In a word: Yes!

It was not ready for the Sydney Games this year, but in the 2004 Summer Olympics it will be inaugerated as an official sport. Word has it the Czechs play fastest, but they have a habit of throwing in a 4th chord every now and then and that's a .1 point deduction each time. The Mexican and Spanish teams are both suspected of overdubbing with tiples on their audition tape but that remains to be seen. The American team looks promising but they're liable to get cocky and that could cost them. Also, the controversial "Ricky Scaggs" rule that allows for a penalty of .1 to .25 point penalty for corny jokes on stage could kill us. Interestingly enough, this reporter has learned that the Bluegrass event will take place in the parking lot, outside of the stadium. No word as to if the Gospel a cappela contest will be held indoors or outside as well.

Well, that's the news for now. More details to follow when they break. Remember you heard it here first on the WCAT news

Rich