Too many events that are "judged" in the winter olympics. I hate subjective sporting events.
Too many events that are "judged" in the winter olympics. I hate subjective sporting events.
This.
Plus, NBC has completely ruined the Olympics...both Winter and Summer.
Can't wait for Johnny Weir! :pbj:
I enjoy popping my collar to foreign people about the Olympics. I purposefully make it known that I don't know WTF is going on in the Olympics but that I'm sure USA! is dominating whatever country they are unfortunate enough to be from. Made this German girl very angry two years ago during the summer games doing this.
I enjoy popping my collar to foreign people about the Olympics. I purposefully make it known that I don't know WTF is going on in the Olympics but that I'm sure USA! is dominating whatever country they are unfortunate enough to be from. Made this German girl very angry two years ago during the summer games doing this.
this.
I was in Europe during a summer olympics, and I made sure to LOL @ the british about how they could suck my USA gold-medal winning male genitals.
Too many events that are "judged" in the winter olympics. I hate subjective sporting events.
This.
Plus, NBC has completely ruined the Olympics...both Winter and Summer.
Winter Olympics are almost like the Guinness World Records version of Olympics. 25 saltines in a minute/world record luge time? Congrats, I guess you're the best at that.
Summer Olympics = people doing stuff I can do better than I could ever do it
Winter Olympics = people doing stuff I can't/will never do.
I like to watch the snowboard guys flip around all cazily and junk/stuff
I like to watch the snowboard guys flip around all cazily and junk/stuff
The snowboard race was the simultaneously the most ridiculous and most entertaining event I saw.
Short track speed skating has its moments too.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKCl4G4jK4c&feature=player_embedded (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKCl4G4jK4c&feature=player_embedded)
Ice dancing. :flush:
You guys had the opp. to talk to any foreigners the last couple days? :cool: Keep asking Mrs. dave how Mexico or wherever the shazbot! her ancestors are from are doing :dunno: get a lot of blank stares ...PWNT!
My wife is Lebanese.
My wife is Lebanese.
You, sir, are a lucky, lucky man.
My wife is Lebanese.
You, sir, are a lucky, lucky man.
:fatty:
My wife is Lebanese.
You, sir, are a lucky, lucky man.
:fatty:
Just in case other folks aren't familiar:
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:love:
My wife is Lebanese.
seems like good looking lebanese women hang out w/ very ugly looking men.
Good taste in everything but men.
These women probably don't know too much about technology or women's liberation. Sounds like a good deal.
I would really like to see video from a helmet cam going down the ski jump thing. It's hard to tell how steep it really is when you're watching. This is the reason I would like to see video from a helmet cam.
We win this we play for gold right? Or does this mean we at least play for bronze?
I like to watch the snowboard guys flip around all cazily and junk/stuffThat is the best part about the olympics.
Do we have any figure skaters worth keeping an eye on?
Do we have any figure skaters worth keeping an eye on?
Glad you asked. We return the silver medalist ice dancers who also won the world title in 2011. The figure skating squad is young but poised to do big things. Lotta question marks on the men's side.
This Olympics will have a team medal, which is a new for the event. Team USA is a favorite to win in. U S A! U S A!
Winter Olympics >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Summer Olympics
I think US hockey just might get the gold this year, guys.
I think US hockey just might get the gold this year, guys.
What in gods name would lead you to believe that?
I think US hockey just might get the gold this year, guys.
What in gods name would lead you to believe that?
Because we are America?
I think US hockey just might get the gold this year, guys.
What in gods name would lead you to believe that?
I think US hockey just might get the gold this year, guys.
What in gods name would lead you to believe that?
Because we are America?
Yeah, exactly. We're talking about hockey not basketball.
olympics :flush:
its for all of the people who weren't good at actual sports
its true and the olympics get americas B teamersolympics :flush:
its for all of the people who weren't good at actual sports
ok michigan-like_abana
I think US hockey just might get the gold this year, guys.
What in gods name would lead you to believe that?
all the canadians i know that religiously follow hockey seem to think they are the favorites :dunno:
I think US hockey just might get the gold this year, guys.
What in gods name would lead you to believe that?
Because we are America?
Yeah, exactly. We're talking about hockey not basketball.
Did we not win the gold in hockey last time?
I just assume that America kicks ass at every sport and I'm usually right.
lol, nice qualifier.
silver in 2010 means they sucked because it was in north america
This is going to be Munich bad, isn't it.
lol, nice qualifier.
silver in 2010 means they sucked because it was in north america
No kidding
I think US hockey just might get the gold this year, guys.
What in gods name would lead you to believe that?
Winter Olympics >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Summer Olympics
I care about women's hockey every 4 years when Team USA is kicking ass in the olympics.
I care about women's hockey every 4 years when Team USA is kicking ass in the olympics.
I think US hockey just might get the gold this year, guys.
What in gods name would lead you to believe that?
I saw Wayne Gretzky on the tv a few days ago saying that team USA was a darkhorse candidate for the gold. He said the Russians would be playing hard for Putin, though.
Winter Olympics >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Summer Olympics
Norway, Germany, and Canada usually pick up a crap ton of medals in the skiing events. I'm surprised USA is projected so high.summer will be even better if they make the jamacians test.
Poor Russians. Ever since the fall of the USSR, those cats can't compete.
I take a mild interest in Winter Olympics just because I enjoy America kicking ass, but Summer's where it's at.
I can't wait to watch the Olympics and laugh my rough ridin' ass off at everyone who doesn't like them.
I'm always Team USA!
:Woohoo:I'm always Team USA!
OMG YES!
Medal Count Projections!!
