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Flacolaco · 08-09-2008, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by fluid.forty.one

no

This first Mens Beach Volleyball match is embarrassing... lost the first set to a 23rd seed.

Yeah that sucked. I was not pleased.

I found myself watching fencing this afternoon as well. That was kind of confusing, and surprisingly high-tech.

GermanDunk · 08-09-2008, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by jthig32

I've never heard of either of those, but Handball seems to have a lot of things the U.S. tends to like in its team sports.

Yes, more goals, more turnovers and a game can turn around within some minutes - that´s really american. But not as interesting as NFL or so, in my opinon. But handball and hockey are not that popular in germany, where soccer rules.

Finals/semis. I meant world championships or european championships.

Champions: European country champions play out the best league team in europe. That´s mostly close games.

BGMaverick9 · 08-09-2008, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Flacolaco

Yeah that sucked. I was not pleased.

I found myself watching fencing this afternoon as well. That was kind of confusing, and surprisingly high-tech.

I liked the effect of blacking out everything but the strip they were the competition was. It was nice a dramatic effect, at least for me. I dunno how they could really keep up with who struck first and everything so quickly.

I'm pretty interested in the swimming events tonight.

fluid.forty.one · 08-09-2008, 07:25 PM

I'm gonna start the Katie Hoff fan club.

BGMaverick9 · 08-09-2008, 10:15 PM

Go Get 'Em Dirk!!!

Kirobaito · 08-10-2008, 01:43 AM

Epic volleyball match between the US and Venezuela.

nikeball · 08-10-2008, 02:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Flacolaco

Yeah that sucked. I was not pleased.

I found myself watching fencing this afternoon as well. That was kind of confusing, and surprisingly high-tech.

Agreed. Half the time both fighters fist pumped..thinking they won. But it was a good USA SWEEP

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Originally Posted by Kirobaito

Epic volleyball match between the US and Venezuela.

What a comeback from injury from..Ball(?) to lead the Americans to win the 5th set tiebreaker.

chumdawg · 08-10-2008, 03:17 AM

First gold medal for Phelps!

dude1394 · 08-10-2008, 12:23 PM

Dubya' gets' Berged.

fluid.forty.one · 08-10-2008, 03:20 PM

Phelps is out of this freakin' world.

alby · 08-10-2008, 04:51 PM

chicks dig g.w.

Flacolaco · 08-10-2008, 05:32 PM

Been watching:

Lots of soccer.
Lots of bball
Swimming
Mens volleyball
Water polo <- surprisingly entertaining, at least to me
Rowing(what is it called?) <- boring

Why are the Chinese so good at everything now? Is this one of those deals where they're drafting kids at the age of 4 and making them do ______ until they're really good at it, like the Russians used to do? It seems like they have manufactured a strong showing for themselves, and they aren't going to be denied in winning the most medals.

BGMaverick9 · 08-10-2008, 05:39 PM

I think that's what they're doing now, start them super young.

With water polo half of the time I was thinking...where the hell is the ball?

"You almost drowned him."
"I was going for the ball!!!! Do you need glasses?!?!?"

Flacolaco · 08-10-2008, 05:41 PM

Water polo is hard to watch if it isn't in HD.

I've watched it in years past and thought "what in the heck is going on???" but now I have the HD and I can actually see what's happening.

rabbitproof · 08-10-2008, 06:14 PM

Ahhh...... our leader...

nikeball · 08-10-2008, 06:16 PM

^rabbit...i just realized...is your sig the nine tailed demon fox with a kidd jersey? if so..nice.

rabbitproof · 08-10-2008, 06:25 PM

yup! wm360 with the assist

BGMaverick9 · 08-10-2008, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Flacolaco

Water polo is hard to watch if it isn't in HD.

I've watched it in years past and thought "what in the heck is going on???" but now I have the HD and I can actually see what's happening.

Yeah I had it in HD, but it was my first time to ever watch it. That's probably what my hang-up was...just not familiar with the sport.

alby · 08-10-2008, 06:30 PM

After the 2004 games, the Chinese officials actually started a plan for the Chinese to only focus on competitions where they can medal. Sure, you have the soccer, basketball, etc. competitions but for the most part, the government implemented a program where the meat of focus will be on competitions with lots of medals as opposed to team sports such as basketball where you only get one gold for 20 guys. They want to overthrow the US with most medals won and this is how they're doing it.

rmacomic · 08-10-2008, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Flacolaco

Been watching:

Lots of soccer.
Lots of bball
Swimming
Mens volleyball
Water polo <- surprisingly entertaining, at least to me
Rowing(what is it called?) <- boring

Why are the Chinese so good at everything now? Is this one of those deals where they're drafting kids at the age of 4 and making them do ______ until they're really good at it, like the Russians used to do? It seems like they have manufactured a strong showing for themselves, and they aren't going to be denied in winning the most medals.

