Olympic Expectations

I know the upcoming football season is causing mouths to foam with anticipation (Just look at the fanpost list), but don't forget the Olympics begin in a few days and there are many Longhorns competing. 

I know the swim teams are loaded, but according to Sports Illustrated, Texas is I think the 2nd most represented State behind California, and UT the 4th or 5th most represented university (pretty sure Stanford, UCLA, USC up there as well).  So other sports are obviously well represented.

Here is a link about the Men's swimmers including 4 alum's going for records and medals, a couple of current swimmers happy to have a shot at some relays, and a future swimmer (transfer) who beat out his training partner for a spot.  Texas has 7 swimmers going (next is USC with 4) and 1 diver.  If this year's recruiting class is any indication, we could be back here again in 4 years!

For me, as a former swimmer, the only thing that comes close to topping football season is the olympics.  Thats part of why I love this school.  Hook'em all the way to Beijing.....

http://www.texassports.com/sports/m-swim/spec-rel/070708aaa.html