Bode Miller & Pre

um, Pre is the ultimate example of someone sacrificing the gift. he threw his life away when he got behind the wheel.

On the field of life, not much of an argument there. In competition though, he did not sacrifice his gift.

at the time, track was his life.

Miller is the anti-Prefontaine. Pre was minimal talent, loads of heart. Miller is loads of talent, minimal heart.

The worse thing about Bode was he took someone elses spot who may have actually appreciated the opportunity that was presented. All Bode saw the olympics for was a great time to party. It would be one thing if he tried his best and didn't succeed but to go there out of shape, stay out partying every night it just goes to show what a loser this guy really is.

fontana wrote:

um, Pre is the ultimate example of someone sacrificing the gift. he threw his life away when he got behind the wheel.

Nice post. Unfortunately, his letsrun flock refuses to acknowledge this fact.

You understand that all of this is marketing crap, right? All of it. Pre, Bode, everybody. They build up an image to sell you stuff.

The fact that you would spend time, any time at all, actually worrying about this apparent inconsistency is a sign that you are exactly the type of clueless consumer that marketing guys love.

Keep_Going wrote:

Miller is the anti-Prefontaine. Pre was minimal talent, loads of heart. Miller is loads of talent, minimal heart.

he certainly didnt have any heart while driving intoxicated, with the potential to kill anyone else that night.

This is all marketing.. many of Bode's quotes are shaped and taken out of context. He trains ard to be a great skier. He is natural and instinctual. Just b/c you would spend hours obessing over the course and touring doesn't mean that is what is best for everyone else.

fontana wrote:

Keep_Going wrote:

Miller is the anti-Prefontaine. Pre was minimal talent, loads of heart. Miller is loads of talent, minimal heart.

he certainly didnt have any heart while driving intoxicated, with the potential to kill anyone else that night.

You have to understand fontana, that his supporters will make every excuse to cover for the drunk. They'll say " he was going for it dude" and continue to worship the marketing myth.

oh my wrote:

You understand that all of this is marketing crap, right? All of it. Pre, Bode, everybody. They build up an image to sell you stuff.

The fact that you would spend time, any time at all, actually worrying about this apparent inconsistency is a sign that you are exactly the type of clueless consumer that marketing guys love.

I think Bode would be a better marketing fit for Jack Daniels or Budweiser.

like or dislike pre do we really need to trample on the a man's grave like this - my gosh. he made a mistake i think he more than paid for it. move on

fontana wrote:

Keep_Going wrote:

Miller is the anti-Prefontaine. Pre was minimal talent, loads of heart. Miller is loads of talent, minimal heart.

he certainly didnt have any heart while driving intoxicated, with the potential to kill anyone else that night.

hrunner wrote:

like or dislike pre do we really need to trample on the a man's grave like this - my gosh. he made a mistake i think he more than paid for it. move on

well, as long as his family and madison avenue continue to sell the myth to new generations of kids........

and that is pre's fault... grow up dude and get a life rather than focusing on bringing down another mans

fontana wrote:

hrunner wrote:

like or dislike pre do we really need to trample on the a man's grave like this - my gosh. he made a mistake i think he more than paid for it. move on

well, as long as his family and madison avenue continue to sell the myth to new generations of kids........

Why don't you take you own advice, dude, get a life and focus on something other than the worship of a drunk loser.

How old are you? The 70's & 2006 are totally different times. Yes, he drove while under the influence. However, damn near everyone did back then. You didn't have these huge marketing campaigns like you do now, saying it was bad. I'm in no way saying that drinking & driving is not bad, I personally hate it, but think for a second.

who said anything about worship? i could give a shit what he did or didn't do, just see no reason to bash a man who died more than 30 years ago at an age too young... hey and if we're throwing out the insults at least he was a well-known, successful at what he loved drunk loser rather than a nobody loser such as yourself

12345678 wrote:

Why don't you take you own advice, dude, get a life and focus on something other than the worship of a drunk loser.

What's the "myth" of Pre?!

Fontana, have you ever driven faster than the speed limit? Played with the radio/cd player while driving? Eating while driving? Driven while tired? Not to condone drinking and driving, but we've all probably been guilty of some form of driving that could have killed another person. Pre paid the ultimate price for his decision. Fortunately, his actions didn't cause the death of anyone else. Let it go.

12345678 wrote:

Why don't you take you own advice, dude, get a life and focus on something other than the worship of a drunk loser.

Are you a sober loser? Why such hate?