Jim Scherr
Jim Scherr
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They didn't mean any disrespect. They were excited but I think those athletes would do things differently now.
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They are competitive individuals and they realize what the consequences of bad behavior might be.
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There were stories about how we used to wait days at the Winter Olympics between winning medals. We're optimistic that those days are behind us now.
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It nice to know that people aren't laughing at us when we show up any more.
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It's more of a direct competition and direct threat. While we have to learn how to compete for medals in those sports where we don't normally contend, such as the Nordic areas, we certainly have to take very seriously those threats to our current medals.
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They represent the country. If someone says he skis wasted, yes, we will step in at some point in time and we would be concerned.
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They're both very competitive individuals. It's an individual sport that seldom comes together as a team. We just want to make certain that they understand our position and, in moving forward, understand how their actions are viewed by others.
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It was a tough Games. Overall, this has been a great performance. We didn't achieve our total capability because of the high expectations coming in. It's a little bit our fault.
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It's a case of mismanaged expectations and unfortunate and unforeseen circumstances.
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That's something we were concerned about. There was such a lull after Athens.
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With their population base and the methods they use to funnel athletes into programs, they are very close to where the Cubans, East Germans and Eastern Europeans used to be.
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We feel that this is, without question, the most accomplished team and perhaps the strongest team that we've placed on the field of play in an Olympic Winter Games. Our expectations are very high.
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Unfortunately in these Games, it was unrealistic for the team to achieve at that level.
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In Salt Lake City we were on our home soil, very friendly environment, same time zone, home-cooked meals, competing in front of friends and family. We expect a more difficult time here, but we clearly have a great group of athletes.