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!
I'm sorry...I have to jump in here. Does pot enhance sports performance??? LOL!
Anyone else out there ever smoke pot???? (please don't answer)
ANYONE I KNOW who has gotten stoned can barely organize a trip to the grocery store let alone break a world record!!!!!!
Heeeelllooooo....?????
Also....I'm sure I could go on and on about the demonization of marajuana, but I won't. I'll save that for another forum...
Oh and by the way, world class swimmers are human too! (i.e., sometimes they make mistakes and/or poor choices......)
I don't think anyone on this thread has yet suggested that pot smoking is beneficial to athletic performance.
Remember the discussion was about conduct and use of insulin.
John Smith
Hey uscmaria...folks around here are equal opportunity slammers....when Phelps got his DUI, they pounded him pretty hard on these boards. Yes, even St. Michael got hammered here...
I personally could care less about Gary's hooch conviction....and for that matter, I thought his no show that night in Athens was uncool, rude and unwarranted. But, people are people and they make mistakes, do dumb things now and then....and unless a person kills someone...most mistakes should be forgiven....
Plus, Geek has a good thought on this issue... and that is....add all the good with all the junk Gary has brought to swimming ….and…. I'd say he is on the serious plus side of things....
Originally posted by newmastersswimmer
does marijuana enhance performance? posted by The Razz
Personally, I think (from hearing what others have said
"only" now)...that pot smoking might be able to enhance one's ability in a distance swimming event (especially something like a 5 K open water swim for example)...
Newmastersswimmer
And inhaling all that smoke has GOT to really help your endurance....
Originally posted by TheGoodSmith
Is it possible that Michael Jackson was just around young boys but didn't do anything to them?
John Smith He was not convicted nor did the Canadian lose his medal.
