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Originally Posted by Smell My Finger
Jungle Jim is making a valid point that if you are in the Olymics you have to give it everything right to the end. Even if you place 40th.
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That logic is so flawed. Hunter's complaint is based on real, measurable results. He is mad because we don't have enough medals. How does he know if the athletes are giving it everything? Despite what some like to think, work ethic and attitude is only one piece of the puzzle. Do we honestly think these athletes have trained their entire lives to only give it 75% at the most crucial moment?
This is the same issue we see in so many people complaining about the Flames. We over and over the various possibilities for our lack of success, while ignoring the most obvious answer- we are simply not good enough. Other teams, countries, athletes are more talented and will beat us.
Of course there are ways to turn it around, but it requires a cultural shift and the realization that we need to invest time, money etc. into young athletes.