Post by: Dugout DickStone on May 11, 2012, 12:38:42 PM
Meet us in London this summer. Bring your friends, and your motherfucking lunch.
:comehere:
Love,
The USA
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 11, 2012, 12:46:16 PM
Post by: ben ji on May 11, 2012, 02:04:49 PM
http://gizmodo.com/5909327/nikes-dimpled-tracksuits-could-help-athletes-shatter-world-records-at-this-summers-olympics
Post by: Dugout DickStone on May 11, 2012, 04:50:15 PM
Post by: AbeFroman on May 11, 2012, 05:42:27 PM
Phelps is going to have sex with womens from all over the world
He's going to be riding ferries to Amsterdam between heats
Post by: Dugout DickStone on May 11, 2012, 06:58:07 PM
Phelps is going to have sex with womens from all over the world
He's going to be riding ferries to Amsterdam between heats
You don't know crap.
He will swim to Amsterdam and beat the ferry.
Post by: SwiftCat on May 12, 2012, 02:00:18 PM
Will be glued to my television and mobile devices for the duration.
Post by: Dugout DickStone on May 12, 2012, 02:10:55 PM
1. women's softball
2. men's basketball
3. women's beach volleyball
4. horse shoes (combined)
Post by: SwiftCat on May 12, 2012, 05:40:51 PM
2. Swimming
3. :bball:
4. Badminton
Post by: ben ji on May 16, 2012, 08:34:01 AM
2. Whatever is on at the bar on saturday night
3. Whatever is on while i lay on my couch on sunday afternoon.
Post by: CNS on May 16, 2012, 09:14:33 AM
Also, really like the beach volleyball.
Post by: MakeItRain on May 16, 2012, 11:14:24 AM
Post by: AbeFroman on May 16, 2012, 11:29:49 AM
Post by: steve dave on May 16, 2012, 11:29:55 AM
Post by: WillieWatanabe on May 16, 2012, 12:22:57 PM
Post by: hemmy on May 16, 2012, 12:38:35 PM
Post by: steve dave on May 16, 2012, 12:54:41 PM
Post by: joda on May 16, 2012, 08:08:20 PM
Love the summer olympicsSummer Olympics kick the Winter Olympics ass. Other than a few sports (any of the luge/bobsled sports, hockey, speed skating, and ski jumping) the Winter Olympics suck but I'll watch the crap out of anything in the Summer.
Post by: 'taterblast on May 16, 2012, 10:57:02 PM
Post by: ChiComCat on May 17, 2012, 10:01:26 AM
Love the summer olympicsSummer Olympics kick the Winter Olympics ass. Other than a few sports (any of the luge/bobsled sports, hockey, speed skating, and ski jumping) the Winter Olympics suck but I'll watch the crap out of anything in the Summer.
Curling is my favorite olympic sport of all
Post by: OK_Cat on May 17, 2012, 10:38:56 AM
:zzz:
Post by: AppleJack on May 17, 2012, 12:56:03 PM
Post by: joda on May 17, 2012, 02:51:21 PM
Love the summer olympicsSummer Olympics kick the Winter Olympics ass. Other than a few sports (any of the luge/bobsled sports, hockey, speed skating, and ski jumping) the Winter Olympics suck but I'll watch the crap out of anything in the Summer.
Curling is my favorite olympic sport of all
Forgot about curling... add that to the list of acceptable winter olympic sports.
Post by: hemmy on May 17, 2012, 05:05:39 PM
Post by: Dugout DickStone on May 17, 2012, 08:47:17 PM
Post by: SabiNation on May 21, 2012, 07:31:51 PM
Most underrated summer Olympics sport: Fencing. Cuz come on, who doesn't like two dudes fighting with sharp objects?
Worst summer Olympics sport: Definitely synchronized swimming.
So excited! :excited:
Post by: Pete on May 21, 2012, 09:36:42 PM
Best summer Olympics sport: Pick one of either track and field, swimming or basketball.
Most underrated summer Olympics sport: Fencing. Cuz come on, who doesn't like two dudes fighting with sharp objects?
Worst summer Olympics sport: Definitely synchronized swimming.
So excited! :excited:
We have black fencers. No joke.
Post by: star seed 7 on May 21, 2012, 10:21:26 PM
Really excited for another summer of Shawn Johnson on my tv screen
:peek:
Post by: 3maw on June 15, 2012, 12:20:20 PM
watching her and the other gymnasts just amazes me. not because of their flexibility, flips, etc.... but that they're like 4'8" and stuff, and not considered dwarfs or little people or w/e. then i look at team china and think "are they 4 or were they bound during puberty?"Really excited for another summer of Shawn Johnson on my tv screen
:peek:
Post by: Dugout DickStone on June 15, 2012, 12:42:12 PM
watching her and the other gymnasts just amazes me. not because of their flexibility, flips, etc.... but that they're like 4'8" and stuff, and not considered dwarfs or little people or w/e. then i look at team china and think "are they 4 or were they bound during puberty?"Really excited for another summer of Shawn Johnson on my tv screen
:peek:
Confession: I really enjoy automatically accusing every country that beats the US of cheating. ESPECIALLY the Chinese gymnastics team.
Post by: 3maw on June 15, 2012, 01:36:49 PM
:thumbsup:watching her and the other gymnasts just amazes me. not because of their flexibility, flips, etc.... but that they're like 4'8" and stuff, and not considered dwarfs or little people or w/e. then i look at team china and think "are they 4 or were they bound during puberty?"Really excited for another summer of Shawn Johnson on my tv screen
:peek:
Confession: I really enjoy automatically accusing every country that beats the US of cheating. ESPECIALLY the Chinese gymnastics team.
Post by: bakerman on June 15, 2012, 02:16:53 PM
watching her and the other gymnasts just amazes me. not because of their flexibility, flips, etc.... but that they're like 4'8" and stuff, and not considered dwarfs or little people or w/e. then i look at team china and think "are they 4 or were they bound during puberty?"Really excited for another summer of Shawn Johnson on my tv screen
:peek:
Confession: I really enjoy automatically accusing every country that beats the US of cheating. ESPECIALLY the Chinese gymnastics team.
This might be the best part of the whole thing.
Post by: WillieWatanabe on June 15, 2012, 02:23:34 PM
Really excited for another summer of Shawn Johnson on my tv screen
:peek:
sorry abe.
Post by: chum1 on June 22, 2012, 11:01:47 PM
Post by: chum1 on June 22, 2012, 11:24:30 PM
Post by: felix rex on June 23, 2012, 05:46:52 AM
watching her and the other gymnasts just amazes me. not because of their flexibility, flips, etc.... but that they're like 4'8" and stuff, and not considered dwarfs or little people or w/e. then i look at team china and think "are they 4 or were they bound during puberty?"Really excited for another summer of Shawn Johnson on my tv screen
:peek:
Confession: I really enjoy automatically accusing every country that beats the US of cheating. ESPECIALLY the Chinese gymnastics team.
This might be the best part of the whole thing.
agreed. Didn't watch any gymnastics in 2008 but probably spent 2 hours reading google cache conspiracies about Chinese cheating.
Post by: felix rex on June 23, 2012, 05:49:00 AM
Post by: chum1 on June 23, 2012, 06:44:38 AM
Post by: chum1 on June 25, 2012, 08:26:53 PM
Post by: chum1 on June 25, 2012, 08:30:08 PM
Post by: Dugout DickStone on June 25, 2012, 09:26:50 PM
i guess some kstate cat high jumper is going to london.
A Kstate footballer is going to rail the Bachlorette. Big whoop, it's normal
Post by: sonofdaxjones on June 26, 2012, 03:04:50 AM
dax, how much do you love the oregon tracktown facilities? are they bitb?
Yes, they are nice. They completely renovated them a few years ago before they hosted the last Olympic Trials.
Post by: AbeFroman on June 26, 2012, 09:44:31 AM
i guess some kstate cat high jumper is going to london.
Associated Press
EUGENE, Ore. — Kansas State high jumper Erik Kynard Jr. is headed to the London Olympics, while Kansas triple jumper Andrea Geubelle came up just short.
:kstategrad:
Post by: Trim on June 26, 2012, 09:46:40 AM
i guess some kstate cat high jumper is going to london.
Associated Press
EUGENE, Ore. — Kansas State high jumper Erik Kynard Jr. is headed to the London Olympics, while Kansas triple jumper Andrea Geubelle came up just short.
:kstategrad:
I'm sure there's other lucrative opportunities for someone somewhat good at jumping medium twice and then jumping far.
Post by: AbeFroman on June 26, 2012, 10:03:05 AM
Post by: Dugout DickStone on June 26, 2012, 10:30:01 AM
Post by: joda on June 26, 2012, 11:00:50 AM
High jump is moving up my list of favorite summer events.
I love watching most T&F events and HJ is one of my favs.
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 26, 2012, 11:09:49 AM
Post by: AbeFroman on June 26, 2012, 11:19:13 AM
:love:
(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fak.c.ooyala.com%2FtwdHRxMzqvW9MeEfS8lzk08fURa7XLiW%2FUt_HKthATH4eww8X5hMDoxOjBrOw-uIx&hash=9a789f6d4bc1778372b823730c5bfb13f4318fec)
:barf:
Post by: CNS on June 26, 2012, 11:30:29 AM
Post by: steve dave on June 26, 2012, 11:36:08 AM
This is the guy that high jumped JO, right?
ya
Post by: steve dave on June 26, 2012, 11:37:37 AM
Post by: CNS on June 26, 2012, 11:41:28 AM
This is the guy that high jumped JO, right?
ya
(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.spoof-media.com%2Fthespoof%2Fsport%2Fgold%2520medal.jpg&hash=d9de32e61960d3c90b79eede02c89e23e678e65a)
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 26, 2012, 01:14:13 PM
Post by: CNS on June 26, 2012, 01:17:13 PM
You would think this guy would be a freak receiver, right? Maybe even a D-Back. We kinda need those.
Sounds like a freak high jumper. I mean, he just made the Olympics. :dunno:
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 26, 2012, 01:32:14 PM
Yes, he could be great at doing ALL things for EMAW. When JO needs a breather, Angel can oop it to Kynard for the finishing DOB.You would think this guy would be a freak receiver, right? Maybe even a D-Back. We kinda need those.
Sounds like a freak high jumper. I mean, he just made the Olympics. :dunno:
Post by: Dugout DickStone on June 26, 2012, 02:06:17 PM
Post by: hemmy on June 26, 2012, 02:11:40 PM
Post by: SwiftCat on June 27, 2012, 10:12:59 PM
i guess some kstate cat high jumper is going to london.
Associated Press
EUGENE, Ore. — Kansas State high jumper Erik Kynard Jr. is headed to the London Olympics, while Kansas triple jumper Andrea Geubelle came up just short.
:kstategrad:
I'm sure there's other lucrative opportunities for someone somewhat good at jumping medium twice and then jumping far.
Usually all 3 phases are about the same distance. FWIW. So if she can manage 3 medium-far jumps it would open up tons of possibilities.
Post by: Saulbadguy on June 28, 2012, 06:32:39 AM
Post by: slobber on July 10, 2012, 11:49:50 AM
(somebody please post the picture before it changes. tia)
Post by: Ron Princes Goatee on July 15, 2012, 09:07:50 PM
Post by: CNS on July 16, 2012, 09:28:15 AM
Olympians are malnourished and starving to death.
(somebody please post the picture before it changes. tia)
Have any of you seen the ESPN The Magazine body issue yet? if poor and malnourished look like that, we need more of it.
Post by: WillieWatanabe on July 16, 2012, 10:27:15 AM
Post by: hemmy on July 16, 2012, 10:40:32 AM
Post by: kstate16 on July 16, 2012, 10:54:52 AM
Shawn is retired you dorks. Will not compete in '12 olympics.watching her and the other gymnasts just amazes me. not because of their flexibility, flips, etc.... but that they're like 4'8" and stuff, and not considered dwarfs or little people or w/e. then i look at team china and think "are they 4 or were they bound during puberty?"Really excited for another summer of Shawn Johnson on my tv screen
:peek:
Post by: Saulbadguy on July 17, 2012, 07:54:32 PM
Next Friday :love:I'll be PAK'ng in Wichita olympics weekend. Will make for some fun mid-afternoon drinking.
Post by: Pete on July 17, 2012, 09:51:19 PM
I loved it when the EMAW high jumpers would come ball at the rec
I honestly had no idea that there was such a thing when I was in school.
Post by: kim carnes on July 17, 2012, 11:32:38 PM
after reading about how the Olympic village turns into a huge orgy...i can imagine Kynard will be a hot commodity this year.
not surprising, female athletes are very promiscuous.
Post by: kitten_mittons on July 18, 2012, 07:25:44 AM
I remember reading about how fake patty's day was a huge orgy as well.after reading about how the Olympic village turns into a huge orgy...i can imagine Kynard will be a hot commodity this year.
not surprising, female athletes are very promiscuous.
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Post by: pissclams on July 18, 2012, 08:22:42 AM
I loved it when the EMAW high jumpers would come ball at the rec
I honestly had no idea that there was such a thing when I was in school.
ed broxterman?
(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fgrfx.cstv.com%2Fphotos%2Fschools%2Fksu%2Fsports%2Fc-track%2Fauto_action%2F7859102.jpeg&hash=11c67d45e8b7703791b21f29c216eac063c75e60)
http://www.kstatesports.com/sports/c-track/spec-rel/062912aaa.html
Post by: slobber on July 18, 2012, 08:25:14 AM
Do you know Ed? Are you from Baileyville? This could be another goEMAW encounter thingy.I loved it when the EMAW high jumpers would come ball at the rec
I honestly had no idea that there was such a thing when I was in school.
ed broxterman?
(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fgrfx.cstv.com%2Fphotos%2Fschools%2Fksu%2Fsports%2Fc-track%2Fauto_action%2F7859102.jpeg&hash=11c67d45e8b7703791b21f29c216eac063c75e60)
http://www.kstatesports.com/sports/c-track/spec-rel/062912aaa.html
Post by: pissclams on July 18, 2012, 08:30:58 AM
Post by: bakerman on July 19, 2012, 03:27:43 AM
after reading about how the Olympic village turns into a huge orgy...i can imagine Kynard will be a hot commodity this year.
not surprising, female athletes are very promiscuous.
http://msn.foxsports.com/olympics/story/athletes-prep-for-sex-in-london-village-071812
Post by: steve dave on July 19, 2012, 07:22:48 AM
(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fgrfx.cstv.com%2Fphotos%2Fschools%2Fksu%2Fsports%2Fc-track%2Fauto_action%2F7859102.jpeg&hash=11c67d45e8b7703791b21f29c216eac063c75e60)
:sdeek:
Post by: Saulbadguy on July 19, 2012, 04:16:43 PM
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/mobileweb/2012/07/19/michelle-jenneke-dancing-australian-hurdler-video_n_1686230.html
Post by: bakerman on July 20, 2012, 06:05:51 AM
Not being creepy here, but look how much she is enjoying life:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/mobileweb/2012/07/19/michelle-jenneke-dancing-australian-hurdler-video_n_1686230.html
Just watched this this morning too and had the same thought.
Post by: Trim on July 20, 2012, 09:04:54 AM
Not being creepy here, but look how much she is enjoying life:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/mobileweb/2012/07/19/michelle-jenneke-dancing-australian-hurdler-video_n_1686230.html
Just watched this this morning too and had the same thought.
Motherfuckers, that song has set up shop and is pak'n its ass off in my cranium. :curse:
Post by: joda on July 21, 2012, 12:49:57 PM
[url]http://espn.go.com/olympics/summer/2012/trackandfield/story/_/id/8186507/2012-olympics-runner-country-compete-olympics/url]
Amazing that he can run that far with all that mold in his lungs
Post by: Cartierfor3 on July 21, 2012, 04:05:58 PM
*Team USA basketball is NBA, so I will watch
Post by: Dub on July 21, 2012, 05:20:34 PM
Olympics are this year? I quit caring when I realized Ping Pong and Trampoline are olympic sports but baseball isn't. Will not watch*.
*Team USA basketball is NBA, so I will watch
Ping pong and trampoline are two reasons why i care to watch.
Post by: hemmy on July 21, 2012, 05:48:20 PM
Olympics are this year? I quit caring when I realized Ping Pong and Trampoline are olympic sports but baseball isn't. Will not watch*.
*Team USA basketball is NBA, so I will watch
loser :flush:
Post by: deputy dawg on July 22, 2012, 12:59:24 PM
http://msn.foxsports.com/olympics/beach-volleyball/story/bikinis-may-get-replaced-with-long-sleeves-at-london-games-072212
Post by: Dub on July 22, 2012, 05:32:29 PM
Tragedy in the making, women's beach volleyball getting death sentence for male viewers:
http://msn.foxsports.com/olympics/beach-volleyball/story/bikinis-may-get-replaced-with-long-sleeves-at-london-games-072212
Put it in a dome and turn on the heater. Problem solved.
Post by: ChiComCat on July 23, 2012, 12:47:23 PM
Not being creepy here, but look how much she is enjoying life:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/mobileweb/2012/07/19/michelle-jenneke-dancing-australian-hurdler-video_n_1686230.html
Just saw this. Really doesn't seem terribly odd when its not in slow motion, just a way to get nervous energy out.
Post by: Belvis Noland on July 23, 2012, 04:03:25 PM
Not being creepy here, but look how much she is enjoying life:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/mobileweb/2012/07/19/michelle-jenneke-dancing-australian-hurdler-video_n_1686230.html
Just saw this. Really doesn't seem terribly odd when its not in slow motion, just a way to get nervous energy out.
Holy crap. not ugly.
Post by: AbeFroman on July 24, 2012, 12:18:30 PM
Post by: WillieWatanabe on July 25, 2012, 02:37:01 PM
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@SBNOlympics: North Korea women's soccer team refuses to take the field after Olympics used South Korea flag
Post by: steve dave on July 25, 2012, 02:56:44 PM
Post by: WillieWatanabe on July 25, 2012, 03:03:00 PM
they used the south korean flag for the north korean team? pffftttt
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South Korea flag used to introduce North Korea players at Hampden(https://p.twimg.com/Ayq5yXACEAAtskp.jpg:large)
Post by: CNS on July 25, 2012, 03:17:23 PM
We all hate you.
Sincerely,
The Olympics
CC: Rest of World
Post by: steve dave on July 25, 2012, 03:18:44 PM
Post by: Dugout DickStone on July 25, 2012, 05:52:22 PM
Post by: 3maw on July 26, 2012, 01:54:03 AM
Post by: EuroCat on July 26, 2012, 04:50:00 PM
Tragedy in the making, women's beach volleyball getting death sentence for male viewers:JFC. I'm going to Beach Volleyball on Monday.
http://msn.foxsports.com/olympics/beach-volleyball/story/bikinis-may-get-replaced-with-long-sleeves-at-london-games-072212
I'll be in the 7th Row in the KSU shirt pak'd out of my mind
Post by: hemmy on July 26, 2012, 04:53:12 PM
Tragedy in the making, women's beach volleyball getting death sentence for male viewers:JFC. I'm going to Beach Volleyball on Monday.
http://msn.foxsports.com/olympics/beach-volleyball/story/bikinis-may-get-replaced-with-long-sleeves-at-london-games-072212
I'll be in the 7th Row in the KSU shirt pak'd out of my mind
:ksu:
Post by: PowercatPat on July 26, 2012, 07:12:05 PM
Olympics are this year? I quit caring when I realized Ping Pong and Trampoline are olympic sports but baseball isn't. Will not watch*.
*Team USA basketball is NBA, so I will watch
Watching Olympics>>>watching NBA
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on July 27, 2012, 09:38:06 AM
Post by: OK_Cat on July 27, 2012, 01:27:40 PM
anyone else see about that racist tweet from Greece's triple jumper? i was like :lol:, wait :horrorsurprise:
just googled and and had a laugh.
someone get her to post here
Post by: steve dave on July 27, 2012, 01:34:17 PM
Post by: chum1 on July 27, 2012, 01:54:16 PM
Post by: steve dave on July 27, 2012, 01:56:10 PM
I like the parade of athletes in their cute costumes. Will be watching and chowing down on yet to be determined junkfood. Taking junkfood suggestions.
doing this as well. thinking nachos. feels like a nachos event to me. and maybe PBR for USA.
Post by: EllToPay on July 27, 2012, 01:57:17 PM
I like the parade of athletes in their cute costumes. Will be watching and chowing down on yet to be determined junkfood. Taking junkfood suggestions.
doing this as well. thinking nachos. feels like a nachos event to me. and maybe PBR for USA.
ordering a pizza from minsky's and a few boulevard pale ale's.
Post by: chum1 on July 27, 2012, 02:00:09 PM
Post by: deuce on July 27, 2012, 02:18:16 PM
(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww3.pictures.zimbio.com%2Fgi%2FDarius%2BDraudvila%2B20th%2BEuropean%2BAthletics%2BChampionships%2B4TvaQBrKTeOl.jpg&hash=ca3a90ff2b0e27977ba4cf6db60a638ccdddb34b)
Post by: steve dave on July 27, 2012, 02:18:26 PM
Fish and chips? Hmmm.
oh man, garbage english food would be appropriate.
Post by: hemmy on July 27, 2012, 02:18:49 PM
Look for this former EMAW parading with Lithuania tonight! :ksu:
(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww3.pictures.zimbio.com%2Fgi%2FDarius%2BDraudvila%2B20th%2BEuropean%2BAthletics%2BChampionships%2B4TvaQBrKTeOl.jpg&hash=ca3a90ff2b0e27977ba4cf6db60a638ccdddb34b)
He should post here.
Post by: steve dave on July 27, 2012, 02:19:08 PM
Look for this former EMAW parading with Lithuania tonight! :ksu:
(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww3.pictures.zimbio.com%2Fgi%2FDarius%2BDraudvila%2B20th%2BEuropean%2BAthletics%2BChampionships%2B4TvaQBrKTeOl.jpg&hash=ca3a90ff2b0e27977ba4cf6db60a638ccdddb34b)
his bicep (large) is bigger around then his head (small)
Post by: puniraptor on July 27, 2012, 02:20:26 PM
Post by: steve dave on July 27, 2012, 05:22:30 PM
(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi256.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fhh193%2Fstevedaveksu%2F21f36b7ed83611e1a58222000a1e8815_7.jpg&hash=240e174bc86ff5dbfc011a747d1a788e854bc45a)
Post by: Dugout DickStone on July 27, 2012, 05:43:05 PM
Post by: kim carnes on July 27, 2012, 06:18:08 PM
Look for this former EMAW parading with Lithuania tonight! :ksu:
(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww3.pictures.zimbio.com%2Fgi%2FDarius%2BDraudvila%2B20th%2BEuropean%2BAthletics%2BChampionships%2B4TvaQBrKTeOl.jpg&hash=ca3a90ff2b0e27977ba4cf6db60a638ccdddb34b)
his bicep (large) is bigger around then his head (small)
his arms and shoulders look fantastic imo
Post by: Dugout DickStone on July 27, 2012, 06:41:52 PM
Post by: steve dave on July 27, 2012, 06:50:13 PM
Been fishing most of the day guys but heard rumors that Kynard hurdled Big Ben then made out with Pippa. True?
prolly
Post by: Dugout DickStone on July 27, 2012, 06:52:05 PM
Been fishing most of the day guys but heard rumors that Kynard hurdled Big Ben then made out with Pippa. True?
prolly
Sounds like him for sure.
Post by: hemmy on July 27, 2012, 07:19:15 PM
'Pakhead shaped hoverboards?
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on July 27, 2012, 07:36:39 PM
Assuming MHK hosts the olympics in 2020 or w/e, what do you think we should do for the opening ceremony skit thingy?Just got off the phone with my olympic peeps and this is confirmed. They're adding washers as an event to help out the home turf.
'Pakhead shaped hoverboards?
Post by: puniraptor on July 27, 2012, 08:24:47 PM
Post by: hemmy on July 27, 2012, 10:17:14 PM
Post by: SwiftCat on July 28, 2012, 12:07:48 AM
God, NBC sucks ass.
Post by: steve dave on July 28, 2012, 09:12:19 AM
Post by: kim carnes on July 28, 2012, 09:30:34 AM
God, NBC sucks ass.
Post by: chum1 on July 28, 2012, 09:39:54 AM
Post by: steve dave on July 28, 2012, 09:41:14 AM
Post by: _33 on July 28, 2012, 09:56:39 AM
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on July 28, 2012, 10:04:18 AM
I didn't have nachos. went with a bratwurst and grilled peppers. miller lite was my USA beverage.I did steak filet's and twice baked potatoes. PAK'd with boulevard-6th Glass and vodka.
Post by: Pete on July 28, 2012, 11:51:44 AM
Need to think about how to top that today.
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on July 28, 2012, 12:28:27 PM
I had Jack Stack for opening ceremonies.You should really get some BRGR in your life.
Need to think about how to top that today.
Post by: chum1 on July 28, 2012, 12:40:27 PM
Post by: Pete on July 28, 2012, 12:44:45 PM
Watched those creepy twins lose a set to the Brazilians, and the gay girl score a pretty sweet goal in soccer.
Our archers all look like dudes who really do just rough ridin' hunt deer all the time.
Not a bad start.
Post by: kim carnes on July 28, 2012, 01:05:46 PM
Post by: felix rex on July 28, 2012, 01:14:22 PM
Lebron Instagram titled "Kobe #1 and Kobe #2 LOL" :surprised:
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RT from Greek girl?
Post by: felix rex on July 28, 2012, 01:18:01 PM
I drank whiskey, so I don't really feel like having much more than water up to this point in the day.
Watched those creepy twins lose a set to the Brazilians, and the gay girl score a pretty sweet goal in soccer.
Our archers all look like dudes who really do just rough ridin' hunt deer all the time.
Not a bad start.
I went diving in the red sea all day. Ate seafood on the boat. Am watching from the very empty hotel bar now while drinking a king tut and smoking what is being sold to me as a Romeo and Julieta cubana.
Post by: kim carnes on July 28, 2012, 01:42:55 PM
Post by: Dugout DickStone on July 28, 2012, 03:03:13 PM
Post by: EMAWesome on July 28, 2012, 03:32:49 PM
Post by: hemmy on July 28, 2012, 03:36:48 PM
Post by: Trim on July 28, 2012, 03:42:25 PM
Post by: hemmy on July 28, 2012, 03:47:45 PM
Post by: Pete on July 28, 2012, 03:53:03 PM
I drank whiskey, so I don't really feel like having much more than water up to this point in the day.
Watched those creepy twins lose a set to the Brazilians, and the gay girl score a pretty sweet goal in soccer.
Our archers all look like dudes who really do just rough ridin' hunt deer all the time.
Not a bad start.
I went diving in the red sea all day. Ate seafood on the boat. Am watching from the very empty hotel bar now while drinking a king tut and smoking what is being sold to me as a Romeo and Julieta cubana.
You had a better day than me.
Post by: kim carnes on July 29, 2012, 01:04:17 PM
Post by: kim carnes on July 29, 2012, 02:02:33 PM
Post by: kim carnes on July 29, 2012, 02:40:39 PM
Post by: EuroCat on July 29, 2012, 03:17:07 PM
I cannot rough ridin' wait to crush the Australians in the mens 4x100 tonightmission accomplished?
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Post by: kim carnes on July 29, 2012, 03:24:29 PM
I cannot rough ridin' wait to crush the Australians in the mens 4x100 tonightmission accomplished?
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Well, kind of. It would be nice if NBC would aire this stuff.
Post by: hemmy on July 29, 2012, 04:16:38 PM
Post by: wetwillie on July 29, 2012, 05:36:57 PM
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on July 29, 2012, 05:53:30 PM
Post by: kim carnes on July 29, 2012, 06:23:22 PM
Post by: Dugout DickStone on July 29, 2012, 06:35:49 PM
Post by: kim carnes on July 29, 2012, 06:38:52 PM
What happened?
Lochte blew a lead in the last leg of the relay to spite phelps
Post by: Dugout DickStone on July 29, 2012, 06:47:29 PM
Post by: hemmy on July 29, 2012, 07:02:51 PM
Soooo, Spanish soccer. . .
That was hilarious. They were practically physically assaulting the refs at the end.
Post by: hemmy on July 29, 2012, 07:04:49 PM
Soooo, Spanish soccer. . .
That was hilarious. They were practically physically assaulting the refs at the end.
Also, the end of that game was the epitome of everything I hate about soccer.
Post by: Trim on July 29, 2012, 07:57:30 PM
Soooo, Spanish soccer. . .
That was hilarious. They were practically physically assaulting the refs at the end.
Also, the end of that game was the epitome of everything I hate about soccer.
Link?
Post by: Pete on July 29, 2012, 08:00:42 PM
Post by: hemmy on July 29, 2012, 08:11:22 PM
Soooo, Spanish soccer. . .
That was hilarious. They were practically physically assaulting the refs at the end.
Also, the end of that game was the epitome of everything I hate about soccer.
Link?
1:46:20 on
http://www.nbcolympics.com/video/soccer/mens-olympic-soccer-group-d-spain-vs-honduras.html
Post by: hemmy on July 29, 2012, 08:12:43 PM
Soooo, Spanish soccer. . .
That was hilarious. They were practically physically assaulting the refs at the end.
Also, the end of that game was the epitome of everything I hate about soccer.
Link?
1:46:20 on
http://www.nbcolympics.com/video/soccer/mens-olympic-soccer-group-d-spain-vs-honduras.html
I mean, some guy stubs his toe or something and gets taken off on a stretcher. LMAO, SOCCER!
Post by: Trim on July 29, 2012, 08:23:19 PM
Soooo, Spanish soccer. . .
That was hilarious. They were practically physically assaulting the refs at the end.
Also, the end of that game was the epitome of everything I hate about soccer.
Link?
1:46:20 on
http://www.nbcolympics.com/video/soccer/mens-olympic-soccer-group-d-spain-vs-honduras.html
:thumbs:
Why's everyone bitching about tape-delays? It's a lot better to not watch any of this stuff and then get a link here at goEMAW to anything interesting that happened.
Post by: hemmy on July 29, 2012, 08:57:22 PM
Post by: kim carnes on July 29, 2012, 08:58:55 PM
No, tape delays suck. Why unless USA wins some event why would I even bother watching it after I already know the outcome? I mean, I was watching crap all day the least NBC could do is show the swimming finals live.
yep, goddammitt nbc
Post by: Trim on July 29, 2012, 09:01:14 PM
No, tape delays suck. Why unless USA wins some event why would I even bother watching it after I already know the outcome? I mean, I was watching crap all day the least NBC could do is show the swimming finals live.
