There's been a great deal of talk lately over OK's chances to pull off a big upset in Idaho. Some feel that this may just be OK's year!

OK's lead-off is secure in the hands of Mean Gene, who recently blistered out of the gates at a local 5k road race to clock a 5:06 opening mile. If Mean Gene pops out of the woods with a 5-minute lead on the field, OK will be in good shape as Peggy takes the baton. They say that Peggy has never been faster (or slower for that matter) than she is this summer. Look for Peggy to ease out OK's lead several more minutes as the other teams have been hedging their bets by putting weak mapreaders on the second leg. By the time Snorkel takes over, the race will essentially be for second place. Snorkel has promised to go out with a bang into retirement by delivering a 1985-esque performance. The double-digit time gap that Spike will enjoy on the anchor leg should provide plenty of good photo opportunities as the team gathers at the head of the finish chute for an en-mass processional with the OK Banner. It isn't a relays I'd want to miss!

-- Mook (mook@mook.com), June 22, 2003