What does everyone think about Gary Hall's comments about Michael Phelps being on the 4 x 100 freestyle relay at the Olympics. Gary pretty much feels that Michael shouldn't be on the relay since he didn't swim the 100 at the Olympic trials. Michael is being considered for the relay, since he has posted the second fastest time by an American this year.
I personally think Michael should be on the relay if he is setting the water a fire at the Olympics. I think any true team member would give up their spot on a relay to someone who is faster. It is about the best possible relay team - GO USA!!!!
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The "should've/would've/could've" is all conjecture. Crocker was going to swim at night no questions asked. I don't think a sore throat can make someone think they shouldn't swim. He is obviously not up to form for many reasons but no way can Reese take him off that relay for the night swim. That was the only thing we were sure of going into Athens was that Lezak and Crocker were swimming in finals. Bad race and we deserved to lose. Things happen...
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The "should've/would've/could've" is all conjecture. Crocker was going to swim at night no questions asked. I don't think a sore throat can make someone think they shouldn't swim. He is obviously not up to form for many reasons but no way can Reese take him off that relay for the night swim. That was the only thing we were sure of going into Athens was that Lezak and Crocker were swimming in finals. Bad race and we deserved to lose. Things happen...
