Did anyone see the new Gary Hall, Jr Barbarsol commerical. It is about time swimmers get some good endorsements besides Speedo and the other swimming apparel companies. Madison Ave has really come a long way in the last few years. You would never see a swimmer in a commerical a year after the Olympics before. It is nice to know that all the endorsements aren't going to Phelps even though the boy more than deserves whatever endorsements he get. I mean Phelps is out of this world.
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USC:
Again, this was and is my point: Gary Hall Jr., who you defend and like which is your perrogative, lacks in personal accountability and has a sense of entitlement. Your defense of someone breaking the law and the competition rules enables such behavior just as his father did after he failed to show up and support his teammates at the Olympics. I guess he was resting and/or focusing on the 50 free 6 days later? And, I am certain individuals serving prison sentences for possession of less than one ounce would believe Jr. got punished and did not get off light?
It reminds me of when our Olympic swimmers were dismissed from the team and sent home in 1988 for a 'prank" at an establishment off site at the Olympics. In my opinion, Hall's behavior was more detrimental and egregious, but the coaching staff more lenient in 2004 by not sending him home immediately. I welcome you to correct me and search the web and find anywhere that Jr. and/or Sr. took responsibility for Jr.'s violating the conduct code, admitted wrong doing and did not engage in blaming and excuses.
The talent is undeniable and so is the lack of class. Up here in the north, we would let him swim in a frozen stream!
WB
PS- let me know about the web search. And, ask Jeremy Linn, the American record holder in the 100 breastroke who was kicked off The Race Club for smoking pot if he feels any hypocracy!
USC:
Again, this was and is my point: Gary Hall Jr., who you defend and like which is your perrogative, lacks in personal accountability and has a sense of entitlement. Your defense of someone breaking the law and the competition rules enables such behavior just as his father did after he failed to show up and support his teammates at the Olympics. I guess he was resting and/or focusing on the 50 free 6 days later? And, I am certain individuals serving prison sentences for possession of less than one ounce would believe Jr. got punished and did not get off light?
It reminds me of when our Olympic swimmers were dismissed from the team and sent home in 1988 for a 'prank" at an establishment off site at the Olympics. In my opinion, Hall's behavior was more detrimental and egregious, but the coaching staff more lenient in 2004 by not sending him home immediately. I welcome you to correct me and search the web and find anywhere that Jr. and/or Sr. took responsibility for Jr.'s violating the conduct code, admitted wrong doing and did not engage in blaming and excuses.
The talent is undeniable and so is the lack of class. Up here in the north, we would let him swim in a frozen stream!
WB
PS- let me know about the web search. And, ask Jeremy Linn, the American record holder in the 100 breastroke who was kicked off The Race Club for smoking pot if he feels any hypocracy!