Same reason I just watched the last part of the soccer game you said had some crazy crap go down in.
Post by: hemmy on July 29, 2012, 09:01:36 PM
Post by: WillieWatanabe on July 29, 2012, 09:08:08 PM
Post by: Trim on July 29, 2012, 09:10:29 PM
Post by: hemmy on July 29, 2012, 09:19:07 PM
Post by: Trim on July 29, 2012, 09:43:51 PM
watching it on your computer is inferior to watching it on the TV, indisputable fact.
Guess it's a good thing that NBC's tape-delaying all this crap then so that people who work can watch it when they get home on their TVs instead of trying to watch it on their employer's computers. Kind of sucks for the people who are gonna be home and were hoping to watch some high hurdles instead of their usual soaps I guess.
Post by: 8manpick on July 29, 2012, 09:49:10 PM
watching it on your computer is inferior to watching it on the TV, indisputable fact.
Guess it's a good thing that NBC's tape-delaying all this crap then so that people who work can watch it when they get home on their TVs instead of trying to watch it on their employer's computers. Kind of sucks for the people who are gonna be home and were hoping to watch some high hurdles instead of their usual soaps I guess.
:lol:
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Post by: nicname on July 29, 2012, 09:53:14 PM
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on July 29, 2012, 10:50:00 PM
Tucks are really having a hay day with this on twitter. It's really annoying. Stfu and stay off social media sites if you wanna be surprised.watching it on your computer is inferior to watching it on the TV, indisputable fact.
Guess it's a good thing that NBC's tape-delaying all this crap then so that people who work can watch it when they get home on their TVs instead of trying to watch it on their employer's computers. Kind of sucks for the people who are gonna be home and were hoping to watch some high hurdles instead of their usual soaps I guess.
:lol:
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Post by: hemmy on July 29, 2012, 11:42:05 PM
Tucks are really having a hay day with this on twitter. It's really annoying. Stfu and stay off social media sites if you wanna be surprised.watching it on your computer is inferior to watching it on the TV, indisputable fact.
Guess it's a good thing that NBC's tape-delaying all this crap then so that people who work can watch it when they get home on their TVs instead of trying to watch it on their employer's computers. Kind of sucks for the people who are gonna be home and were hoping to watch some high hurdles instead of their usual soaps I guess.
:lol:
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That is NBC's argument. "Hey guys just pretend you are living in the 1980s still and get rid of all your technology." Brilliant.
Post by: Trim on July 29, 2012, 11:48:54 PM
That is NBC's argument. "Hey guys just pretend you are living in the 1980s still and get rid of all your technology." Brilliant.
London is six hours ahead. Ask Nick Russell.
Post by: 8manpick on July 29, 2012, 11:49:36 PM
Tucks are really having a hay day with this on twitter. It's really annoying. Stfu and stay off social media sites if you wanna be surprised.watching it on your computer is inferior to watching it on the TV, indisputable fact.
Guess it's a good thing that NBC's tape-delaying all this crap then so that people who work can watch it when they get home on their TVs instead of trying to watch it on their employer's computers. Kind of sucks for the people who are gonna be home and were hoping to watch some high hurdles instead of their usual soaps I guess.
:lol:
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That is NBC's argument. "Hey guys just pretend you are living in the 1980s still and get rid of all your technology." Brilliant.
NBC is getting the best olympic ratings ever. That doesn't happen if they are airing the good stuff during the day. NBC is winning their argument.
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Post by: Cartierfor3 on July 30, 2012, 09:02:43 AM
Post by: steve dave on July 30, 2012, 10:56:34 AM
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on July 30, 2012, 11:04:40 AM
CHINA'S GOT 7 GOLDS ALREADY AND WE ONLY HAVE 3 :dubious:
We should do well in track and field, though. Also, if we end up losing to those red bastards, I will personally call foul because every player on our men's and women's basketball teams will get a gold medal and that should count as like 20 gold medals, not 2.
Post by: steve dave on July 30, 2012, 11:09:52 AM
Post by: 3maw on July 30, 2012, 11:28:46 AM
so michael phelps sucks pretty hard now huh? :lol: talks out of the side of his mouth really creepily :sdeek:
swimmer problems/dipping problems
Post by: _33 on July 30, 2012, 12:20:38 PM
Post by: Dugout DickStone on July 30, 2012, 12:39:42 PM
Anyone watching women's volleyball? Brazil acts like they just won the superbowl after every point. Really strange.
Just opened this thread to say same thing. They do the flex/scream when we just hit OB.
They are down 2-0
Post by: Dugout DickStone on July 30, 2012, 01:02:04 PM
Post by: hemmy on July 30, 2012, 01:07:23 PM
Post by: Dugout DickStone on July 30, 2012, 01:19:46 PM
Post by: hemmy on July 30, 2012, 01:21:37 PM
Suck it Brazil :dance:
See? Watching live is much, MUCH more entertaining.
Post by: Dugout DickStone on July 30, 2012, 01:46:27 PM
Suck it Brazil :dance:
See? Watching live is much, MUCH more entertaining.
I didn't dispute that
Post by: hemmy on July 30, 2012, 02:55:18 PM
Post by: Dugout DickStone on July 30, 2012, 03:22:46 PM
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on July 30, 2012, 03:40:06 PM
Lochte is going down as being pretty over hyped.
And he's still doing better than Phelps
Post by: Dugout DickStone on July 30, 2012, 09:24:36 PM
Post by: kim carnes on July 30, 2012, 09:31:26 PM
Post by: Cire on July 30, 2012, 09:48:54 PM
so michael phelps sucks pretty hard now huh? :lol: talks out of the side of his mouth really creepily :sdeek:
not cool, he's deaf
Post by: Cartierfor3 on July 30, 2012, 09:59:05 PM
http://www.usatoday.com/sports/olympics/london/story/2012-07-30/nbc-fail-spoils-missy-franklin-race-with-promo/56597752/1 (http://www.usatoday.com/sports/olympics/london/story/2012-07-30/nbc-fail-spoils-missy-franklin-race-with-promo/56597752/1)
Post by: ednksu on July 30, 2012, 11:24:35 PM
http://deadspin.com/5930218/16+year+old-chinese-girl-swam-a-faster-50-meters-than-ryan-lochte
16-Year-Old Chinese Girl Swam A Faster 50 Meters Than Ryan Lochte
Barry Petchesky
Ye Shiwen didn't just break the world record for the 400m individual medley. She smashed it, by more than a second. She beat silver medalist Elizabeth Beisel by nearly three seconds. She shaved more than seven seconds off her own mark at the World Championships last summer.
And perhaps most stunningly, the final 50 meters of Ye's swim were faster than Ryan Lochte's final 50m, when he took gold in the men's version on Saturday.
Ye's fellow swimmers sounded incredulous enough, and BBC presenters went even further. But it was U.S. coach and executive John Leonard who fired the first doping shots across the Chinese's bow.
"We want to be very careful about calling it doping," Leonard said. "The one thing I will say is that history in our sport will tell you that every time we see something, and I will put quotation marks around this, 'unbelievable', history shows us that it turns out later on there was doping involved. That last 100m was reminiscent of some old East German swimmers, for people who have been around a while. It was reminiscent of 400m individual medley by a young Irish woman in Atlanta."
That young Irish woman was Michelle Smith, who in 1996 had Ireland's second-best ever medal haul, and similarly dominated in the 400 IM, just before her career was done in by a series of failed drug tests.
Leonard added that Ye
"looks like Superwoman. Any time someone has looked like Superwoman in the history of our sport they have later been found guilty of doping."
Leonard points out that the Chinese swim program has something of a history of doping, dating back to the 1994 World Championships and running through the 2008 Junior Championships. Ye was straight-up asked about the cleanliness of her urine, and replied that "the Chinese team keep very firmly to the anti-doping policies, so there is absolutely no problem."
This is a thorny issue, and I'm not sure there's a respectful way to "I'm not saying she doped, but there's no way she should have been able to perform like that without doping" without it sounding like sour grapes. Especially if you're an American, since an American swimmer came in second. BUT: that was one really, really fast goddamn swim.
H/T Clever Hans
For a handy master schedule of every Olympic event, click here.
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on July 30, 2012, 11:30:54 PM
Post by: hemmy on July 30, 2012, 11:38:00 PM
Pretty much confirmed: China is full of cheaters
http://deadspin.com/5930218/16+year+old-chinese-girl-swam-a-faster-50-meters-than-ryan-lochte
16-Year-Old Chinese Girl Swam A Faster 50 Meters Than Ryan Lochte
Barry Petchesky
Ye Shiwen didn't just break the world record for the 400m individual medley. She smashed it, by more than a second. She beat silver medalist Elizabeth Beisel by nearly three seconds. She shaved more than seven seconds off her own mark at the World Championships last summer.
And perhaps most stunningly, the final 50 meters of Ye's swim were faster than Ryan Lochte's final 50m, when he took gold in the men's version on Saturday.
Ye's fellow swimmers sounded incredulous enough, and BBC presenters went even further. But it was U.S. coach and executive John Leonard who fired the first doping shots across the Chinese's bow.
"We want to be very careful about calling it doping," Leonard said. "The one thing I will say is that history in our sport will tell you that every time we see something, and I will put quotation marks around this, 'unbelievable', history shows us that it turns out later on there was doping involved. That last 100m was reminiscent of some old East German swimmers, for people who have been around a while. It was reminiscent of 400m individual medley by a young Irish woman in Atlanta."
That young Irish woman was Michelle Smith, who in 1996 had Ireland's second-best ever medal haul, and similarly dominated in the 400 IM, just before her career was done in by a series of failed drug tests.
Leonard added that Ye
"looks like Superwoman. Any time someone has looked like Superwoman in the history of our sport they have later been found guilty of doping."
Leonard points out that the Chinese swim program has something of a history of doping, dating back to the 1994 World Championships and running through the 2008 Junior Championships. Ye was straight-up asked about the cleanliness of her urine, and replied that "the Chinese team keep very firmly to the anti-doping policies, so there is absolutely no problem."
This is a thorny issue, and I'm not sure there's a respectful way to "I'm not saying she doped, but there's no way she should have been able to perform like that without doping" without it sounding like sour grapes. Especially if you're an American, since an American swimmer came in second. BUT: that was one really, really fast goddamn swim.
H/T Clever Hans
For a handy master schedule of every Olympic event, click here.
As expected. Just like East Germany.
Post by: nicname on July 31, 2012, 12:19:11 AM
Post by: SwiftCat on July 31, 2012, 02:01:25 AM
Post by: hemmy on July 31, 2012, 09:08:36 AM
Post by: Dugout DickStone on July 31, 2012, 09:20:04 AM
Post by: Trim on July 31, 2012, 09:52:04 AM
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on July 31, 2012, 10:09:03 AM
Link to the full story of whatever Tully was tweeting about last night where somebody slipped a $100 bill to some gymnastics judges?That was great. Great Britain had the silver and then Japan said "Nope, denied, here's a hundy!" and the score was over turned. Japan silver in men's gymnastics and GB fell to bronze.
Post by: WillieWatanabe on July 31, 2012, 10:22:57 AM
Link to the full story of whatever Tully was tweeting about last night where somebody slipped a $100 bill to some gymnastics judges?
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http://www.sbnation.com/london-olympics-2012/2012/7/31/3206423/2012-olympics-gymnastics-judging-appeals-rules-money
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on July 31, 2012, 10:24:27 AM
Post by: Cire on July 31, 2012, 10:27:03 AM
Post by: Dugout DickStone on July 31, 2012, 10:28:23 AM
Post by: Dugout DickStone on July 31, 2012, 10:29:27 AM
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on July 31, 2012, 10:29:45 AM
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on July 31, 2012, 10:36:28 AM
It's a application fee, dorks. Totally legit. :lol:
Well I'm embarrassed. Why don't they just be like "Hey, bill this to China" instead of carrying around Benjamins?
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on July 31, 2012, 10:38:49 AM
Post by: Dugout DickStone on July 31, 2012, 10:48:54 AM
Go USA!
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on July 31, 2012, 10:50:45 AM
Pretty boss that Japan has to use $$'s at the Olympics in London.
Go USA!
Yeah, but if I were judging and saw that they only handed me $100, I would laugh in their poor faces. This is the olympics after all. They could either hand me a stack of benjamins, or GTFOOMF. I would hand them their denial with a smile.
Post by: Dugout DickStone on July 31, 2012, 12:19:43 PM
Post by: hemmy on July 31, 2012, 12:50:15 PM
Post by: WillieWatanabe on July 31, 2012, 01:41:28 PM
Post by: felix rex on July 31, 2012, 01:48:09 PM
Pretty boss that Japan has to use $$'s at the Olympics in London.
Go USA!
Yeah, but if I were judging and saw that they only handed me $100, I would laugh in their poor faces. This is the olympics after all. They could either hand me a stack of benjamins, or GTFOOMF. I would hand them their denial with a smile.
I thought the same thing. Supposedly the fee is designed to discourage "capricious" challenges. But $100? I assume one of the gymnasts shook that out of somewhere indecent in the lockers. That's couch change.
Post by: j-dub on July 31, 2012, 02:00:29 PM
Yeah, suck it underage chinese gymnastics! USA Gold! :dance:
:curse: i was waiting to watch and be surprised hemmy
Post by: CNS on July 31, 2012, 03:14:26 PM
Pretty boss that Japan has to use $$'s at the Olympics in London.
Go USA!
Yeah, but if I were judging and saw that they only handed me $100, I would laugh in their poor faces. This is the olympics after all. They could either hand me a stack of benjamins, or GTFOOMF. I would hand them their denial with a smile.
I thought the same thing. Supposedly the fee is designed to discourage "capricious" challenges. But $100? I assume one of the gymnasts shook that out of somewhere indecent in the lockers. That's couch change.
The Olympic guy that originally suggested this deterrent did so knowing that there was no rough ridin' way it would be accepted and enacted. Same guy was blown the eff away when it passed without issue. True story. look it up.
Now that guy routinely shakes down any and all individuals needing anything from him. Also, he constantly is telling people to "Deal with it".
He is now a biz strategy consultant for several alleged active mob families.
American Dream.
Post by: kim carnes on July 31, 2012, 09:14:58 PM
Post by: j-dub on July 31, 2012, 09:16:07 PM
lost his edge.
Post by: j-dub on July 31, 2012, 09:17:21 PM
Post by: hemmy on July 31, 2012, 09:17:49 PM
Post by: TheHamburglar on July 31, 2012, 09:20:09 PM
visa really sticking it to phelps. what if lightning strikes twice..
I just came here post this... :lol:
Post by: j-dub on July 31, 2012, 09:44:01 PM
visa really sticking it to phelps. what if lightning strikes twice..
I just came here post this... :lol:
:thumbsup:
Post by: doom on July 31, 2012, 10:26:40 PM
Pretty boss that Japan has to use $$'s at the Olympics in London.
Go USA!
That is incred. I just don't get why they don't have a set amount ready to go in an account, or at least put your Benji's in an envelope for eff's sake.
Post by: Bloodfart on July 31, 2012, 10:44:27 PM
Post by: nicname on July 31, 2012, 11:00:30 PM
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on July 31, 2012, 11:03:17 PM
:bigtoke:<---Phelps back in the village.He deserves it! Do what you want, phelps!
Post by: Cire on July 31, 2012, 11:11:31 PM
:horrorsurprise:
Post by: Cartierfor3 on July 31, 2012, 11:15:17 PM
Post by: Cartierfor3 on July 31, 2012, 11:16:16 PM
Post by: j-dub on July 31, 2012, 11:24:44 PM
My new goal: Save up money, go to olympics, watch USA win gold, go to medal ceremony, listen to anthem, wait until very end, yell CHIEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEFS!!!!!!!, go home happy.
you would :flush:
Post by: kim carnes on July 31, 2012, 11:53:06 PM
My new goal: Save up money, go to olympics, watch USA win gold, go to medal ceremony, listen to anthem, wait until very end, yell CHIEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEFS!!!!!!!, go home happy.
So funny. :flush:
Post by: DQ12 on August 01, 2012, 02:48:18 AM
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on August 01, 2012, 08:18:30 AM
sorry if luked but N Korea's women's soccer team is banned from the next world cup because 5 or 6 of them tested positive for steroids in the last WC. The reason given was that the players were struck by lightning during training and needed roids to recoup.
:horrorsurprise:
We should be more concerned about the lightning than the roids. Telekinetic power would be very useful on a soccer pitch.
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Post by: Cartierfor3 on August 01, 2012, 08:59:31 AM
i think it would be v. funny cf3
Looks like I know who gets to come to Brazil with me.
Post by: CNS on August 01, 2012, 09:06:03 AM
Also, the void Phelps is going to leave in the sport when he is done this year is one that Lockte(SP) will not be able to fill up by giving himself nicknames or buying grills. It will def be like golf w/o tiger.
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on August 01, 2012, 09:18:11 AM
If I was Phelps, I would wear my swimsuit and sunglasses everywhere from here on. Even when my eventual party side got to me after I stopped racing and got all extra overweight and sad. I would still wear the suit and sunglasses everywhere. I would constantly remind everyone who I was too.
Also, the void Phelps is going to leave in the sport when he is done this year is one that Lockte(SP) will not be able to fill up by giving himself nicknames or buying grills. It will def be like golf w/o tiger.
I disagree to an extent. The olympics are the only time most people watch swimming, and they happen every 4 years. In that time we could have some guy burst onto the scene and fall in love with him. We will always remember Phelps for 2008 (and maybe 2012 if he keeps choking) but there is plenty of time before the next olympics, who knows if Lochte will even swim in those games? The sport of swimming will be fine without Phelps just like every other olympic sport that has had someone who dominated. Everyone agrees that golf ratings take a hit when Tiger doesn't play but golf is a completely different story because of the length of careers and frequency of events.
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on August 01, 2012, 09:25:45 AM
If I was Phelps, I would wear my swimsuit and sunglasses everywhere from here on. Even when my eventual party side got to me after I stopped racing and got all extra overweight and sad. I would still wear the suit and sunglasses everywhere. I would constantly remind everyone who I was too.
Also, the void Phelps is going to leave in the sport when he is done this year is one that Lockte(SP) will not be able to fill up by giving himself nicknames or buying grills. It will def be like golf w/o tiger.
There will be somebody better than Phelps at the next olympics, and nobody will care about him any more.
Post by: Brock Landers on August 01, 2012, 11:36:31 AM
If I was Phelps, I would wear my swimsuit and sunglasses everywhere from here on. Even when my eventual party side got to me after I stopped racing and got all extra overweight and sad. I would still wear the suit and sunglasses everywhere. I would constantly remind everyone who I was too.
Also, the void Phelps is going to leave in the sport when he is done this year is one that Lockte(SP) will not be able to fill up by giving himself nicknames or buying grills. It will def be like golf w/o tiger.
There will be somebody better than Phelps at the next olympics, and nobody will care about him any more.
Wow.....you just delivered an absolute haymaker to all those '92 Dream Team hanger-oners. Well, except for the part about nobody caring but still, nicely done.
Post by: steve dave on August 01, 2012, 12:21:09 PM
Post by: doom on August 01, 2012, 12:25:08 PM
If basketball was like swimming Lebron would have 30 gold medals.
1on1 should be an event
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Post by: j-dub on August 01, 2012, 01:04:54 PM
:love:
(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fprod.images.broncos.clubs.nflcdn.com%2Fimage-web%2FNFL%2FCDA%2Fdata%2Fdeployed%2Fprod%2FBRONCOS%2Fassets%2Fimages%2Fimported%2FDEN%2Fphotos%2Fclubimages%2F2012%2F06-June%2Felway--nfl_mezz_1280_1024.jpg%3Fwidth%3D960%26amp%3Bheight%3D720&hash=0661f80c8eac701156d55131d1e95bd46cc9893f)
12 year old j-dub is so jealous of her.
maybe current j-dub is too..
Post by: WillieWatanabe on August 01, 2012, 01:05:23 PM
http://thefw.com/olympic-diving-funny-faces/
it was too small to imbed...
http://i.imgur.com/dbgdH.jpg
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on August 01, 2012, 01:18:49 PM
If I was Phelps, I would wear my swimsuit and sunglasses everywhere from here on. Even when my eventual party side got to me after I stopped racing and got all extra overweight and sad. I would still wear the suit and sunglasses everywhere. I would constantly remind everyone who I was too.
Also, the void Phelps is going to leave in the sport when he is done this year is one that Lockte(SP) will not be able to fill up by giving himself nicknames or buying grills. It will def be like golf w/o tiger.
There will be somebody better than Phelps at the next olympics, and nobody will care about him any more.
Wow.....you just delivered an absolute haymaker to all those '92 Dream Team hanger-oners. Well, except for the part about nobody caring but still, nicely done.
Thanks. It's the sad but true reality of the olympic games.
I'm in the camp that a basketball game between that team and this year's team would be a very good game. The team sport aspect of basketball, as well as the nature of the game itself make it far less predictable than something like swimming, where the best athlete almost always wins. If we were setting up one on one basketball games using the lineup of this year's team vs the '92 dream team, I think this year's team wins hands down, though.
Post by: fun muffin on August 01, 2012, 01:19:24 PM
http://thefw.com/olympic-diving-funny-faces/
it was too small to imbed...
http://i.imgur.com/dbgdH.jpg
:lol:
Post by: Cartierfor3 on August 01, 2012, 03:14:33 PM
:love:
(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fprod.images.broncos.clubs.nflcdn.com%2Fimage-web%2FNFL%2FCDA%2Fdata%2Fdeployed%2Fprod%2FBRONCOS%2Fassets%2Fimages%2Fimported%2FDEN%2Fphotos%2Fclubimages%2F2012%2F06-June%2Felway--nfl_mezz_1280_1024.jpg%3Fwidth%3D960%26amp%3Bheight%3D720&hash=0661f80c8eac701156d55131d1e95bd46cc9893f)
12 year old j-dub is so jealous of her.
maybe current j-dub is too..
Hey John, nice Creamsicle orange cargo shorts bro! I love the way you tuck that shirt in and keep that back pocket flap flappin' in the wind!
Post by: Cartierfor3 on August 01, 2012, 03:14:57 PM
:lol:
Post by: j-dub on August 01, 2012, 03:17:29 PM
:love:
(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fprod.images.broncos.clubs.nflcdn.com%2Fimage-web%2FNFL%2FCDA%2Fdata%2Fdeployed%2Fprod%2FBRONCOS%2Fassets%2Fimages%2Fimported%2FDEN%2Fphotos%2Fclubimages%2F2012%2F06-June%2Felway--nfl_mezz_1280_1024.jpg%3Fwidth%3D960%26amp%3Bheight%3D720&hash=0661f80c8eac701156d55131d1e95bd46cc9893f)
12 year old j-dub is so jealous of her.
maybe current j-dub is too..
Hey John, nice Creamsicle orange cargo shorts bro! I love the way you tuck that shirt in and keep that back pocket flap flappin' in the wind!
:dubious:
Post by: hemmy on August 01, 2012, 07:08:38 PM
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
Post by: CNS on August 01, 2012, 08:44:46 PM
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Post by: Dugout DickStone on August 01, 2012, 08:55:09 PM
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/07/29/sports/olympics/turkish-gymnast-goksu-uctas-is-set-for-next-challenge.html
Post by: SabiNation on August 01, 2012, 09:02:45 PM
Post by: hemmy on August 01, 2012, 09:03:29 PM
Did any one else see the girl gymnastics person from Turkey a could days ago who's first name was Goksu? International EMAW.
Sent from my SGH-T999 using Tapatalk 2
There was a swimmer who I believe was goEMAW's own Watanabe.
Post by: j-dub on August 01, 2012, 11:18:37 PM
Did any one else see the girl gymnastics person from Turkey a could days ago who's first name was Goksu? International EMAW.
Sent from my SGH-T999 using Tapatalk 2
There was a swimmer who I believe was goEMAW's own Watanabe.
can confirm.
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on August 02, 2012, 08:52:42 AM
The highlight at 2:10 is especially LOL-worthy.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ce-Zf5n3XVE (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ce-Zf5n3XVE)
Post by: bakerman on August 02, 2012, 09:04:02 AM
Did any one else see the girl gymnastics person from Turkey a could days ago who's first name was Goksu? International EMAW.
Sent from my SGH-T999 using Tapatalk 2
There was a swimmer who I believe was goEMAW's own Watanabe.
can confirm.
Saw and thought the same thing also. Grats on making the Olympics WW :emawkid:
Post by: DQ12 on August 02, 2012, 12:24:19 PM
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2182127/How-China-trains-children-win-gold--standing-girls-legs-young-boys-hang-bars.html?ICO=most_read_module (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2182127/How-China-trains-children-win-gold--standing-girls-legs-young-boys-hang-bars.html?ICO=most_read_module)
Post by: SabiNation on August 02, 2012, 12:32:44 PM
GAHHH
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2182127/How-China-trains-children-win-gold--standing-girls-legs-young-boys-hang-bars.html?ICO=most_read_module (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2182127/How-China-trains-children-win-gold--standing-girls-legs-young-boys-hang-bars.html?ICO=most_read_module)
:frown:
Post by: steve dave on August 02, 2012, 12:34:18 PM
Post by: j-dub on August 02, 2012, 12:41:45 PM
Post by: Dugout DickStone on August 02, 2012, 12:44:11 PM
Post by: WillieWatanabe on August 02, 2012, 12:54:45 PM
Did any one else see the girl gymnastics person from Turkey a could days ago who's first name was Goksu? International EMAW.
Sent from my SGH-T999 using Tapatalk 2
There was a swimmer who I believe was goEMAW's own Watanabe.
what is this i don't even
Post by: steve dave on August 02, 2012, 01:00:06 PM
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on August 02, 2012, 01:22:52 PM
GAHHH
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2182127/How-China-trains-children-win-gold--standing-girls-legs-young-boys-hang-bars.html?ICO=most_read_module (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2182127/How-China-trains-children-win-gold--standing-girls-legs-young-boys-hang-bars.html?ICO=most_read_module)
How much of a loser do you think the parents feel like when they sign their kids up for olympic torture camp and the kids don't even grow up to go to the olympics?
Post by: AbeFroman on August 02, 2012, 02:36:10 PM
Our men's water polo team is doping. Destroying the host country like at Lexington
Underrated Olympic storyline IMO. I'm getting on the bandwagon now.
Post by: Dugout DickStone on August 02, 2012, 02:43:25 PM
Post by: SabiNation on August 02, 2012, 02:58:45 PM
Phelps shutting up a lot(che) of haters.
:thumbs:
Post by: CNS on August 02, 2012, 04:13:11 PM
Phelps shutting up a lot(che) of haters.
Yes, cannot wait to watch tonight.
Post by: hemmy on August 02, 2012, 04:43:10 PM
Post by: hemmy on August 02, 2012, 05:54:22 PM
Post by: Saulbadguy on August 02, 2012, 07:04:24 PM
Post by: Trim on August 03, 2012, 08:02:44 AM
http://deadspin.com/5931498/nbc-aired-a-promo-featuring-a-monkey-doing-gymnastics-at-the-most-inopportune-time
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on August 03, 2012, 08:25:44 AM
:sdeek:
http://deadspin.com/5931498/nbc-aired-a-promo-featuring-a-monkey-doing-gymnastics-at-the-most-inopportune-time
:lol:
Post by: Belvis Noland on August 03, 2012, 10:45:12 AM
We should do really well in the team sports (bball, volleyball, soccer, etc.) and well in Track&Field. I believe the Chinese are generally garbage - unless their runners are roided up like that 15yo girl/man swimmer.
So, are we going to run away with this medal count or do the Chinamen have a lot of pingpong and karate in the second half of the games???
Anybody broken this down?
Post by: Cire on August 03, 2012, 10:50:50 AM
Post by: Belvis Noland on August 03, 2012, 10:56:15 AM
We're going to fistfuck them in track
Really, we're going to fistfuck everybody in T&F. The Jamaicans will rack up some gold in various events. But, on the whole, Americans will be on the podium for the large majority of T&F events. It'd be nice to knock off some of the Jamicans for gold in the shorter sprints, but I don't think Gay or Gatlain have it.
Post by: 3maw on August 03, 2012, 11:01:05 AM
Welp, it was great to see us overtake the Chinese in totals medals and tie in Golds. Got 4 swimming golds up for grabs today, among others.
We should do really well in the team sports (bball, volleyball, soccer, etc.) and well in Track&Field. I believe the Chinese are generally garbage - unless their runners are roided up like that 15yo girl/man swimmer.
So, are we going to run away with this medal count or do the Chinamen have a lot of pingpong and karate in the second half of the games???
Anybody broken this down?
Well, M and W bball, almost guaranteed G's for USA.
W soccer, M and W volleyball, M and W beach volleyball looking great.
couple more swimming medal events today with team USA's strengths.
basically, all of the above are all but final golds for the stars and stripes, and events china is either out of or not a threat in. idk, i think china starts slowing way down now. Their highest yield of medals comes from swimming, diving, ping pong, and lifting. diving, ping pong, we can't compete. lifting, sry we don't dope :horrorsurprise: . and swimming, we're swimming laps around them for medal count. So i'd say things are looking up :)
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 03, 2012, 12:26:45 PM
Post by: SabiNation on August 03, 2012, 12:37:07 PM
:lol:
Post by: hemmy on August 03, 2012, 12:41:25 PM
Just heard on ESPN that Roger Goodell and the NFL are trying to make American Football an Olympic sport...
:lol:
All 3 medals to usa :dance:
Post by: nicname on August 03, 2012, 01:11:05 PM
:lol:
Post by: Belvis Noland on August 03, 2012, 01:20:00 PM
Post by: slobber on August 03, 2012, 01:48:52 PM
Goodell must be Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!). But, isn't doubles kayaking equally Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!)? Didn't even know such a thing existed until watching the Olympics this year.Belvis, where do you live? All the kids here in NC are T-yaking all over the place. EVERYONE DOES IT!
PRO-TIP: T-yaking means tandem kayaking. All the cool kids call it this.
Post by: Cire on August 03, 2012, 01:54:24 PM
:dubious:
Post by: Cartierfor3 on August 03, 2012, 01:58:28 PM
Just heard on ESPN that Roger Goodell and the NFL are trying to make American Football an Olympic sport...
:lol:
Imagine how many KSU Cats could be gold medal winning athletes!
