GO VOTE for Jordan Burroughs to carry USA Flag at Opening Ceremony in RIO

[TomM]

GO VOTE for Jordan Burroughs.
Poll Results (he moved ahead as of 5:32pm CST)
Kim Rhode...1%
Tony Azevedo...2%
Michael Phelps...11%
Carmelo Anthony...0%
Kristin Armstrong...0%
Diana Tauras...i0%
David Boudia...2%
Kerri Walsh Jennings...2%
Serena Williams...2%
Beezie Madden...28%
Ibtihaj Muhammad...2%
Carlin Isles...2%
Carli Lloyd...3%
Bernard Lagat...1%
Logan Dooley...7%
Steven Lopez...1%
Jordan Burroughs...36%

http://www.nbcolympics.com/news/vote-who-should-carry-us-flag-opening-ceremony

[imwi]

We were robbed, Phelps got the gig

http://www.channel3000.com/sports/michael-phelps-to-be-us-flagbearer-at-rio-2016-olympics/41030528

[MarkK]

It will be Phelps

[GradeTough]

Well deserved for Phelps. He has represented USA well in the past and won a few medals along the way.

[aarons23]

Well deserved for Phelps. He has represented USA well in the past and won a few medals along the way.

i disagree...he is an admitted drug user and is a poor role model.

[Ivan Stankowski]

Well deserved for Phelps. He has represented USA well in the past and won a few medals along the way.

i disagree...he is an admitted drug user and is a poor role model.

So is 1/2 the NFL and about 90% of the NBA, I would guess UFC % is higher then one would think as well

[Barou]

Well deserved for Phelps. He has represented USA well in the past and won a few medals along the way.

i disagree...he is an admitted drug user and is a poor role model.

It would appear that voters care a lot more about the accomplishments than the character.  Seems like Phelps is carrying himself much differently than a few years ago but in terms of a highly accomplished athlete with the utmost character, I think Burroughs would have been a fantastic choice.

[aarons23]

Well deserved for Phelps. He has represented USA well in the past and won a few medals along the way.

i disagree...he is an admitted drug user and is a poor role model.

So is 1/2 the NFL and about 90% of the NBA, I would guess UFC % is higher then one would think as well

And I would agree...they wouldn't make good role models.

[Ghetto]

The poll was only about opinions and wasn't binding. Burroughs won the poll but isn't carrying the flag.

[Ivan Stankowski]

Well deserved for Phelps. He has represented USA well in the past and won a few medals along the way.

i disagree...he is an admitted drug user and is a poor role model.

So is 1/2 the NFL and about 90% of the NBA, I would guess UFC % is higher then one would think as well

And I would agree...they wouldn't make good role models.

And I would agree, Problem is today society does not see things like you and I, look at MMA sales and Football jersey sales.

[Barou]

Well deserved for Phelps. He has represented USA well in the past and won a few medals along the way.

i disagree...he is an admitted drug user and is a poor role model.

What? how is he allowed to compete? what kind of drugs?

There were photos of him smoking pot shortly after the London Olympics.  He also picked up a couple of OWI's over the years, last one in 2014.  Following some of his interviews he seems to be doing great, some may even say a great redemption story.  Should be noted that his troubles didn't result in anyone else being injured.  I would love to have seen Burroughs selected but Phelps is the most accomplished Olympian ever with more medals to come so kind of a logical choice.  Plus, for me, I'm not one to judge a person based on their lowest moments.  He seems like he is doing everything the right way.  Best of luck to Phelps, Burroughs, and all the American athletes, looking forward to the games.

[imnofish]

As I recall, he served at least one suspension from competition due these infractions.  The guy served his punishment, grew up, and moved forward.  So should we.  Ever had a kid on your wrestling team make a mistake and serve a suspension?  Would you support him/her later being disqualified from the State Tournament because of it?

[aarons23]

As I recall, he served at least one suspension from competition due these infractions.  The guy served his punishment, grew up, and moved forward.  So should we.  Ever had a kid on your wrestling team make a mistake and serve a suspension?  Would you support him/her later being disqualified from the State Tournament because of it?

I actually watched an interview with him and read about his life changes and I agree it sounds like he straightened his life out and that's a good thing.