OT:College E-Sports- What Are Your Thoughts?

Submitted by Winchester Wolverine on
ESPNU is currently airing some sort of college videogame compitition. From what I understand these kids have a chance to win a lot of money, which is cool and all. Anyway, I don't quite understand why it's being televised or why it is on ESPN. I don't remotely consider playing video games a "sport". Are E-Sports considered sport to you? Is this another landmark in the downfall of the human race? Do any of you watch this stuff and/or participate? In the spirit of Discussman (R.I.P.), discuss, or whatever.