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Mrs CF3 cares about 2 things in sports: Gymnastics at the summer olympics, and Figure skating at the winter olympics.
We're hoping for some Gold Medal performances!!!!!
If France wins even 1 medal you gotta wonder if democracy has a chance in the new world order
I just don't understand how anyone could prefer the winter olympics....
Summer has more sports, better sports (olympic basketball, swimming, track, volleyball all better then every winter sport by a mile except hockey.)
OMG you guys, what a stud.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_lGt6auYDo
I just don't understand how anyone could prefer the winter olympics....
Summer has more sports, better sports (olympic basketball, swimming, track, volleyball all better then every winter sport by a mile except hockey.)
you can easily see these sports performed at a high level throughout the year
Summer Olympics usually fall in a time where there is baseball, preseason NFL, fantasy drafts, summer workouts for the KSU Cat football team, and its nice out so you do outdoor stuff a lot.
Winter 'lympics are when its cold out and only thing competing is hobby sport.
I think football would be pretty sweet as an olympic sport, too, especially in the winter olympics. Just play the game on ice and make everyone wear skates. Oh, man, it would be awesome!
The winter olympics start in less than two weeks and I don't sense any excitement. We are going to kick the crap out of Italy and low life France in hockey and ski jumping
I think football would be pretty sweet as an olympic sport, too, especially in the winter olympics. Just play the game on ice and make everyone wear skates. Oh, man, it would be awesome!
:confused:
nancy kerrigan is the first crush i can remember having. i wanted her to win very badly. she is my greatest olympic love.
after that i really liked dominique dawes. i was lucky enough to be in atl that year(saw MJs 200m WR live :gocho:) and dawes was my life's focus for a while.
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These are the Olympic busses apparently
Pussy Riot
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@sochiproblems
@sochiproblems
last time i checked had more followers than the official Sochi Olympic twitter account.
@sochiproblems
last time i checked had more followers than the official Sochi Olympic twitter account.
As of 242,000 to 141,000 and that gap is growing quickly.
Russian Police Choir performing "Get Lucky"!!!!
http://www.nbcolympics.com/video/russian-police-choir-performs-get-lucky-opening-ceremony (http://www.nbcolympics.com/video/russian-police-choir-performs-get-lucky-opening-ceremony)
Russian Police Choir performing "Get Lucky"!!!!
http://www.nbcolympics.com/video/russian-police-choir-performs-get-lucky-opening-ceremony (http://www.nbcolympics.com/video/russian-police-choir-performs-get-lucky-opening-ceremony)
That was uncomfortable to watch. I wish they would embrace their own culture more and not sing a song that was made popular in the U.S. The great thing about the Olympics and opening ceremonies (in my opinion) is seeing the hosting country embrace their culture (current and past).
Top ten movie from the 90's. Study up you guys.
Russian Police Choir performing "Get Lucky"!!!!
http://www.nbcolympics.com/video/russian-police-choir-performs-get-lucky-opening-ceremony (http://www.nbcolympics.com/video/russian-police-choir-performs-get-lucky-opening-ceremony)
That was uncomfortable to watch. I wish they would embrace their own culture more and not sing a song that was made popular in the U.S. The great thing about the Olympics and opening ceremonies (in my opinion) is seeing the hosting country embrace their culture (current and past).
Journalists are big complainers. Good grief just stick to the sports, no one cares about your hotel.
810 spoke about this two days ago. Their version of gE over there. Complaining about the littiest things and looking for an overreaction for the audience.Journalists are big complainers. Good grief just stick to the sports, no one cares about your hotel.
Agreed, we get it, you aren't staying at the Ritz, dumb writer. The worst was the one where the curtain rod fell. I mean eff yourself you spoiled sack of crap.
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:cool:
Journalists are big complainers. Good grief just stick to the sports, no one cares about your hotel.
Agreed, we get it, you aren't staying at the Ritz, dumb writer. The worst was the one where the curtain rod fell. I mean eff yourself you spoiled sack of crap.
Journalists are big complainers. Good grief just stick to the sports, no one cares about your hotel.
Agreed, we get it, you aren't staying at the Ritz, dumb writer. The worst was the one where the curtain rod fell. I mean eff yourself you spoiled sack of crap.
If my curtain rod falls, I just put it back up. Simple as that.
this is showing the hipsters they had in the 1960s in russia. this is really overplaying the amount they had because obviously this was the height of the communist regime and it wasn't like this at all.
Quote from: stuff like thisthis is showing the hipsters they had in the 1960s in russia. this is really overplaying the amount they had because obviously this was the height of the communist regime and it wasn't like this at all.
bode :frown:
http://www.policymic.com/articles/81663/sochiproblems-is-more-of-an-embarrassment-for-america-than-it-is-for-russia (http://www.policymic.com/articles/81663/sochiproblems-is-more-of-an-embarrassment-for-america-than-it-is-for-russia)
What was the deal with the US v Canada hockey game? Sounds like the refs were literally rough ridin' us in that one?
Also guys here's the current medal count:
1 Norway 4 3 6 13
2 United States 4 2 6 12
3 Canada 4 4 2 10
4 Netherlands 4 2 4 10
countrys that have winter all year round should be banned from the winter olympics. no polars allowed.
countrys that have winter all year round should be banned from the winter olympics. no polars allowed.
so no norway, sweden, finland, canada, usa, or russia? :confused:
countrys that have winter all year round should be banned from the winter olympics. no polars allowed.
so no norway, sweden, finland, canada, usa, or russia? :confused:
USA is ok. The others are out.
What brainiac suggested a place that's like 60 degrees everyday for the winter 'lympics?
