http://gazetteolympics.freedomblogging.com/2009/06/30/usa-hockey-gm-defends-picks-for-mens-olympic-orientation-camp/1611/ Olympics blog for The Colorado Springs Gazette Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:35:18 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 http://gazetteolympics.freedomblogging.com/2009/06/30/usa-hockey-gm-defends-picks-for-mens-olympic-orientation-camp/1611/#comment-215 Mike Lowe Wed, 01 Jul 2009 05:29:35 +0000 http://gazetteolympics.freedomblogging.com/?p=1611#comment-215 Why are there so many armchair quarterbacks and back seat drivers in the world today? Give Brian Burke the chance he deserves to select the team he feels gives us the best chance at victory at the 2010 Vancouver games. Why do so many people who have never coached hockey feel they know better than a coach like Mr. Burke? Look at our men's basketball team two Olympics ago. They were full of the biggest names and each one had to have the rock. Our last team had players who knew their roles and were content not being the leading scorer. We won the gold because we selected team players, not ones in it solely for the headlines. Critics need to chill and go back to doing what they're good at and know about. Leave the Olympic hockey team selections to the experts! Why are there so many armchair quarterbacks and back seat drivers in the world today? Give Brian Burke the chance he deserves to select the team he feels gives us the best chance at victory at the 2010 Vancouver games. Why do so many people who have never coached hockey feel they know better than a coach like Mr. Burke? Look at our men’s basketball team two Olympics ago. They were full of the biggest names and each one had to have the rock. Our last team had players who knew their roles and were content not being the leading scorer. We won the gold because we selected team players, not ones in it solely for the headlines. Critics need to chill and go back to doing what they’re good at and know about. Leave the Olympic hockey team selections to the experts!

]]>