Post by: wabash909 on August 03, 2012, 04:03:10 PM
:dance:
Post by: Stevesie60 on August 03, 2012, 08:21:19 PM
we can't compete. lifting, sry we don't dope
:lol:
Post by: nicname on August 03, 2012, 08:54:37 PM
Post by: hemmy on August 03, 2012, 08:55:03 PM
we can't compete. lifting, sry we don't dope
:lol:
Puhleez...we don't need steroids. http://www.nbcolympics.com/photos/weightlifting/usa-weightlifting-womens-olympic-trials.html
Go get em Holly!
Post by: Rams on August 04, 2012, 12:30:15 AM
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Austra_Skujyt%C4%97 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Austra_Skujyt%C4%97)
Post by: Bloodfart on August 04, 2012, 01:48:36 AM
Bela Karolyi
:lol:
Aliya Mustafina mushing faces of russian coaches was quite entertaining.
Post by: hemmy on August 04, 2012, 09:46:46 AM
Post by: ednksu on August 04, 2012, 12:39:59 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NdwN8r9-WA&feature=player_embedded
Post by: kim carnes on August 04, 2012, 12:45:39 PM
Serena doing some gang dancing at prestigious white place /tuck
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NdwN8r9-WA&feature=player_embedded
you're a racist.
Post by: Trim on August 04, 2012, 12:47:33 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NdwN8r9-WA&feature=player_embedded
My takeaway is that we need to teach this guy to do that: :dance: MODS????
Post by: Dugout DickStone on August 04, 2012, 01:29:28 PM
Post by: ednksu on August 04, 2012, 01:31:10 PM
you're a horrible posterSerena doing some gang dancing at prestigious white place /tuck
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NdwN8r9-WA&feature=player_embedded
you're a racist.
Post by: kim carnes on August 04, 2012, 01:33:00 PM
you're a horrible posterSerena doing some gang dancing at prestigious white place /tuck
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NdwN8r9-WA&feature=player_embedded
you're a racist.
at least i'm not a horrible poster AND a racist
Post by: SdK on August 04, 2012, 03:58:27 PM
Post by: slobber on August 04, 2012, 04:04:08 PM
Post by: ednksu on August 04, 2012, 07:25:48 PM
continued horrible postingyou're a horrible posterSerena doing some gang dancing at prestigious white place /tuck
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NdwN8r9-WA&feature=player_embedded
you're a racist.
at least i'm not a horrible poster AND a racist
Post by: kim carnes on August 04, 2012, 07:40:47 PM
continued horrible postingyou're a horrible posterSerena doing some gang dancing at prestigious white place /tuck
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NdwN8r9-WA&feature=player_embedded
you're a racist.
at least i'm not a horrible poster AND a racist
we posted the same thing except i mentioned the fact that you're a racist for associating serena doing the c-walk with gangs (i mean what the hell?).
Post by: Trim on August 04, 2012, 07:43:39 PM
Post by: kim carnes on August 04, 2012, 07:45:38 PM
You guys need a ruling here? Because I have one.
:drool:
Post by: Trim on August 04, 2012, 07:53:45 PM
You guys need a ruling here? Because I have one.
:drool:
You're both pretty horrible. Historically, edn's been worse.
Post by: kim carnes on August 04, 2012, 07:54:55 PM
You guys need a ruling here? Because I have one.
:drool:
You're both pretty horrible. Historically, edn's been worse.
:driving:
Post by: ednksu on August 04, 2012, 09:40:51 PM
taken from you....complementYou guys need a ruling here? Because I have one.
:drool:
You're both pretty horrible. Historically, edn's been worse.
also I'm sure youre a tuck now.continued horrible postingyou're a horrible posterSerena doing some gang dancing at prestigious white place /tuck
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NdwN8r9-WA&feature=player_embedded
you're a racist.
at least i'm not a horrible poster AND a racist
we posted the same thing except i mentioned the fact that you're a racist for associating serena doing the c-walk with gangs (i mean what the hell?).
Post by: kim carnes on August 04, 2012, 09:45:28 PM
taken from you....complementYou guys need a ruling here? Because I have one.
:drool:
You're both pretty horrible. Historically, edn's been worse.also I'm sure youre a tuck now.continued horrible postingyou're a horrible posterSerena doing some gang dancing at prestigious white place /tuck
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NdwN8r9-WA&feature=player_embedded
you're a racist.
at least i'm not a horrible poster AND a racist
we posted the same thing except i mentioned the fact that you're a racist for associating serena doing the c-walk with gangs (i mean what the hell?).
get lost you racist freak
Post by: ednksu on August 04, 2012, 09:52:26 PM
I would be willing to be upwards of $27 dollars you have 1 black friend. I would also bet that you describe them as being "a black". Just a bet based on how tucked your shirt is right now.taken from you....complementYou guys need a ruling here? Because I have one.
:drool:
You're both pretty horrible. Historically, edn's been worse.also I'm sure youre a tuck now.continued horrible postingyou're a horrible posterSerena doing some gang dancing at prestigious white place /tuck
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NdwN8r9-WA&feature=player_embedded
you're a racist.
at least i'm not a horrible poster AND a racist
we posted the same thing except i mentioned the fact that you're a racist for associating serena doing the c-walk with gangs (i mean what the hell?).
get lost you racist freak
Post by: Trim on August 04, 2012, 09:52:59 PM
taken from you....complementYou guys need a ruling here? Because I have one.
:drool:
You're both pretty horrible. Historically, edn's been worse.
Good one, edn. Don't let anyone tell you that you lack PI game. :thumbs:
OT: It's compliment.
Post by: ednksu on August 04, 2012, 09:53:12 PM
England/ South Korea was a crazy ending. The UK needs to learn how to finish on PKs.
Post by: kim carnes on August 04, 2012, 09:55:51 PM
I would be willing to be upwards of $27 dollars you have 1 black friend. I would also bet that you describe them as being "a black". Just a bet based on how tucked your shirt is right now.taken from you....complementYou guys need a ruling here? Because I have one.
:drool:
You're both pretty horrible. Historically, edn's been worse.also I'm sure youre a tuck now.continued horrible postingyou're a horrible posterSerena doing some gang dancing at prestigious white place /tuck
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NdwN8r9-WA&feature=player_embedded
you're a racist.
at least i'm not a horrible poster AND a racist
we posted the same thing except i mentioned the fact that you're a racist for associating serena doing the c-walk with gangs (i mean what the hell?).
get lost you racist freak
:lol:
Post by: ednksu on August 04, 2012, 09:57:39 PM
you see the Jamaican women win 100m? Pretty exciting race. I thought Jeter got her foot over first in real time.
Post by: ednksu on August 04, 2012, 10:05:00 PM
Post by: hemmy on August 04, 2012, 10:13:31 PM
talk olympics tucker :curse:
you see the Jamaican women win 100m? Pretty exciting race. I thought Jeter got her foot over first in real time.
Its first torso across, limbs don't matter.
Post by: ednksu on August 04, 2012, 10:16:59 PM
thanks for the info, I did not know that. I assume that is why the lean is important, does that include head?talk olympics tucker :curse:
you see the Jamaican women win 100m? Pretty exciting race. I thought Jeter got her foot over first in real time.
Its first torso across, limbs don't matter.
Post by: hemmy on August 04, 2012, 10:19:02 PM
Post by: ednksu on August 04, 2012, 10:30:31 PM
Post by: kim carnes on August 04, 2012, 10:42:56 PM
That Jessica Ennis one isn't too bad to look at
gopowercat.com (http://gopowercat.com)
Post by: ednksu on August 04, 2012, 10:46:12 PM
I thought we just went through you/awful posting/etc?That Jessica Ennis one isn't too bad to look at
gopowercat.com (http://gopowercat.com)
Post by: kim carnes on August 04, 2012, 10:54:52 PM
I thought we just went through you/awful posting/etc?That Jessica Ennis one isn't too bad to look at
gopowercat.com (http://gopowercat.com)
we did you perverted racist creep. it was declared that you were a more horrible poster.
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on August 04, 2012, 11:02:57 PM
China went Gold/Bronze in the 20KM WALK. Athletes definitely were doping.
I don't know how those guys do that. It's a very strenuous event.
Post by: ednksu on August 04, 2012, 11:25:53 PM
I really feel sorry for your parents. Their entire genetic legacy is bound to you, so sad. Hopefully your dad nailed a cleaning lady at a hotel somewhere so he can hold out hope.I thought we just went through you/awful posting/etc?That Jessica Ennis one isn't too bad to look at
gopowercat.com (http://gopowercat.com)
we did you perverted racist creep. it was declared that you were a more horrible poster.
Post by: kim carnes on August 04, 2012, 11:35:53 PM
I really feel sorry for your parents. Their entire genetic legacy is bound to you, so sad. Hopefully your dad nailed a cleaning lady at a hotel somewhere so he can hold out hope.I thought we just went through you/awful posting/etc?That Jessica Ennis one isn't too bad to look at
gopowercat.com (http://gopowercat.com)
we did you perverted racist creep. it was declared that you were a more horrible poster.
edn FTW
Post by: WillieWatanabe on August 04, 2012, 11:39:01 PM
Post by: ednksu on August 04, 2012, 11:54:45 PM
Post by: steve dave on August 05, 2012, 07:14:07 AM
Post by: steve dave on August 05, 2012, 08:55:56 AM
Post by: hemmy on August 05, 2012, 09:34:18 AM
Post by: 3maw on August 05, 2012, 09:38:38 AM
Roger :frown:
i think you mean MURRAY! :cheers: sd
Post by: hemmy on August 05, 2012, 10:10:58 AM
Post by: Belvis Noland on August 05, 2012, 10:21:06 AM
Maybe because he's not English?
Post by: EMAWesome on August 05, 2012, 01:17:35 PM
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He cleared his first jump in qualifying :ksu:
Post by: ednksu on August 05, 2012, 01:56:01 PM
Kynard is rocking some bad ass socks!please oh please tell me they are kstate0 socks
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He cleared his first jump in qualifying :ksu:
Post by: hemmy on August 05, 2012, 01:56:12 PM
Post by: EMAWesome on August 05, 2012, 02:38:42 PM
Kynard is rocking some bad ass socks!please oh please tell me they are kstate0 socks
SPOILER ALERT
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He cleared his first jump in qualifying :ksu:
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Unfortunately, I cannot report purple socks...think American flag in sock form
Post by: hemmy on August 05, 2012, 03:58:41 PM
Post by: kim carnes on August 05, 2012, 07:58:23 PM
Post by: hemmy on August 05, 2012, 08:02:47 PM
misty may and keri walsh's performance so far tonight :surprised: :surprised: :surprised:
Tape delay :yawn:
Post by: nicname on August 05, 2012, 08:23:10 PM
Post by: WillieWatanabe on August 05, 2012, 08:33:00 PM
misty may and keri walsh's performance so far tonight :surprised: :surprised: :surprised:
i know. they're next game with the Chinese should be outstanding.
Post by: kim carnes on August 05, 2012, 09:32:13 PM
Post by: EMAWesome on August 05, 2012, 09:48:47 PM
i'm sick to my stomach about mckayla. i am sick.
I'm sick to my stomach that she wont be on my TV any more this summer :love:
Post by: 8manpick on August 05, 2012, 09:51:23 PM
i'm sick to my stomach about mckayla. i am sick.
I'm sick to my stomach that she wont be on my TV any more this summer :love:
:sdeek:
Post by: j-dub on August 05, 2012, 10:02:25 PM
i'm sick to my stomach about mckayla. i am sick.
same :frown:
Post by: ednksu on August 05, 2012, 10:10:10 PM
misty may and keri walsh's performance so far tonight :surprised: :surprised: :surprised:Ross and Kessy had a good match once they got over the hump in the first set.
Post by: ednksu on August 05, 2012, 10:15:46 PM
we've had a lot of these kinds of moments it seems. Tyson Gay only hitting 4th, Phelps with a weaker start (strong finish) to his tournament, men's gym all around.i'm sick to my stomach about mckayla. i am sick.
same :frown:
Post by: hemmy on August 05, 2012, 10:24:43 PM
Post by: AbeFroman on August 06, 2012, 08:14:42 AM
Post by: 8manpick on August 06, 2012, 10:36:27 AM
Sent from my GT-S5830M using Tapatalk 2
Post by: hemmy on August 06, 2012, 10:59:06 AM
Post by: steve dave on August 06, 2012, 11:01:55 AM
Post by: jmlynch1 on August 06, 2012, 11:37:26 AM
Lebron Instagram titled "Kobe #1 and Kobe #2 LOL" :surprised:So we can chalk up Lebron and Kobe as EMAW :users:
(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi256.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fhh193%2Fstevedaveksu%2F21f36b7ed83611e1a58222000a1e8815_7.jpg&hash=240e174bc86ff5dbfc011a747d1a788e854bc45a)
Post by: steve dave on August 06, 2012, 12:30:37 PM
:thumbs:
USA! USA! USA!
Post by: OK_Cat on August 06, 2012, 01:42:16 PM
Post by: Belvis Noland on August 06, 2012, 01:45:22 PM
China is kicking our ass right now :frown:
Keep the faith. T&F just started. we'll rack up some medals there. Also, I see us winning 5-6 golds in the team events. M&W Bball, M&M Vball (indoor and outdoor), W Soccer.
Post by: OK_Cat on August 06, 2012, 01:50:04 PM
Post by: SabiNation on August 06, 2012, 01:52:46 PM
Guys, this is the first handball game I've seen and I rough ridin' love it, I want in on the goEMAW / USA team. I'd probably fit in best as a physical defender and opportunistic scorer from the wing. When are tryouts?
Sent from my GT-S5830M using Tapatalk 2
We'd love to have you, 8man. And a physical presence in middle is a definite need.
Limestone is in charge of tryouts, but if I had to guess we will start practicing 2 or 3 weeks before the 2016 games. That should be enough time, right? Since we're all EMAWs and thus have god-given talent superior to anyone else...
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 06, 2012, 01:56:10 PM
jfc, fanningReally okc? You have a filter? That was too much for you? I mean I don't even...
Post by: WillieWatanabe on August 06, 2012, 01:56:55 PM
Quote
The sad resonance of diver Wu Minxia’s story after she won the gold in 3-meter springboard was a confirmation of what skeptics would’ve already assumed about China’s Olympics program: that it swallows humans and forces them to behave as robots. Her father revealed to a Shanghai newspaper that he and his wife had concealed the mother’s breast cancer from the daughter for eight years. Also, they’d not told the daughter that her grandparents had died more than a year ago. “We accepted a long time ago that she doesn’t belong entirely to us,” Wu Yuming said. “I don’t even dare to think about things like enjoying family happiness.”
:sdeek:
Post by: hemmy on August 06, 2012, 01:59:11 PM
just delete the two posts fanning. tiaQuoteThe sad resonance of diver Wu Minxia’s story after she won the gold in 3-meter springboard was a confirmation of what skeptics would’ve already assumed about China’s Olympics program: that it swallows humans and forces them to behave as robots. Her father revealed to a Shanghai newspaper that he and his wife had concealed the mother’s breast cancer from the daughter for eight years. Also, they’d not told the daughter that her grandparents had died more than a year ago. “We accepted a long time ago that she doesn’t belong entirely to us,” Wu Yuming said. “I don’t even dare to think about things like enjoying family happiness.”
:sdeek:
dang
Post by: OK_Cat on August 06, 2012, 02:01:51 PM
jfc, fanningReally okc? You have a filter? That was too much for you? I mean I don't even...
you were talking about a 17 year old's pubic hair for eff's sake. i expect "rough ridin' creep" be added underneath your name by a mod asap.
Post by: Brock Landers on August 06, 2012, 02:05:28 PM
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 06, 2012, 02:05:58 PM
:dubious: Start a thread about it and stop effing up this one, douche.jfc, fanningReally okc? You have a filter? That was too much for you? I mean I don't even...
you were talking about a 17 year old's pubic hair for eff's sake. i expect "rough ridin' creep" be added underneath your name by a mod asap.
Post by: hemmy on August 06, 2012, 02:21:31 PM
Post by: felix rex on August 06, 2012, 03:12:59 PM
Post by: Belvis Noland on August 06, 2012, 03:41:45 PM
I am really enjoying this women's soccer game.
It's funny how the Olympics make women's sports enjoyable. beach volleyball is always enjoyable, though.
Post by: hemmy on August 06, 2012, 04:17:58 PM
Post by: Belvis Noland on August 06, 2012, 04:20:03 PM
Post by: felix rex on August 06, 2012, 04:21:27 PM
that was cool.
Yes. Great television.
Post by: 3maw on August 06, 2012, 04:33:58 PM
that was cool.
Yes. Great television.
i liked the part where we scored at the absolute latest we could.
Post by: Dugout DickStone on August 06, 2012, 04:42:04 PM
Guys, this is the first handball game I've seen and I rough ridin' love it, I want in on the goEMAW / USA team. I'd probably fit in best as a physical defender and opportunistic scorer from the wing. When are tryouts?
Sent from my GT-S5830M using Tapatalk 2
We'd love to have you, 8man. And a physical presence in middle is a definite need.
Limestone is in charge of tryouts, but if I had to guess we will start practicing 2 or 3 weeks before the 2016 games. That should be enough time, right? Since we're all EMAWs and thus have god-given talent superior to anyone else...
I was thinking of starting practice once we got to Brazil. I am athletic enough to destroy any of the teams I have seen so far. I assume all of you are also.
Post by: WillieWatanabe on August 06, 2012, 04:48:04 PM
:love:
Post by: Rams on August 06, 2012, 08:58:55 PM
Post by: WillieWatanabe on August 06, 2012, 09:12:34 PM
Someone needs to make a gif of this http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=lXX0XG8l6Jg#t=54s (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=lXX0XG8l6Jg#t=54s)
(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Finkstarzz.com%2Fsports%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2012%2F08%2Fezekieldance-dance.gif&hash=e91d7ab153e16d22025b70727358ba355c02d03b)
Post by: SkinnyBenny on August 06, 2012, 09:28:00 PM
Post by: Rams on August 06, 2012, 10:44:55 PM
Someone needs to make a gif of this http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=lXX0XG8l6Jg#t=54s (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=lXX0XG8l6Jg#t=54s)
(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Finkstarzz.com%2Fsports%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2012%2F08%2Fezekieldance-dance.gif&hash=e91d7ab153e16d22025b70727358ba355c02d03b)
:D :dance:
Post by: kim carnes on August 06, 2012, 10:46:29 PM
Recently moved and haven't gotten cable yet but am bogarting linksys internet. How do I stream for free? nbcolympics.com requires a cable login or whatever and I'm waiting for football season to start to get real cable. Is there a Justin.tv link or whatever? I wanna watch Bird and Jordan Dream Team it up on Lithuania.
they make these things called antennas that allow you to watch nbc in full 1080p HD for free.
Post by: felix rex on August 07, 2012, 03:11:22 AM
that was cool.
Yes. Great television.
i liked the part where we scored at the absolute latest we could.
Yes! That was the best part! :excited:
Post by: SkinnyBenny on August 07, 2012, 10:12:05 AM
Recently moved and haven't gotten cable yet but am bogarting linksys internet. How do I stream for free? nbcolympics.com requires a cable login or whatever and I'm waiting for football season to start to get real cable. Is there a Justin.tv link or whatever? I wanna watch Bird and Jordan Dream Team it up on Lithuania.
they make these things called antennas that allow you to watch nbc in full 1080p HD for free.
:horrorsurprise:
Post by: hemmy on August 07, 2012, 10:47:51 AM
Post by: steve dave on August 07, 2012, 12:11:34 PM
Post by: kstate16 on August 07, 2012, 12:22:24 PM
kstate guy has hj finals at 1:00 I thinkThis whole company internet block against streaming video thing is really cramping my LIVE olympics following. Can I get updates?
Post by: kstate16 on August 07, 2012, 12:22:59 PM
Post by: steve dave on August 07, 2012, 12:34:16 PM
Post by: Fedor on August 07, 2012, 01:07:20 PM
Post by: steve dave on August 07, 2012, 01:09:15 PM
Kynard clears 2.2 m on first attempt. Socks are USA flags again.
:thumbs:
Post by: steve dave on August 07, 2012, 01:09:51 PM
Post by: slobber on August 07, 2012, 01:12:21 PM
:thumbs: keep it coming, also in sd's camp, please convert or move.Kynard clears 2.2 m on first attempt. Socks are USA flags again.
:thumbs:
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on August 07, 2012, 01:12:32 PM
Post by: steve dave on August 07, 2012, 01:13:19 PM
WHATS HAPPENING?!
well, we're trying to make sure Fedor isn't a pinko
Post by: Fedor on August 07, 2012, 01:14:29 PM
Post by: slobber on August 07, 2012, 01:15:29 PM
Just divide by 0.3045 in your head what is so hard about that?pinko outed
Post by: Fedor on August 07, 2012, 01:21:12 PM
russiina missed
Kynard missed
Post by: Dugout DickStone on August 07, 2012, 01:21:52 PM
Post by: Fedor on August 07, 2012, 01:22:41 PM
Post by: pissclams on August 07, 2012, 01:31:05 PM
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on August 07, 2012, 01:31:11 PM
Kynard cleared 7' 6.25" in the prelims
What is that in meters? Just kidding. Don't care.
Post by: Fedor on August 07, 2012, 01:35:35 PM
Post by: pissclams on August 07, 2012, 01:43:14 PM
Post by: pissclams on August 07, 2012, 01:44:50 PM
Post by: Tobias on August 07, 2012, 01:44:52 PM
Post by: Fedor on August 07, 2012, 01:46:05 PM
Post by: Fedor on August 07, 2012, 01:46:55 PM
Post by: Fedor on August 07, 2012, 01:47:38 PM
Post by: Fedor on August 07, 2012, 01:49:11 PM
Post by: Fedor on August 07, 2012, 01:53:01 PM
Post by: kstate16 on August 07, 2012, 01:55:32 PM
Post by: slobber on August 07, 2012, 01:56:28 PM
I did this event in HS and landing on the bar on ur back is excrutiating (sp?) :sdeek:Mr. Kynard would say you ain't doing it right.
Post by: bubbles4ksu on August 07, 2012, 01:56:39 PM
I did this event in HS and landing on the bar on ur back is excrutiating (sp?) :sdeek:
you got it right!
Post by: Fedor on August 07, 2012, 01:58:56 PM
Post by: Fedor on August 07, 2012, 02:00:02 PM
Post by: smith1051 on August 07, 2012, 02:01:32 PM
Post by: Fedor on August 07, 2012, 02:01:50 PM
Post by: Fedor on August 07, 2012, 02:03:26 PM
Post by: Fedor on August 07, 2012, 02:04:03 PM
Post by: Fedor on August 07, 2012, 02:04:44 PM
Post by: smith1051 on August 07, 2012, 02:05:07 PM
Eastern Euro almost breaks bar in half.
After failing miserably in getting the crowd pumped. Ackward
Post by: Fedor on August 07, 2012, 02:05:24 PM
Post by: Emo EMAW on August 07, 2012, 02:06:13 PM
Kynard makes it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Getting pretty pumped up! :ksu:
Post by: pissclams on August 07, 2012, 02:06:40 PM
Post by: Fedor on August 07, 2012, 02:07:08 PM
Post by: kstate16 on August 07, 2012, 02:07:27 PM
Post by: slobber on August 07, 2012, 02:07:37 PM
Kynard makes it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:combofan: :dance:
Post by: smith1051 on August 07, 2012, 02:07:57 PM
Post by: bubbles4ksu on August 07, 2012, 02:08:08 PM
Bar Height 7' 8" (2.33 m for the commies)
is kynard first in order? i'm following here and can't make sense of the order: http://www.nbcolympics.com/track-and-field/event/men-high-jump/phase=atm071100/index.html (http://www.nbcolympics.com/track-and-field/event/men-high-jump/phase=atm071100/index.html)
Post by: Fedor on August 07, 2012, 02:08:36 PM
Post by: smith1051 on August 07, 2012, 02:09:13 PM
Post by: kstate16 on August 07, 2012, 02:09:43 PM
tell me about it, Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!)Bar Height 7' 8" (2.33 m for the commies)
is kynard first in order? i'm following here and can't make sense of the order: http://www.nbcolympics.com/track-and-field/event/men-high-jump/phase=atm071100/index.html (http://www.nbcolympics.com/track-and-field/event/men-high-jump/phase=atm071100/index.html)
Post by: Fedor on August 07, 2012, 02:09:53 PM
Post by: Emo EMAW on August 07, 2012, 02:10:25 PM
HR finds whatever it was and clears
Lost a contact or something?
Post by: smith1051 on August 07, 2012, 02:10:46 PM
Post by: Fedor on August 07, 2012, 02:12:03 PM
I think it was his shirt. I think Kynard hid it to get in his head...HR finds whatever it was and clears
Lost a contact or something?
Post by: slobber on August 07, 2012, 02:13:53 PM
Post by: smith1051 on August 07, 2012, 02:14:09 PM
Post by: Fedor on August 07, 2012, 02:14:57 PM
Damn GB dude jumped a long ways awayI know, Grabarz - more like Grabarse
Post by: slobber on August 07, 2012, 02:15:19 PM
Post by: smith1051 on August 07, 2012, 02:16:03 PM
Post by: smith1051 on August 07, 2012, 02:16:24 PM
Post by: kstate16 on August 07, 2012, 02:18:54 PM
Does Kynard have to set around for like 30 minutes while all of these other losers try 3 times to do what he did on the first attempt? Seems stupid. Just give him the gold and send everyone else home.I think if at the next height no one makes it on three tries, it goes to whoever took less tries the height below.
Post by: Fedor on August 07, 2012, 02:19:52 PM
Post by: pissclams on August 07, 2012, 02:21:28 PM
Post by: Fedor on August 07, 2012, 02:22:50 PM
Post by: slobber on August 07, 2012, 02:22:57 PM
GoldenDoes Kynard have to set around for like 30 minutes while all of these other losers try 3 times to do what he did on the first attempt? Seems stupid. Just give him the gold and send everyone else home.I think if at the next height no one makes it on three tries, it goes to whoever took less tries the height below.
Post by: Emo EMAW on August 07, 2012, 02:23:05 PM
http://www.all-athletics.com/current-rankings?evtg=12
Pl. (Pl.) Athlete Birth Nat. Score (Pr.Sc.)
1. (1.) Jesse WILLIAMS 83 USA 1372 (1372)
2. (2.) Robbie GRABARZ 87 GBR 1342 (1342)
3. (3.) Dimitrios CHONDROKOUKIS 88 GRE 1332 (1332)
4. (4.) Ivan UKHOV 86 RUS 1313 (1324)
5. (6.) Trevor BARRY 83 BAH 1309 (1309)
6. (5.) Andrey SILNOV 84 RUS 1297 (1313)
7. (7.) Aleksey DMITRIK 84 RUS 1281 (1281)
8. (8.) Moutaz Essa BARSHIM AHMED 91 QAT 1269 (1272)
9. (9.) Derek DROUIN 90 CAN 1257 (1257)
10. (10.) Aleksandr SHUSTOV 84 RUS 1251 (1251)
11. (11.) Donald THOMAS 84 BAH 1246 (1250)
12. (12.) Guowei ZHANG 91 CHN 1245 (1245)
13. (13.) Erik KYNARD 91 USA 1231 (1231)
Post by: Fedor on August 07, 2012, 02:24:25 PM
Post by: kstate16 on August 07, 2012, 02:24:39 PM
EMAW gettin no respect, yawn
Post by: Fedor on August 07, 2012, 02:25:45 PM
Post by: slobber on August 07, 2012, 02:26:29 PM
Post by: Fedor on August 07, 2012, 02:26:35 PM
Post by: kstate16 on August 07, 2012, 02:27:29 PM
Post by: Emo EMAW on August 07, 2012, 02:27:34 PM
Post by: Fedor on August 07, 2012, 02:27:39 PM
Post by: bubbles4ksu on August 07, 2012, 02:27:48 PM
Post by: Dugout DickStone on August 07, 2012, 02:28:26 PM
Post by: Trim on August 07, 2012, 02:29:04 PM
What rough ridin' channel is this on? :curse:
iphone/pad app.
Post by: kstate16 on August 07, 2012, 02:29:15 PM
an emaw and a rusky.So he medals no matter what?
:ksu:
but, lets get that EMAW gold!!
Post by: DQ12 on August 07, 2012, 02:29:27 PM
Post by: Fedor on August 07, 2012, 02:29:41 PM
Post by: Emo EMAW on August 07, 2012, 02:30:04 PM
What rough ridin' channel is this on? :curse:
iphone/pad app.
Do you need a logon or special cable provider?
Post by: Fedor on August 07, 2012, 02:30:42 PM
Post by: Fedor on August 07, 2012, 02:31:37 PM
Post by: doom on August 07, 2012, 02:31:55 PM
Kynard - misses did not look close
:sdeek:
Post by: Trim on August 07, 2012, 02:32:09 PM
What rough ridin' channel is this on? :curse:
iphone/pad app.
Do you need a logon or special cable provider?
I think so. Cox here.
Post by: kstate16 on August 07, 2012, 02:33:47 PM
His P.R. is 2.34, is at 2.36 now.Kynard - misses did not look close
:sdeek:
Post by: steve dave on August 07, 2012, 02:34:12 PM
an emaw and a rusky.
this is what it came down to for me in Vegas last march as well. EMAW won.
Post by: doom on August 07, 2012, 02:35:18 PM
His P.R. is 2.34, is at 2.36 now.Kynard - misses did not look close
:sdeek:
Did the other guy clear? I can't watch. :dubious:
Post by: smith1051 on August 07, 2012, 02:35:23 PM
Post by: Belvis Noland on August 07, 2012, 02:36:17 PM
Post by: steve dave on August 07, 2012, 02:36:32 PM
Post by: Emo EMAW on August 07, 2012, 02:36:42 PM
Kynard leading his own slow clap???
I think he always does that.
Post by: bubbles4ksu on August 07, 2012, 02:36:59 PM
Went straight to 2.38 :horrorsurprise:
slow clap everyone!
Post by: Fedor on August 07, 2012, 02:37:08 PM
Post by: Fedor on August 07, 2012, 02:38:04 PM
Post by: smith1051 on August 07, 2012, 02:38:10 PM
Post by: doom on August 07, 2012, 02:39:01 PM
Post by: steve dave on August 07, 2012, 02:39:12 PM
Post by: DQ12 on August 07, 2012, 02:39:17 PM
Post by: Emo EMAW on August 07, 2012, 02:39:54 PM
Post by: Fedor on August 07, 2012, 02:40:07 PM
Post by: Fedor on August 07, 2012, 02:40:28 PM
Post by: kstate16 on August 07, 2012, 02:40:59 PM
Congrats EMAW-kynard! :dance:
Post by: bubbles4ksu on August 07, 2012, 02:42:59 PM
respect to the soviet.
