JC

The word "freshman" invokes certain images and thoughts in the minds of most Americans.  A "freshman" is associated with eagerness, curiosity, enthusiasm, and perhaps an innocent willingness to charge ahead into a new experience. It's always fun to have freshmen on the team for the new energy they bring to the group, and we always look forward to seeing what the new kid can do.  JC has lived up to the characterization of "freshman" this fall, and is off to a strong start in his first races wearing the Green and Gold.

Though JC's performances this weekend comprised a solid Besh Cup debut, we here at The Blog didn't realize how truly impressive his weekend was until the following paparazzi video was anonymously* submitted to UAANSTB headquarters here in the heart of Spenard this evening after the conclusion of this weekend's races.

There are a few items of note that I would like to call your attention to:

-JC did not lie around and complain about the stupid snow snake that made him fall down.

-JC did not stop to pick up his tuque.

-JC had the presence of mind to use the tried and true somersault-with-half-twist method for coming to rest with his skis facing up the trail (so he wasn't facing the wrong way, necessitating a u-turn).

-JC got his velocity up again quickly after this incident.

-JC did not employ profanity or express negativity in his words or actions.

-JC raced this 30-meter section 7.5 seconds faster than I did, and I didn't even fall down.

This is an excellent example of the kind of freshman behavior we want to see around here.

In case you're not clear on today's lesson, here's a video to compare and contrast with the one of JC above:  

I guess Julien Lizeroux just doesn't have that freshman spirit.

*footnote: the anonymous videographer was actually Marcus Von Halen, whom you can hear in the background cheering on his teammate