Wow, we are a bunch of crybabies...

I agree with Fitzswimmer. Haven't seen Katajima's race yet, but word has been out about his dolphin kick since World's. Some times things get missed...for one reason or another. The bitterness isn't going to get Hansen anything and what he has said and done should be taken up by everyone. The NBA'ers are a sad testament to the US need to win-at-all-costs to keep up with the ROW sport systems. I would truly rather see our best collegians compete and take sixth in the sport we invented than watch and hear about the tired antics of a group of surly, overpaid, bored, morally backrupt professionals. They're not MY dream team; none of them have been. WE DON'T NEED TO WIN EVERYTHING... just perform to our capabilities (Go ahead, Aquageek; though you don't even know me, light me up for that--I still believe it). Though disappointed to not win, I thought the South African win was amazing and great for the sport AND WE GOT A FLIPPIN' MEDAL!!; spread the wealth (and talent). I also expect to be disappointed knowing that Gary Hall will be a divisive entity and comment on the relay situation instead of being a member of the team. He knew the relay was determined by the prelim swim, knew that Phelps was faster, and will still blame everyone but himself for not proving himself worthy in the morning. His "well-informed" manager certainly isn't helping things, either. We just look petty and small.

I agree with Fitzswimmer. Haven't seen Katajima's race yet, but word has been out about his dolphin kick since World's. Some times things get missed...for one reason or another. The bitterness isn't going to get Hansen anything and what he has said and done should be taken up by everyone. The NBA'ers are a sad testament to the US need to win-at-all-costs to keep up with the ROW sport systems. I would truly rather see our best collegians compete and take sixth in the sport we invented than watch and hear about the tired antics of a group of surly, overpaid, bored, morally backrupt professionals. They're not MY dream team; none of them have been. WE DON'T NEED TO WIN EVERYTHING... just perform to our capabilities (Go ahead, Aquageek; though you don't even know me, light me up for that--I still believe it). Though disappointed to not win, I thought the South African win was amazing and great for the sport AND WE GOT A FLIPPIN' MEDAL!!; spread the wealth (and talent). I also expect to be disappointed knowing that Gary Hall will be a divisive entity and comment on the relay situation instead of being a member of the team. He knew the relay was determined by the prelim swim, knew that Phelps was faster, and will still blame everyone but himself for not proving himself worthy in the morning. His "well-informed" manager certainly isn't helping things, either. We just look petty and small.