What brainiac suggested a place that's like 60 degrees everyday for the winter 'lympics?
Could have happened in Vancouver and Salt Lake too. Dice roll
US now tied for first in medal count with Norway.
Considering getting up to watch the USA v. Russia hockey game tomorrow at 6:30. :surprised:
Considering getting up to watch the USA v. Russia hockey game tomorrow at 6:30. :surprised:
I am going to. Actually having some guys I play hockey with over.
i think it's on at 6pm replay. i'll probably watch that one instead.
and sunnycat, the usa is v good at hockey
NOT TODAY!!!! :lynchmob:i think it's on at 6pm replay. i'll probably watch that one instead.
and sunnycat, the usa is v good at hockey
Yeah, I know we're good. Isn't Russia supposed to be better though?
NOT TODAY!!!! :lynchmob:i think it's on at 6pm replay. i'll probably watch that one instead.
and sunnycat, the usa is v good at hockey
Yeah, I know we're good. Isn't Russia supposed to be better though?
i think it's on at 6pm replay. i'll probably watch that one instead.
and sunnycat, the usa is v good at hockey
Yeah, I know we're good. Isn't Russia supposed to be better though?
Russia isn't the powerhouse it once was. I don't follow it, but don't think they'd be favored to win a game against either the US or Canada.
Russia isn't the powerhouse it once was. I don't follow it, but don't think they'd be favored to win a game against either the US or Canada.
Russia, Canada, US, and Sweden are the true international hockey powers. Any of the four could win the gold and it wouldn't be entirely shocking. Canada is the odds on favorite though.
the Netherlands is winning the medal count and every medal they have is in speed skating. lame city.
Russia isn't the powerhouse it once was. I don't follow it, but don't think they'd be favored to win a game against either the US or Canada.
Russia, Canada, US, and Sweden are the true international hockey powers. Any of the four could win the gold and it wouldn't be entirely shocking. Canada is the odds on favorite though.
Go ahead and throw in the Czech Republic and Finland. All 6 have the ability to win a single elimination tournament.
Slovakia and Switzerland can beat anyone in a single elimination tournament but can't win 3 or 4 in a row.
Russia isn't the powerhouse it once was. I don't follow it, but don't think they'd be favored to win a game against either the US or Canada.
Russia, Canada, US, and Sweden are the true international hockey powers. Any of the four could win the gold and it wouldn't be entirely shocking. Canada is the odds on favorite though.
Go ahead and throw in the Czech Republic and Finland. All 6 have the ability to win a single elimination tournament.
Slovakia and Switzerland can beat anyone in a single elimination tournament but can't win 3 or 4 in a row.
Yea, I think The Czechs or Finns winning gold would still be a mild surprise. They do definitely have the ability but I don't think to many people would bet on it.
Switzerland seems to be the up and comer. The way things are going I wouldn't be surprised if they're better than both Czech Rep and Finland in 8 years.
Russia isn't the powerhouse it once was. I don't follow it, but don't think they'd be favored to win a game against either the US or Canada.
Russia, Canada, US, and Sweden are the true international hockey powers. Any of the four could win the gold and it wouldn't be entirely shocking. Canada is the odds on favorite though.
Go ahead and throw in the Czech Republic and Finland. All 6 have the ability to win a single elimination tournament.
Slovakia and Switzerland can beat anyone in a single elimination tournament but can't win 3 or 4 in a row.
Yea, I think The Czechs or Finns winning gold would still be a mild surprise. They do definitely have the ability but I don't think to many people would bet on it.
Switzerland seems to be the up and comer. The way things are going I wouldn't be surprised if they're better than both Czech Rep and Finland in 8 years.
The Czechs and the Fins have relatively young talent, the Swiss are really only buoyed by excellent goal keeping right now, they need to develop talent depth or else they will just be Germany circa 2006.
the Netherlands is winning the medal count and every medal they have is in speed skating. lame city.
Russia isn't the powerhouse it once was. I don't follow it, but don't think they'd be favored to win a game against either the US or Canada.
Russia, Canada, US, and Sweden are the true international hockey powers. Any of the four could win the gold and it wouldn't be entirely shocking. Canada is the odds on favorite though.
Go ahead and throw in the Czech Republic and Finland. All 6 have the ability to win a single elimination tournament.
Slovakia and Switzerland can beat anyone in a single elimination tournament but can't win 3 or 4 in a row.
Yea, I think The Czechs or Finns winning gold would still be a mild surprise. They do definitely have the ability but I don't think to many people would bet on it.
Switzerland seems to be the up and comer. The way things are going I wouldn't be surprised if they're better than both Czech Rep and Finland in 8 years.
The Czechs and the Fins have relatively young talent, the Swiss are really only buoyed by excellent goal keeping right now, they need to develop talent depth or else they will just be Germany circa 2006.
Russia isn't the powerhouse it once was. I don't follow it, but don't think they'd be favored to win a game against either the US or Canada.
Russia, Canada, US, and Sweden are the true international hockey powers. Any of the four could win the gold and it wouldn't be entirely shocking. Canada is the odds on favorite though.
Go ahead and throw in the Czech Republic and Finland. All 6 have the ability to win a single elimination tournament.
Slovakia and Switzerland can beat anyone in a single elimination tournament but can't win 3 or 4 in a row.
Yea, I think The Czechs or Finns winning gold would still be a mild surprise. They do definitely have the ability but I don't think to many people would bet on it.
Switzerland seems to be the up and comer. The way things are going I wouldn't be surprised if they're better than both Czech Rep and Finland in 8 years.
The Czechs and the Fins have relatively young talent, the Swiss are really only buoyed by excellent goal keeping right now, they need to develop talent depth or else they will just be Germany circa 2006.
