Vonn-Couver
The women's downhill event was like nothing I'd ever seen. From the amount of media, seemed like there were thousands, to Lindsey Vonn's gold medal and Julia Mancuso's silver. In the mixed media zone, where all the reporters convene like cows in a pen, there was no room to move. ...
The wheels on the bus
I'm preparing to get in my limo, or as the Canadians like to refer to it, the bus, to head from Whistler Village to Vancouver. It's a scenic two-hour ride from the mountains of British Columbia to the shore of the Pacific Ocean along the appropriately named Sea to Sky ...
Alpine and Macedonia
The downhill event was epic. There might not be a better fan base than the downhill fans that follow it. There were 6,000 plus spectators there on Monday. The Swiss and Austrians are the best. One Swiss guy had a bell he was ringing that was the size of a ...
Johnny's in high demand
It's Monday morning and I’ve spent the past couple of hours trying to get in touch with Johnny Spillane to find out what the past 12 hours have been like. I’m starting to think I have a better chance of winning the lottery - but the difficulty is very understandable. ...
Slowing down
Things are a little bit slower for us now. Doesn't mean we're not doing anything, but after the historical day for the U.S. Nordic combined team, a little break isn't bad. It'll be hard to replicate the energy felt in Whistler on Sunday. From a very good crowd at the ...
One final thought on moguls event
The crowd Saturday at Cypress Mountain was phenomenal. I'd compare it to an American football game. It reminded me of a Saturday rivalry game. It was every bit as good as many college and NFL games I've been to. The qualification round begin at 4:30 p.m. Gates opened at 1:30 ...
Audible excitment
The Nordic combined event is booming. A real good crowd has shown up. Interesting fact of the day is Nordic combined and biathlon are the only two sports the United States has never won a medal in. Here's a look at the events the U.S. has won a medal in. ...
Enjoying Whistler
Checking out the Canada ski town vibe after a busy day at Whistler Olympic Park.
Cypress Mountain
Clearly Cypress Mountain has had a tough year. Besides the moguls course — which looks to be in good shape — the rest of the mountain is bare with brown spots. The weather could play a big factor in today's event. It's gone from blowing rain, to blowing snow, to ...
Local feel
Met several locals in a pub after the Nordic combined today. It seems most are 50/50 on the Olympics. There are those that worry about the costs (estimated $1.6 billion to put it on) and the inconveniences it brings to the day-in, day-out routine. Others, like a guy named Dan ...
Nordic Combined training
John and I just got our first look at the Nordic combined complex. It's pretty neat what they've done, and it's very similar to Howelsen Hill in its layout.
Spillane sighting
What started as an early day, hasn't turned out too bad. At the airport this morning we saw Johnny Spillane's mother, Nancy, and his brother, Sam. Both were on our flight to Seattle. There they were meeting Jim Spillane and driving from Seattle to Whistler. Asked if she's slept a ...
To Vancouver
To say I'm excited about the next three weeks would be an understatement. Covering the Winter Olympics is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
Getting out of Dodge
With the energy surrounding Todd Lodwick, Johnny Spillane, Billy Demong and the U.S. Nordic combined team, this could also be a historic trip for our city and country.
From the Sidelines with Joel Reichenberger
Things looking up for Hayden VB
The Hayden volleyball team hopes to improve after a 16-6 record a year ago. A late stumble by that 2008 squad may help the 2009 team's cause.
The stadium experience
Staging the final night of the Democratic National Convention at Invesco Field, rather than the Pepsi Center, was an idea that created logistical nightmares but also an incredibly energetic scene that ultimately paid off for Democrats.
History is made
Barack Obama's surprise appearance on the Pepsi Center's stage Wednesday night left several convention attendees nearly without words.
When blogs attack
I have to admit, and it pains me somewhat to say this, but you don't see this kind of excitement about newspapers. Blogs are the new hotness, if "new" is even accurate anymore.
Afghanistan top job for next president?
Richard Holbrooke, a former U.S. representative to the United Nations, said Wednesday morning that no matter who the next president is, his toughest and most important job upon taking office is clear.
Hillary knocks 'em dead
Hillary critics at a New York democratic organization party were quickly won over by Sen. Hillary Clinton's headline speech Tuesday night at the Democratic National Convention in Denver.
