The men's Slopestyle event takes center stage at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Games and, while the snow conditions may be a little less than ideal, the course is going to favor the U.S. men.

To take that one step further, I'm going to say this could be a U.S. sweep. I'm not saying there aren't other men competing that can take a medal spot. Nor am I saying it so the world can learn the words to the Star and Stripes after hearing it three times in a row.


I know Andreas Haatveit of Norway is at the top of his game and New Zealand's Jossi Wells is peaking, but I like the Americans in this format and on this course.

I think the Sochi slopestyle course was made for Bobby Brown and his efforts will inspire the rest of the U.S. Team. I'm picking the USA across the board:

• Bobby Brown - USA
• Nick Goepper - USA
• Gus Kenworthy - USA

I'm also saying if one of my Podium Picks falters - Teammate Joss Christensen will be right there to continue the Park City, Utah, presence on a Sochi podium.

You can check the Men's World Cup Slopestyle - Road To Sochi - just remember there were venues where the U.S. men weren't there or didn't have a full complement because of commitments to making the first ever U.S. Freesking Olympic Team.

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_{Bobby Brown wins at Park City Grand Prix Copyright Gene Sweeney Jr/Getty Images Sports/Getty Images}