Pathetic

[Phildozer]

I supported him until I read this tonight.

"It's been an awesome two weeks," Miller said after he completed his 0-for-5 Olympics on Saturday. "I got to party and socialize at an Olympic level."

http://www.mercurynews.com/mld/mercurynews/sports/13962579.htm


Nice job Bode. You certainly have done the nation proud.

Jerk.

 

[Sky]

Erraaahhhhhh......can we get the "banner" of Bode down now?

If he had just lost and kept his mouth shut...kool. After all, everybody slumps at some point.

But to slump and schlump....I think his credibility check bounced.

 

[LVNLARG]

I supported him until I read this tonight.

"It's been an awesome two weeks," Miller said after he completed his 0-for-5 Olympics on Saturday. "I got to party and socialize at an Olympic level."

http://www.mercurynews.com/mld/mercurynews/sports/13962579.htm


Nice job Bode. You certainly have done the nation proud.

Jerk.

Who on earth is the US ski team rep screaming at the members in the start making an ass of himself and the skier? He is so loud, stupid and obnoxious sounding that I think he un-nerved a lot of the team members. "Go Darron Rahlves...put it down Darron Rahlves....rock that shit Darron Rahlves" like they don't know their own name and in the loudest trucker voice you've ever heard. It would be enough to make me ski into B netting out of embarrassment....never mind for loss of concentration... Someone needs to explain to trucker-turned-ski-coach it's ski racing...not the NFL.

 

[riverc0il]

what up band wagon US Ski Team fans! bode doesn't win ever run on the pro tour, why expect him to sweep the olympics! it is well documented that bode has erratic results. what i think is pathetic are all the people on bode's case that won't follow his races or any other US Ski Team member after the olympics are over. not suggesting that is the case for any one that has posted in this thread... but the general sentiment is getting old. especially from people i know that don't even like winter sports but are all over bode when before the current olympics they couldn't tell you the difference between a downhill and GS. i can't believe i am finally in the give bode a break camp! i certainly wasn't defending him when everyone on the planet seemed to be saying "let bode be bode." but it seems like everyone is jumping off the band wagon and monday morning quarter backing.

let me ask this question: would his comments be seen in a different light if he medaled? i don't see why they should, personally.

 

[kingslug]

That guy screaming was hired for that purpose. He's the team "motivator". An American thing no doubt. As far as all this Bode stuff, I can't wait untill it ends. I have been watching skiing since I was around 10, and even I'm sick of all the BS. Bode simply cannot handle all the pressure, hype, etc. When it wasn't as intense he did rock. He will still go down in history as one of the best ever. Unfortunately all the crap will overshadow it. It's no different than when obscure bands make it big then self destruct. Remember White Zombie, poof, gone. I wouldn't be suprised if this is his last year on the team. His 15 minutes are coming to a close.

 

[LVNLARG]

That guy screaming was hired for that purpose. He's the team "motivator". An American thing no doubt. As far as all this Bode stuff, I can't wait untill it ends. I have been watching skiing since I was around 10, and even I'm sick of all the BS. Bode simply cannot handle all the pressure, hype, etc. When it wasn't as intense he did rock. He will still go down in history as one of the best ever. Unfortunately all the crap will overshadow it. It's no different than when obscure bands make it big then self destruct. Remember White Zombie, poof, gone. I wouldn't be suprised if this is his last year on the team. His 15 minutes are coming to a close.

Great...so even better ...the annoying as hell concentration breaking motivator yelling at them would have been somebody they didn't even know. I sure hope someone realizes the "motivator" was likely one of the problems. If I was on the US team I'm afraid I would have had to pull a Bode on the motivator and stated that if he was in the start hut...I wouldn't be....

 

[NYDrew]

Funny, we were all messing around on the nastar course while there was a break in lessons and took turns pretending to be the team motivator.

It was fun, we all did hit some pretty good times considering the poofy jackets, fresh snow and all mountain skiis we were all on.

BTW, Z9's are amazing.

 

[snowyguy]

Bill Johnson made it clear it was his personal agenda to best the Austrians in the Olympics. Bode never made any claims that he was going to take medals. It was all a nationalistic media hype thing which so many took on as their own. Sitting there and issuing snipets only points out the basic trouble with American athletics, there are too many spectators and two few skiers.

Erraaahhhhhh......can we get the "banner" of Bode down now?

If he had just lost and kept his mouth shut...kool. After all, everybody slumps at some point.

But to slump and schlump....I think his credibility check bounced.

I suppose an insignificant >>bigmouth<< like this poster could have done better.

 

[Sky]

To RC and Snowguy....You missed my point. That he "slumped" is unfortunate. My issue is how he represents the country off piste. All he had to say to stay off my schlump list is..."I did my best" vs "At least I got to party at an Olympic level".

So he's still a fabulous skier..as are all the olympic competitors. First role of holes Bode...whne your in one...stop digging.

And as far as too many spectators and not enough skiers? I'm not comparing myself to an olympic athlete. I lost all dilusions of grandeur when I went from High School hoops to college.

 

[riverc0il]

sky, i was addressing a broader point in my post, however, i disagree with this whole representing the country off the slopes stuff. it isn't like bode is the only one partying at the olympic village. he is just one of the few athletes that the media is highlighting. when you consistantly stick a microphone in front of a wild spirit, he is eventually going to say something colorful. the media is goating and baiting bode knowing that if he says something sensational, they have a story. it is SICK. add the media to the truly pathetic aspects of the olympics. but are any of the other atheletes partying at the olympic level facing similar comments? especailly those who had medal aspirations and came up short? i think bode has an unreasonable level of expectation placed on him by his country, especially in light of his comments.

again, i can't believe i am defending this guy. search through my pre-olypics comments and i was the guy rolling his eyes at everyone else defending bode.