MIR's knowledge about every sporting event really blows my mind. MIR, who you got in Ice Dancing?
Russia isn't the powerhouse it once was. I don't follow it, but don't think they'd be favored to win a game against either the US or Canada.
Russia, Canada, US, and Sweden are the true international hockey powers. Any of the four could win the gold and it wouldn't be entirely shocking. Canada is the odds on favorite though.
Go ahead and throw in the Czech Republic and Finland. All 6 have the ability to win a single elimination tournament.
Slovakia and Switzerland can beat anyone in a single elimination tournament but can't win 3 or 4 in a row.
Yea, I think The Czechs or Finns winning gold would still be a mild surprise. They do definitely have the ability but I don't think to many people would bet on it.
Switzerland seems to be the up and comer. The way things are going I wouldn't be surprised if they're better than both Czech Rep and Finland in 8 years.
The Czechs and the Fins have relatively young talent, the Swiss are really only buoyed by excellent goal keeping right now, they need to develop talent depth or else they will just be Germany circa 2006.
MIR's knowledge about every sporting event really blows my mind. MIR, who you got in Ice Dancing?
Russia isn't the powerhouse it once was. I don't follow it, but don't think they'd be favored to win a game against either the US or Canada.
Russia, Canada, US, and Sweden are the true international hockey powers. Any of the four could win the gold and it wouldn't be entirely shocking. Canada is the odds on favorite though.
Go ahead and throw in the Czech Republic and Finland. All 6 have the ability to win a single elimination tournament.
Slovakia and Switzerland can beat anyone in a single elimination tournament but can't win 3 or 4 in a row.
Yea, I think The Czechs or Finns winning gold would still be a mild surprise. They do definitely have the ability but I don't think to many people would bet on it.
Switzerland seems to be the up and comer. The way things are going I wouldn't be surprised if they're better than both Czech Rep and Finland in 8 years.
The Czechs and the Fins have relatively young talent, the Swiss are really only buoyed by excellent goal keeping right now, they need to develop talent depth or else they will just be Germany circa 2006.
Entirely possible, and without knowing the pulse of hockey in Switzerland I have no idea what they're youth programs are like. Was simply basing the thought they could be one of the better countries in the upcoming years based on there being some quality young Swiss talent for the first time as long as I've been paying attention to hockey.
:lol: Pete do an Olympic look-alike thread. Please!? :pray:
WTF is up with Bob Costas' eyes?
lol, in your stupid idiot faces Russia :lol:
lol, in your stupid idiot faces Russia :lol:
i hope you're talking about finland :D
lol, in your stupid idiot faces Russia :lol:
i hope you're talking about finland :D
:Woot:
lol, in your stupid idiot faces Russia :lol:
i hope you're talking about finland :D
:Woot:
Look how sad the president of Russia is watching that game! :lol: :lol: :lol: :Woot: :Woot: :Woot:
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bg2FPzvCEAAKTqv.jpg:large)
eff this game
also Canada is not eliminated, not yet anyway
lol, in your stupid idiot faces Russia :lol:
i hope you're talking about finland :D
:Woot:
Look how sad the president of Russia is watching that game! :lol: :lol: :lol: :Woot: :Woot: :Woot:
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bg2FPzvCEAAKTqv.jpg:large)
LMAO
eff this game
also Canada is not eliminated, not yet anyway
MIR, is Canada slightly better than the USA or are they even?
eff this game
also Canada is not eliminated, not yet anyway
MIR, is Canada slightly better than the USA or are they even?
Canada is more talented but they are having chemistry issues. USA and Sweden are playing the best hockey right now.
eff this game
also Canada is not eliminated, not yet anyway
MIR, is Canada slightly better than the USA or are they even?
Canada is more talented but they are having chemistry issues. USA and Sweden are playing the best hockey right now.
So I guess I'm feeling pretty good about that gold medal. :Woot:
so you took a Giant Country vs a Small Country, and changed them up in your analogy to:
the exact same Giant Country vs a Small State?
I think US hockey just might get the gold this year, guys.
What in gods name would lead you to believe that?
so you took a Giant Country vs a Small Country, and changed them up in your analogy to:
the exact same Giant Country vs a Small State?
so you took a Giant Country vs a Small Country, and changed them up in your analogy to:
the exact same Giant Country vs a Small State?
"latvia = maine" would be more efficient.
I think US hockey just might get the gold this year, guys.
What in gods name would lead you to believe that?
:dunno:
I think US hockey just might get the gold this year, guys.
What in gods name would lead you to believe that?
:dunno:
1. They were not the gold medal favorites
2. They haven't won crap yet; Canada, Finland, and Sweden are better than anyone they have played.
Go Scandinavia!
my cheering hierarchy is as follows
Sweden
Finland
murica
murica's lice riddled hat :Yuck: :Yuck:
Go Scandinavia!
my cheering hierarchy is as follows
Sweden
Finland
murica
murica's lice riddled hat :Yuck: :Yuck:
with all due respect, what in the holy eff is wrong with you? :curse:
sweden is really awesome at being a country you guys
Guys a Swedish guy named Bjorn was just at my desk munching on my summer sausage. :D:facepalm:
Go Scandinavia!
my cheering hierarchy is as follows
Sweden
Finland
murica
murica's lice riddled hat :Yuck: :Yuck:
with all due respect, what in the holy eff is wrong with you? :curse:
Go Scandinavia!
my cheering hierarchy is as follows
Sweden
Finland
murica
murica's lice riddled hat :Yuck: :Yuck:
with all due respect, what in the holy eff is wrong with you? :curse:
simple concept really, there isn't anyone on the USA team that I like as a matter off fact there are a couple I can't stand. I'm cheering for Sweden and Finland because I like players on those teams.
if the Olympic basketball team was comprised of players like T-Rob and the Morii but Puerto Rico had Angel and Denis who would you cheer for?
