Posted on 07/28/2021 1:52:22 AM PDT by USA Conservative
One of my favorite pro athletes of all time was Don Mattingly, the star first baseman for the New York Yankees back in the 1980s. One of the things that stood out about him was that he had very few endorsement contracts even though he was one of the most popular athletes in the biggest media market in the U.S. When asked why this was the case, he said: “I always want people to know me as a baseball player.”
The sports/entertainment industry could use a few more competitors like that.
Wow, don’t hold back. Just say how you really feel. /sarc
If you hate her that much, then you should be glad she dropped out. Someone else took her place now. So, you should have nothing to complain about.
“We wholeheartedly support Simone’s decision and applaud her bravery in prioritizing her well-being”
What in the heck is BRAVE about putting yourself first - above teammates, country and all those who have supported you the last few years? What is BRAVE about focusing only on oneself?
She has not yet withdrawn from the specific individual events where she could win a personal medal.
Yes, I am one who loves the Olympics and have for years. My enthusiasm dropped a bit when it turned from pure amateurism to professional athletes. That was because because the Soviet block nations cheated by having their athletes professionally trained year-round and making the sports a science. Nations were not supposed to financially support their athletes and so they were funded by by the private sector. The Soviet block nations cheated on that requirement as well. But all-in-all it is the athlete, their perseverance, talent and training.
There’s a 44 year old woman gymnast competing...
but it sounds like she was told she better or it'll look really bad if she skips the team stuff only to "come back" and win the individual stuff.
I think you have that nailed. Eventually it will leak out that either the coach, the Team or some 'advisor' suggested that she pull-out because of bad optics.
I would say that this hurts 'her brand' in the long-run, but we live in such a therapeutic society now, who knows? Simone Biles as the next 'Dr. Phil'? Maybe a regular guest hosting gig on 'Oprah'?
She’s still scheduled for the individual events where she can win her own medals. Let’s wait and see if she recovers quickly enough to win her own medals.
#blackprivilege
I disagree. She recognized that she was not able to compete at the Olympic level and stepped aside to allow others their shot.
Right thing to do when your “head isn’t in the game.”
You know there’s a woman in her 40s competing,right?
Is she expected to Medal?
Ok fine, leave her alone, and don’t mention her anymore.
But I have the feeling that’s not what Simone and NBC want.
Why would you include that stock photo in that gossip article, when has nothing to do with Biles.
Hopefully. But is Simone Biles suddenly leaves the Olympic Games and shows up in the USA by the end of this week (the individual events competition is next week), then even her more ardent supporters are going to start asking some really hard questions.
I believe Miss Biles is showing her amateurism, nothing more or less. Were she a pro, she would be in breach, IMHO.
You asked a question. Try to follow along with your own conversations.
I keep thinking about Kerri Strug and how she did her final vault on a bad ankle. THAT was courage and an indomitable spirit! Bela Karolyi was not liked by a lot of people, but he got results, and he didn’t suffer quitters.
Mmmm, see a trend here. Markel, Osaka, Biles — all claim mental health problems.
Oh well, their names will be forgotten by next Olympics where we’ll be saying “what was the name of that tennis player, or that gymnast, or that pretend princess?”
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