Now that the Olympics are over, it’s time to reflect on the performances made by the individual athletes. Those representing the United States of America made us proud - both those that ended up on the Medals Podium, and those that did not. I hope they all feel the honor it is to represent our country. There were a few that showed up that were a disappointment - I’m sure everyone by now knows who Bode Miller is. He was favored to take home at least ski one gold, if not many more. All he had to do was show up and perform the way he knew how to.

Instead, he just showed up.

It is such a sad waste of an athlete - he is someone with all the potential and talent in the world, and yet he wastes it drinking in the bars of Italy. He should have been replaced with someone that WANTED to be there - someone that would work hard, and do his best. Bode was there, but was visibly out of shape, barely able to complete the courses he managed to get around all of the gates on. I hope the US Ski Team will keep this in mind when they pick the next representatives for the United States of America.

Bode Miller is someone that seems to crave media attention, and it does not matter to him if it is positive or not. He claims to not want the media around, and yet does not censor his mouth when he talks. Whatever he is thinking is expressed verbally. I was willing to put up with the crap that spewed out of his mouth, as long as he could perform. Instead, he just disappointed everyone that was cheering him on. I hope he learns a lesson from these Olympics, although I wonder if he will.