Letters

Flying High

It is finally safe to say that after years of being rejected at resorts throughout America, snowboarding--with its appearance on your Feb. 20 cover--has arrived. Halfpipe medalists Shaun White, Hannah Teter, Danny Kass and Gretchen Bleiler are finely tuned athletes who absolutely gave their all and represented our country well in Turin.
Laura Lieff, Beaver Creek, Colo.

Straight Talk

After reading S.L. Price's War of the Words (Feb. 20), I view Ozzie Guillen as a man of dedication, motivation, determination and truth. He exemplifies what I wish our politicians would be. If one cannot speak the truth in times of difficulty, then one lives in a world full of lies. Congrats to Ozzie and his family--they are U.S. citizens who appreciate what they have been given and what they have earned through hard work. Thank you, Ozzie, for being true to yourself, your family and, most of all, Gus Polidor.
Kent Crossman, Roseville, Calif.

Some may say Guillen lacks tact, but as someone who gets tired of the constant sugarcoating from athletes and managers, I think Guillen is a contemporary example of someone who is proud of his homeland, proud of his work and ready for any circumstances that may come his way.
J.D. Williams, Fort Collins, Colo.

In the picture of Guillen hugging someone wearing a Garcia jersey, it's not Freddy Garcia--as captioned--but Ozzie's son Ozney. He wore the jersey for good luck throughout the playoffs.
Bob Rud, Hoffman Estates, Ill.

Editor's Note: SI regrets the error.

Firing on All Cylinders

I was beginning to think that only Michiganders were watching the Pistons' phenomenal play this season (Smooth in Transition, Feb. 20). Jack McCallum penned a well-deserved hurrah to Chauncey (Smooth) Billups and all his teammates. I especially liked the comments from other players and coaches who agree with everyone from our great state that we have five All-Stars.
Marcy Beckett, Rochester, Mich.

Flagging Interest