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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WB you make a strong point. When Phelps was arrested he made the statement: “I was taught to take full responsibility for my actions” and he did.
If swimming is ever going to gain mass appeal in the public eye, the swimmers and swim community will have to act with class, set and expect a high standard of behavior. Of course eliminates most Masters Swimmers today.
Scream, fight, what have you behind closed doors, when you walk out you represent your nation, sport as well as yourself leave the battle behind closed doors. After all you choose to be there and play by the rules as written. Don’t like the rules work to change them, if you choose disobedience be prepared to suffer the consequences. Gary seems to want it both ways, and those who defend his choices allow it to continue.
He plays at being a boxer, but the greatest boxer of our time took a stand and suffered much more than not being on a relay he didn’t qualify for.
Maybe Gary can look to some of the class boxers of the past and use them as his role models.
No the denying the talent and effective training of Gary Hall for the 50. Just questioning the way the he handles himself.
WB you make a strong point. When Phelps was arrested he made the statement: “I was taught to take full responsibility for my actions” and he did.
If swimming is ever going to gain mass appeal in the public eye, the swimmers and swim community will have to act with class, set and expect a high standard of behavior. Of course eliminates most Masters Swimmers today.
Scream, fight, what have you behind closed doors, when you walk out you represent your nation, sport as well as yourself leave the battle behind closed doors. After all you choose to be there and play by the rules as written. Don’t like the rules work to change them, if you choose disobedience be prepared to suffer the consequences. Gary seems to want it both ways, and those who defend his choices allow it to continue.
He plays at being a boxer, but the greatest boxer of our time took a stand and suffered much more than not being on a relay he didn’t qualify for.
Maybe Gary can look to some of the class boxers of the past and use them as his role models.
No the denying the talent and effective training of Gary Hall for the 50. Just questioning the way the he handles himself.
