My computer's gonna short out from all the tears in this post. Sheesh

SV

OooooozeOne wrote in message
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On Thu, 19 Aug 2004 10:10:55 -0700, (Thom Stewart)
scribbled thusly:

Oz,

You're copping out. Yeah we have more people and every day we get
more
from the "Huddle Masses" of people around the world. So what? Are
you
saying this is the best place to live? Are you saying we have
better
athletes because we are a better place to live, to train, to make a
better life? Just what are you trying to say?

Ole Thom


I'm saying that with the bulk numbers you have,
a) there's a much better pool so you have a better chance of finding
elite athletes.

b) when you do find em you them have a much greater depth.
Look at Alana Pittman..she blows up a knee and any chance we have of
a
medal in hurdles is gone. The US would have a dozen in the wings.

c)we don't have a college sportscholarship scheme to attract elite
sports people from all over the world. I know many go back and play
for their own country, but quite a few stay and become US citizens.
Again adding to the depth of talent.

Don't get me wrong, I'm not grouching.
We do OK for a country with a pop that's hopefullyless than the
number
of US citizens who play sport. :-)


Oz1...of the 3 twins.

I welcome you to crackerbox palace,We've been expecting you.