From the article: These women should be admired for their intellect and for the athletic ability that they display in Sports Illustrated, not just for their looks. I'm paying attention to their athleticism.
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I admire Cheryl Teigs for intellectual stand on....ummm...uhhhhh... Oh Hell, I just love Cheryl, period!!
The rest ain’t aren’t hard on the eyes either!