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 07, 2012, 02:44:55 PM
Post by: jmlynch1 on August 07, 2012, 02:46:53 PM
Post by: doom on August 07, 2012, 02:48:08 PM
Any chance they will replay this tonight on primetime?
that's why it wasn't aired.
Post by: slobber on August 07, 2012, 02:49:25 PM
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/othersports/athletics/2712415/Drunk-high-jumper-Ivan-Ukhov-stumbles-into-trouble-at-Lausanne-Athletics.html (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/othersports/athletics/2712415/Drunk-high-jumper-Ivan-Ukhov-stumbles-into-trouble-at-Lausanne-Athletics.html)Straight to the youtube clip. So worth it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZq-6PL8L6A
respect to the soviet.
Post by: Dugout DickStone on August 07, 2012, 02:49:39 PM
Post by: kstate16 on August 07, 2012, 02:50:21 PM
Post by: slobber on August 07, 2012, 02:56:49 PM
(but seriously)
Post by: 8manpick on August 07, 2012, 03:01:35 PM
Post by: _33 on August 07, 2012, 03:11:01 PM
Post by: kstate16 on August 07, 2012, 03:13:05 PM
Lets go Kessy/Ross!!! :emawkid:If they win, they play Team Misty in the final, correct?
Post by: CNS on August 07, 2012, 03:13:31 PM
Lets go Kessy/Ross!!! :emawkid:If they win, they play Team Misty in the final, correct?
Been hoping for a USA/USA final
Post by: 8manpick on August 07, 2012, 03:33:32 PM
Lets go Kessy/Ross!!! :emawkid:If they win, they play Team Misty in the final, correct?
Been hoping for a USA/USA final
Did May/Walsh win already?
Post by: kstate16 on August 07, 2012, 03:38:10 PM
yepLets go Kessy/Ross!!! :emawkid:If they win, they play Team Misty in the final, correct?
Been hoping for a USA/USA final
Did May/Walsh win already?
Post by: 8manpick on August 07, 2012, 03:44:24 PM
Post by: kstate16 on August 07, 2012, 03:47:30 PM
Kessy and Ross have great celebrationsI always think that once, maybe just once, a couple of these v-ball players will be overcome with their celebration and start making out. :popcorn:
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on August 07, 2012, 03:47:46 PM
Post by: wabash909 on August 07, 2012, 03:48:07 PM
Any chance they will replay this tonight on primetime?
that's why it wasn't aired.
Any doubt Costas isn't going to have a heyday with this one?
:dance:
Post by: jmlynch1 on August 07, 2012, 03:52:59 PM
Post by: kstate16 on August 07, 2012, 03:53:31 PM
Post by: BMWWcat on August 07, 2012, 04:01:39 PM
Post by: fun muffin on August 07, 2012, 04:05:10 PM
What do you guys think of the Canadian women's soccer team? They are really upset about the referees. I've never seen an entire team rip the refs in the press like that. :sdeek:
Yea lots of Butthurt. Understandable butthurt, but butthurt nonetheless.
I love it when people are honest though. Makes for great television.
Post by: kstate16 on August 07, 2012, 04:07:08 PM
Winner 2-1 USA final!?!?!?someone confirm!! my stupid nbcolympics.com website is stuck on 'match point' update
Post by: kstate16 on August 07, 2012, 04:10:05 PM
Nvm, can confirm. Go USA :dance:Winner 2-1 USA final!?!?!?someone confirm!! my stupid nbcolympics.com website is stuck on 'match point' update
Post by: slobber on August 07, 2012, 04:14:16 PM
Gold is just gonna start falling from the sky right into the hands of the USA Athletes.Nvm, can confirm. Go USA :dance:Winner 2-1 USA final!?!?!?someone confirm!! my stupid nbcolympics.com website is stuck on 'match point' update
U.S.A. U.S.A U.S.A. U.S.A. U.S.A U.S.A. U.S.A. U.S.A U.S.A. U.S.A. U.S.A
Post by: AbeFroman on August 07, 2012, 04:34:42 PM
Post by: LickNeckey on August 07, 2012, 04:46:35 PM
Post by: 8manpick on August 07, 2012, 05:30:22 PM
Kessy and Ross have great celebrationsI always think that once, maybe just once, a couple of these v-ball players will be overcome with their celebration and start making out. :popcorn:
:gpc:
Post by: hemmy on August 07, 2012, 08:57:24 PM
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 07, 2012, 08:59:56 PM
Post by: Trim on August 07, 2012, 09:59:18 PM
Post by: hemmy on August 07, 2012, 10:00:41 PM
USA gymnast just had a good performance, they showed clip of her dad standing up all excited when she flipped good and some old tuck behind him got mad and was gesturing for him to sit down.
That was just a classic moment.
Post by: Belvis Noland on August 07, 2012, 10:01:01 PM
Post by: hemmy on August 07, 2012, 10:01:30 PM
Post by: ednksu on August 07, 2012, 10:26:32 PM
So is Erik Kynard now a tuck hero/talking point against your squawk brother-in-law?silver medal = emaw hero
end of story
Post by: EMAWesome on August 07, 2012, 10:32:10 PM
Post by: EMAWesome on August 07, 2012, 10:50:24 PM
:ksu: :ksu: :ksu: :ksu:
Post by: kim carnes on August 07, 2012, 10:52:27 PM
Post by: nicname on August 07, 2012, 10:53:23 PM
Post by: Winters on August 07, 2012, 10:54:33 PM
Post by: Cartierfor3 on August 07, 2012, 10:54:54 PM
holy crap, that guy just dropped a million pounds on his neck
Loved Bob Costas- "Medical staffed rushed to his attention" as they slowly walked out there on the platform.
Post by: nicname on August 07, 2012, 10:55:46 PM
Post by: Trim on August 08, 2012, 12:18:57 AM
USA gymnast just had a good performance, they showed clip of her dad standing up all excited when she flipped good and some old tuck behind him got mad and was gesturing for him to sit down.
http://deadspin.com/5932770/it-seems-everybody-loves-aly-raismans-parents-except-the-guy-who-had-to-sit-behind-them
Post by: mancattanite on August 08, 2012, 12:28:32 AM
Erik Kynard, USA - Silver Medal, high jump, senior next year @ KSU
Jeffrey Julmis, Haiti - Prelims in 110 hurdles, 38th, did not qualify for semis, senior this past year @ KSU
Beverly Ramos, Puerto Rico - Prelims in 3000 meter steeplechase, 35th, did not qualify for finals, class of 2010
Korene Hinds, Jamaica - Prelims in 3000 meter steeplechase, 24th, did not qualify for finals, class of 2001
Austra Skujyte, Lithuania - Heptathlon, 5th, class of 2002
Yet to compete is Darius Draudvila of Lithuania in the decathlon the next two days.
Also something worth mentioning: all 3 USA high jumpers are coached by KSU's head coach Cliff Rovelto. Not too shabby for recruiting I would guess.
Proud of these Wildcats
:kstatriot:
Post by: Stevesie60 on August 08, 2012, 12:30:24 AM
Also something worth mentioning: all 3 USA high jumpers are coached by KSU's head coach Cliff Rovelto. Not too shabby for recruiting I would guess.
Apparently it doesn't help recruiting football players who also want to be high jumpers.
Post by: mancattanite on August 08, 2012, 12:35:39 AM
Also something worth mentioning: all 3 USA high jumpers are coached by KSU's head coach Cliff Rovelto. Not too shabby for recruiting I would guess.
Apparently it doesn't help recruiting football players who also want to be high jumpers.
Unfortunately... no :frown: Maybe it will help recruit some football player sprinters? Some future Terence Newmans??? (Who I think has the 100 meter school record)
Eh? Maybe? One can hope.
Post by: salcat on August 08, 2012, 03:26:05 AM
Post by: Cire on August 08, 2012, 06:03:19 AM
What is up with the US gymnasts in Costas interviews. I've only noticed this with gymnasts. Most of the other athletes seem natural and candid. The gymnasts almost seem to be reading off a teleprompter. (im pretty sure they arent)
They are little tiny robots
Post by: kstate16 on August 08, 2012, 08:02:30 AM
They're like 15-17 yrs old, giv'em a break. I probably would have crap myself at 16 talking in front of millions.What is up with the US gymnasts in Costas interviews. I've only noticed this with gymnasts. Most of the other athletes seem natural and candid. The gymnasts almost seem to be reading off a teleprompter. (im pretty sure they arent)
They are little tiny robots
Post by: chum1 on August 08, 2012, 09:08:43 AM
Bob Costas: What was it like?
USA Gymnast: Oh my, umm, it was soooo amazing to win the gold medal and do it for your country.
Post by: hemmy on August 08, 2012, 09:43:06 AM
USA Gymnast: Yeah, getting the gold medal was, like, soooo exciting. It is, like, such an honor and soooo amazing to do it for your country.
Bob Costas: What was it like?
USA Gymnast: Oh my, umm, it was soooo amazing to win the gold medal and do it for your country.
Maybe Bob Costas shouldn't be such a dumbass.
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 08, 2012, 09:49:44 AM
:dubious: Should he ask them about their my little pony collection?USA Gymnast: Yeah, getting the gold medal was, like, soooo exciting. It is, like, such an honor and soooo amazing to do it for your country.
Bob Costas: What was it like?
USA Gymnast: Oh my, umm, it was soooo amazing to win the gold medal and do it for your country.
Maybe Bob Costas shouldn't be such a dumbass.
Post by: EllToPay on August 08, 2012, 09:54:14 AM
:dubious: Should he ask them about their my little pony collection?USA Gymnast: Yeah, getting the gold medal was, like, soooo exciting. It is, like, such an honor and soooo amazing to do it for your country.
Bob Costas: What was it like?
USA Gymnast: Oh my, umm, it was soooo amazing to win the gold medal and do it for your country.
Maybe Bob Costas shouldn't be such a dumbass.
:dubious:
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 08, 2012, 09:57:17 AM
Post by: chum1 on August 08, 2012, 10:17:02 AM
Post by: 8manpick on August 08, 2012, 10:26:19 AM
I'm sort of conflicted over some of our men's volleyball players. The ones that act like badasses. It's like, yeah, you're kicking ass out there, but it's rough ridin' volleyball.
Meh, get over it. They're world class athletes, and among the best in the world at their sport.
Post by: Belvis Noland on August 08, 2012, 10:26:40 AM
I'm sort of conflicted over some of our men's volleyball players. The ones that act like badasses. It's like, yeah, you're kicking ass out there, but it's rough ridin' volleyball.
+1. Congrats, you're great at Volleyball. In other words, you weren't great at basketball. On the other hand, I love the crap out of men's volleyball when we're spiking balls off other countries' faces.
Post by: Belvis Noland on August 08, 2012, 10:28:57 AM
Meh, get over it. They're world class athletes, and among the best in the world at their sport.
Define world class athlete. I mean, they're the best in the world at their sport, no question. But, does that make them a world class athlete? Are the volleyball guys as "athletic" as the gymnasts, the sprinters, etc?
Are team handballers world class athletes because they're in the olympics?
Post by: 8manpick on August 08, 2012, 10:38:09 AM
Meh, get over it. They're world class athletes, and among the best in the world at their sport.
Define world class athlete. I mean, they're the best in the world at their sport, no question. But, does that make them a world class athlete? Are the volleyball guys as "athletic" as the gymnasts, the sprinters, etc?
Are team handballers world class athletes because they're in the olympics?
I would argue that, yes, volleyballers are world-class athletes. Requires incredibly quick reactions, quick bursts of speed, leaping ability, and hand-eye coordination. It is a different type of athleticism than the sprinters / gymnasts / shot putters / etc. but I think it qualifies.
I dunno about handball, but I hope not because I would really like to play for the 2016 team in Rio because handball looks incredibly fun.
Post by: chum1 on August 08, 2012, 10:43:09 AM
I'm sort of conflicted over some of our men's volleyball players. The ones that act like badasses. It's like, yeah, you're kicking ass out there, but it's rough ridin' volleyball.
Meh, get over it. They're world class athletes, and among the best in the world at their sport.
No. Playing volleyball is not a badass activity no matter what.
Post by: nicname on August 08, 2012, 10:43:31 AM
They're like 15-17 yrs old, giv'em a break. I probably would have crap myself at 16 talking in front of millions.What is up with the US gymnasts in Costas interviews. I've only noticed this with gymnasts. Most of the other athletes seem natural and candid. The gymnasts almost seem to be reading off a teleprompter. (im pretty sure they arent)
They are little tiny robots
It wasn't their fault. They were coached/ reading. Just let the kids be themselves.
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on August 08, 2012, 10:46:22 AM
I'm sort of conflicted over some of our men's volleyball players. The ones that act like badasses. It's like, yeah, you're kicking ass out there, but it's rough ridin' volleyball.
Meh, get over it. They're world class athletes, and among the best in the world at their sport.
No. Playing volleyball is not a badass activity no matter what.
there seems to be two separate arguments. 1- are they badasses? 2-are they atheletes?
no to the first and yes to the second
Post by: Dugout DickStone on August 08, 2012, 10:52:19 AM
Meh, get over it. They're world class athletes, and among the best in the world at their sport.
Define world class athlete. I mean, they're the best in the world at their sport, no question. But, does that make them a world class athlete? Are the volleyball guys as "athletic" as the gymnasts, the sprinters, etc?
Are team handballers world class athletes because they're in the olympics?
You bet your ass they are, bruh.
Post by: Belvis Noland on August 08, 2012, 10:54:34 AM
For instance, I think Lebron James could practice Volleyball in a gym for 1 year and, arguably, he would be a dominant volleyball player. The reverse is not true. Hence, Lebron James is world class athlete and our volleyballers are very good athletes.
Post by: nicname on August 08, 2012, 10:55:43 AM
Post by: nicname on August 08, 2012, 10:57:19 AM
I'm sort of conflicted over some of our men's volleyball players. The ones that act like badasses. It's like, yeah, you're kicking ass out there, but it's rough ridin' volleyball.
Meh, get over it. They're world class athletes, and among the best in the world at their sport.
No. Playing volleyball is not a badass activity no matter what.
It could be argued that volleyball is more badass than two of the Big 4 American sports.
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on August 08, 2012, 10:59:33 AM
not saying they're not athletes. just not sure about "world class."
For instance, I think Lebron James could practice Volleyball in a gym for 1 year and, arguably, he would be a dominant volleyball player. The reverse is not true. Hence, Lebron James is world class athlete and our volleyballers are very good athletes.
i think you're opening up a can of worms. are golfers world class atheletes? because i'm pretty sure lebron couldn't practice golf for a year and be a dominant golfer. what about divers? i mean they just climb up a ladder and jump into a pool. are they world class atheletes? could lebron practice their sport for a year and be one of the best?
Post by: steve dave on August 08, 2012, 11:03:06 AM
Post by: ednksu on August 08, 2012, 11:04:06 AM
Post by: slobber on August 08, 2012, 11:04:53 AM
I hate how the US men refuse to do anything but hit outside. I guess our middle hitters don't have arms.scheming
Post by: Belvis Noland on August 08, 2012, 11:11:22 AM
i think you're opening up a can of worms. are golfers world class atheletes? because i'm pretty sure lebron couldn't practice golf for a year and be a dominant golfer. what about divers? i mean they just climb up a ladder and jump into a pool. are they world class atheletes? could lebron practice their sport for a year and be one of the best?
I don't really know. case by case basis, I guess? I'd say athletic ability is combination of physical prowess and also skill. To me, a gymnast is the gold standard. then I work down from there. I'd say that Tiger is a worldclass athlete b/c he's f'n jacked is also very skilled. Is Phil bitch-tits Mickelson also world class, athletically? I want to say no, because whiel incredibly skilled, he doesn't appear to be much more physically superior than the average guy on the street. Divers are basically gymnasts + water, so I'd say they're world class.
Looking at volleyball, though, I see the skill set as being very similar to basketball. I think many NBA bballers could play volleyball professionally, not the other way around. Therefore, as I consider NBAers world class athletes, I necessarily can't view volleyballers as world class too. Clearly, one class is superior to the other class, IMO.
Post by: BMWWcat on August 08, 2012, 11:12:48 AM
Post by: steve dave on August 08, 2012, 11:13:57 AM
Post by: michigancat on August 08, 2012, 11:19:36 AM
What is up with the US gymnasts in Costas interviews. I've only noticed this with gymnasts. Most of the other athletes seem natural and candid. The gymnasts almost seem to be reading off a teleprompter. (im pretty sure they arent)
They are little tiny robots
I said the exact same thing watching the team try to hug each other after someone finished an event. It's like they were programmed to hug.
Those gymnast girls are rough ridin' cold blooded killers and that is not meant as an insult.
Post by: felix rex on August 08, 2012, 11:35:01 AM
Post by: hemmy on August 08, 2012, 11:36:45 AM
Post by: felix rex on August 08, 2012, 11:37:24 AM
Post by: felix rex on August 08, 2012, 11:38:11 AM
I like watching beach volleyball but hate watching indoor volleyball. because of top gun?
I think it's because one looks fun and the other looks like got picked on in high school.
Post by: ednksu on August 08, 2012, 11:40:55 AM
just schemed themselves out of the rough ridin' tournament. The last 2.5 sets against Russia and this match were exactly the same.I hate how the US men refuse to do anything but hit outside. I guess our middle hitters don't have arms.scheming
Post by: chum1 on August 08, 2012, 11:47:00 AM
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on August 08, 2012, 11:50:42 AM
i think you're opening up a can of worms. are golfers world class atheletes? because i'm pretty sure lebron couldn't practice golf for a year and be a dominant golfer. what about divers? i mean they just climb up a ladder and jump into a pool. are they world class atheletes? could lebron practice their sport for a year and be one of the best?
I don't really know. case by case basis, I guess? I'd say athletic ability is combination of physical prowess and also skill. To me, a gymnast is the gold standard. then I work down from there. I'd say that Tiger is a worldclass athlete b/c he's f'n jacked is also very skilled. Is Phil bitch-tits Mickelson also world class, athletically? I want to say no, because whiel incredibly skilled, he doesn't appear to be much more physically superior than the average guy on the street. Divers are basically gymnasts + water, so I'd say they're world class.
Looking at volleyball, though, I see the skill set as being very similar to basketball. I think many NBA bballers could play volleyball professionally, not the other way around. Therefore, as I consider NBAers world class athletes, I necessarily can't view volleyballers as world class too. Clearly, one class is superior to the other class, IMO.
lebron is the best basketball player to have ever lived. trying to suggest that he could stop playing basketball during the peak of his career and dedicate himself to volley ball (a sport with very similar but more limited skill sets) and be good at it, does not in any way lessen the athletic attributes/abilities of the volleyball players.
also, you're trying to say that some golfers are world class atheletes while others aren't. phil is one of the best at his sport ever. ever. you're going to tell me that he isn't a world class athelete just because he isn't as ripped as other people in his sport. is a ripped golfer that hasn't won a major a world class athelete but phil isn't? gmafb. is prince fielder not a world class athelete, but johnny giavotella is?
also, i bet a lot of gymnasts could be divers but not the other way around, so you might want to rethink your philosophy on that. divers are not world class atheletes. sorry bub.
Post by: Belvis Noland on August 08, 2012, 12:34:07 PM
lebron is the best basketball player to have ever lived. trying to suggest that he could stop playing basketball during the peak of his career and dedicate himself to volley ball (a sport with very similar but more limited skill sets) and be good at it, does not in any way lessen the athletic attributes/abilities of the volleyball players.
also, you're trying to say that some golfers are world class atheletes while others aren't. phil is one of the best at his sport ever. ever. you're going to tell me that he isn't a world class athelete just because he isn't as ripped as other people in his sport. is a ripped golfer that hasn't won a major a world class athelete but phil isn't? gmafb. is prince fielder not a world class athelete, but johnny giavotella is?
also, i bet a lot of gymnasts could be divers but not the other way around, so you might want to rethink your philosophy on that. divers are not world class atheletes. sorry bub.
admittedly, i wasn't prepared for the inquisition on this subject. just saying, IMHO, that being an olympic athlete doesn't necessarily make one a world class athlete. I think some participants in the games - archers, kayakers, ping pongers, syncro swimmers, etc. - are incredibly talented and skilled, but I hesitate to place them under the same "world-class" umbrella as participants such as the sprinters, gymnasts, basketballers. I view it as a "you know it when you see it" type of thing.
That's just me.
Post by: michigancat on August 08, 2012, 12:42:13 PM
Post by: steve dave on August 08, 2012, 12:45:39 PM
If it was so easy to jump from gymnastics to diving or basketball to volleyball, why doesn't anyone do it? You would think the USOC would recruit some fringe Olympic basketball players to play volleyball and kick ass if it was that easy.
nfl player bobsled, jamaican cool runnings bobsled
Post by: Belvis Noland on August 08, 2012, 12:56:48 PM
If it was so easy to jump from gymnastics to diving or basketball to volleyball, why doesn't anyone do it? You would think the USOC would recruit some fringe Olympic basketball players to play volleyball and kick ass if it was that easy.
i don't know about gymnastics or diving. But, with basketball and volleyball, I think a lot of fringe basketball players would make the transition if there was money to be made. I wikid Matt Anderson, one of our stars, and he left college early to play pro ball in Korea and Russia. Just not a very big sport in the US. No money in it for most guys.
Post by: mancattanite on August 08, 2012, 01:09:32 PM
i don't know about gymnastics or diving. But, with basketball and volleyball, I think a lot of fringe basketball players would make the transition if there was money to be made. I wikid Matt Anderson, one of our stars, and he left college early to play pro ball in Korea and Russia. Just not a very big sport in the US. No money in it for most guys.
Agreed. The talent pool is larger in basketball in the USA because the $$$ pool is larger. I would guess that some players from basketball could make the transition to volleyball if they wanted to, but then again, look at how changing sports worked for MJ, one of the greatest athletes ever. Granted baseball has a huge talent pool also, but I don't think it would be simple for anyone to transition between sports, especially at an olympic level.
But then I think of people like Destinee Hooker. Who could compete in either the high jump or volleyball at the olympics.
So basically we should just get Lebron to retire from the NBA and start playing volleyball so we can settle this argument. :grin:
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on August 08, 2012, 01:15:04 PM
i don't know about gymnastics or diving. But, with basketball and volleyball, I think a lot of fringe basketball players would make the transition if there was money to be made. I wikid Matt Anderson, one of our stars, and he left college early to play pro ball in Korea and Russia. Just not a very big sport in the US. No money in it for most guys.
Agreed. The talent pool is larger in basketball in the USA because the $$$ pool is larger. I would guess that some players from basketball could make the transition to volleyball if they wanted to, but then again, look at how changing sports worked for MJ, one of the greatest athletes ever. Granted baseball has a huge talent pool also, but I don't think it would be simple for anyone to transition between sports, especially at an olympic level.
But then I think of people like Destinee Hooker. Who could compete in either the high jump or volleyball at the olympics.
So basically we should just get Lebron to retire from the NBA and start playing volleyball so we can settle this argument. :grin:
one thing is for sure though... if there ever was a basketball player that decided to transition to being a volleyball player, he would instantly lose his title of world class athelete. that we know.
Post by: Belvis Noland on August 08, 2012, 01:19:13 PM
i dunno, I guess I'm underselling the sport. I just think a lot of 6'10 basketball players could transition into volleyball and be really, really good at spiking and blocking.
Post by: WillieWatanabe on August 08, 2012, 01:43:40 PM
http://mckaylaisnotimpressed.tumblr.com/
i found this more entertaining than i should have.
Post by: michigancat on August 08, 2012, 01:57:06 PM
If it was so easy to jump from gymnastics to diving or basketball to volleyball, why doesn't anyone do it? You would think the USOC would recruit some fringe Olympic basketball players to play volleyball and kick ass if it was that easy.
nfl player bobsled, jamaican cool runnings bobsled
they weren't any good
Post by: salcat on August 08, 2012, 01:58:43 PM
Post by: felix rex on August 08, 2012, 02:13:16 PM
Post by: steve dave on August 08, 2012, 02:20:21 PM
If it was so easy to jump from gymnastics to diving or basketball to volleyball, why doesn't anyone do it? You would think the USOC would recruit some fringe Olympic basketball players to play volleyball and kick ass if it was that easy.
nfl player bobsled, jamaican cool runnings bobsled
they weren't any good
i'd like to see lebron do better :jerk:
Post by: steve dave on August 08, 2012, 02:33:30 PM
Post by: michigancat on August 08, 2012, 02:36:54 PM
If it was so easy to jump from gymnastics to diving or basketball to volleyball, why doesn't anyone do it? You would think the USOC would recruit some fringe Olympic basketball players to play volleyball and kick ass if it was that easy.
nfl player bobsled, jamaican cool runnings bobsled
they weren't any good
i'd like to see lebron do better :jerk:
Um, I think I'm on your side. Also the Russian warmup jackets are bauce.
Post by: ednksu on August 08, 2012, 02:55:31 PM
Post by: michigancat on August 08, 2012, 02:56:42 PM
men's waterpolo getting worked by the Croats right now.
They should get Lebron for their next game
Post by: ednksu on August 08, 2012, 03:01:07 PM
apparently he would be slightly above average physical size for them :dubious:men's waterpolo getting worked by the Croats right now.
They should get Lebron for their next game
Post by: mancattanite on August 08, 2012, 03:02:53 PM
(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.scribblelive.com%2F2012%2F8%2F8%2Ffaf2f2e8-dfa5-49a9-ac0e-d77bef309702_800.jpg&hash=77ba7ab0de386b4f1c13ab1e16244c751298366f)
3 of the 5 jumpers in that photo are 21 or 22. Kynard-cat will have some good competition in the future.
Post by: 8manpick on August 08, 2012, 03:14:06 PM
Post by: steve dave on August 08, 2012, 03:31:15 PM
Spoiler: USA gets silver in women's beach volleyball
yeah, read that news on wabash station this morning :rolleyes:
Post by: slobber on August 08, 2012, 03:34:02 PM
Post by: hemmy on August 08, 2012, 03:34:59 PM
Post by: Fedor on August 08, 2012, 03:35:59 PM
BOOM! 79-76 USA! Suck it China!We are still behind in Golds. Lots of work left to do Dobs
Post by: slobber on August 08, 2012, 03:37:47 PM
What ever we are ahead in is what you want to be ahead in. Once we are ahead in golds, then they can suck it some more. Right now, it is more important to win more overall medals.BOOM! 79-76 USA! Suck it China!We are still behind in Golds. Lots of work left to do Dobs
Post by: steve dave on August 08, 2012, 03:41:13 PM
Post by: steve dave on August 08, 2012, 03:42:25 PM
Post by: ednksu on August 08, 2012, 03:42:33 PM
Also we got Bronze in women's wrastlin'
Post by: Fedor on August 08, 2012, 03:50:14 PM
I feel like we could win a million medals today you guysWell we can't, but I love your enthusiasm SD. We were with Kynard when he shocked the world and we will be together when we crush the ChiComs under our gold medals and beautiful smiles.
Post by: ednksu on August 08, 2012, 03:58:17 PM
http://www.nbcolympics.com/video/track-and-field/highlights-mens-high-jump-final.html
Post by: ednksu on August 08, 2012, 06:54:04 PM
Post by: chum1 on August 08, 2012, 07:10:03 PM
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on August 08, 2012, 07:11:58 PM
OMG they said the first diver used to be a gymnast. She is going to win on athleticism and then give a very robotic interview.
:lol:
Post by: Emo EMAW on August 08, 2012, 08:21:34 PM
Post by: nicname on August 08, 2012, 09:13:54 PM
i don't know about gymnastics or diving. But, with basketball and volleyball, I think a lot of fringe basketball players would make the transition if there was money to be made. I wikid Matt Anderson, one of our stars, and he left college early to play pro ball in Korea and Russia. Just not a very big sport in the US. No money in it for most guys.
Agreed. The talent pool is larger in basketball in the USA because the $$$ pool is larger. I would guess that some players from basketball could make the transition to volleyball if they wanted to, but then again, look at how changing sports worked for MJ, one of the greatest athletes ever. Granted baseball has a huge talent pool also, but I don't think it would be simple for anyone to transition between sports, especially at an olympic level.
But then I think of people like Destinee Hooker. Who could compete in either the high jump or volleyball at the olympics.
So basically we should just get Lebron to retire from the NBA and start playing volleyball so we can settle this argument. :grin:
Skill and repetition is a lot more requisite in baseball than other sports. Being athletic is a great advantage, but pure athletic prowess isn't as much of a golden ticket in baseball as it is in, say, football.
Post by: mancattanite on August 08, 2012, 09:17:05 PM
i don't know about gymnastics or diving. But, with basketball and volleyball, I think a lot of fringe basketball players would make the transition if there was money to be made. I wikid Matt Anderson, one of our stars, and he left college early to play pro ball in Korea and Russia. Just not a very big sport in the US. No money in it for most guys.
Agreed. The talent pool is larger in basketball in the USA because the $$$ pool is larger. I would guess that some players from basketball could make the transition to volleyball if they wanted to, but then again, look at how changing sports worked for MJ, one of the greatest athletes ever. Granted baseball has a huge talent pool also, but I don't think it would be simple for anyone to transition between sports, especially at an olympic level.
But then I think of people like Destinee Hooker. Who could compete in either the high jump or volleyball at the olympics.
So basically we should just get Lebron to retire from the NBA and start playing volleyball so we can settle this argument. :grin:
Skill and repetition is a lot more requisite in baseball than other sports. Being athletic is a great advantage, but pure athletic prowess isn't as much of a golden ticket in baseball as it is in, say, football.
:thumbs: Another good point.
Post by: mancattanite on August 08, 2012, 09:18:42 PM
Do racewalkers run to train? Or do they just walk a lot? :confused:
Post by: nicname on August 08, 2012, 09:55:50 PM
Post by: michigancat on August 08, 2012, 10:04:08 PM
Post by: puniraptor on August 08, 2012, 10:13:55 PM
The decathlon brings into question the validity of it's claim to "the world's greatest athlete." Is it? I think it may be the best test, though I'm not at all convinced that the greatest athletes participate in the event.