This year China is going after quanity not quality. winning the gold in beekeeping and gemsweater weaving, doesn't make you an athlete in my book.

dude1394 · 08-10-2008, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by rabbitproof

Ahhh...... our leader...

Guess he could have had a cigar or something. Are you andrew sullivan?

chumdawg · 08-10-2008, 08:35 PM

Boy, our girls are spitting the bit.

BGMaverick9 · 08-10-2008, 08:38 PM

strug-a-ling.

Anyone see Costas mention that quote from the Frenchman who said they're taking down the US swim relay team tonight...oh boy.

chumdawg · 08-10-2008, 10:23 PM

Damnit, Hoff almost had it. That was great. Damnit.

chumdawg · 08-10-2008, 10:32 PM

Unbelievable 4x100 relay.

nikeball · 08-10-2008, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by chumdawg

Unbelievable 4x100 relay.

Suck it Frenchies.

WHAT AN AMAZING SWIM.

Flacolaco · 08-10-2008, 10:35 PM

That was fantastic.

Wow.

chumdawg · 08-10-2008, 10:41 PM

That's what the Olympics are all about, bitches!

BGMaverick9 · 08-10-2008, 10:43 PM

I LOVE IT!!!! That was a f'n race right there.

"Whose talking now guys?"
"We are, The United States of America"

BAD-ASS!!

Flacolaco · 08-10-2008, 10:48 PM

That was such a great replay when Phelps was looking down at the wall, and then looks up at the clock/scoreboard and you could see it dawn on him on his face....priceless. What a cool moment.

nikeball · 08-10-2008, 10:50 PM

Also..thank you France for the Louisiana Purchase.

q=D

mary · 08-10-2008, 10:53 PM

Hee...that was awesome!

alby · 08-10-2008, 10:59 PM

Just watched the Costas/Bush interview on NBC during the Olympics.

G.W. owns.

BGMaverick9 · 08-10-2008, 11:31 PM

Watching that finish over and over...it still gives me the chills. That was an epic race, man oh man that was so awesome.

rmacomic · 08-10-2008, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by alby

Just watched the Costas/Bush interview on NBC during the Olympics.

G.W. owns... a ranch in Texas, he should go ahead and move back in.

Fixed that for you.

Kirobaito · 08-10-2008, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by rmacomic

Fixed that for you.

Dude, I live in Waco, I don't want him.

mnmpeanut · 08-11-2008, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by BGMaverick9

Watching that finish over and over...it still gives me the chills. That was an epic race, man oh man that was so awesome.

i can't think of a time when i got so caught up in an event while it was going. i started out just curious to see if phelps would get another gold and ended up giving my first ever swimming fist pump.

and i love watching water polo. it's always been one of my olympic staples. i can't imagine what kind of stamina you have to have to go from treading water to sprinting 50 meters, back to treading water, back to sprinting. and also have guys on the other team wrapping their legs around you trying to drown your ass.

jthig32 · 08-11-2008, 07:56 AM

Just in case anyone cares, the NBCOlympics site has archives online for the majority of events anyone would care about over this past weekend. I"ll be wasting my entire work day today catching up with Germany vs Angola, USA vs China and various other things.

Flacolaco · 08-11-2008, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by jthig32

Just in case anyone cares, the NBCOlympics site has archives online for the majority of events anyone would care about over this past weekend. I"ll be wasting my entire work day today catching up with Germany vs Angola, USA vs China and various other things.

DO make sure you watch the mens 4x100 meter relay that we've all been talking about above. It's so great.

In other news, China is kicking our arse 14-12 in the medal count. Thanks to their 4 medals in weightlifting, "shooting," judo, and archery.

I hope this changes.

nikeball · 08-11-2008, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by jthig32

Just in case anyone cares, the NBCOlympics site has archives online for the majority of events anyone would care about over this past weekend. I"ll be wasting my entire work day today catching up with Germany vs Angola, USA vs China and various other things.

I am watching Germany v Angola as well...This is what it feels like without retarded commentators.