"It's just messing around. Maybe I think that because ski jumpers don't have any upper body muscles, and I never arm wrestle."
—Clint Jones, U.S. ski jumper

SPORT
"You use strength, coordination and balance. The only reason it might not be considered a sport is that you use only one part of your body."
—Rulon Gardner, 2000 gold medal winner in Greco-Roman wrestling

NOT A SPORT
"Anyone can arm wrestle. It's like soccer."
—Jeb Putzier, Broncos tight end