I would bet everything that Usain Bolt would be better at the decathlon than any decathlete sprinting the 100
Post by: chum1 on August 08, 2012, 10:14:31 PM
Post by: ednksu on August 08, 2012, 10:16:41 PM
For biggest badass of the olympics, I'm going with Abby Wambach.I think she would do most anything of what it would take to win.
Post by: michigancat on August 08, 2012, 10:17:50 PM
The decathlon brings into question the validity of it's claim to "the world's greatest athlete." Is it? I think it may be the best test, though I'm not at all convinced that the greatest athletes participate in the event.
I would bet everything that Usain Bolt would be better at the decathlon than any decathlete sprinting the 100
I think both would get last in the olympics and it wouldn't be close.
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on August 08, 2012, 10:30:51 PM
i don't know about gymnastics or diving. But, with basketball and volleyball, I think a lot of fringe basketball players would make the transition if there was money to be made. I wikid Matt Anderson, one of our stars, and he left college early to play pro ball in Korea and Russia. Just not a very big sport in the US. No money in it for most guys.
Agreed. The talent pool is larger in basketball in the USA because the $$$ pool is larger. I would guess that some players from basketball could make the transition to volleyball if they wanted to, but then again, look at how changing sports worked for MJ, one of the greatest athletes ever. Granted baseball has a huge talent pool also, but I don't think it would be simple for anyone to transition between sports, especially at an olympic level.
But then I think of people like Destinee Hooker. Who could compete in either the high jump or volleyball at the olympics.
So basically we should just get Lebron to retire from the NBA and start playing volleyball so we can settle this argument. :grin:
Skill and repetition is a lot more requisite in baseball than other sports. Being athletic is a great advantage, but pure athletic prowess isn't as much of a golden ticket in baseball as it is in, say, football.
:thumbs: Another good point.
Not really. Deion Sanders and Bo Jackson both excelled at both sports. Michael Jordan just wasn't a world class athlete, I guess.
Post by: mancattanite on August 08, 2012, 10:40:27 PM
The decathlon brings into question the validity of it's claim to "the world's greatest athlete." Is it? I think it may be the best test, though I'm not at all convinced that the greatest athletes participate in the event.
I would definitely agree that it is the best test of athleticism.
Is that person the best athlete in the world? Well, I don't think you could subjectively say that anybody else is any better. Is Ashton Eaton the best athlete of all time? Who knows. Not everybody has done a decathlon. I would love to see Lebron James do a decathlon. I would love to see Usain Bolt do a decathlon. I'm not going to speculate if they could beat Eaton. They would have to put in a ton of work to be at an elite level in the decathlon.
I like what the Germans call the decathlon: zehnkampf. 10 struggles.
Post by: Belvis Noland on August 08, 2012, 10:45:13 PM
I never thought Belvis was more Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!) than when I read this thread.
:surprised:
Post by: mancattanite on August 08, 2012, 10:47:55 PM
The decathlon brings into question the validity of it's claim to "the world's greatest athlete." Is it? I think it may be the best test, though I'm not at all convinced that the greatest athletes participate in the event.
I would bet everything that Usain Bolt would be better at the decathlon than any decathlete sprinting the 100
I think both would get last in the olympics and it wouldn't be close.
Ashton Eaton can run a 10.21. That would have been good enough to qualify for the semifinals in London.
Usain Bolt would have to put a lot of work into the decathlon to be at an elite level. Somebody like Eaton could make a transition to the 100m faster than a 100m sprinter could transition to the decathlon.
Post by: nicname on August 08, 2012, 10:51:54 PM
The decathlon brings into question the validity of it's claim to "the world's greatest athlete." Is it? I think it may be the best test, though I'm not at all convinced that the greatest athletes participate in the event.
I would bet everything that Usain Bolt would be better at the decathlon than any decathlete sprinting the 100
Probably not. Bolt is faster but the top guys can all run around 10.5. Bolt would probably be laughable at many of the decathlon events.
Post by: michigancat on August 08, 2012, 10:52:14 PM
The decathlon brings into question the validity of it's claim to "the world's greatest athlete." Is it? I think it may be the best test, though I'm not at all convinced that the greatest athletes participate in the event.
I would bet everything that Usain Bolt would be better at the decathlon than any decathlete sprinting the 100
I think both would get last in the olympics and it wouldn't be close.
Ashton Eaton can run a 10.21. That would have been good enough to qualify for the semifinals in London.
Usain Bolt would have to put a lot of work into the decathlon to be at an elite level. Somebody like Eaton could make a transition to the 100m faster than a 100m sprinter could transition to the decathlon.
hmm, I just assumed all olympians were running sub-10's by now. my bad.
Post by: nicname on August 09, 2012, 12:12:23 AM
The Individual event scores will be posted first followed by the decathlon scores.
100m - 9.83 to 10.57
Long Jump - 26.57 to 25
Shot Put - 69.46 to 50.62
High Jump - 7.57 to 6.76
400m - 44.68 to 48.12
110m hurdles - 13.26 to 13.71
Discus - 219.52 to 166.34
Pole Vault - 19.06 to 17.29
Javelin - 269.91 to 221.16
1500m - 3:35.4 to 4.22.96
While not "world class" for their individual events these are still pretty tremendous scores in each event. Keep in mind the decathletes also complete 5 events, each day, over the course of two days while most individual performers compete in only one event per day and often only one event per meet.
It is to be considered also that an individual decathlete will vary in strengths from man to man, but I figured a top 8 average (the number of runners in a sprint final) would be the best option.
It would be interesting to see how the greatest sprinters would stack up in a decathlon. I doubt that the other specialists would far well at all, but a certain number of sprinters I think would do well with training (I don't think Bolt would be one of them as he just doesn't seem built for many of the events.
Post by: mancattanite on August 09, 2012, 12:17:10 AM
I did a little figuring and took the top 8 scores from each event in the decathlon, averaged them, and then put them up against either top 8 finishers each of the individual events' Olympic final. Some events have yet to take place so I used the finishes from the 2011 World Championships for those instead.
The Individual event scores will be posted first followed by the decathlon scores.
100m - 9.83 to 10.57
Long Jump - 26.57 to 25
Shot Put - 69.46 to 50.62
High Jump - 7.57 to 6.76
400m - 44.68 to 48.12
110m hurdles - 13.26 to 13.71
Discus - 219.52 to 166.34
Pole Vault - 19.06 to 17.29
Javelin - 269.91 to 221.16
1500m - 3:35.4 to 4.22.96
While not "world class" for their individual events these are still pretty tremendous scores in each event. Keep in mind the decathletes also complete 5 events over the course of two days while most individual performers compete in only one event per day and often only one event per meet.
It is to be considered also that an individual decathlete will vary in strengths from man to man, but I figured a top 8 average (the number of runners in a sprint final) would be the best option.
It would be interesting to see how the greatest sprinters would stack up in a decathlon. I doubt that the other specialists would far well at all, but a certain number of sprinters I think would do well with training (I don't think Bolt would be one of them as he just doesn't seem built for many of the events.
:thumbs:Good work.
Here's to hoping that USA gets gold and silver tomorrow in the dec :cheers:
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 09, 2012, 12:20:40 AM
Post by: nicname on August 09, 2012, 12:24:44 AM
http://www.wired.com/playbook/2012/08/scoring-the-decathlon/
It seems that not all events are weighted completely equally, but they get as close as they possibly can.
Post by: chum1 on August 09, 2012, 10:30:12 AM
Post by: Emo EMAW on August 09, 2012, 10:52:52 AM
http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2012/08/05/sports/olympics/the-100-meter-dash-one-race-every-medalist-ever.html/
Post by: chum1 on August 09, 2012, 10:54:07 AM
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"I guess it was taken," McKayla Maroney explained of the women's gymanstics old nickname, "by some basketball team or something."http://www.sbnation.com/hamsandwich/2012/8/9/3230199/mckayla-maroney-is-not-impressed-fab-five-nickname
Women's gymnastics would be my favorite sport if it was like this all the time.
Post by: Cartierfor3 on August 09, 2012, 10:58:57 AM
This is really cool.
http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2012/08/05/sports/olympics/the-100-meter-dash-one-race-every-medalist-ever.html/
That's amazing.
Post by: Fedor on August 09, 2012, 11:39:25 AM
Post by: Belvis Noland on August 09, 2012, 11:57:39 AM
Post by: ednksu on August 09, 2012, 12:11:00 PM
Geno currently getting worked.refs just made an awful call on Taurasi for her 4th foul. You know you're a shitty ref when you can't even keep up with the speed of estrobasketball.
Post by: Fedor on August 09, 2012, 12:57:57 PM
:lol:Geno currently getting worked.refs just made an awful call on Taurasi for her 4th foul. You know you're a shitty ref when you can't even keep up with the speed of estrobasketball.
Schemed them in the second half. Geno went back to his roots and rolled the ball out while having way more talent than the aussies.
Post by: Brock Landers on August 09, 2012, 01:00:05 PM
Post by: michigancat on August 09, 2012, 01:41:26 PM
So, are May-Treanor and Walsh Jennings going to get it over with and just totally lez out on each other? I was watching their interview with Costas last night and expecting something physical to happen at any second. NTTAWTT
yeah, I'm sad for them because they are in shams of marriages.
Post by: kstate16 on August 09, 2012, 01:43:46 PM
It's so obvious they love eachother.So, are May-Treanor and Walsh Jennings going to get it over with and just totally lez out on each other? I was watching their interview with Costas last night and expecting something physical to happen at any second. NTTAWTT
yeah, I'm sad for them because they are in shams of marriages.
Post by: CNS on August 09, 2012, 01:50:03 PM
It's so obvious they love eachother.So, are May-Treanor and Walsh Jennings going to get it over with and just totally lez out on each other? I was watching their interview with Costas last night and expecting something physical to happen at any second. NTTAWTT
yeah, I'm sad for them because they are in shams of marriages.
Yeah, even my wife made this comment the other night. Carrie seems to hang on every word Misty says. It's cute.
Post by: pissclams on August 09, 2012, 02:03:30 PM
It's so obvious they love eachother.So, are May-Treanor and Walsh Jennings going to get it over with and just totally lez out on each other? I was watching their interview with Costas last night and expecting something physical to happen at any second. NTTAWTT
yeah, I'm sad for them because they are in shams of marriages.
Yeah, even my wife made this comment the other night. Carrie seems to hang on every word Misty says. It's cute.
i only watch them play because of their massive tits.
Post by: steve dave on August 09, 2012, 02:04:14 PM
Post by: Fedor on August 09, 2012, 02:04:40 PM
We will finally know the truth when Carrie turns up with a raging herpes eruption.It's so obvious they love eachother.So, are May-Treanor and Walsh Jennings going to get it over with and just totally lez out on each other? I was watching their interview with Costas last night and expecting something physical to happen at any second. NTTAWTT
yeah, I'm sad for them because they are in shams of marriages.
Yeah, even my wife made this comment the other night. Carrie seems to hang on every word Misty says. It's cute.
Post by: slobber on August 09, 2012, 03:00:25 PM
Post by: steve dave on August 09, 2012, 03:06:58 PM
Post by: EllToPay on August 09, 2012, 03:09:23 PM
my wife calls him Hussein Bolt because she has no rough ridin' idea it's not spelled/pronounced like that.
that's pretty adorbs, sd.
Post by: slobber on August 09, 2012, 03:09:29 PM
my wife calls him Hussein Bolt because she has no rough ridin' idea it's not spelled/pronounced like that.That is adorable. She sounds quirky. Change your rules and let her post.
Post by: Belvis Noland on August 09, 2012, 03:13:14 PM
Post by: hemmy on August 09, 2012, 03:18:13 PM
when women foul the crap of an opponent in soccer, seems like they always stop play to apologize and make sure they're okay. this entertains me. I'm like, you never see that in men's soccer.
Lots of things you never see in soccer. Like a goal.
Post by: slobber on August 09, 2012, 03:30:05 PM
Post by: hemmy on August 09, 2012, 03:48:49 PM
We are destroying China. Get gold & silver in decathlon
Post by: slobber on August 09, 2012, 03:52:05 PM
US wins 2-1.SUCK IT CHINA!
We are destroying China. Get gold & silver in decathlon
Post by: ednksu on August 09, 2012, 03:54:30 PM
Post by: Belvis Noland on August 09, 2012, 03:55:00 PM
5 golds (boxing, triple jump, soccer, water polo, decathlon)
3 silvers (swim, triple jump, decathlon)
2 bronze (boxing, something else)
Post by: mancattanite on August 09, 2012, 03:58:28 PM
Bring out the clown suits. dominating faces right now.
5 golds (boxing, triple jump, soccer, water polo, decathlon)
3 silvers (swim, triple jump, decathlon)
2 bronze (boxing, something else)
Complete domination in the decathlon, too. Nobody within 100 points of the Americans. :thumbsup:
Post by: Belvis Noland on August 09, 2012, 04:09:24 PM
We've probably get a few golds in T&F remaining and then team Golds in M&W basketball, maybe women's volleyball?
Post by: CNS on August 09, 2012, 04:17:43 PM
Gotta think we've got the total medal count wrapped up. Don't know about golds, though. Seems like there are still plenty of worthless sports out there for the Chinamen to medal in.
We've probably get a few golds in T&F remaining and then team Golds in M&W basketball, maybe women's volleyball?
Yeah, at lunch I saw some crap where 5 or 6 chicks were doing some sort of dance team thing only throwing a bunch of balls around and stuff. Have no idea what it was, but the floor had the Olympics logo around it.
Post by: hemmy on August 09, 2012, 04:35:43 PM
Gotta think we've got the total medal count wrapped up. Don't know about golds, though. Seems like there are still plenty of worthless sports out there for the Chinamen to medal in.
We've probably get a few golds in T&F remaining and then team Golds in M&W basketball, maybe women's volleyball?
Yeah, at lunch I saw some crap where 5 or 6 chicks were doing some sort of dance team thing only throwing a bunch of balls around and stuff. Have no idea what it was, but the floor had the Olympics logo around it.
Rhythmic Gymnastics
Post by: Belvis Noland on August 09, 2012, 04:40:13 PM
Post by: CNS on August 09, 2012, 04:41:21 PM
Gotta think we've got the total medal count wrapped up. Don't know about golds, though. Seems like there are still plenty of worthless sports out there for the Chinamen to medal in.
We've probably get a few golds in T&F remaining and then team Golds in M&W basketball, maybe women's volleyball?
Yeah, at lunch I saw some crap where 5 or 6 chicks were doing some sort of dance team thing only throwing a bunch of balls around and stuff. Have no idea what it was, but the floor had the Olympics logo around it.
Rhythmic Gymnastics
This type of stuff makes it hard to take the Olympics serious.
Post by: hemmy on August 09, 2012, 04:44:50 PM
Gotta think we've got the total medal count wrapped up. Don't know about golds, though. Seems like there are still plenty of worthless sports out there for the Chinamen to medal in.
We've probably get a few golds in T&F remaining and then team Golds in M&W basketball, maybe women's volleyball?
Yeah, at lunch I saw some crap where 5 or 6 chicks were doing some sort of dance team thing only throwing a bunch of balls around and stuff. Have no idea what it was, but the floor had the Olympics logo around it.
Rhythmic Gymnastics
This type of stuff makes it hard to take the Olympics serious.
Equestrian seems more ridiculous as an olympic event.
Post by: Emo EMAW on August 09, 2012, 05:40:26 PM
Post by: steve dave on August 09, 2012, 05:48:10 PM
Post by: Brock Landers on August 09, 2012, 06:12:34 PM
Gotta think we've got the total medal count wrapped up. Don't know about golds, though. Seems like there are still plenty of worthless sports out there for the Chinamen to medal in.
We've probably get a few golds in T&F remaining and then team Golds in M&W basketball, maybe women's volleyball?
Yeah, at lunch I saw some crap where 5 or 6 chicks were doing some sort of dance team thing only throwing a bunch of balls around and stuff. Have no idea what it was, but the floor had the Olympics logo around it.
Rhythmic Gymnastics
This type of stuff makes it hard to take the Olympics serious.
Equestrian seems more ridiculous as an olympic event.
Quote from: Brock Landers a few pages ago
Equestrian - how come the horse doesn't get the medal instead of the human? The horse had to run around and jump over stuff with a human on its back.
Post by: hemmy on August 09, 2012, 06:16:19 PM
Post by: joda on August 09, 2012, 08:59:39 PM
One of those players on russia's women's bball team has very, VERY hair armpits.
Anybody else remember in Athens when some Chinese woman won some T&F race and she lifted up her arms and had hairy pits than most guys? For some reason that moment is about the only thing I remember about those Olympics.
Post by: kim carnes on August 09, 2012, 09:05:50 PM
Post by: mancattanite on August 09, 2012, 09:17:43 PM
Ran across this on kstatesports:
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Another former hurdler Balazs Baji showed true sportsmanship following his race. Baji competed K-State for one year in 2010 before transferring, and this year he qualified for the Olympics for his native Hungary. After his opening round race Tuesday, Baji waited at the finish line for the former world record holder and Olympic champion Liu Xiang of China. Liu fell over the first hurdle in the lane next to Baji with an apparent Achilles injury and later hopped to the finish line outside the lanes, stopping to kiss the final hurdle. When he reached the finish line, Baji was waiting to raise the former champion's hand in the air. Baji finished in a tie for 34th with his time of 13.76 seconds.
Thought that was pretty cool. Sportsmanship and stuff. :thumbsup:
Post by: WillieWatanabe on August 09, 2012, 09:42:18 PM
It's so obvious they love eachother.So, are May-Treanor and Walsh Jennings going to get it over with and just totally lez out on each other? I was watching their interview with Costas last night and expecting something physical to happen at any second. NTTAWTT
yeah, I'm sad for them because they are in shams of marriages.
Yeah, even my wife made this comment the other night. Carrie seems to hang on every word Misty says. It's cute.
i only watch them play because of their massive tits.
:lol:
Post by: hemmy on August 09, 2012, 09:44:22 PM
It's so obvious they love eachother.So, are May-Treanor and Walsh Jennings going to get it over with and just totally lez out on each other? I was watching their interview with Costas last night and expecting something physical to happen at any second. NTTAWTT
yeah, I'm sad for them because they are in shams of marriages.
Yeah, even my wife made this comment the other night. Carrie seems to hang on every word Misty says. It's cute.
i only watch them play because of their massive tits.
:lol:
Yes, that was a fantastic post.
Post by: chum1 on August 09, 2012, 10:58:23 PM
Post by: Dugout DickStone on August 09, 2012, 11:01:37 PM
Let's give China the gold at sucking American balls and taints/choads/grundles.
Russians for the Silver?
Post by: michigancat on August 10, 2012, 12:12:55 AM
How much must the rest of the world hate us? They're like, "GODDAMN WHAT THE eff THOSE FUCKERS BEAT US AGAIN!"
And we're so nonchalant about the few events we lose. "Badminton? pfft. who cares. :gocho: "
Must drive them up the wall.
Post by: Dugout DickStone on August 10, 2012, 06:51:20 AM
How much must the rest of the world hate us? They're like, "GODDAMN WHAT THE eff THOSE FUCKERS BEAT US AGAIN!"
And we're so nonchalant about the few events we lose. "Badminton? pfft. who cares. :gocho: "
Must drive them up the wall.
Yeah...,The Great Wall!!! Slammybammy bing bong!
Post by: slobber on August 10, 2012, 08:30:41 AM
Post by: kstate16 on August 10, 2012, 08:37:34 AM
go USA
Post by: Emo EMAW on August 10, 2012, 10:19:49 AM
Will people stand and cheer? :ksu:
Will people smash their hands together? :emawkid:
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on August 10, 2012, 10:24:08 AM
Lets not forget that two of Chinamen's medals are for WALKING. crap, give the world a medal, 99% of us can walk. (T's & P's to the 1%)
True story, 99% of the world can run, too.
Post by: slobber on August 10, 2012, 10:38:19 AM
Not true. There is another 1% that can only walk...really old people with walkers. (T's & P's old people with walkers)Lets not forget that two of Chinamen's medals are for WALKING. crap, give the world a medal, 99% of us can walk. (T's & P's to the 1%)
True story, 99% of the world can run, too.
Post by: Emo EMAW on August 10, 2012, 10:42:20 AM
Not true. There is another 1% that can only walk...really old people with walkers. (T's & P's old people with walkers)Lets not forget that two of Chinamen's medals are for WALKING. crap, give the world a medal, 99% of us can walk. (T's & P's to the 1%)
True story, 99% of the world can run, too.
There's also the enlightened that realize that running is a really inefficient means of getting places, and therefore choose not to run. Now you might ask me if these people are just lazy. And I would ask you if you are enlightened.
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on August 10, 2012, 10:43:33 AM
Not true. There is another 1% that can only walk...really old people with walkers. (T's & P's old people with walkers)Lets not forget that two of Chinamen's medals are for WALKING. crap, give the world a medal, 99% of us can walk. (T's & P's to the 1%)
True story, 99% of the world can run, too.
There's also the enlightened that realize that running is a really inefficient means of getting places, and therefore choose not to run. Now you might ask me if these people are just lazy. And I would ask you if you are enlightened.
That has nothing to do with ability, though, Jerry.
Post by: slobber on August 10, 2012, 10:45:32 AM
Emo :emawkid: Nuts, you are still missing the point. China got 2 frickin' medals for WALKING!Not true. There is another 1% that can only walk...really old people with walkers. (T's & P's old people with walkers)Lets not forget that two of Chinamen's medals are for WALKING. crap, give the world a medal, 99% of us can walk. (T's & P's to the 1%)
True story, 99% of the world can run, too.
There's also the enlightened that realize that running is a really inefficient means of getting places, and therefore choose not to run. Now you might ask me if these people are just lazy. And I would ask you if you are enlightened.
(We don't like China in the Olympics.)
Post by: steve dave on August 10, 2012, 10:46:06 AM
Post by: Emo EMAW on August 10, 2012, 11:18:32 AM
Post by: RickRampus on August 10, 2012, 11:28:03 AM
Guys, no one here hates China more than me, on account of my father missing my birth because of them (true story).
is that why you are emo :dunno:
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 10, 2012, 11:38:32 AM
everyone shut up:lol:
Post by: Emo EMAW on August 10, 2012, 12:44:28 PM
Guys, no one here hates China more than me, on account of my father missing my birth because of them (true story).
is that why you are emo :dunno:
Does it matter?
Post by: Belvis Noland on August 10, 2012, 01:10:52 PM
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on August 10, 2012, 01:13:43 PM
Speed walkers. World class athletes?
Absolutely. It's a very grueling sport.
Post by: RickRampus on August 10, 2012, 01:14:47 PM
Guys, no one here hates China more than me, on account of my father missing my birth because of them (true story).
is that why you are emo :dunno:
Does it matter?
curious is all
Post by: Belvis Noland on August 10, 2012, 01:21:28 PM
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on August 10, 2012, 01:34:40 PM
Wonder if marginal runners could walk fast. Probably not much money in it.
It's not just walking fast, but walking fast while maintaining a high level of concentration to ensure never having both feet off the ground at the same time. It would also require strength in completely different muscle groups than running.
Post by: felix rex on August 10, 2012, 01:47:01 PM
everyone shut up
It's pretty enjoyable when these things get away from you.
Post by: mancattanite on August 10, 2012, 01:54:05 PM
Serious question:
Do racewalkers run to train? Or do they just walk a lot? :confused:
Still don't know the answer. JMO, but if they train by running, racewalking is :bs:
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on August 10, 2012, 02:00:05 PM
Serious question:
Do racewalkers run to train? Or do they just walk a lot? :confused:
Still don't know the answer. JMO, but if they train by running, racewalking is :bs:
I would imagine they speed walk to train. Speed walkers average more than 8.5 miles/hour in a typical 50 km race. That's faster than I run when I go out to get exercise.
Post by: Emo EMAW on August 10, 2012, 02:08:58 PM
Post by: Fedor on August 10, 2012, 02:40:25 PM
Post by: chum1 on August 10, 2012, 02:42:47 PM
Anyone watch the end of the decathlon? Those guys looked like they were out for a casual jog and yet they run a 4 minute mile. :shakesfist:
Yeah, that always gets me with distance runners. Looks slow but is incredibly fast.
Post by: kim carnes on August 10, 2012, 10:07:37 PM
Post by: EMAWesome on August 10, 2012, 10:16:20 PM
angelo taylor. wtf
No doubt...who knew letting a guy that was in the 84 Olympics run anchor was a bad idea. Should a let the dude that ran on a broken rough ridin' leg run!
Post by: hemmy on August 11, 2012, 05:20:34 PM
Post by: hemmy on August 11, 2012, 05:31:01 PM
Post by: kim carnes on August 11, 2012, 11:25:33 PM
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Post by: sys on August 12, 2012, 02:52:39 AM
Post by: WillieWatanabe on August 12, 2012, 05:07:23 PM
i think there is one thing we can all agree on after these olympics, nbc is rough ridin' terrible.
no.
Post by: ednksu on August 12, 2012, 05:14:58 PM
LIQi think there is one thing we can all agree on after these olympics, nbc is rough ridin' terrible.
no.
Post by: _33 on August 12, 2012, 05:39:06 PM
Post by: hemmy on August 12, 2012, 05:44:21 PM
I get so sad when the olympics are over. Goodbye olympics, my friend. See you soon.
Same.
Post by: puniraptor on August 12, 2012, 07:30:00 PM
Post by: ednksu on August 12, 2012, 09:32:37 PM
You can't tell me you didn't yell CHIEFS at the end of god save the queen:facepalm:
Post by: SuperG on August 12, 2012, 10:27:10 PM
TapiPhone
Post by: EMAWesome on August 12, 2012, 10:37:58 PM
Post by: Dugout DickStone on August 13, 2012, 10:39:01 AM
Post by: hemmy on August 13, 2012, 10:40:53 AM
Welp, it is all over now but I can count this thread as a complete success. Gold Medal in thread starting for LSOC. Quite an honor. Can I repeat in 4 years? :gocho:
I will beat you to it, no doubt. But no threads before 2016, that is cheating.
Post by: slobber on August 13, 2012, 10:57:03 AM
SUCK IT CHINAMEN, YOU ALMOST GOT BEAT BY THE RUSKIES!
Post by: Brock Landers on August 13, 2012, 11:35:18 AM
Post by: slobber on August 13, 2012, 11:38:00 AM
Yup, 2012 Olympics was yet another victory over Communism. Suck it hard, China and Russia.The only way Communism wins is if it fights Communism.
(No need to nominate this for post of the week or anything, it wouldn't be fair to all of the other posts.)
Post by: steve dave on August 13, 2012, 11:42:32 AM
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Post by: Brock Landers on August 13, 2012, 12:23:11 PM
It was a victory over foreigners in general.
Yeah this was much bigger than just defeating Communism. United States just gave the entire world a facial of Olympic greatness.
Post by: steve dave on August 13, 2012, 12:33:31 PM
Post by: slobber on August 13, 2012, 12:45:28 PM
every 4 years the rest of the world needs a little sand kicked in their faces to remind them who the rough ridin' man is and to show some goddamn respect.So, sort of like a What Now Mother rough rider to the rest of the world? I like it.
#WHATNOWMOTHERFUCKER2016
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Post by: Dugout DickStone on August 13, 2012, 05:09:23 PM
Post by: mancattanite on August 13, 2012, 05:44:23 PM
I bet Dave has him jump over something out on Broadway.
He should jump over tyson chandler. :alleyoop:
Post by: WillieWatanabe on August 14, 2012, 06:05:39 AM
Post by: EMAWesome on August 17, 2012, 11:49:48 PM
:love: :ksu: :love: :ksu: :love:
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jfc wacky almost not work approps!My bad. :dunno:
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http://www.mandatory.com/2016/03/17/former-olympian-mckayla-maroney-is-super-hot-now/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=april2016&utm_content=mandatory&kwp_0=137427&kwp_4=609052&kwp_1=316198
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She doesn't believe in bras.
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on April 28, 2016, 02:57:52 PM
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Vapid, conceited, self-absorbed, and narcissistic. There was a study done that directly correlated the amount of selfies a girl posts with their level of self-esteem. The higher the amount of selfies the lower their self-esteem. It's obvious that McKayla is starving for attention after her drop from the public lime-light post olympics.
Hopefully she'll come to realize that posting cleavage and pouty lips on instagram puts her in the category of every other clueless and vapid girl with low self-esteem/daddy issues.
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Does she own a bra?
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Olympics are this year? I quit caring when I realized Ping Pong and Trampoline are olympic sports but baseball isn't. Will not watch*.
*Team USA basketball is NBA, so I will watch
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She cuteThat pic doesn't do her enough justice. She really is. She has red hair die in parts of her hair too. #spunky
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#TeamHoulihan (https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fuploads.tapatalk-cdn.com%2F20160711%2Ff461880ead45d62eb2893ad67e4d3463.jpg&hash=07e643e4a82c2116c35bb5468eb28d908321b864)She made the finals!!! :excited:
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Can you set me up with her?I can try! :crossfingers:
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Hahahah I'd have to include you as a groomsmen. And only you, I, and Canary would know the hilarity@sundancekid
https://twitter.com/shelbo800/status/781525755553574912
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Hahahah I'd have to include you as a groomsmen. And only you, I, and Canary would know the hilarity@sundancekid
https://twitter.com/shelbo800/status/781525755553574912
[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NEyA2xfx3KM[/youtube]
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Post by: wetwillie on January 20, 2018, 12:57:51 PM
I don’t think we have a thread or anything for this but what a powerful speech. His sentencing hearing was yesterday and this speech by Aly Raisman is incredibly powerful.
https://youtu.be/HWWFB6RZwgg
Kind of feels like it could go in the penn state / Michigan state thread but the dude is a monster for sure.
Post by: Sandstone Outcropping on June 21, 2021, 12:17:56 PM
gatlin is a really good story. came back from everything he did to beat bolt in his final race. and he's as old as I am.Anyone else watching the US Track and Field Olympic trials? Justin Gatlin is 39 yo and still out there mixing it up! Also, Allyson Felix is going to the Olympics for the fifth time.
Looks like an exciting new crop of mens and womens sprinters coming up for the red white and blue.
Post by: MakeItRain on June 21, 2021, 05:18:07 PM
gatlin is a really good story. came back from everything he did to beat bolt in his final race. and he's as old as I am.Anyone else watching the US Track and Field Olympic trials? Justin Gatlin is 39 yo and still out there mixing it up! Also, Allyson Felix is going to the Olympics for the fifth time.
