The University of Utah has announced that it will create a varsity program for eSports – beginning with League of Legends.
As time goes on and the program grows, more games will be added.
Players will actually be able to earn partial scholarships by participating in this program – just like real athletes playing real sports. (Salt Lake Tribune)
Your age probably has a lot to do with your opinion of eSports. Young people think watching and cheering on others as they play video games is normal. Old people do not understand the appeal.