THE SPORTS DOCTOR- Cold shoulder: Winter Olympics don't light US
fans' fires  And Bode Miller's back in action...  With
everyone's attention on the Super Bowl (how about Porter's
interception?), there hasn't been much hubbub surrounding the
upcoming Winter Olympics. Along with advertisers, some people
have forgotten about the Games— although, of course, lots of
folks just don't give two figs about them at all. But in all
probability the lack of excitement is most likely because many
people actively, completely– and often histrionically– detest
the Winter Olympics.  Four years ago, Bryant Gumbel gave voice
to his own personal hatred of the Winter Olympics on HBO's Real
Sports by skewering them during his sign-off commentary. I wrote
a response to his diatribe, and as those arguments have not
changed, I'd like to present it again on this Olympic eve.
Perhaps those who hate the Winter Games will come away with a
new perspective, if not appreciation.  Written in honor of the
Winter Olympics, February 8, 2006  For