Looks like an exciting new crop of mens and womens sprinters coming up for the red white and blue.
My whole family was locked in to this last night, it was awesome. Allyson Felix in that 400 was easily the highlight of the night. Felt sad for Gatlin, of course he looked like an old man in the final.
Post by: Sandstone Outcropping on June 22, 2021, 09:46:05 AM
Felt bad for Donovan Brazier in the 800M last night. I don't know if he is hurt or sick or what. He just melted away over the final 150M.gatlin is a really good story. came back from everything he did to beat bolt in his final race. and he's as old as I am.Anyone else watching the US Track and Field Olympic trials? Justin Gatlin is 39 yo and still out there mixing it up! Also, Allyson Felix is going to the Olympics for the fifth time.
Looks like an exciting new crop of mens and womens sprinters coming up for the red white and blue.
My whole family was locked in to this last night, it was awesome. Allyson Felix in that 400 was easily the highlight of the night. Felt sad for Gatlin, of course he looked like an old man in the final.
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Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 22, 2021, 10:42:55 AM
Update. They're trying to hold my girl back from participating this year. Apparently found some steroid in her body, that she says was due to a burrito.Hahahah I'd have to include you as a groomsmen. And only you, I, and Canary would know the hilarity@sundancekid
https://twitter.com/shelbo800/status/781525755553574912
https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/olympics/2021/06/14/shelby-houlihan-us-olympic-track-hopeful-tests-positive-steroid/7695211002/
Post by: MakeItRain on June 22, 2021, 08:46:52 PM
Felt bad for Donovan Brazier in the 800M last night. I don't know if he is hurt or sick or what. He just melted away over the final 150M.gatlin is a really good story. came back from everything he did to beat bolt in his final race. and he's as old as I am.Anyone else watching the US Track and Field Olympic trials? Justin Gatlin is 39 yo and still out there mixing it up! Also, Allyson Felix is going to the Olympics for the fifth time.
Looks like an exciting new crop of mens and womens sprinters coming up for the red white and blue.
My whole family was locked in to this last night, it was awesome. Allyson Felix in that 400 was easily the highlight of the night. Felt sad for Gatlin, of course he looked like an old man in the final.
It was literally too hot for him to handle.
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Our women’s volleyball team is gooooodMen won last night as well. Probably my fave Olympic sports to watch
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Post by: cfbandyman on July 27, 2021, 12:51:39 PM
Pretty horrible day for the USOC. The softball women lost in the gold medal game and Simone Biles just said, "nah, I'm good."
I really want to hear her explanation (maybe it has already happened, I've had a busy day), like, it's obviously her call, her life, but it seems so out of character to not compete. It's probably a low blow by me but Kerri Strug she is not in that regard.
Add the USWNT tying Australia, while not horrible, wasn't good either.
Post by: 8manpick on July 27, 2021, 02:19:09 PM
Pretty horrible day for the USOC. The softball women lost in the gold medal game and Simone Biles just said, "nah, I'm good."The discourse around this is really strange too. Mental health is important, but pretending this is a good thing is total nonsense. ESPN called her “the ultimate teammate” after quitting on her team, because she cheered and got them chalk.
Post by: kstate4life on July 27, 2021, 02:21:46 PM
Pretty horrible day for the USOC. The softball women lost in the gold medal game and Simone Biles just said, "nah, I'm good."The discourse around this is really strange too. Mental health is important, but pretending this is a good thing is total nonsense. ESPN called her “the ultimate teammate” after quitting on her team, because she cheered and got them chalk.
It's not like she had 5 years to get mentally ready for the Olympics. This is probably more on the coaches than anything.
Post by: cfbandyman on July 27, 2021, 04:09:05 PM
Pretty horrible day for the USOC. The softball women lost in the gold medal game and Simone Biles just said, "nah, I'm good."The discourse around this is really strange too. Mental health is important, but pretending this is a good thing is total nonsense. ESPN called her “the ultimate teammate” after quitting on her team, because she cheered and got them chalk.
It's not like she had 5 years to get mentally ready for the Olympics. This is probably more on the coaches than anything.
It's not just that for me, and I'll start this by saying she's an amazing athlete, one of the best if not the best OAT regardless of this decision, and I can kinda of see the whole when you know or can tell you're off, letting them know something isn't right and feeling like not competing is better than competing may just indeed be the best path forward, and I'm also not going to discount her at all, I can't imagine the pressure of being basically the face of this olympics for Team USA, has to be brutal.
That all being said, it's an unbelievable gut punch to her team and teammates to do that, you're the ringer, you're the ace. This is like Lebron, or Brady, or Mahomes or whoever just deciding right in the clutch moment to not perform and not be that clutch person and walk off the field and be like "you know I feel off, I'm just going to sit this out." Her (and their) entire life has revolved around that sport, the hours, practice, determination, everything, true competitors get to that level because they want to be there, so to just up and not want it is just astounding to me. It's such a departure from what makes elite athletes (or really anyone who is elite) tick. Be it artists, musicians, or any top notch professional. And if that feeling of burnout and self doubt no doubt exists in their psyche, but to have others count on your, and pull that rug out right at the moment you are set to perform what you've worked your whole life for, if not for you, do it for your teammates. It's a bitterly disappointing move from such a big star.
I do think though there is going to be a pretty juicy back story to come to light from this, it won't be pretty, I doubt she arrived at that decision organically, I wonder what machinations are going on behind the scenes....
Post by: kstate4life on July 27, 2021, 04:25:58 PM
Pretty horrible day for the USOC. The softball women lost in the gold medal game and Simone Biles just said, "nah, I'm good."The discourse around this is really strange too. Mental health is important, but pretending this is a good thing is total nonsense. ESPN called her “the ultimate teammate” after quitting on her team, because she cheered and got them chalk.
It's not like she had 5 years to get mentally ready for the Olympics. This is probably more on the coaches than anything.
It's not just that for me, and I'll start this by saying she's an amazing athlete, one of the best if not the best OAT regardless of this decision, and I can kinda of see the whole when you know or can tell you're off, letting them know something isn't right and feeling like not competing is better than competing may just indeed be the best path forward, and I'm also not going to discount her at all, I can't imagine the pressure of being basically the face of this olympics for Team USA, has to be brutal.
That all being said, it's an unbelievable gut punch to her team and teammates to do that, you're the ringer, you're the ace. This is like Lebron, or Brady, or Mahomes or whoever just deciding right in the clutch moment to not perform and not be that clutch person and walk off the field and be like "you know I feel off, I'm just going to sit this out." Her (and their) entire life has revolved around that sport, the hours, practice, determination, everything, true competitors get to that level because they want to be there, so to just up and not want it is just astounding to me. It's such a departure from what makes elite athletes (or really anyone who is elite) tick. Be it artists, musicians, or any top notch professional. And if that feeling of burnout and self doubt no doubt exists in their psyche, but to have others count on your, and pull that rug out right at the moment you are set to perform what you've worked your whole life for, if not for you, do it for your teammates. It's a bitterly disappointing move from such a big star.
I do think though there is going to be a pretty juicy back story to come to light from this, it won't be pretty, I doubt she arrived at that decision organically, I wonder what machinations are going on behind the scenes....
Yeah, and the mental health issues that did lead her to leave her team in the biggest moment, have to be deeper than something that can be fixed in a week. It will be interesting if she comes back for the individual events and just kills it.
Post by: cfbandyman on July 27, 2021, 04:35:15 PM
Pretty horrible day for the USOC. The softball women lost in the gold medal game and Simone Biles just said, "nah, I'm good."The discourse around this is really strange too. Mental health is important, but pretending this is a good thing is total nonsense. ESPN called her “the ultimate teammate” after quitting on her team, because she cheered and got them chalk.
It's not like she had 5 years to get mentally ready for the Olympics. This is probably more on the coaches than anything.
It's not just that for me, and I'll start this by saying she's an amazing athlete, one of the best if not the best OAT regardless of this decision, and I can kinda of see the whole when you know or can tell you're off, letting them know something isn't right and feeling like not competing is better than competing may just indeed be the best path forward, and I'm also not going to discount her at all, I can't imagine the pressure of being basically the face of this olympics for Team USA, has to be brutal.
That all being said, it's an unbelievable gut punch to her team and teammates to do that, you're the ringer, you're the ace. This is like Lebron, or Brady, or Mahomes or whoever just deciding right in the clutch moment to not perform and not be that clutch person and walk off the field and be like "you know I feel off, I'm just going to sit this out." Her (and their) entire life has revolved around that sport, the hours, practice, determination, everything, true competitors get to that level because they want to be there, so to just up and not want it is just astounding to me. It's such a departure from what makes elite athletes (or really anyone who is elite) tick. Be it artists, musicians, or any top notch professional. And if that feeling of burnout and self doubt no doubt exists in their psyche, but to have others count on your, and pull that rug out right at the moment you are set to perform what you've worked your whole life for, if not for you, do it for your teammates. It's a bitterly disappointing move from such a big star.
I do think though there is going to be a pretty juicy back story to come to light from this, it won't be pretty, I doubt she arrived at that decision organically, I wonder what machinations are going on behind the scenes....
Yeah, and the mental health issues that did lead her to leave her team in the biggest moment, have to be deeper than something that can be fixed in a week. It will be interesting if she comes back for the individual events and just kills it.
Absolutely, you have to be pretty far gone to make that decision the way she did IMO, I do hope if it truly is that, she gets the help she needs because damn, what a moment to have that mental break happen, she had to have snapped well before this olympics and she didn't realize it.
Post by: MakeItRain on July 27, 2021, 05:16:08 PM
Pretty horrible day for the USOC. The softball women lost in the gold medal game and Simone Biles just said, "nah, I'm good."The discourse around this is really strange too. Mental health is important, but pretending this is a good thing is total nonsense. ESPN called her “the ultimate teammate” after quitting on her team, because she cheered and got them chalk.
It's absolutely a good thing. I hate that we want athletes to crap we would never do, all in the name of entertainment. Most people get sick days and/or mental health days at their job. She felt the need to use one of hers, good for her, she's accomplished all that she can in her career. If she woke up one day and said, you know what, eff this, she's 100% earned it. Think of the most accomplished person in the history of your employer, you think they can get away with things that Johnny Come In At 9:01 Everyday does? eff yes, because they earned it.
The Kerri Strug thing was awesome when it happened, but it was unnecessary. That was a 19 year old girl who, we know in retrospect, felt like she needed to but her body in harms way for what we now know were very abusive coaches. She was literally frightened into running on, vaulting, and landing on an ankle with two torn ligaments. That's rough ridin' deplorable and emblematic of what USA Gymnastics are. Now we come full circle to this woman, who was raped repeatedly by her rough ridin' team doctor, having to perform for USA Gymnastics, who not only covered for that monster, but then didn't wholeheartedly support the woman who were victimized by said monster.
If anybody in the history of life earned the right to do a Forrest Gump and just stop, turn around and go home, it was Simone Biles. Good for her.
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Very well said mir.Yes
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Post by: steve dave on July 27, 2021, 08:24:56 PM
Charlie Kirk and Ben Shapiro are like the perfect storm of:
a) people I believe I could beat the crap out of irl while wearing flip flops
b) people that need the living crap beat out of them irl.
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Isnt 24 really old for gymnastics??
Ancient. Someone obv had to persuade her pretty hard to do these olympics. All for the ratings and ad sales of course.
Post by: michigancat on July 27, 2021, 08:59:23 PM
https://twitter.com/jasonscampbell/status/1420122875323985920It's so weird that these chuds along with Clay Travis make this crap political. Even for them!
Charlie Kirk and Ben Shapiro are like the perfect storm of:
a) people I believe I could beat the crap out of irl while wearing flip flops
b) people that need the living crap beat out of them irl.
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https://twitter.com/jasonscampbell/status/1420122875323985920It's so weird that these chuds along with Clay Travis make this crap political. Even for them!
Charlie Kirk and Ben Shapiro are like the perfect storm of:
a) people I believe I could beat the crap out of irl while wearing flip flops
b) people that need the living crap beat out of them irl.
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Post by: chum1 on July 27, 2021, 09:31:20 PM
Post by: MakeItRain on July 27, 2021, 09:46:06 PM
thanks MiR. was gonna say there were some really shitty takes flying around ITT
I think a lot of people either don't know or forgot about her being assaulted by Nasser. I am also certain that people didn't know that Strug actually didn't need to do that vault, didn't know the nature of her injury, at the time we thought it was "just" a sprained ankle, and I'm definitely sure 99.95% of casual Olympics watchers, even those who are devoted sports fans don't know about the Karoli's history of physical and mental a use of their gymnasts.
Post by: MakeItRain on July 27, 2021, 09:51:37 PM
Post by: 8manpick on July 27, 2021, 10:40:40 PM
eff, Katie Ledecky didn't medal either. Today in Japan is starting just as shitty as yesterday was. Good on Carissa Moore hooking up that surfing gold though, happy for her. Concast had a congrats commercial ready, that was cool.I think she won? Or was that an alert for a different race? She won the 1500
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eff, Katie Ledecky didn't medal either. Today in Japan is starting just as shitty as yesterday was. Good on Carissa Moore hooking up that surfing gold though, happy for her. Concast had a congrats commercial ready, that was cool.I think she won? Or was that an alert for a different race? She won the 1500
Didn't medal in the 200, won the 1500 like an hour later. Pretty amazing that she even made the finals in two such different events.
Post by: MakeItRain on July 28, 2021, 01:55:51 AM
thanks MiR. was gonna say there were some really shitty takes flying around ITT
I think a lot of people either don't know or forgot about her being assaulted by Nasser. I am also certain that people didn't know that Strug actually didn't need to do that vault, didn't know the nature of her injury, at the time we thought it was "just" a sprained ankle, and I'm definitely sure 99.95% of casual Olympics watchers, even those who are devoted sports fans don't know about the Karoli's history of physical and mental a use of their gymnasts.
So I just watched the actual competition, it's pretty obvious that if she continued she was going to hurt herself. It got to the point where it was legitimately dangerous for her to be performing, she looked awful in the two vaults she did. She literally bailed midair on both attempts and rolled out her landing on the first one, literally had to roll because her landing was so poor.
Post by: michigancat on July 28, 2021, 07:43:04 AM
David Dennis had a fantastic tweet to the effect of "Michael Jordan would NEVER quit basketball to get his mind right after a traumatic event" and he cowardly deleted itthanks MiR. was gonna say there were some really shitty takes flying around ITT
I think a lot of people either don't know or forgot about her being assaulted by Nasser. I am also certain that people didn't know that Strug actually didn't need to do that vault, didn't know the nature of her injury, at the time we thought it was "just" a sprained ankle, and I'm definitely sure 99.95% of casual Olympics watchers, even those who are devoted sports fans don't know about the Karoli's history of physical and mental a use of their gymnasts.
So I just watched the actual competition, it's pretty obvious that if she continued she was going to hurt herself. It got to the point where it was legitimately dangerous for her to be performing, she looked awful in the two vaults she did. She literally bailed midair on both attempts and rolled out her landing on the first one, literally had to roll because her landing was so poor.
https://twitter.com/DavidDTSS/status/1420357931548168193
https://twitter.com/DavidDTSS/status/1420356851581992961
https://twitter.com/DavidDTSS/status/1420355089705865223
Post by: kstate4life on July 28, 2021, 09:14:47 AM
thanks MiR. was gonna say there were some really shitty takes flying around ITT
For the record, I was never saying Simone removing herself for her mental issues was bogus, or inappropriate. She should have done what she did. I think her coaches failed big time in getting her ready. Obviously the Olympic women's gymnastic coaches are giant POS, so it's not surprising, but the pressure on her to perform and win in 2020 started immediately after she did so in 2016. There needs to be more attention put on them for not getting her mentally ready, imo. And then them coming out and saying she is going to get professional help in Japan and come back in less than a week and compete was ridiculous.
Post by: cfbandyman on July 28, 2021, 03:54:45 PM
thanks MiR. was gonna say there were some really shitty takes flying around ITT
For the record, I was never saying Simone removing herself for her mental issues was bogus, or inappropriate. She should have done what she did. I think her coaches failed big time in getting her ready. Obviously the Olympic women's gymnastic coaches are giant POS, so it's not surprising, but the pressure on her to perform and win in 2020 started immediately after she did so in 2016. There needs to be more attention put on them for not getting her mentally ready, imo. And then them coming out and saying she is going to get professional help in Japan and come back in less than a week and compete was ridiculous.
Yeah, she can do w/e she wants she's earned it, I just think if it's some ploy to eff over gymnastics overall then own it, would be an awesome take down, if she truly wasn't ready then there needs to be more discussion on clearly issue on the gymnastics team of not respecting the wishes of their gymnasts. Both IMO would help reveal better the dark under toe of one of the worst segments of olympics sports anyways, but I guess that's just me.
What's done is done, it's disappointing to end such a marvelous career like that, but her call, her life and she gets to do what she wants.
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on July 28, 2021, 05:06:16 PM
Post by: KST8FAN on July 28, 2021, 05:30:59 PM
https://athleteafilm.com/thanks MiR. was gonna say there were some really shitty takes flying around ITT
I think a lot of people either don't know or forgot about her being assaulted by Nasser. I am also certain that people didn't know that Strug actually didn't need to do that vault, didn't know the nature of her injury, at the time we thought it was "just" a sprained ankle, and I'm definitely sure 99.95% of casual Olympics watchers, even those who are devoted sports fans don't know about the Karoli's history of physical and mental a use of their gymnasts.
Finally worked up the stomach to watch this a couple weeks ago.
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Team handball is pretty great. Looks like a lot of fun to play.
Oh my yes, easily my favorite odd summer Olympic sport. I love the pace, and this sort of weird mashing of soccer, hockey, and water polo
Post by: KST8FAN on July 30, 2021, 07:08:48 AM
Team handball is pretty great. Looks like a lot of fun to play.They used to have an intramural tournament at kstate for team handball.
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What is can't miss for the remaining week? Obviously women's soccer if the ladies pull this game out. Still live in basketball. Water polo? Volleyball? What you got?
women's water polo! they are probably the best but lost a tough game and should have competitive games in the bracket
also I just want to say Mike Tirico is a delight as a host. I'm just happy when I watch him talk about this stuff!
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Post by: dal9 on July 30, 2021, 09:03:19 PM
What is can't miss for the remaining week? Obviously women's soccer if the ladies pull this game out. Still live in basketball. Water polo? Volleyball? What you got?
maine, i watched the bulk of a women's soccer game for the first time in forever, and i don't know about this whole thing...there is definitely good skill out there but every 3 minutes or so there is some absolutely heinous gaffe made...terrible backpass, waiting on the ball forever, etc...80% of netherlands goal kicks toward the end turned into a counter for the us, and they couldn't adjust...
Post by: Dugout DickStone on July 31, 2021, 09:53:30 PM
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Post by: Spracne on July 31, 2021, 10:08:16 PM
relay swimming is really fun as a tv sport. even more fun when your team is king kong on swim steroids. USA is incredibly young, we can expect ass whippings and world records for probably as long as most of us will give a crap.
Know what the great thing about our swimmers is? I keep getting older; they stay the same age. That is, every time our Olympians age out, we always have more coming up in the pipeline. We seem well positioned to continue dominating this sport. Samesies with Gymnasty.
Post by: Dugout DickStone on July 31, 2021, 10:35:39 PM
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Post by: Spracne on July 31, 2021, 11:20:02 PM
We have the best chemists.
Well, not if the socialists get their way ....
Post by: stunted on August 01, 2021, 12:09:35 PM
Post by: waks on August 02, 2021, 12:17:17 AM
Taiwanese golfers Xander Schauffele and CT Pan taking gold and bronze :Woot:Congrats Stunz! That's awesome
Post by: waks on August 02, 2021, 05:04:56 AM
Post by: Tobias on August 02, 2021, 05:31:22 AM
Post by: waks on August 02, 2021, 05:55:36 AM
i don’t think Canada even had a shot on goal before that (p sure they ended up just having one late). when crap paused later the thought never even crossed my mind of that getting calledWhen watching it live it looked more like a foul on the Canadian player.
Post by: Sandstone Outcropping on August 02, 2021, 09:48:41 AM
The guy from Italy who won the 100M looked like he could play linebacker in the NFL. Without Usain Bolt, the 100M is kinda boring. His 100M win in Beijing was one of the 2-3 most amazing things I've seen in sports.
Post by: cfbandyman on August 02, 2021, 10:52:58 AM
I'm excited to see the women's 400M hurdles final.
The guy from Italy who won the 100M looked like he could play linebacker in the NFL. Without Usain Bolt, the 100M is kinda boring. His 100M win in Beijing was one of the 2-3 most amazing things I've seen in sports.
The Beijing Olympics had several great moments, that being one. The other was the come from behind relay for Phelps to be able to 8 golds. Most intense swim I've ever seen.
Post by: Sandstone Outcropping on August 02, 2021, 12:12:53 PM
That's the weird thing about swimming. Is there any other sport where someone could win 8 medals (let alone gold) in one Olympics? It seems like the different swimming events just test the same set of skills over and over. In track and field, getting 3+ medals is pretty rare. Not saying that Phelps' swimming wasn't amazing but I enjoyed Bolt a lot more.I'm excited to see the women's 400M hurdles final.
The guy from Italy who won the 100M looked like he could play linebacker in the NFL. Without Usain Bolt, the 100M is kinda boring. His 100M win in Beijing was one of the 2-3 most amazing things I've seen in sports.
The Beijing Olympics had several great moments, that being one. The other was the come from behind relay for Phelps to be able to 8 golds. Most intense swim I've ever seen.
Post by: waks on August 02, 2021, 12:58:39 PM
A gymnast can win six (beam, bars, vault, floor, all around and team). The medleys that Phelps won require four different swimming strokes so I don't know how fair it is to say it's the same set of skills.That's the weird thing about swimming. Is there any other sport where someone could win 8 medals (let alone gold) in one Olympics? It seems like the different swimming events just test the same set of skills over and over. In track and field, getting 3+ medals is pretty rare. Not saying that Phelps' swimming wasn't amazing but I enjoyed Bolt a lot more.I'm excited to see the women's 400M hurdles final.
The guy from Italy who won the 100M looked like he could play linebacker in the NFL. Without Usain Bolt, the 100M is kinda boring. His 100M win in Beijing was one of the 2-3 most amazing things I've seen in sports.
The Beijing Olympics had several great moments, that being one. The other was the come from behind relay for Phelps to be able to 8 golds. Most intense swim I've ever seen.
Post by: Sandstone Outcropping on August 02, 2021, 01:27:02 PM
Simone Biles (greatest gymnast, OAT?) won 5 (four gold, one bronze in 2016). Carl Lewis and FloJo each won four medals in the 1980s in track.A gymnast can win six (beam, bars, vault, floor, all around and team). The medleys that Phelps won require four different swimming strokes so I don't know how fair it is to say it's the same set of skills.That's the weird thing about swimming. Is there any other sport where someone could win 8 medals (let alone gold) in one Olympics? It seems like the different swimming events just test the same set of skills over and over. In track and field, getting 3+ medals is pretty rare. Not saying that Phelps' swimming wasn't amazing but I enjoyed Bolt a lot more.I'm excited to see the women's 400M hurdles final.
The guy from Italy who won the 100M looked like he could play linebacker in the NFL. Without Usain Bolt, the 100M is kinda boring. His 100M win in Beijing was one of the 2-3 most amazing things I've seen in sports.
The Beijing Olympics had several great moments, that being one. The other was the come from behind relay for Phelps to be able to 8 golds. Most intense swim I've ever seen.
Post by: WildcatNkilt on August 02, 2021, 02:18:32 PM
If not here you go:
https://youtu.be/GjSCT97GSsA
Post by: WildcatNkilt on August 02, 2021, 02:20:12 PM
Post by: Sandstone Outcropping on August 02, 2021, 03:56:08 PM
Did anyone see the two high jumpers who shared gold?That was great.
If not here you go:
https://youtu.be/GjSCT97GSsA
Post by: cfbandyman on August 02, 2021, 05:43:02 PM
Simone Biles (greatest gymnast, OAT?) won 5 (four gold, one bronze in 2016). Carl Lewis and FloJo each won four medals in the 1980s in track.A gymnast can win six (beam, bars, vault, floor, all around and team). The medleys that Phelps won require four different swimming strokes so I don't know how fair it is to say it's the same set of skills.That's the weird thing about swimming. Is there any other sport where someone could win 8 medals (let alone gold) in one Olympics? It seems like the different swimming events just test the same set of skills over and over. In track and field, getting 3+ medals is pretty rare. Not saying that Phelps' swimming wasn't amazing but I enjoyed Bolt a lot more.I'm excited to see the women's 400M hurdles final.
The guy from Italy who won the 100M looked like he could play linebacker in the NFL. Without Usain Bolt, the 100M is kinda boring. His 100M win in Beijing was one of the 2-3 most amazing things I've seen in sports.
The Beijing Olympics had several great moments, that being one. The other was the come from behind relay for Phelps to be able to 8 golds. Most intense swim I've ever seen.
I am definitely not going to undercut Phelps' accomplishments for winning 8 golds but yeah, it is fairly crazy to me how an elite swimmer can rack up tons of hardware but other very capable athletes are lucky to walk away with more than 1 just based on the event. I get there is so much effort into it all, and that each stroke isn't like a carbon copy of the next, but it's still so much.
And if you're a player on a team sport, then you're really hosed, best you get is 1 medal, but there are still plenty of individual medals that basically are one event too, thinking of like tennis (and I mean individual, not doubles) or golf or judo or w/e.
To me it's like in a totally different and more judgey arena accomplishing an EGOT is really freaking easy if you are a composer and way harder for everyone else.
Post by: Spracne on August 02, 2021, 06:08:53 PM
Post by: Sandstone Outcropping on August 03, 2021, 08:01:46 AM
https://twitter.com/RGIII/status/1422399665807536145?s=20
Post by: ChiComCat on August 03, 2021, 08:27:54 AM
Men's 400M hurdles record obliterated:
https://twitter.com/RGIII/status/1422399665807536145?s=20
This was a great watch. The American in 2nd has to be pretty disappointed at getting 2nd with a time that would've been a WR at the beginning of the day.
Post by: Sandstone Outcropping on August 03, 2021, 08:35:23 AM
Just crazy. Rai Benjamin destroyed the competition in the US Olympic Trials and didn't break a sweat.Men's 400M hurdles record obliterated:
https://twitter.com/RGIII/status/1422399665807536145?s=20
This was a great watch. The American in 2nd has to be pretty disappointed at getting 2nd with a time that would've been a WR at the beginning of the day.
Post by: KST8FAN on August 03, 2021, 09:28:45 PM
Tom
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Post by: Sandstone Outcropping on August 04, 2021, 08:00:04 AM
https://twitter.com/SportsCenter/status/1422748625340440576?s=20
https://twitter.com/CBSSports/status/1422750952692535300?s=20
Post by: MakeItRain on August 04, 2021, 08:32:25 PM
https://twitter.com/CBSSports/status/1422750952692535300
Woah
Post by: KST8FAN on August 04, 2021, 08:51:11 PM
Watching the race it's even more impressive if you look at the last 2 hurdles and the ground she made up.https://twitter.com/CBSSports/status/1422750952692535300
Woah
Tom
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Post by: Sandstone Outcropping on August 06, 2021, 08:24:02 AM
Amazing.Watching the race it's even more impressive if you look at the last 2 hurdles and the ground she made up.https://twitter.com/CBSSports/status/1422750952692535300
Woah
Tom
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What is going on with the US Men's 4 x 100? 6th in the prelims??
Canadian guy went over 9000 points in the decathalon to win gold.
Nothing but finals from here on out. Looking forward to it.
Post by: Sandstone Outcropping on August 06, 2021, 02:56:22 PM
Post by: chum1 on August 06, 2021, 03:11:36 PM
Why three jumps, why not two or four?
Saw this referenced the other day. Pretty funny.
Quote
Historical sources on the ancient Olympic Games occasionally mention jumps of 15 meters or more. This led sports historians to conclude that these must have been a series of jumps, thus providing the basis for the triple jump.[2] However, there is no evidence for the triple jump being included in the ancient Olympic Games, and it is possible that the recorded extraordinary distances are due to artistic license of the authors of victory poems, rather than attempts to report accurate results
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triple_jump
Post by: Spracne on August 06, 2021, 04:12:15 PM
Post by: Sandstone Outcropping on August 07, 2021, 08:20:45 AM
https://twitter.com/TeamUSA/status/1423986205884960772?s=20
Post by: chum1 on February 04, 2022, 10:52:04 AM
https://twitter.com/SarahMya2000/status/1489588942596935683
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Post by: BIG APPLE CAT on February 07, 2022, 11:21:47 AM
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on February 07, 2022, 11:44:47 AM
This Chinese skater didn't get dq'd.
Post by: catastrophe on February 07, 2022, 11:56:18 AM
I haven't caught too much of the olymics this year but i've managed to catch a good amount of short track speed skating and it seems like every time china doesn't win a race they go to the review and determine that someone else cheated and china automatically wins. It was kind of impressive trying to hear the commentators explain it in a diplomatic way like there was some chinese general standing behind their shoulder letting them know to choose their words carefully.Yeah I’ve soured on speed skating because of how DQs can change the entire thing well after the fact. I would however note for the record that almost all the US announcers are working out of Connecticut or something like that.
Post by: stunted on February 07, 2022, 01:53:13 PM
Post by: MakeItRain on February 07, 2022, 05:00:51 PM
https://i.imgur.com/ZMPlalk.gifv
This Chinese skater didn't get dq'd.
:ROFL: Mario Kart
Post by: IPA4Me on February 07, 2022, 06:32:56 PM
https://i.imgur.com/ZMPlalk.gifvThat's pretty mumped up
This Chinese skater didn't get dq'd.
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Post by: Spracne on February 07, 2022, 06:47:41 PM
Post by: stunted on February 08, 2022, 01:53:25 PM
Post by: Sandstone Outcropping on June 30, 2024, 07:40:34 PM
Cannot wait to see Team USA in Paris next month, you guise!
Post by: _33 on July 01, 2024, 06:30:55 AM
Post by: steve dave on July 01, 2024, 07:01:45 AM
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Post by: Spracne on July 01, 2024, 07:40:39 AM
Post by: Sandstone Outcropping on July 01, 2024, 07:59:04 AM
Summer Olympics rule. We are going to win so many medals. And it's in Paris? Get outta town!!They have giant Olympic rings mounted on the Eiffel Tower. Sporting venues set up at historic sites all over town. Marathon course will follow the Seine for a ways (doesn't end at Arc de Triomphe for some reason).