 

[Warp Daddy]

Bode looks dissipated , acts like a moron , skis like he didnt give a shit, is woefully out of shape , say's "screw you" to those who sponsor him and you want me to say OH that's cool he was great last yr . Give me a Break

Hey he;s suppossedly a PRO ( multi-millions in endorsemwents , sponsors etc) . If he was an 18 yr old kid his behaviour might be excusable but for a 28 yr old MAN its unexcusable .

If his sorry ass attitude doesn't change -he will be marginalized. I hear the clock ticking on HIS 15 minute's

Maybe SOMEDAY when he MATURES he realize that he squandered several opportunities .Until that happen s he joins several other immature freaking jerks in the word of PRO sports

 

[riverc0il]

Bode looks dissipated , acts like a moron , skis like he didnt give a shit, is woefully out of shape , say's "screw you" to those who sponsor him and you want me to say OH that's cool he was great last yr . Give me a Break

but this is all nothing new. this has been bode being bode for a long time now. from what i have read, i don't think he wanted his 15 minutes of fame and likely that fame jadded him slightly to it. i think it is quite interesting to note that he his purposefully not taking advantage of his 15 minutes except by capitolizing on the financial opportunities of sponsorship. my main point is would this conversation be happening if it wasn't an olympic year? i contend no, and that is what bothers me most. and i agree bode is wasting serious potential of being one of the best ever by being bode. he will be remember as one of the best americans ever to race, but on the national circuit, i doubt he will retain the distinctions of a guy like the herminator.

 

[Phildozer]

I suppose an insignificant >>bigmouth<< like this poster could have done better.

It 6'9", that poster you refer to isn't insignificant.

I don't blame Bode for not doing well. Everyone has off-times. No big deal.

I blame him for the Olympic-level partying comment. It is obnoxious and insinuates a disregard for the people (and nation) that supported him in his trip to Turin.

 

[LVNLARG]

I try to keep my partying reasonable when I'm on a ski VACATION...never mind a ski racing trip.. Why? So that I'll be able to get up the next day and go skiing...the purpose that I'm there for. If the USST paid Bodes way there...they should ask for the money back. That's what would occur if there was a failure to perform your duties on a gov't level!

 

[riverc0il]

If the USST paid Bodes way there...they should ask for the money back.

does bode pay his own way on the tour or am i thinking of a different skier?

 

[kbroderick]

c0il: I think you're thinking of Kristina Koznick, who does not ski with the US Team due to violation of USSA polices re: coach-athlete relationships (see an interview from shortly after she split with the team); Bode does actually ski with the US Team, although I expect that he probably picks up the tab for his RV. I expect that USSA probably covers at least a good portion of his travel expenses.

The other problem with ditching Bode is that, even performing below his peak he's still better than most of the guys that could replace him. Do you want someone who seems less than perfectly motivated and is having fun while scoring top tens or someone who is superbly motivated, hungry to win...and occasionally makes the front page?

In related news, Bill Marolt has indicated that discussions will be in order (see his state of the ski team address), and Ski Racing has some other good interviews on the subject (including one with Bode's tech, who is adamant that he did have rock damage in the first run of the Olympics).

Personally, I'm still trying to figure out exactly how I feel about Bode; some of his Nike soundbites strike me as intelligent and well-said, but I'm suspicious of any message that comes bearing a swoosh.

 

[riverc0il]

thanks for the clarification kbroderick. so he trains with the team but travels on his own, so it would seem likely he partially pays for travel expenses. i think it would be interesting to see bode go the same route as Kristina Koznick and see how he does. i wonder if he would be more motivated if he did his own thing? that situation wouldn't look very good for the US Ski Team though.

 

[smootharc]

Today's SAT word...."Bodeify" (verb)

To Bodeify.....(watch out, what follows is a run on sentence....sort of like blah, blah, blah....sort of like someone we know).....

is to take unreal natural talent, squander and waste said talent....being as selfishly unselfish as a teammate can possibly be...

then lay on the pretense of not wanting publicity, sniff out publicity like a hound dog in heat, then lash out at the same news vehicles you courted....

as you go down in flames on the world's largest stage, scratching your head and wondering how it all went bad...

as you pound down another Jaegermeister shot and, in your final interview, mention how it's not about winning, but being part of what you, months earlier, said you might not care to be a part of (because it's just a commercial vehicle run by THE MAN)....the olympics and representing your country....

but, hey, I'm a free spirit, and please just leave me alone (but if you have time check out my website "brokenbode.com" where I can tell you what's wrong with kids and sports in America today)....no, really.....

but everything is going to be okay, as I'm getting a transfusion of "work ethic juice" from the Mahre brothers, two guys who represented themselves, their country, and their sport with a level of professionalism, love and humility that many athletes today would barely understand....

now I'm off to steal Mancuso's tiara....




Folks: Sorry....just had to vent. I actually feel bad for him as for the first time I saw something just....well....sad about the guy. Hey, falling so far sets up the mother of all comebacks, right ? Go, Bode....hope you get it all figured out.

 

[swade2469]

Did you see the piece on Bode's Arm on Drudge?

Looks like the man is getting it done with the blond on the front page of drudge. In my opinion, he wins - you guys LOSE.

 

[dmc]

I'm actually a bigger Bode fan now that he had a partied out Olympics...


I long for the old days when skier racers partied and lived the rock star life.. instead of getting up at dawn and getting on the tread mill for stress tests and protien shots...