Go Scandinavia!
my cheering hierarchy is as follows
Sweden
Finland
murica
murica's lice riddled hat :Yuck: :Yuck:
with all due respect, what in the holy eff is wrong with you? :curse:
He's bitter over Yandle being left off the team.
happy to have so many hockey fans, the NHL is so much better than the cycle-fest that is olympic hockey
happy to have so many hockey fans, the NHL is so much better than the cycle-fest that is olympic hockey
Is it on national TV much? Any channel other than NBCSN? Maybe I'll pick a team. :D
happy to have so many hockey fans, the NHL is so much better than the cycle-fest that is olympic hockey
Is it on national TV much? Any channel other than NBCSN? Maybe I'll pick a team. :D
Don't let MIR bully you into liking Phoenix or some of these other losers push you towards San Jose. St Louis is the team to cheer for. Goaltending can be a bit maddening but they're basically the junkyard cats of the NHL :love:
happy to have so many hockey fans, the NHL is so much better than the cycle-fest that is olympic hockey
Is it on national TV much? Any channel other than NBCSN? Maybe I'll pick a team. :D
happy to have so many hockey fans, the NHL is so much better than the cycle-fest that is olympic hockey
Is it on national TV much? Any channel other than NBCSN? Maybe I'll pick a team. :D
Their contract is with NBC, if you only watch on there don't worry about being a fan of Phoenix, San Jose, or St. Louis. You can pick from Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, NY Rangers, Washington, Detroit, or Boston. Have fun with that.
happy to have so many hockey fans, the NHL is so much better than the cycle-fest that is olympic hockey
Is it on national TV much? Any channel other than NBCSN? Maybe I'll pick a team. :D
Don't let MIR bully you into liking Phoenix or some of these other losers push you towards San Jose. St Louis is the team to cheer for. Goaltending can be a bit maddening but they're basically the junkyard cats of the NHL :love:
I like the idea of STL because they're kind of local..
happy to have so many hockey fans, the NHL is so much better than the cycle-fest that is olympic hockey
Is it on national TV much? Any channel other than NBCSN? Maybe I'll pick a team. :D
Don't let MIR bully you into liking Phoenix or some of these other losers push you towards San Jose. St Louis is the team to cheer for. Goaltending can be a bit maddening but they're basically the junkyard cats of the NHL :love:
I like the idea of STL because they're kind of local..
Local and you can get a pretty good look at them during the Olympics. Oshie, Shattenkirk, and Backes from the US, Bouwmeester and Pietrangelo for Canada, and Steen and Berglund from Sweden
the ducks would be a fun team to like too.
personally i'm all for sharks and blackhawks
i don't know about you guys, but THESE COLORS DON'T RUN.
gtfo, MIR. or should i say MIUSSR!
Oilers! Ales Hemsky yesterday :love:
Oilers! Ales Hemsky yesterday :love:
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Power play for Canada :ohno:
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What's this mean? Did Canada score? The US? I can't tell with you anymore :dubious:
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What's this mean? Did Canada score? The US? I can't tell with you anymore :dubious:
I didn't know illiteracy was an acute condition
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What's this mean? Did Canada score? The US? I can't tell with you anymore :dubious:
I didn't know illiteracy was an acute condition
is this watchable online?
is this watchable online?
God damn this is painful to watch.
God damn this is painful to watch.
Just wait til they start playing rough ridin' O Canada, will make your ears bleed too
I can't get past the medals being valued equally. eff a medal count.
I'd rather leave this here over the Rob Ford thread.....celebrating Canada's win today
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MIR's gonna get mad but I 1) legitimately have no idea and 2) wll enjoy him lighting me up MIR-style with the answer somewhere within the rant vs. googling it.
What to the girl hockey players do the other 3 years and 10-ish months?
MIR's gonna get mad but I 1) legitimately have no idea and 2) wll enjoy him lighting me up MIR-style with the answer somewhere within the rant vs. googling it.
What to the girl hockey players do the other 3 years and 10-ish months?
it's actually a good question, some of them play in a "professional" league with 5 Canadian teams and a team in Boston, but not all play because they don't pay a salary, they only cover some expenses, the ladies have to buy their own sticks. They get a stipend for playing on the national team and they play into the spring with the annual world championships. Most of them work real jobs and play in mens leagues.
MIR's gonna get mad but I 1) legitimately have no idea and 2) wll enjoy him lighting me up MIR-style with the answer somewhere within the rant vs. googling it.
What to the girl hockey players do the other 3 years and 10-ish months?
it's actually a good question, some of them play in a "professional" league with 5 Canadian teams and a team in Boston, but not all play because they don't pay a salary, they only cover some expenses, the ladies have to buy their own sticks. They get a stipend for playing on the national team and they play into the spring with the annual world championships. Most of them work real jobs and play in mens leagues.
I've watched far less of the Winter O's than I have in many years. Just couldn't get motivated. Any others trending in that direction?
You guys, I'm getting pretty amped up about the hockey game. :excited:
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You guys, I'm getting pretty amped up about the hockey game. :excited:
:kstatriot:
What time is the game?