Should be a great spectacle.
(https://img.olympics.com/images/image/private/t_s_16_9_g_auto/t_s_w1460/f_auto/primary/f9kxyx8kfysjdy6cncdx)
Post by: Spracne on July 01, 2024, 08:17:15 AM
And I agree that finishing spot they went with is so rive gauche.
Post by: michigancat on July 01, 2024, 09:50:47 AM
Also hotel and Airbnb prices are pretty reasonable now if you can get a cheap flight!
Post by: star seed 7 on July 01, 2024, 09:57:28 AM
I have tickets for water polo and volleyball and tae Kwon do and the women's soccer semis in Lyon. Might go to see more, who knows?
Also hotel and Airbnb prices are pretty reasonable now if you can get a cheap flight!
Smash Burger Joint
Post by: Sandstone Outcropping on July 01, 2024, 10:10:30 AM
https://x.com/kansastfxc/status/1807564872525246792
Post by: cfbandyman on July 01, 2024, 10:34:14 AM
Summer Olympics rule. We are going to win so many medals. And it's in Paris? Get outta town!!They have giant Olympic rings mounted on the Eiffel Tower. Sporting venues set up at historic sites all over town. Marathon course will follow the Seine for a ways (doesn't end at Arc de Triomphe for some reason).
Should be a great spectacle.
(https://img.olympics.com/images/image/private/t_s_16_9_g_auto/t_s_w1460/f_auto/primary/f9kxyx8kfysjdy6cncdx)
IMO the course should've been reversed, ending down the Champ Elysees into the Place de Concorde in front of the Louvre
Post by: cfbandyman on July 01, 2024, 10:35:09 AM
Post by: chum1 on July 01, 2024, 11:07:03 PM
Me, so far:
Track
Swimming
A little diving?
Basketball
A little rowing?
Tennis
Post by: wetwillie on July 01, 2024, 11:08:20 PM
Post by: Sandstone Outcropping on July 02, 2024, 07:57:10 AM
There are SO many sports. What is everyone following?1. Track
Me, so far:
Track
Swimming
A little diving?
Basketball
A little rowing?
Tennis
2. Track
3. Track
4. Swimming (b/c one of my kiddos likes to swim)
5. Gymnastics (b/c all females in my house love to watch gymnastics)
Post by: Spracne on July 02, 2024, 08:37:49 AM
Post by: chum1 on July 02, 2024, 09:03:17 AM
Post by: cfbandyman on July 02, 2024, 09:05:30 AM
1. Track
2. Swimming
3. Handball (cause it's fun)
4. Beach volleyball
5. The end of anything cool or weird (pentathlon/marathon/triathlon)
I just enjoy the weird sports I guess. Even things like archery and table tennis and badminton are fun just to see it.
I am though super anti gymnastics/diving/equestrian/synchronized swimming et al. I do not like sports with subjectivity being the deciding factor in who wins. Does it make for great drama? Yes. Is it basically the sole reason why gymnastics for example is so popular? Probably. Is Simone Biles really rough ridin' good/any male/female gymnast doing incredible physical feats? Yes, absolutely.
But, I like something where it's clear cut, no argument who is best. Who jumped the highest, ran the fastest, swam the fastest, scored the most, etc. Diagraming slight faults as some arbitrary deduction for crap just doesn't sit well with me. Sorry not sorry.
Post by: Pete on July 02, 2024, 10:36:11 AM
Also because our women dominate gymnastics (usually). I like to watch just about anything we're good at.Yep, same.
Post by: Dugout DickStone on July 02, 2024, 10:52:50 AM
Post by: Sandstone Outcropping on July 02, 2024, 11:38:25 AM
For me:I know this is the summer olympics thread but man do the winter olympics have some oddball sports. There are probably 4 billion humans who have played soccer or competed in footraces of some sort but how many people on earth ever do biathlon or bobsledding even once?
1. Track
2. Swimming
3. Handball (cause it's fun)
4. Beach volleyball
5. The end of anything cool or weird (pentathlon/marathon/triathlon)
I just enjoy the weird sports I guess. Even things like archery and table tennis and badminton are fun just to see it.
I am though super anti gymnastics/diving/equestrian/synchronized swimming et al. I do not like sports with subjectivity being the deciding factor in who wins. Does it make for great drama? Yes. Is it basically the sole reason why gymnastics for example is so popular? Probably. Is Simone Biles really rough ridin' good/any male/female gymnast doing incredible physical feats? Yes, absolutely.
But, I like something where it's clear cut, no argument who is best. Who jumped the highest, ran the fastest, swam the fastest, scored the most, etc. Diagraming slight faults as some arbitrary deduction for crap just doesn't sit well with me. Sorry not sorry.
Post by: steve dave on July 02, 2024, 11:51:25 AM
Post by: chum1 on July 02, 2024, 11:59:03 AM
how many people on earth ever do biathlon or bobsledding even once?
I was in Lake Placid last winter. You can ride a bobsled on their track, which is home to the US team. I did the skeleton. It was an absolute blast. Had a constant smile on my face for like an hour after.
Post by: Spracne on July 02, 2024, 12:01:50 PM
For me:I know this is the summer olympics thread but man do the winter olympics have some oddball sports. There are probably 4 billion humans who have played soccer or competed in footraces of some sort but how many people on earth ever do biathlon or bobsledding even once?
1. Track
2. Swimming
3. Handball (cause it's fun)
4. Beach volleyball
5. The end of anything cool or weird (pentathlon/marathon/triathlon)
I just enjoy the weird sports I guess. Even things like archery and table tennis and badminton are fun just to see it.
I am though super anti gymnastics/diving/equestrian/synchronized swimming et al. I do not like sports with subjectivity being the deciding factor in who wins. Does it make for great drama? Yes. Is it basically the sole reason why gymnastics for example is so popular? Probably. Is Simone Biles really rough ridin' good/any male/female gymnast doing incredible physical feats? Yes, absolutely.
But, I like something where it's clear cut, no argument who is best. Who jumped the highest, ran the fastest, swam the fastest, scored the most, etc. Diagraming slight faults as some arbitrary deduction for crap just doesn't sit well with me. Sorry not sorry.
I like the Winter Olympics less being the smaller Nordic countries kind of dominate. How does one even get into biathlon or bobsledding? Is there like a grassroots program?
Post by: Sandstone Outcropping on July 02, 2024, 12:13:44 PM
No idea for bobsledding. Perhaps the biathalon people washed out of pure XC ski-ing and adapt to the shooting component.For me:I know this is the summer olympics thread but man do the winter olympics have some oddball sports. There are probably 4 billion humans who have played soccer or competed in footraces of some sort but how many people on earth ever do biathlon or bobsledding even once?
1. Track
2. Swimming
3. Handball (cause it's fun)
4. Beach volleyball
5. The end of anything cool or weird (pentathlon/marathon/triathlon)
I just enjoy the weird sports I guess. Even things like archery and table tennis and badminton are fun just to see it.
I am though super anti gymnastics/diving/equestrian/synchronized swimming et al. I do not like sports with subjectivity being the deciding factor in who wins. Does it make for great drama? Yes. Is it basically the sole reason why gymnastics for example is so popular? Probably. Is Simone Biles really rough ridin' good/any male/female gymnast doing incredible physical feats? Yes, absolutely.
But, I like something where it's clear cut, no argument who is best. Who jumped the highest, ran the fastest, swam the fastest, scored the most, etc. Diagraming slight faults as some arbitrary deduction for crap just doesn't sit well with me. Sorry not sorry.
I like the Winter Olympics less being the smaller Nordic countries kind of dominate. How does one even get into biathlon or bobsledding? Is there like a grassroots program?
Post by: cfbandyman on July 02, 2024, 12:35:34 PM
For me:I know this is the summer olympics thread but man do the winter olympics have some oddball sports. There are probably 4 billion humans who have played soccer or competed in footraces of some sort but how many people on earth ever do biathlon or bobsledding even once?
1. Track
2. Swimming
3. Handball (cause it's fun)
4. Beach volleyball
5. The end of anything cool or weird (pentathlon/marathon/triathlon)
I just enjoy the weird sports I guess. Even things like archery and table tennis and badminton are fun just to see it.
I am though super anti gymnastics/diving/equestrian/synchronized swimming et al. I do not like sports with subjectivity being the deciding factor in who wins. Does it make for great drama? Yes. Is it basically the sole reason why gymnastics for example is so popular? Probably. Is Simone Biles really rough ridin' good/any male/female gymnast doing incredible physical feats? Yes, absolutely.
But, I like something where it's clear cut, no argument who is best. Who jumped the highest, ran the fastest, swam the fastest, scored the most, etc. Diagraming slight faults as some arbitrary deduction for crap just doesn't sit well with me. Sorry not sorry.
Absolutely, I'd say for me winter ones is:
1. Curling
2. Luge/Skeleton
3. Bobsled
4. Biathlon esp once the rifles come out
5. Speedskating esp short track.
Post by: Spracne on July 02, 2024, 12:38:43 PM
Post by: chum1 on July 02, 2024, 12:47:04 PM
There is a curling club in my city that I've often considered joining. I can watch curling all day, every day. It's probably the only Olympic sport that I'd stand a chance of competing in.
I highly recommend it. Clubs typically have like two hour "Learn to Curl" classes that go over the basics. Sometimes, they also have instructional leagues that give you additional foundation before you sign up for a regular league.
Post by: Spracne on July 02, 2024, 12:50:27 PM
There is a curling club in my city that I've often considered joining. I can watch curling all day, every day. It's probably the only Olympic sport that I'd stand a chance of competing in.
I highly recommend it. Clubs typically have like two hour "Learn to Curl" classes that go over the basics. Sometimes, they also have instructional leagues that give you additional foundation before you sign up for a regular league.
You curl, bro?
Post by: star seed 7 on July 02, 2024, 12:51:12 PM
Post by: cfbandyman on July 02, 2024, 12:53:02 PM
There is a curling club in my city that I've often considered joining. I can watch curling all day, every day. It's probably the only Olympic sport that I'd stand a chance of competing in.
I highly recommend it. Clubs typically have like two hour "Learn to Curl" classes that go over the basics. Sometimes, they also have instructional leagues that give you additional foundation before you sign up for a regular league.
Yes, agreed, and it's a lot of fun too. Little bit more of a workout with all the squatting then you'd think but obviously not that physically demanding. Probably the biggest mind eff I had when I first played is having one foot be more or less solid on the ice (and it is different ice than like ice skating, it's "pebbled" so it's actually fairly easy to walk on w/o slipping) and the other foot super slippery due to shoe you wear. Easiest way to mentally think of it is like razer scooter where you slippery foot is the one that doesn't move and the other is how you propel yourself down the ice.
Post by: Spracne on July 02, 2024, 12:56:17 PM
Why do all of you like track so much? It's like literally one of the most boring events in any Olympics.
I disagree. Respectfully, of course. The 100m, 200m, 400m are some of the most exciting horse races in the games. I think people like them because we're usually very competitive. Plus, there is a variety of events.
Post by: chum1 on July 02, 2024, 01:01:28 PM
There is a curling club in my city that I've often considered joining. I can watch curling all day, every day. It's probably the only Olympic sport that I'd stand a chance of competing in.
I highly recommend it. Clubs typically have like two hour "Learn to Curl" classes that go over the basics. Sometimes, they also have instructional leagues that give you additional foundation before you sign up for a regular league.
You curl, bro?
Yep. It's a growing sport!
Post by: star seed 7 on July 02, 2024, 01:04:19 PM
Why do all of you like track so much? It's like literally one of the most boring events in any Olympics.
I disagree. Respectfully, of course. The 100m, 200m, 400m are some of the most exciting horse races in the games. I think people like them because we're usually very competitive. Plus, there is a variety of events.
(https://media.tenor.com/fGjbWAVbAk4AAAAM/kenny-powers-i-play-real-sports.gif)
Post by: Spracne on July 02, 2024, 01:06:54 PM
Why do all of you like track so much? It's like literally one of the most boring events in any Olympics.
I disagree. Respectfully, of course. The 100m, 200m, 400m are some of the most exciting horse races in the games. I think people like them because we're usually very competitive. Plus, there is a variety of events.
(https://media.tenor.com/fGjbWAVbAk4AAAAM/kenny-powers-i-play-real-sports.gif)
It's probably one of the oldest sports, dating back to ancient times. So what do you prefer instead? Rhythmic Gymnastics?
Post by: cfbandyman on July 02, 2024, 01:08:10 PM
Why do all of you like track so much? It's like literally one of the most boring events in any Olympics.
I disagree. Respectfully, of course. The 100m, 200m, 400m are some of the most exciting horse races in the games. I think people like them because we're usually very competitive. Plus, there is a variety of events.
Yup, seeing who the fastest human is in the 100m is worth the less than 10 seconds it lasts to watch.
Post by: star seed 7 on July 02, 2024, 01:10:30 PM
Why do all of you like track so much? It's like literally one of the most boring events in any Olympics.
I disagree. Respectfully, of course. The 100m, 200m, 400m are some of the most exciting horse races in the games. I think people like them because we're usually very competitive. Plus, there is a variety of events.
(https://media.tenor.com/fGjbWAVbAk4AAAAM/kenny-powers-i-play-real-sports.gif)
It's probably one of the oldest sports, dating back to ancient times. So what do you prefer instead? Rhythmic Gymnastics?
Hell yes
Post by: chum1 on July 02, 2024, 01:50:00 PM
It also always amuses me how the top 100 and 200 m runners are like total flamboyant divas.
Post by: wetwillie on July 02, 2024, 02:12:06 PM
Post by: Sandstone Outcropping on July 02, 2024, 04:49:42 PM
Track is just a classic event. I think the races are exciting from beginning to end. In the longer ones, you can see the strategizing about how to run the race. Where to position themselves, when to push the pace. Then they literally collapse at the finish line because they've pushed themselves so hard.
It also always amuses me how the top 100 and 200 m runners are like total flamboyant divas.
Usain Bolt in the 100M at Beijing remains one of the 2 or 3 most electrifying (non-KSU) sports things I've ever watched. He obliterates the best competition in the world and smashes a WR while kicking off his victory celebration 15 meters before the race ends. Still unbelievable:
https://youtu.be/F14EaVEDyUs?si=okeM3YrWWbaGU_Cl
Post by: catastrophe on July 02, 2024, 05:16:53 PM
Track is just a classic event. I think the races are exciting from beginning to end. In the longer ones, you can see the strategizing about how to run the race. Where to position themselves, when to push the pace. Then they literally collapse at the finish line because they've pushed themselves so hard.
It also always amuses me how the top 100 and 200 m runners are like total flamboyant divas.
Usain Bolt in the 100M at Beijing remains one of the 2 or 3 most electrifying (non-KSU) sports things I've ever watched. He obliterates the best competition in the world and smashes a WR while kicking off his victory celebration 15 meters before the race ends. Still unbelievable:
https://youtu.be/F14EaVEDyUs?si=okeM3YrWWbaGU_Cl
I agree with this, while at the same time agreeing that track and field is on average the most boring of the summer events. Except maybe for weightlifting which seems like it should be cool but ultimately is not.
I will seek out watching swimming, beach volleyball, gymnastics, and water polo. I can also get sucked into pretty much anything, though.
Post by: star seed 7 on July 02, 2024, 05:36:12 PM
Post by: _33 on July 02, 2024, 06:44:37 PM
The diving is the worst to me. Every single dive looks exactly the same by the Chinese get way higher scores. Judged sports are not sports unfortunately.
Post by: cfbandyman on July 02, 2024, 07:50:48 PM
Track is just a classic event. I think the races are exciting from beginning to end. In the longer ones, you can see the strategizing about how to run the race. Where to position themselves, when to push the pace. Then they literally collapse at the finish line because they've pushed themselves so hard.
It also always amuses me how the top 100 and 200 m runners are like total flamboyant divas.
Usain Bolt in the 100M at Beijing remains one of the 2 or 3 most electrifying (non-KSU) sports things I've ever watched. He obliterates the best competition in the world and smashes a WR while kicking off his victory celebration 15 meters before the race ends. Still unbelievable:
https://youtu.be/F14EaVEDyUs?si=okeM3YrWWbaGU_Cl
His victory and letting up was insane. IMO the bigger moment from that Olympics was the 0.01 second win by Phelps and the come from behind in the 4x100 but I'm digress. Bolt just absolutely crushing was just jaw droppingly dominant
Post by: nicname on July 02, 2024, 08:15:41 PM
2. Swimming
3. Soccer
4. Women’s Gymnastics
5. Men’s basketball
6. Men’s Gymnastics
7. Rowing
Post by: Sandstone Outcropping on July 16, 2024, 12:44:41 PM
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Post by: Stevesie60 on July 26, 2024, 10:34:04 AM
Post by: Sandstone Outcropping on July 26, 2024, 10:39:28 AM
Oh man, thanks Sandstone. I would have missed it thinking it was at 4pm or something like an idiot. Maybe later!Glad I could help! Thought there might be some posters without access to Google.
Post by: cfbandyman on July 26, 2024, 10:45:30 AM
Post by: Spracne on July 26, 2024, 10:48:51 AM
Post by: Stevesie60 on July 26, 2024, 10:53:38 AM
Oh man, thanks Sandstone. I would have missed it thinking it was at 4pm or something like an idiot. Maybe later!Glad I could help! Thought there might be some posters without access to Google.
I'm sure I would have seen it on Twitter at some point this afternoon and then tuned in, but I'm happy to now have the opportunity to watch the whole thing. And Mrs. Stevesie is very appreciative as well.
Unrelated, how much do you think a global commercial would cost? I'm assuming every country has their own commercials that play only in their country. But couldn't some billionaire pay for 30 seconds of ad time and just give a PSA or something if they really wanted to?
Post by: Sandstone Outcropping on July 26, 2024, 11:08:44 AM
Maybe multiply the cost of a 30 sec SuperBowl slot x 3?Oh man, thanks Sandstone. I would have missed it thinking it was at 4pm or something like an idiot. Maybe later!Glad I could help! Thought there might be some posters without access to Google.
I'm sure I would have seen it on Twitter at some point this afternoon and then tuned in, but I'm happy to now have the opportunity to watch the whole thing. And Mrs. Stevesie is very appreciative as well.
Unrelated, how much do you think a global commercial would cost? I'm assuming every country has their own commercials that play only in their country. But couldn't some billionaire pay for 30 seconds of ad time and just give a PSA or something if they really wanted to?
Post by: Sandstone Outcropping on July 26, 2024, 11:12:13 AM
Wish I could watch, probably catch a replay. Having the athletes go down the Seine seems really cool.Have they made a final determination on whether the Seine is safe for swimming?
Watched some more Diamond League Track last night. TV announcers (as well as an army of bots on Facebook) are trying to hype Femke Bol as a rival to our glorious Syd, lol. She will be lucky to be over the last hurdle before Syd starts her world record Gold medal victory celebration.
Post by: _33 on July 26, 2024, 11:26:20 AM
Post by: Kid In the Hall on July 26, 2024, 11:44:55 AM
I will root for Noah Lyles because USA but after watching SPRINT on Netflix I won't enjoy it. He tries to bring the swag and confidence like Usain Bolt but he has none of Bolt's charisma. He's very fast though.
I follow track reasonably closely and the very, very gross thing that they didn't mention about Lyles is that his coach is an absolute douche-bag who spent time in federal prison for defrauding the government of scholarship $$$ when he was the head coach at Barton CC (and later a sprint coach at Arkansas - he was fired while there after his conviction). He's also coached several athletes - Tyson Gay being the most famous - who are notorious for doping. He's bad news and it's unfortunate Lyles has chosen him as his coach because the doping thing will always hang over his head because of that coach (fair or not).
Anyway - the show actually made me want to root more for the Jamaicans (even though I won't) with the exception of Gabby Thomas in the 200m.
Post by: Kid In the Hall on July 26, 2024, 11:46:40 AM
https://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/big-12/kansas-state/article290386479.html
Post by: Sandstone Outcropping on July 26, 2024, 12:02:07 PM
KSU athletes in the Olympics:Interesting. Thanks. I had forgotten about the whole Romero saga
https://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/big-12/kansas-state/article290386479.html
Post by: yoga-like_abana on July 26, 2024, 02:01:50 PM
Post by: cfbandyman on July 26, 2024, 02:15:24 PM
If the Olympics were every year do you think they would be as exciting?
No, same for WC and other stuff like that.
Post by: star seed 7 on July 26, 2024, 02:17:53 PM
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Post by: michigancat on July 26, 2024, 03:07:33 PM
Also the team USA uniforms are beautiful and they look unreal on all of these young, incredibly fit athletes.
Since I am going to the Olympics early next week I looked into getting some official Polo gear and it is very expensive
Post by: Sandstone Outcropping on July 26, 2024, 03:07:59 PM
I will root for Noah Lyles because USA but after watching SPRINT on Netflix I won't enjoy it. He tries to bring the swag and confidence like Usain Bolt but he has none of Bolt's charisma. He's very fast though.Lyles is awesome and I will be cheering for sure but Usain Bolt was just an entirely different entity. An actual GOAT. The GOAT-iest of all GOATs.
Post by: chum1 on July 26, 2024, 04:18:34 PM
https://x.com/ayroned/status/1816927617121157318
Post by: mocat on July 26, 2024, 08:28:42 PM
Post by: cfbandyman on July 26, 2024, 09:50:16 PM
Hell yeah
https://x.com/ayroned/status/1816927617121157318
Exactly
Post by: cfbandyman on July 26, 2024, 09:50:28 PM
That gojira thing with the headless folks in the castle was amaze
It was metal AF
Post by: star seed 7 on July 27, 2024, 04:21:17 PM
https://x.com/drummermoe/status/1816945763861299256?t=lO74GP6gRiYCOZ0kdal_hw&s=19
Post by: michigancat on July 27, 2024, 05:16:38 PM
Michimichicat, did you know this?Yes! USA water polo talks about it non stop. It's very cool! (Although the best water polo players are generally funded by wealthy parents once they come close to the national team pipeline)
https://x.com/drummermoe/status/1816945763861299256?t=lO74GP6gRiYCOZ0kdal_hw&s=19
Post by: nicname on July 27, 2024, 05:56:43 PM
I will root for Noah Lyles because USA but after watching SPRINT on Netflix I won't enjoy it. He tries to bring the swag and confidence like Usain Bolt but he has none of Bolt's charisma. He's very fast though.Lyles is awesome and I will be cheering for sure but Usain Bolt was just an entirely different entity. An actual GOAT. The GOAT-iest of all GOATs.
Imagine being able to beat anyone in the entire world in a foot race for more than a decade.
Post by: Cartierfor3 on July 27, 2024, 08:13:31 PM
Post by: Kid In the Hall on July 27, 2024, 10:50:05 PM
The coverage is so crappy. Mike Tirico talks, they say what's coming up next, 5 minutes of commercials, come back to Tirico, tease whats up next, show 90 seconds of highlights, maybe show a swimming heat......
Just buy a Peacock subscription for $10 and watch whatever you want, whenever you want and cancel it in a month
Post by: michigancat on July 27, 2024, 11:55:30 PM
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Post by: chum1 on July 29, 2024, 07:39:11 PM
Post by: chum1 on July 29, 2024, 10:34:23 PM
:eek:
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Post by: nicname on July 29, 2024, 10:58:51 PM
Watching some fencing and just saw the venue for the first time.
:eek:
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That’s wild and awesome, unlike Mike Trico, who is trash.
Post by: cfbandyman on July 29, 2024, 11:00:30 PM
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Post by: KST8FAN on July 30, 2024, 09:59:29 AM
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Post by: pissclams on July 30, 2024, 01:11:33 PM
The fencers walk out on this high balcony opposite the stands and then descend one of two giant curvy staircases on either side of the balcony. It's pretty epic.the olympic committee should allow athletes to use any type of sword they want to instead of the shitiest one ever invented
Post by: Pete on July 30, 2024, 01:28:38 PM
Completely agreeThe fencers walk out on this high balcony opposite the stands and then descend one of two giant curvy staircases on either side of the balcony. It's pretty epic.the olympic committee should allow athletes to use any type of sword they want to instead of the shitiest one ever invented
Post by: pissclams on July 30, 2024, 01:30:57 PM
Post by: Sandstone Outcropping on July 30, 2024, 01:37:19 PM
Post by: Sandstone Outcropping on July 30, 2024, 01:37:32 PM
https://x.com/TheAthletic/status/1818351873721790630
Post by: Spaces on July 30, 2024, 03:23:23 PM
https://twitter.com/838_carlisle/status/1818341118641045588?s=46&t=lwfIEH6RtBPJuhAZrJcdZgreposting since that video was taken down.
https://x.com/NBCOlympics/status/1818360220009341283
Phenomenal!
Post by: _33 on July 30, 2024, 03:25:42 PM
Watching some fencing and just saw the venue for the first time.
:eek:
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That’s wild and awesome, unlike Mike Trico, who is trash.
I've never considered having a strong opinion about Mike Tirico. Why do you say he's trash?
Post by: steve dave on July 31, 2024, 08:37:39 PM
Post by: Pete on July 31, 2024, 08:53:47 PM
EDIT: sorry, “rope darts.”
Post by: chum1 on July 31, 2024, 09:06:11 PM
Post by: steve dave on July 31, 2024, 09:48:11 PM
Snoop is legit good. I can't quit the prime time show. But I've also been trying to mix in one quirky sport per day that they don't show in prime time.
I, like my parents before me, try to ignore all results I see on social media and on the land line from other farmers, to enjoy the prime time coverage. Also obviously when some farmer gets through to me and tells me what happens I pretend to not know for my kids and I to enjoy watching it together.
Post by: chum1 on July 31, 2024, 09:56:05 PM
https://x.com/MediumSizeMeech/status/1818360675263185042
https://x.com/PicturesFoIder/status/1818740223511048552
Post by: pissclams on July 31, 2024, 10:04:32 PM
Clams, back on the topic of improving international fencing, how do you feel about rope spears? Unfair advantage or just should they be part of the game?bro, I mained scorpion in mortal kombat!
EDIT: sorry, “rope darts.”
Post by: steve dave on July 31, 2024, 10:04:56 PM
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Post by: steve dave on July 31, 2024, 10:10:31 PM
Post by: steve dave on July 31, 2024, 10:10:56 PM
when I showed up the first question I'd ask is how many pumps you were allowed
doesn't matter there blue, just want to know the rules
Post by: cfbandyman on August 01, 2024, 12:11:15 AM
Love these two
https://x.com/MediumSizeMeech/status/1818360675263185042
https://x.com/PicturesFoIder/status/1818740223511048552
Both of their aesthetics are off the charts. One is so damn too cool for school, the other is the most off the couch level I got this. If he was Russian it'd be perfect. "Oh you want me to shoot target? Da I shoot target watch this"
Post by: Sandstone Outcropping on August 01, 2024, 10:15:22 AM
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Post by: Cartierfor3 on August 01, 2024, 12:04:22 PM
Post by: nicname on August 01, 2024, 12:36:03 PM
Watching some fencing and just saw the venue for the first time.
:eek:
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GTk1EJZawAArMOO.jpg:large)
That’s wild and awesome, unlike Mike Trico, who is trash.
I've never considered having a strong opinion about Mike Tirico. Why do you say he's trash?
I’ve just never enjoyed his broadcasting style for any sport since I can remember. This goes back 20-30 years now.
Post by: michigancat on August 01, 2024, 01:35:13 PM
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Post by: michigancat on August 01, 2024, 01:45:27 PM
But it was very cool because outside of the main court they set up practice courts that fans could walk right to to while the teams warmed up
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Post by: michigancat on August 01, 2024, 02:33:48 PM
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As much silliness as there was it was so much fun. Lots of silly French fans, quite a few Chinese fans and a completely packed and rowdy atmosphere even though China smoked them. There were quite a few changes but French have dozens of songs that they will join in on after hearing like three seconds of it playing between points. I recognized maybe a third of them? Think like it they played a clip of Sweet Caroline that everyone joined in singing but they had like 15 versions. Every now and then one would be like a ballad lol. It was wild
Post by: chum1 on August 01, 2024, 09:20:35 PM
Post by: michigancat on August 02, 2024, 02:48:53 AM
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High jumpers warming up! Honestly I could just watch them skip, they are so graceful and strong:
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Post by: michigancat on August 02, 2024, 05:43:32 AM
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Post by: cfbandyman on August 02, 2024, 06:09:27 AM
Post by: michigancat on August 02, 2024, 06:47:44 AM
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Also they had little RC cars to bring back the hammers from hammer throw. The throwers all spent a lot of time comparing hammers and picking the right one
Post by: Pete on August 02, 2024, 07:53:07 AM
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Post by: KST8FAN on August 02, 2024, 08:04:00 AM
Tom
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Post by: Stupid Fitz on August 02, 2024, 09:36:29 AM
Post by: michigancat on August 02, 2024, 09:56:34 AM
What's security been like?
Pretty normal to lax compared to big sporting events. You can bring in food and water bottles and regular bags/backpacks. They are very organized/strict when it comes to funneling people to and from trains but overall goes pretty smoothly even though some events have led to really crowded stations.
And here is a photo of a German cowboy hat
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Post by: mocat on August 02, 2024, 11:09:20 AM
Post by: _33 on August 02, 2024, 11:21:21 AM
Got to see Sha'carri race
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Does she run the 200m also?
Post by: michigancat on August 02, 2024, 11:30:31 AM
Don't know!Got to see Sha'carri race
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Does she run the 200m also?
Post by: michigancat on August 02, 2024, 11:39:19 AM
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Post by: michigancat on August 02, 2024, 11:49:05 AM
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Post by: michigancat on August 02, 2024, 12:15:01 PM
The French are not appreciating my daughter screaming "U-S-A!" every time they try to do an "allez le Bleu"This grown man put his fingers in his ears after goals (and most of the crowd around us was French who were louder if they did something good
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Post by: michigancat on August 02, 2024, 01:18:53 PM
One funny thing about security that I don't think I've seen is that they make sure any liquid you bring in is ok by making you take a drink of it for the security guyWhat's security been like?
Pretty normal to lax compared to big sporting events. You can bring in food and water bottles and regular bags/backpacks. They are very organized/strict when it comes to funneling people to and from trains but overall goes pretty smoothly even though some events have led to really crowded stations.
