He's still got three chances to medal, but if his first two events are indicative all the beers are catching up with him. Then of course there's the 'redemption games' in 2010. Maybe he'll pull it together by then.
I wish him well in the next few events; but I have low expections that he will get his act together enough to do well. It seems that he has garnered the idea that "even bad publicity is a good way to get your name in the media". I abhor those in the public eye who disregard manners and gracious behavior. He is already 28...so by 2010 I would hope that there is a younger and more talented skiier who wins a spot on the U.S. ski team. I just love "The Flying Tomato", what a sweet guy who seems to be really enjoying the games and relishing his gold metal.
I will be in Killington on vacation soon....so I will be doing my own version of the middle-age Olympics against my husband, children and friends. BTW I love your "permanent ignore list".