You guys, I'm getting pretty amped up about the hockey game. :excited:
:kstatriot:
What time is the game?
eff CANADA
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Matthew Doyle ?@MLS_Analyst 1m
US locker room first intermission team talk: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccmhHlPPQJ8 …
Let's go Sweden
As good a thread as any for this: Went and curled last night at Line Creek in KC. Was pretty darn sweet. Much further than i expected and it was much more difficult to get one to go the right speed where it stops in the "house" than i thought. The brooming/sweeping certainly makes a difference. now that i am an expert, you can ask many any curling questions like we ask MIR womens hockey questions.
MIR's gonna get mad but I 1) legitimately have no idea and 2) wll enjoy him lighting me up MIR-style with the answer somewhere within the rant vs. googling it.
What to the girl hockey players do the other 3 years and 10-ish months?
it's actually a good question, some of them play in a "professional" league with 5 Canadian teams and a team in Boston, but not all play because they don't pay a salary, they only cover some expenses, the ladies have to buy their own sticks. They get a stipend for playing on the national team and they play into the spring with the annual world championships. Most of them work real jobs and play in mens leagues.
Mens leagues, like at the wichita ice centers of their respective towns?
As good a thread as any for this: Went and curled last night at Line Creek in KC. Was pretty darn sweet. Much further than i expected and it was much more difficult to get one to go the right speed where it stops in the "house" than i thought. The brooming/sweeping certainly makes a difference. now that i am an expert, you can ask many any curling questions like we ask MIR womens hockey questions.
As good a thread as any for this: Went and curled last night at Line Creek in KC. Was pretty darn sweet. Much further than i expected and it was much more difficult to get one to go the right speed where it stops in the "house" than i thought. The brooming/sweeping certainly makes a difference. now that i am an expert, you can ask many any curling questions like we ask MIR womens hockey questions.
that sport is completely confounding to me, controlling that 40 lb a stone, man. And the sweeping thing, do they shave the ice and leave the shavings on? The ice seems like what hockey ice would be like if it were never zambonied
As good a thread as any for this: Went and curled last night at Line Creek in KC. Was pretty darn sweet. Much further than i expected and it was much more difficult to get one to go the right speed where it stops in the "house" than i thought. The brooming/sweeping certainly makes a difference. now that i am an expert, you can ask many any curling questions like we ask MIR womens hockey questions.
that sport is completely confounding to me, controlling that 40 lb a stone, man. And the sweeping thing, do they shave the ice and leave the shavings on? The ice seems like what hockey ice would be like if it were never zambonied
I always thought the brooms smoothened the ice to allow the stone to travel further :dunno:
As good a thread as any for this: Went and curled last night at Line Creek in KC. Was pretty darn sweet. Much further than i expected and it was much more difficult to get one to go the right speed where it stops in the "house" than i thought. The brooming/sweeping certainly makes a difference. now that i am an expert, you can ask many any curling questions like we ask MIR womens hockey questions.
that sport is completely confounding to me, controlling that 40 lb a stone, man. And the sweeping thing, do they shave the ice and leave the shavings on? The ice seems like what hockey ice would be like if it were never zambonied
I always thought the brooms smoothened the ice to allow the stone to travel further :dunno:
smooth it by sweeping the shaved ice away :dunno: I've never even seen a curling ice sheet
When sweeping, pressure and speed of the brush head are key in slightly increasing the layer of moisture that builds up under the stone.
Carey Price just had the game of his life.
Seven, how did it feel to see Vlasic defending Pavelski as that game ended?
curling ice is dimpled, like an inverted golf ball. the brooms don't shave the ice, it just effects it in some way where you can make the stone go faster and follow a curved path.
curling ice is dimpled, like an inverted golf ball. the brooms don't shave the ice, it just effects it in some way where you can make the stone go faster and follow a curved path.
A lot of lciq here, seven. Glad you're here to set these clowns straight.
Carey Price just had the game of his life.
Seven, how did it feel to see Vlasic defending Pavelski as that game ended?
i don't wake up early enough to watch hockey in russia, but that sounds like watching your brothers fight :frown:
seven, that game ended at 1:30 CST
seven, that game ended at 1:30 CST
l7iq
You may have won the battle Canadians, but the USA is winning the war:
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Is this where we talk about the Olympic roster? Other than Stepan and Howard I'm pretty happy with the roster. Would've liked Bobby Ryan too but I can see why he was left off.
Keith Yandle was royally mumped. The highest scoring American defenseman the last 5 years. Brooks Orpik, wtf? The Penguins GM and head coach a part of the process and two penguins defenders were seleted who habe spent the better part of the winter hurt. Also eff Brian Burke
http://espn.go.com/olympics/hockey/story/_/id/10195703/how-us-hockey-team-bound-sochi-olympics-was-named
I sincerely hope the Americans lose and give up a ton of goals doing so, what a horrific way to compose a team. I will be cheering for Oliver Ekman-Larsson and team Sweeden.
Jack Johnson was the biggest snub in my opinion. and yeah, the penguins thing is very wtf. ill still root for team USA.
Jack Johnson only has 11 points and a +/- of -12. If they were looking for stay home defensemen they could do and did better than Jack Johnson. Keith Yandle is without a doubt the best American scoring defender. We don't have the most skilled forwards one would guess they would pick the most skilled defenseman available.
Is this where we talk about the Olympic roster? Other than Stepan and Howard I'm pretty happy with the roster. Would've liked Bobby Ryan too but I can see why he was left off.
Keith Yandle was royally mumped. The highest scoring American defenseman the last 5 years. Brooks Orpik, wtf? The Penguins GM and head coach a part of the process and two penguins defenders were seleted who habe spent the better part of the winter hurt. Also eff Brian Burke
http://espn.go.com/olympics/hockey/story/_/id/10195703/how-us-hockey-team-bound-sochi-olympics-was-named
I sincerely hope the Americans lose and give up a ton of goals doing so, what a horrific way to compose a team. I will be cheering for Oliver Ekman-Larsson and team Sweeden.