And here is a photo of a German cowboy hat
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Post by: MakeItRain on August 02, 2024, 02:54:21 PM
Post by: 8manpick on August 02, 2024, 03:18:09 PM
that 10,000 meter race was rough ridin' amazing!!! :surprised: :love: :Wha: :Woohoo:That was really cool
Post by: Pete on August 02, 2024, 03:45:00 PM
Ask him if he speaks German, RussThe French are not appreciating my daughter screaming "U-S-A!" every time they try to do an "allez le Bleu"This grown man put his fingers in his ears after goals (and most of the crowd around us was French who were louder if they did something good
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Post by: michigancat on August 02, 2024, 04:50:31 PM
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Also this guy has a shirt that said "Icky Trump on it and had some stuff about white guys on the back but he was moving too fast for my photo to be useful. (My guess is the shirt is a response to first thing Euros want to ask Americans if if they like trump)
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(But I looked it up and it was this: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/entertainment/music/2016/10/06/third-man-records-sells-icky-trump-shirt/91689190/ )
Post by: wetwillie on August 02, 2024, 06:24:57 PM
Post by: chum1 on August 02, 2024, 07:38:32 PM
https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZPRoqKbjb/
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Post by: michigancat on August 03, 2024, 04:05:35 PM
Forgot to mention that we have some family friends through water polo who we met at the game yesterday. They are Hungarian-American and live in NYC and were on their way to Hungary for the rest of the summer. And Hungary played after the US! After the game on the way to the train the kids made tiktoks with the "my pronouns are U-S-A" and this sound: https://youtu.be/d-laMjPRbVI?si=dVML3gebaSd_F3dq
Dumb French people were very annoyed with the fun they were having but it was great.
Still to come:
Women's soccer semis
Men's water polo semifinals
Women's water polo bronze and finals
Tae Kwon do finals
I also want to do prime time athletics (track and field). It's expensive but I loved the morning session I did. Might also do women's volleyball because it rules. And maybe something like wrestling if a ticket pops up. All in all Paris is a great host city (maybe the best it could get?) and I would 100% do it again
Post by: KST8FAN on August 03, 2024, 07:22:21 PM
the american shot putters are probably the best athletes at this thing. just so fun to watch them. this guy is kinda skinny! this guy is big AF! who knows how far it goes!My best birthday present back in March.
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Post by: pissclams on August 04, 2024, 04:08:50 AM
No Olympics today. We're at boring st Mont Michele. But Tuesday we have the USWNT in Lyon!!! We got the tickets before and just lucked outhow are you buying tickets for the various events that you’re attending? is there a marketplace type app that is run through the ioc or is it all stubhub type crap?
Forgot to mention that we have some family friends through water polo who we met at the game yesterday. They are Hungarian-American and live in NYC and were on their way to Hungary for the rest of the summer. And Hungary played after the US! After the game on the way to the train the kids made tiktoks with the "my pronouns are U-S-A" and this sound: https://youtu.be/d-laMjPRbVI?si=dVML3gebaSd_F3dq
Dumb French people were very annoyed with the fun they were having but it was great.
Still to come:
Women's soccer semis
Men's water polo semifinals
Women's water polo bronze and finals
Tae Kwon do finals
I also want to do prime time athletics (track and field). It's expensive but I loved the morning session I did. Might also do women's volleyball because it rules. And maybe something like wrestling if a ticket pops up. All in all Paris is a great host city (maybe the best it could get?) and I would 100% do it again
Post by: michigancat on August 04, 2024, 05:59:27 AM
There's a resale platform for tickets at face value plus 10%. You can't get things like beach volleyball or USA basketball because of demand unless you get really lucky but there are plenty of tickets available if you aren't too picky about the specific eventNo Olympics today. We're at boring st Mont Michele. But Tuesday we have the USWNT in Lyon!!! We got the tickets before and just lucked outhow are you buying tickets for the various events that you’re attending? is there a marketplace type app that is run through the ioc or is it all stubhub type crap?
Forgot to mention that we have some family friends through water polo who we met at the game yesterday. They are Hungarian-American and live in NYC and were on their way to Hungary for the rest of the summer. And Hungary played after the US! After the game on the way to the train the kids made tiktoks with the "my pronouns are U-S-A" and this sound: https://youtu.be/d-laMjPRbVI?si=dVML3gebaSd_F3dq
Dumb French people were very annoyed with the fun they were having but it was great.
Still to come:
Women's soccer semis
Men's water polo semifinals
Women's water polo bronze and finals
Tae Kwon do finals
I also want to do prime time athletics (track and field). It's expensive but I loved the morning session I did. Might also do women's volleyball because it rules. And maybe something like wrestling if a ticket pops up. All in all Paris is a great host city (maybe the best it could get?) and I would 100% do it again
Post by: pissclams on August 04, 2024, 07:42:31 AM
if I were there, the 5x5 basketball would be pretty far down the list of things i’d want to seeThere's a resale platform for tickets at face value plus 10%. You can't get things like beach volleyball or USA basketball because of demand unless you get really lucky but there are plenty of tickets available if you aren't too picky about the specific eventNo Olympics today. We're at boring st Mont Michele. But Tuesday we have the USWNT in Lyon!!! We got the tickets before and just lucked outhow are you buying tickets for the various events that you’re attending? is there a marketplace type app that is run through the ioc or is it all stubhub type crap?
Forgot to mention that we have some family friends through water polo who we met at the game yesterday. They are Hungarian-American and live in NYC and were on their way to Hungary for the rest of the summer. And Hungary played after the US! After the game on the way to the train the kids made tiktoks with the "my pronouns are U-S-A" and this sound: https://youtu.be/d-laMjPRbVI?si=dVML3gebaSd_F3dq
Dumb French people were very annoyed with the fun they were having but it was great.
Still to come:
Women's soccer semis
Men's water polo semifinals
Women's water polo bronze and finals
Tae Kwon do finals
I also want to do prime time athletics (track and field). It's expensive but I loved the morning session I did. Might also do women's volleyball because it rules. And maybe something like wrestling if a ticket pops up. All in all Paris is a great host city (maybe the best it could get?) and I would 100% do it again
are the base prices wildly different based on popularity? like is men’s basketball significantly higher base price versus something less popular or are they all about the same with some variances due to arena size or whatever
I would think not but maybe?
Post by: chum1 on August 04, 2024, 10:21:14 AM
https://ticket-resale.paris2024.org/searchresults.htm?language=en&categories=Olympic+Games
Post by: michigancat on August 04, 2024, 10:42:54 AM
It's interesting to look at the resale ticket prices. Seems like you could do some bargain shopping and not need to spend a ton of money. Or not do that and easily break the bank.A lot of those offers listed are already gone. Most tickets in beach volleyball or cheap tickets in things like athletics are gone within seconds and the site is really shitty. There's been a few times I thought I had tickets but they were gone before I could get them in my cart. And the true open market has like 10x markups. But you can find deals if you're patient and flexible
https://ticket-resale.paris2024.org/searchresults.htm?language=en&categories=Olympic+Games
And clams, yeah, I had no desire to watch 5x5 basketball. I can walk to Barclays center and see the best men and women in the world play whenever I want for much less than what tickets are going for in Paris. I did try to get 3x3 but they were also super high demand.
Post by: michigancat on August 04, 2024, 11:08:28 AM
if I were there, the 5x5 basketball would be pretty far down the list of things i’d want to seeThere's a resale platform for tickets at face value plus 10%. You can't get things like beach volleyball or USA basketball because of demand unless you get really lucky but there are plenty of tickets available if you aren't too picky about the specific eventNo Olympics today. We're at boring st Mont Michele. But Tuesday we have the USWNT in Lyon!!! We got the tickets before and just lucked outhow are you buying tickets for the various events that you’re attending? is there a marketplace type app that is run through the ioc or is it all stubhub type crap?
Forgot to mention that we have some family friends through water polo who we met at the game yesterday. They are Hungarian-American and live in NYC and were on their way to Hungary for the rest of the summer. And Hungary played after the US! After the game on the way to the train the kids made tiktoks with the "my pronouns are U-S-A" and this sound: https://youtu.be/d-laMjPRbVI?si=dVML3gebaSd_F3dq
Dumb French people were very annoyed with the fun they were having but it was great.
Still to come:
Women's soccer semis
Men's water polo semifinals
Women's water polo bronze and finals
Tae Kwon do finals
I also want to do prime time athletics (track and field). It's expensive but I loved the morning session I did. Might also do women's volleyball because it rules. And maybe something like wrestling if a ticket pops up. All in all Paris is a great host city (maybe the best it could get?) and I would 100% do it again
are the base prices wildly different based on popularity? like is men’s basketball significantly higher base price versus something less popular or are they all about the same with some variances due to arena size or whatever
I would think not but maybe?
Also yes prices vary by popularity. Medal rounds are always higher and evening track is like twice as much as the morning session the same day. Like there are 980 euro tickets available for the later athletics sessions and I think tickets for the session I attended were around 75.
Post by: michigancat on August 04, 2024, 04:03:36 PM
Post by: steve dave on August 04, 2024, 04:05:20 PM
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Post by: michigancat on August 04, 2024, 04:14:28 PM
Countries that aren’t the GOAT have to have the most fun when they finally win some bronze medal. Envious.Yeah I have been to two events where they got their crap kicked in plus track where they did absolutely nothing but their fans showed up and had a blast I was like "oh that's cute how they show up and cheer even though they suck crap" but I looked it up and they were like third in the medal count! Also I was at a cafe and a table lost their crap at an archery shot they were watching on their phone so obviously they are only good at sports that don't matter.
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Post by: Sandstone Outcropping on August 04, 2024, 09:00:22 PM
EDIT: Saw that KITH posted this in the KSU track thread.
Awesome pics, michigancat.
Sifan Hassan has the 5000M final tonight as she attempts to triple in the 5000M, 10000M and marathon. Looking forward to watching.
Post by: Stupid Fitz on August 05, 2024, 10:53:40 AM
No Olympics today. We're at boring st Mont Michele. But Tuesday we have the USWNT in Lyon!!! We got the tickets before and just lucked out
Forgot to mention that we have some family friends through water polo who we met at the game yesterday. They are Hungarian-American and live in NYC and were on their way to Hungary for the rest of the summer. And Hungary played after the US! After the game on the way to the train the kids made tiktoks with the "my pronouns are U-S-A" and this sound: https://youtu.be/d-laMjPRbVI?si=dVML3gebaSd_F3dq
Dumb French people were very annoyed with the fun they were having but it was great.
Still to come:
Women's soccer semis
Men's water polo semifinals
Women's water polo bronze and finals
Tae Kwon do finals
I also want to do prime time athletics (track and field). It's expensive but I loved the morning session I did. Might also do women's volleyball because it rules. And maybe something like wrestling if a ticket pops up. All in all Paris is a great host city (maybe the best it could get?) and I would 100% do it again
What a cool experience for the family. Is everything else a nightmare in and around Paris? Like, can you even get into a restaurant or anything else?
Post by: michigancat on August 05, 2024, 11:10:19 AM
No Olympics today. We're at boring st Mont Michele. But Tuesday we have the USWNT in Lyon!!! We got the tickets before and just lucked out
Forgot to mention that we have some family friends through water polo who we met at the game yesterday. They are Hungarian-American and live in NYC and were on their way to Hungary for the rest of the summer. And Hungary played after the US! After the game on the way to the train the kids made tiktoks with the "my pronouns are U-S-A" and this sound: https://youtu.be/d-laMjPRbVI?si=dVML3gebaSd_F3dq
Dumb French people were very annoyed with the fun they were having but it was great.
Still to come:
Women's soccer semis
Men's water polo semifinals
Women's water polo bronze and finals
Tae Kwon do finals
I also want to do prime time athletics (track and field). It's expensive but I loved the morning session I did. Might also do women's volleyball because it rules. And maybe something like wrestling if a ticket pops up. All in all Paris is a great host city (maybe the best it could get?) and I would 100% do it again
What a cool experience for the family. Is everything else a nightmare in and around Paris? Like, can you even get into a restaurant or anything else?
I'm in Lyon right now and it's DEAD. Only event is survey tomorrow plus I think more business shut down for summer here.
Paris doesn't feel crowded - I've read that tourism is actually down overall because so many normal tourists are avoiding the Olympics. We've mostly eaten at weird times or made reservations though because of the evening events. There are so many shitty cafes that it isn't hard to find places to eat. Only really crowded trains I've had were from the airport and to track and field. Lots of venues have multiple ways to get in and out on trains and they have an app that suggests routes that might not normally be the fastest but will probably be best for crowding. I ignored it once and the station was packed, the rest of the time it wasn't bad at all.
Also I think I missed the boat on $300 athletics tickets. :frown:
Post by: Sandstone Outcropping on August 05, 2024, 03:41:38 PM
https://x.com/WorldAthletics/status/1820557420688461906
Post by: nicname on August 05, 2024, 07:54:26 PM
Post by: Sandstone Outcropping on August 05, 2024, 08:27:15 PM
A dude pole-vaulter knocked the bar off with his dong a few days ago. Sorry if luke’dOoof
Post by: PandaXpanda on August 05, 2024, 09:06:19 PM
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Post by: Stupid Fitz on August 06, 2024, 08:10:26 AM
incredible. I think this works out to 20' 6"
https://x.com/WorldAthletics/status/1820557420688461906
Just read an article on this dude this morning. He gets paid extra every time he breaks the WR so he makes sure he only moves it one centimeter at a time if he's feeling it so he can break it again at a future meet. Even said he said he doesn't care how high he goes as long as he breaks it and gets paid. Stud
Post by: Sandstone Outcropping on August 06, 2024, 08:28:01 AM
I normally get a bit burnt out on all the human interest pieces they have during the Olympics but NBC did a really interesting piece about him last night. His mom is from Sweden and met his dad when they were both track athletes at LSU. Dad was a college pole vaulter and he had a setup in his backyard where he started to learn as a kid. Dad coaches him on the technical aspects of vaulting and mom is his personal trainer. He has been learning Swedish but it is hard to learn in Sweden because everyone there speaks English so easily. Seems like a very cool athlete and family.incredible. I think this works out to 20' 6"
https://x.com/WorldAthletics/status/1820557420688461906
Just read an article on this dude this morning. He gets paid extra every time he breaks the WR so he makes sure he only moves it one centimeter at a time if he's feeling it so he can break it again at a future meet. Even said he said he doesn't care how high he goes as long as he breaks it and gets paid. Stud
Post by: michigancat on August 06, 2024, 10:28:12 AM
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Post by: Tobias on August 06, 2024, 10:28:30 AM
Post by: michigancat on August 06, 2024, 10:29:38 AM
Post by: michigancat on August 06, 2024, 10:47:00 AM
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Post by: MakeItRain on August 06, 2024, 11:23:06 AM
Post by: Pete on August 06, 2024, 11:46:36 AM
niceTook what I was going to say
Post by: michigancat on August 06, 2024, 11:52:25 AM
Enjoy the match, Rusty. BTW Boston and Lyon are Sister Cities.
Had no idea! It's a really weird crowd. No way to really consolidate a supporter section with the way they sold tickets and it's really quiet between action. Interestingly they covered up all the ribbon boards so the only easy to see the time is these tiny jumbotrons in the corner. No other scoreboards in the place!
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Post by: michigancat on August 06, 2024, 11:54:24 AM
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Post by: Stupid Fitz on August 06, 2024, 11:58:43 AM
This crew has spent all of halftime posting in various ways for social media content.
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are they strict about seating? can you like just go to one of the million open seats midfield and just plop down?
Post by: KST8FAN on August 06, 2024, 12:19:28 PM
This crew has spent all of halftime posting in various ways for social media content.How do those seats compare to, say, a Cat cushion at BSFS?
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Post by: michigancat on August 06, 2024, 12:55:15 PM
This crew has spent all of halftime posting in various ways for social media content.How do those seats compare to, say, a Cat cushion at BSFS?
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They are very spacious, I think because of champions League rules. Granted it isn't crowded but still
And we now have props
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This German guy with the German hair came from like two sections over to say "Zere's somzing missing" and try to get his German flag in their shot lol
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Post by: star seed 7 on August 06, 2024, 01:19:25 PM
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Post by: Sandstone Outcropping on August 06, 2024, 02:08:23 PM
Cole Hocker wins the 1500M for Team USA
Syd and Anna Cockrell into the 400M hurdle finals without breaking a sweat.
Post by: Sandstone Outcropping on August 06, 2024, 03:47:28 PM
https://x.com/WorldAthletics/status/1820913877854331053
Post by: _33 on August 07, 2024, 10:26:34 AM
Post by: nicname on August 07, 2024, 12:37:07 PM
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Post by: Spracne on August 07, 2024, 12:40:07 PM
Post by: michigancat on August 07, 2024, 12:41:25 PM
Michigancat I am very jealous of your trip. Were you able to visit any of the historical sites in Lyon? If so, please post any photos in the travel thread.
Yeah, I loved Lyon. Might be my favorite city I've visited in Europe!
Post by: Stupid Fitz on August 07, 2024, 01:48:05 PM
This is great….
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Adorable.
Post by: star seed 7 on August 07, 2024, 02:05:41 PM
Post by: Sandstone Outcropping on August 07, 2024, 02:41:58 PM
Good grief, I just looked at the medal count :sdeek:Don't look now but Team USA are in the process of out and out whooping ass on the track. Lyles has a chance to win the 200M, Hoppel is a contender in the 800M, American hurdlers are favorites as well.
KCMO's Quincy Hall claims gold in the 400M a few minutes ago.
https://x.com/WorldAthletics/status/1821267794375405585
Post by: MakeItRain on August 07, 2024, 03:08:42 PM
Post by: ChiComCat on August 07, 2024, 03:27:23 PM
I'm sad I haven't seen the indoor cycling events yet. I hope there are more to come.
Post by: Sandstone Outcropping on August 07, 2024, 03:42:09 PM
USA has been ridiculously amazing in men's distance events, where in the hell did this come from? Medals in the 10,000, mile, and steeplechase!Good to see USA having success in distance events. I hadn't seen the men's steeple result yet, that's pretty amazing. Did you see the women's steeplechase last night? Just a brutal death race, a contest to see who was capable of absorbing the most pain.
Post by: MakeItRain on August 07, 2024, 07:44:23 PM
Men's VB collapse was a sight to behold. Blew out a banged up Poland to go up 2-1 and then blow a lead in the 4th game and lose the 5th.
I'm sad I haven't seen the indoor cycling events yet. I hope there are more to come.
I stopped watching that match then had to turn back when I saw it went to a 5th set. Good for Poland though, they've been really good but snake bit.
Cycling is happening the rest of the week.
Post by: MakeItRain on August 07, 2024, 07:45:17 PM
USA has been ridiculously amazing in men's distance events, where in the hell did this come from? Medals in the 10,000, mile, and steeplechase!Good to see USA having success in distance events. I hadn't seen the men's steeple result yet, that's pretty amazing. Did you see the women's steeplechase last night? Just a brutal death race, a contest to see who was capable of absorbing the most pain.
I did, I won't ruin what happens in the men's steeplechase, but pain is a real apt description.
Post by: Sandstone Outcropping on August 07, 2024, 08:19:48 PM
Just watched it. That was a nasty fall. Gritty performance by the American runner.USA has been ridiculously amazing in men's distance events, where in the hell did this come from? Medals in the 10,000, mile, and steeplechase!Good to see USA having success in distance events. I hadn't seen the men's steeple result yet, that's pretty amazing. Did you see the women's steeplechase last night? Just a brutal death race, a contest to see who was capable of absorbing the most pain.
I did, I won't ruin what happens in the men's steeplechase, but pain is a real apt description.
EDIT: tweet with video of the fall and Rooks' finish
https://x.com/NBCOlympics/status/1821274122434789506
Post by: cfbandyman on August 07, 2024, 09:44:12 PM
Men's VB collapse was a sight to behold. Blew out a banged up Poland to go up 2-1 and then blow a lead in the 4th game and lose the 5th.
I'm sad I haven't seen the indoor cycling events yet. I hope there are more to come.
Yeah watched the whole thing, it was disheartening. But yeah, overall US is just kicking ass. France ngl was starting string being the hosts but seem to flatlined a bit
Post by: Sandstone Outcropping on August 08, 2024, 08:53:46 AM
Don't think there could be a better host city than Paris.
Both Team USA 4 x 100 teams made it into the finals.
The next 3 days are going to be loaded with track finals.
Cannot wait to watch Syd and Anna Cockrell in the 400M hurdles and Grant Holloway in the 110 hurdles tonight.
Post by: ChiComCat on August 08, 2024, 08:54:38 AM
Post by: michigancat on August 08, 2024, 09:16:43 AM
I don't remember a more enjoyable Olympics.Guess who will be there in person???
Don't think there could be a better host city than Paris.
Both Team USA 4 x 100 teams made it into the finals.
The next 3 days are going to be loaded with track finals.
Cannot wait to watch Syd and Anna Cockrell in the 400M hurdles and Grant Holloway in the 110 hurdles tonight.
:ksu:
Post by: michigancat on August 08, 2024, 09:18:37 AM
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Post by: Sandstone Outcropping on August 08, 2024, 09:24:23 AM
many are saying this is the greatest crowd and atmosphere ever for a track+field meet
Post by: OB_Won on August 08, 2024, 09:46:29 AM
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Post by: MakeItRain on August 08, 2024, 09:50:56 AM
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Post by: michigancat on August 08, 2024, 10:39:15 AM
Post by: michigancat on August 08, 2024, 11:45:07 AM
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There are an insane number of Dutch here for some reason? Do they have a star competing? There are a lot of Dutch everywhere but the most I've seen percentage wise tonight
Post by: Sandstone Outcropping on August 08, 2024, 12:00:08 PM
Seats for tonight. They were "restricted view" because we can't see the jumbo Tron.Not sure if serious but Dutch hurdler Femke Bol (second best women's 400M hurdler in history) goes up against the greatest of all time, Sydney McLaughlin from the US in the final tonight.
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There are an insane number of Dutch here for some reason? Do they have a star competing? There are a lot of Dutch everywhere but the most I've seen percentage wise tonight
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Post by: michigancat on August 08, 2024, 12:06:03 PM
Thank you. I legit do not follow the sport at all.Seats for tonight. They were "restricted view" because we can't see the jumbo Tron.Not sure if serious but Dutch hurdler Femke Bol (second best women's 400M hurdler in history) goes up against the greatest of all time, Sydney McLaughlin from the US in the final tonight.
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There are an insane number of Dutch here for some reason? Do they have a star competing? There are a lot of Dutch everywhere but the most I've seen percentage wise tonight
Looks like they have three in the pentathlon too.
Post by: Sandstone Outcropping on August 08, 2024, 12:09:17 PM
Looking forward to hearing your reporting from the evening session. Looks like a great view.Thank you. I legit do not follow the sport at all.Seats for tonight. They were "restricted view" because we can't see the jumbo Tron.Not sure if serious but Dutch hurdler Femke Bol (second best women's 400M hurdler in history) goes up against the greatest of all time, Sydney McLaughlin from the US in the final tonight.
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There are an insane number of Dutch here for some reason? Do they have a star competing? There are a lot of Dutch everywhere but the most I've seen percentage wise tonight
Looks like they have three in the pentathlon too.
Post by: michigancat on August 08, 2024, 12:14:01 PM
Got to see Quincy Hall get his gold
Post by: michigancat on August 08, 2024, 12:54:48 PM
Post by: michigancat on August 08, 2024, 12:58:19 PM
Why don't long jumpers just use a tape measure?
Post by: michigancat on August 08, 2024, 01:01:21 PM
Post by: michigancat on August 08, 2024, 01:13:18 PM
There is an Indian guy going CRAZY for the Indian in javelin finals and I'm worried he'll get kicked out. I hope not though!During a warm up throw he fist pumped so hard his glasses fell off his face and he keeps trying to get an american kid on front of him to root for the Indian
Post by: michigancat on August 08, 2024, 01:17:31 PM
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Post by: michigancat on August 08, 2024, 02:01:35 PM
Post by: Sandstone Outcropping on August 08, 2024, 02:23:51 PM
https://x.com/WorldAthletics/status/1821627944747536418
Post by: michigancat on August 08, 2024, 02:30:12 PM
Post by: Sandstone Outcropping on August 08, 2024, 02:35:43 PM
Well holy crap that was some hurdlingholy crap. absolute legend
nobody else even in the frame:
https://x.com/WorldAthletics/status/1821631524485382650
Post by: wetwillie on August 08, 2024, 03:01:24 PM
Post by: pissclams on August 08, 2024, 03:50:02 PM
Serbia is whipping our ass in round ballgreat comeback for our greatest american heroes
Post by: wetwillie on August 08, 2024, 03:57:48 PM
Post by: MakeItRain on August 08, 2024, 04:09:06 PM
Post by: michigancat on August 08, 2024, 04:17:41 PM
The men's basketball game distracted the real Olympics heads from realizing that USA's women's water polo streak came to an end today
My daughter is DEVASTATED. We were following at athletics and it ruined the night for her. We have tickets for the gold medal game but we also have tickets for the bronze so.....
Post by: ChiComCat on August 09, 2024, 09:15:54 AM
Post by: Stupid Fitz on August 09, 2024, 09:21:24 AM
Post by: michigancat on August 09, 2024, 10:33:02 AM
Rusty, i'll buy your ticket if you go to breakdancing today and send pics.
Sorry at men's water polo semis
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They moved the knockout rounds to the dome-like arena where they had swimming. It's huge and the US women yesterday was the largest recorded women's water polo crowd in history
Post by: michigancat on August 09, 2024, 10:43:10 AM
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Post by: michigancat on August 09, 2024, 10:58:36 AM
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Post by: michigancat on August 09, 2024, 11:28:55 AM
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Post by: michigancat on August 09, 2024, 12:23:12 PM
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Post by: pissclams on August 09, 2024, 02:04:15 PM
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Post by: Spracne on August 09, 2024, 02:06:09 PM
with that said, I don’t see how anyone beats 671
I think my Nika can do it.
Post by: pissclams on August 09, 2024, 02:07:42 PM
SHE DID ITwith that said, I don’t see how anyone beats 671
I think my Nika can do it.
Post by: pissclams on August 09, 2024, 02:32:36 PM
Post by: waks on August 09, 2024, 02:47:56 PM
Maybe you've already said but where does the intense water polo fandom come from? Does your daughter play? I got into watching it during the last games but being from KS it is still pretty foreign to me.
Post by: michigancat on August 09, 2024, 04:03:38 PM
Rusty,
Maybe you've already said but where does the intense water polo fandom come from? Does your daughter play? I got into watching it during the last games but being from KS it is still pretty foreign to me.
Yeah my daughter played in California and continued to play in New York and will probably play club in college. She's definitely the driver for our fandom but I really enjoy it too. I watched a lot of college games with her (on ESPN plus) and probably will continue to because a lot of her friends and teammates will be playing in college and it's fun to watch
Post by: steve dave on August 09, 2024, 05:28:59 PM
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Post by: michigancat on August 10, 2024, 06:54:24 AM
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rough ridin' Dutch (although the US completely choked)
Post by: michigancat on August 10, 2024, 07:01:44 AM
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Post by: michigancat on August 10, 2024, 08:29:47 AM
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Also during both athletics sessions I went to, no one left their seats once over three hours. There's no downtime at all, it's non stop and really exhausting
Post by: DaBigTrain on August 10, 2024, 08:30:21 AM
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Post by: _33 on August 10, 2024, 03:16:36 PM
These poor little referees are absolutely struggling to keep up on both sides. But I like that they're letting them play for the most part.
Post by: nicname on August 10, 2024, 03:30:30 PM
Post by: _33 on August 10, 2024, 04:56:32 PM
Post by: steve dave on August 10, 2024, 04:58:03 PM
Steph Curry wowzersIncredible
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Post by: Sandstone Outcropping on August 10, 2024, 07:41:23 PM
Sprint relays (4x100, 4x200, 4x400) are peak Olympic. Individual sprints up to 400m are great as well.4x400’s were electric. Sounded like the roof was about to blow off the Stade. Awesome to see Gabby Thomas, Syd and Rai Benjamin in the relays. Team USA was so awesome in track this Olympics.
Steph. Curry.
Post by: cfbandyman on August 10, 2024, 07:53:02 PM
Post by: steve dave on August 10, 2024, 08:15:09 PM
https://x.com/TyHaliburton22/status/1822401754945798346
Post by: nicname on August 10, 2024, 08:24:24 PM
amaze tweet
https://x.com/TyHaliburton22/status/1822401754945798346
Ripped that one from podcast legend Jeff Teague
https://youtube.com/shorts/8BxpJMejQk8?si=hUxS0XG7_Kk_qm1l
Post by: Sandstone Outcropping on August 11, 2024, 07:08:15 AM
Post by: Sandstone Outcropping on August 11, 2024, 10:53:44 AM
Curry was electric, incredible performance
https://x.com/justinc_99/status/1822415769226936766
Post by: michigancat on August 11, 2024, 12:09:35 PM
We watched at an Irish pub in Paris. Was a fun way to close out the tripCurry was electric, incredible performance
https://x.com/justinc_99/status/1822415769226936766
Post by: michigancat on August 11, 2024, 12:44:34 PM
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Post by: Stupid Fitz on August 12, 2024, 10:16:02 AM
I thought this was cool, no one at a cafe facing the street because they had the game on. I was kind of surprised I didn't see more of this, the only time I saw it was for the gold medal basketball game:
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Rusty, my Portugal trip ruled, but you kicked the absolute crap out of it with your Olympics trip. I am extremely jealous. That looked like a blast all around.
Post by: Sandstone Outcropping on August 14, 2024, 09:07:24 AM
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Post by: wetwillie on August 14, 2024, 12:29:03 PM
The Australian break dancer was satire, right?
#acting
Post by: Sandstone Outcropping on August 14, 2024, 01:20:04 PM
The Australian break dancer was satire, right?Rumblings that the breakdancing was so cringe they are taking it out of the olympics and replacing it with awesome American sports like baseball, softball and cornhole.
I know it is kind of OT, but will cornhole lead to the extinction of horseshoes?
Post by: Dugout DickStone on August 14, 2024, 02:52:01 PM
The Australian break dancer was satire, right?Rumblings that the breakdancing was so cringe they are taking it out of the olympics and replacing it with awesome American sports like baseball, softball and cornhole.
I know it is kind of OT, but will cornhole lead to the extinction of horseshoes?
only among the among the unskilled mongo crowd