Thanks for the insight. I just can't figure out the angle on supporting this guy's behavior--ok, so it's not written in a contract that he has to behave in a certain way, but man, don't you have any pride about representing your country? Only his corporation, I guess.
I know, it really saddens me when I talk about these things because there ARE skier wannabes out there who ARE busting their butts who would give God knows what to be in Miller's shoes and would bring honor to our country. For heaven's sakes, look at Daron Rahlves and his lackluster career but you have never read anything derogatory about him and his behavior. He just goes about his business doing what he loves to do without causing any controversy. What is so hard about that?
My most memorable olympians have to be Mark Spitz, Eric Heiden and that little spitfire Bonnie Blair! Swimming and speedskating certainly aren't considered high profile and revenue generating sports so I think they epitomize the true spirit of what the olympics is all about: Kids doing what they love the most and sacrificing everything else to be the best they can be.
FWIW, Mark Spitz is now a dentist, Eric Heiden is a doctor and Bonnie Blair is an I don't now what.........