Jack Johnson was the biggest snub in my opinion. and yeah, the penguins thing is very wtf. ill still root for team USA.
Jack Johnson only has 11 points and a +/- of -12. If they were looking for stay home defensemen they could do and did better than Jack Johnson. Keith Yandle is without a doubt the best American scoring defender. We don't have the most skilled forwards one would guess they would pick the most skilled defenseman available.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOMk5GWvlks
less about Yandle and more about the issues on how the roster was constructed and the issues they would have
They cared today, they just folded up and quit when they had adversity. Did you hear the post game interview with Parise, because thats what he said? Kane's hack and wack act in the 3rd period was deplorable and a sure sign they cared.
less about Yandle and more about the issues on how the roster was constructed and the issues they would have
They cared today, they just folded up and quit when they had adversity. Did you hear the post game interview with Parise, because thats what he said? Kane's hack and wack act in the 3rd period was deplorable and a sure sign they cared.
Yandle was the only one you really brought up as being an issue with the roster construction and like I said, he really wouldn't have made a difference. With the current crop of American players I think they built the roster basically how they needed to to have a chance.
They may have cared, but that there was definitely not the same intensity as there was in the semis. I also don't blame them too much for just folding up in the third. Most of those guys are getting ready to head back to teams that will be right in the thick of battles for playoff spots and seedlings and a Stanley Cup means a lot more than a bronze medal.
Kane was pretty bad in the 3rd, but as a Blues fan I'm not a big fan of his anyways.
less about Yandle and more about the issues on how the roster was constructed and the issues they would have
They cared today, they just folded up and quit when they had adversity. Did you hear the post game interview with Parise, because thats what he said? Kane's hack and wack act in the 3rd period was deplorable and a sure sign they cared.
Yandle was the only one you really brought up as being an issue with the roster construction and like I said, he really wouldn't have made a difference. With the current crop of American players I think they built the roster basically how they needed to to have a chance.
They may have cared, but that there was definitely not the same intensity as there was in the semis. I also don't blame them too much for just folding up in the third. Most of those guys are getting ready to head back to teams that will be right in the thick of battles for playoff spots and seedlings and a Stanley Cup means a lot more than a bronze medal.
Kane was pretty bad in the 3rd, but as a Blues fan I'm not a big fan of his anyways.
I said this team would have trouble scoring goals
the Fins play in the NHL too, that's a wack excuse, fact is that team had quitters with no heart and don't care as much as playing for their country as other nations, Russia was afflicted with the same thing
Why does the almost naked TP lady show up in tapatalk? She's not even ITT.
Why does the almost naked TP lady show up in tapatalk? She's not even ITT.
tapatalk image preview thing is the most terrible thing ever
Silver-Gold
Julia Mancuso :love:
Idiot
Linsday Vonn still :thumbsup:
“@AP: BREAKING: Swedish Olympic official says hockey player Nicklas Backstrom fails doping test at #Sochi2014 Games.”
“@AP: BREAKING: Swedish Olympic official says hockey player Nicklas Backstrom fails doping test at #Sochi2014 Games.”
:Wha:
Luke'd?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQJPhzgk8GU
http://espn.go.com/olympics/winter/2014/speedskating/story/_/id/10498174/2014-sochi-olympics-dutch-coach-jillert-anema-says-us-focus-more-speedskating-not-football (http://espn.go.com/olympics/winter/2014/speedskating/story/_/id/10498174/2014-sochi-olympics-dutch-coach-jillert-anema-says-us-focus-more-speedskating-not-football)
Oh those silly Dutch
Luke'd?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQJPhzgk8GUhttp://espn.go.com/olympics/winter/2014/speedskating/story/_/id/10498174/2014-sochi-olympics-dutch-coach-jillert-anema-says-us-focus-more-speedskating-not-football (http://espn.go.com/olympics/winter/2014/speedskating/story/_/id/10498174/2014-sochi-olympics-dutch-coach-jillert-anema-says-us-focus-more-speedskating-not-football)
Oh those silly Dutch
Figured it was when I saw the date on the video. My bad.
“@AP: BREAKING: Swedish Olympic official says hockey player Nicklas Backstrom fails doping test at #Sochi2014 Games.”
:Wha:
“@AP: BREAKING: Swedish Olympic official says hockey player Nicklas Backstrom fails doping test at #Sochi2014 Games.”
:Wha:
it was OTC allergy medicine that he has been taking for 7 years that is only banned in the Olympics, rough ridin' dumb
“@AP: BREAKING: Swedish Olympic official says hockey player Nicklas Backstrom fails doping test at #Sochi2014 Games.”
:Wha:
it was OTC allergy medicine that he has been taking for 7 years that is only banned in the Olympics, rough ridin' dumb
“@AP: BREAKING: Swedish Olympic official says hockey player Nicklas Backstrom fails doping test at #Sochi2014 Games.”
:Wha:
it was OTC allergy medicine that he has been taking for 7 years that is only banned in the Olympics, rough ridin' dumb
Why is it called a "doping test" if he just tested positive for allergy medication? I really don't know.
More relevantly, an IIHF doctor called Backstrom "an innocent victim of circumstances." He, of course, is upset.
"I was ready to play probably the biggest game of my career, and 2 1/2 hours before game I got pulled aside," he said. "It’s sad."
