RIO DE JANEIRO -- At an age when many people are thinking about retirement, John Whitaker is thinking about another Olympic medal.He was part of the British show jumping team that won a silver medal at the 1984 Los Angeles Games with younger brother Michael. Both are now competing in Rio de Janeiro.John Whitaker is 61 and was the last member of the British team to ride Sunday. He knew he needed a clear round after Michael and compatriots Nick Skelton and Ben Maher each had a fence down.And thats precisely what he did on Ornellaia.I was very happy with the round. From start to finish she was good, John said. Everything went to plan. She felt fresh, she was listening, she was jumping. Nice to get the first day behind us especially with a bit of confidence for the rest of the week. I wanted to jump clear but just have a nice confidence keeping round, for her as much as me because its going to get tougher thats for sure.This is Johns sixth Olympics, one behind Skelton, who along with Maher was part of Britains gold medal-winning team in London four years ago.Michael is competing in his fifth Olympics after Los Angeles, Barcelona, Atlanta and Sydney. He acknowledges that some things are harder to deal with as he gets older.The facilities here are as good as any Ive been to if not better to be honest, he said. Its very, very well organized, the buses are running on time to the village, the village is good enough.The first time I was 24, now Im 56, I havent got quite that enthusiasm. When my shower doesnt really work properly I sort of get a bit peed off now, then I wouldnt have bothered. Im looking at it through different eyes a little bit. The village is actually pretty good, I think.Michael was aboard Cassionato and they knocked down planks on fence 10 to finish with four faults. Still, he is confident going into Tuesdays second qualifying round.He jumped unbelievable, Michael said. When you watch it on video he actually gives it plenty of room, he just catches it on his way down. It was just unlucky. He touched it and it came down and everything else went exactly as it should have done. Im very, very happy with the way he jumped.It was tough. I havent been to a few for a while so I wasnt expecting it to be as tough as that to be honest. But theres nothing he cant jump. Thats probably his worst day now gone, hopefully. Hopefully we should be all right. I dont want to speak too soon.Three of the four riders for host Brazil went clear much to the delight of fans at the packed Olympic Equestrian Center. 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"The last few years Ive had good years, but I want to be dominant. I think in this offence, theres the ability to run the ball more, where I can really take over a game. There have been flashes of it in the past, but having the ability to do it day in and day out, game in and game out, I think thats a different story." The Eagles held their first full squad practice Friday, and the pads will be on for the first time Sunday when the team moves across the street to Lincoln Financial Field and welcomes in 60,000 fans. They might be treated to an unfamiliar sight if Kelly emphasizes the run game, as expected. Its no secret that former Eagles coach Andy Reid had a pass-first philosophy. The offence ran the ball just 38.2 per cent of the time last year. Their highest average during McCoys first four seasons was 43.4 per cent in 2011. Thats when McCoy had 1,309 yards rushing and 17 touchdowns en route to his first Pro Bowl. But Reid is now in Kansas City teaching his version of the West Coast offence. Kelly has a unique offensive system of his own. He prefers an up-tempo style centred on moving quickly, running a lot of plays and keeping defences off-balance. At Oregon, Kellys offence averaged 44.7 points in four years. The Ducks ran the ball at least 61.7 per cent of the time during those four seasons. "Chip has shown that he runs the ball a lot, so I think thats the difference," McCoy said. "I want to get back to that old stage where Im taking over a game. I think with all the talent and supporting cast around me, that should be easy. With the offence around me, theres not as much pressure where you have to do everything. There are certain guys on different teams where if they dont play well, their team doesnt do well, and with the Eagles that isnt the case." 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"I think we have potential to make some big noise. I think the biggest thing with this offence is it gets you in open space. Were constantly going. Foot on the gas, were constantly going. I think when teams are getting tired and thinking about defensive strategies, were gone. Were pushing it, high-tempo. I think it will be good for us, and the good thing now with this team, we finally have more depth, especially at running back." Nothing went right for Philadelphia last season when they finished 4-12. Injuries were a problem for the offence. Only one offensive lineman finished the season, McCoy missed four games, Jackson sat out the last five and Vick got hurt before losing his job to Foles. Its a new year, of course, and theres a ton of excitement surrounding the team with Kelly on board. "The skys the limit, not only Maclin and me, but McCoy, Celek, (Jason) Avant," Jackson said. "Its just from A to Z, I think its a big difference. Nothing bad to say about Coach Reids offence and his system and Marty Mornhinweg, but just the way Chip Kellys coming in with (offensive co-ordinator) Pat Shurmur and things like that. I just think theyve installed something very good here so were very excited. I think everything is going to take off real fast." Taking off fast could mean keeping the ball on the ground. "I think that our running game should be second to none," lineman Todd Herremans said. ' ' '
