We should pull the team from the college ranks, not the professional ranks
to
begin with.


Indeed. There was a time in the Olympics when hiring a professional coach
was frowned upon.



Ive always thought we should go even further.....

You get only one shot at the olympics (ie you only get to go once)....

Youve never particpated in pro atheletics, and that includes college...

Never competed for any prize money/compensation....

And you have a real full time job not associated with sports.

Then there is a national lottery for each sport and anyone who meets the specs
and is drawn from the pool gets to represent the country...

Sure, some of the "atheletes" would be pretty pathetic, but I think they would
be more enjoyable anyway...

Im mean, I sure would be more interested in how Bob the welder is gonna do in
the javelin throw than I am for somebody who's been practicing doing it 80
hours a week for 10 years....

Sure a "pro" athelete can do some amazing things....but to me an
amateur/beginner struggling to do his/her best is much more "uplifting" (and
"braver") than watching some pro try the same thing...


Maybe we allow em to train for a week or 2 between when they are picked and
when they compete...

Of course some nations would cheat like hell and ruin the whole concept.....

take care

Blll