That crap was so wild I thought she was upset from watching her team mate absolutely implode I had no idea it was bc she was essentially protesting not getting gold. That’s insane
With all the attention on 15-year-old prodigy Kamila Valieva, who in the wake of a doping scandal slipped to the ice and tumbled to fourth after topping the standings in the short programme, Trusova's moment of despair almost went unnoticed.
"Everyone has a gold medal, everyone, but not me. I hate skating. I hate it. I hate this sport. I will never skate again. Never," Trusova said as she briefly left the sight of Eteri Tutberidze, who coaches her, Shcherbakova and Valieva.
"It's impossible. That's now how it should be."
Trusova, the world championships' bronze medallist, elaborated in the post-event news conference, where she was also close to tears.
"I haven't been winning major events for three years. I always try to reach a goal, I always add more quads," the 17-year-old said.
"And when I get to that, I will win. This didn't happen, that's why I was upset."
I can't stand figure skating
I can't stand figure skating
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I can't stand figure skating
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Same. My wife just happened to flip over as the petulant, sore loser (silver medalist) skated. Wife knew about the drama via social media so we watched it unfold. I understand ROC's motivation to allow the doper to skate, but for the life of me I can't understand why the IOC allowed it to proceed. The best possible outcome happened, and it was still a crap show. The alternative was not having a ceremony at all if she medaled. WTaF?I can't stand figure skating
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Real sure. I've watched 30 minutes of figure skating the last decade. 10 minutes of Johnny Weir and Tara Lipinski talking, in response to the Russian girl not being suspended, about the things they had to go through for drug testing from 13 years old and on. Then the 20 minutes last night. I already knew from notifications that the girl fell, but she took the ice just as I turned the TV on so I wanted to see it. Didn't know about the other crap, NBC got quite lucky to have all that footage and I'm guessing it being tape delayed helped them package it all up like they did.
Same. My wife just happened to flip over as the petulant, sore loser (silver medalist) skated. Wife knew about the drama via social media so we watched it unfold. I understand ROC's motivation to allow the doper to skate, but for the life of me I can't understand why the IOC allowed it to proceed. The best possible outcome happened, and it was still a crap show. The alternative was not having a ceremony at all if she medaled. WTaF?I can't stand figure skating
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Real sure. I've watched 30 minutes of figure skating the last decade. 10 minutes of Johnny Weir and Tara Lipinski talking, in response to the Russian girl not being suspended, about the things they had to go through for drug testing from 13 years old and on. Then the 20 minutes last night. I already knew from notifications that the girl fell, but she took the ice just as I turned the TV on so I wanted to see it. Didn't know about the other crap, NBC got quite lucky to have all that footage and I'm guessing it being tape delayed helped them package it all up like they did.
These were one of the worst Olympics that I can remember. Not sure if it was because the US generally sucked, or there not being any fans, etc. but I was pretty amped at the beginning and then just got bored.
Also, anyone think it's weird that Eileen Gu chose to represent China? I get her point of trying to inspire young Chinese athletes, but like picking China over the US is just odd. I think we gave her more coverage than a lot of our own athletes.
These were one of the worst Olympics that I can remember. Not sure if it was because the US generally sucked, or there not being any fans, etc. but I was pretty amped at the beginning and then just got bored.
Also, anyone think it's weird that Eileen Gu chose to represent China? I get her point of trying to inspire young Chinese athletes, but like picking China over the US is just odd. I think we gave her more coverage than a lot of our own athletes.
These were one of the worst Olympics that I can remember. Not sure if it was because the US generally sucked, or there not being any fans, etc. but I was pretty amped at the beginning and then just got bored.
Also, anyone think it's weird that Eileen Gu chose to represent China? I get her point of trying to inspire young Chinese athletes, but like picking China over the US is just odd. I think we gave her more coverage than a lot of our own athletes.
It's up there, no fans definitely sucks, but I think a giant reason why is the last 3 being in South Korea then Japan and then China paired with increased technology making it easy to see who did what before you got to see it I think is the main reason. I think it's fatigue of having such a huge time zone difference.
Like I remember Sydney 2000 and that was exciting cause there was no really way to actually know who did what, now it doesn't matter. I think the next two summer being in Paris and LA, and the winter one in Italy in 2026 will change that back to better. You'll have more chances to either watch crap in real time or have less of a delay for it to make it better. The last good weird time zone Olympics was 2008 and smart phones were barely a thing so it didn't matter then either.
I didn't know there was a CAS, and didn't bother to research the issue. I just thought it was ROC bribing and/or bullying IOC. Didn't realize IOC had a superior. Thanks for the info!Same. My wife just happened to flip over as the petulant, sore loser (silver medalist) skated. Wife knew about the drama via social media so we watched it unfold. I understand ROC's motivation to allow the doper to skate, but for the life of me I can't understand why the IOC allowed it to proceed. The best possible outcome happened, and it was still a crap show. The alternative was not having a ceremony at all if she medaled. WTaF?I can't stand figure skating
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Real sure. I've watched 30 minutes of figure skating the last decade. 10 minutes of Johnny Weir and Tara Lipinski talking, in response to the Russian girl not being suspended, about the things they had to go through for drug testing from 13 years old and on. Then the 20 minutes last night. I already knew from notifications that the girl fell, but she took the ice just as I turned the TV on so I wanted to see it. Didn't know about the other crap, NBC got quite lucky to have all that footage and I'm guessing it being tape delayed helped them package it all up like they did.
The IOC didn't have a choice, they're the ones who wanted to suspend her but the Russians appealed to the court of arbitration of sport and they said because she's 15 and the Russians delayed the results she had to compete. So to recap, the Russians forced this 15 year old to dope, then when she tested positive they tried to hide the results. The CAS rewarded them for this behavior.