Olympics 2008 - Page 38

Ghoulish Delight · 08-16-2008, 12:16 AM

OMG, dude came in grappling. No bones about it, he was wrapping Kumar up and taking him down to the matt. Continuously. And the only official warning, costing 2 points, was issued to Kumar because he got frustrated and pushed Donyrov off with a forum.

Kumar won the fight, by a big margian, and did a remarkable job of keeping his cool.

scaeagles · 08-16-2008, 10:11 AM

I admit that my skepticism about the US Men's basketball team is waning.

The main reason I don't like the NBA is lack of team play and lack of defense. After watching a lot fo the USA - Greece and USA- Spain (that game is currently at half time), I am impressed with how the US is doing both of these (I won't bore anyone with my analysis as to why). As GD said earlier in this thread, these guys have come to play.

And on another note.... .01 seconds. Wow. The Serbs protested, but the slow mo replay clearly showed the win (or so I read - I haven't examined the slo mo). I suppose this will give the freakishly small amount of time margin haters fodder.

scaeagles · 08-16-2008, 11:49 AM

The women's singles badminton finals were on. A shot hit the net and trickled over. The annoucer said "That landed like a butterfly with sore feet".

What??????

innerSpaceman · 08-16-2008, 11:59 AM

That Jamaican runner dude is freaking incredible. Looks like he's just jogging along, and is miles ahead of eveyone else. Bizarro.

scaeagles · 08-16-2008, 07:10 PM

Chinese iron grip on games slipping

A sad and somewhat revealing article on China and the games.

swanie · 08-16-2008, 08:56 PM

A non-competitive marathon doesn't not make good TV.

Even so, I am in AWE of the women running. The leader is consistently running a 5:25 mile. I can't run one 5:25 mile, let alone one at mile 25.

Morrigoon · 08-16-2008, 09:57 PM

Ohhhh, man! They rolled that tape out within her view! Can you imagine what was going through her head watching them roll "her" tape out?

Morrigoon · 08-16-2008, 09:58 PM

Marathon finish... that is a HARD moment to enjoy! Look at her face!

Kevy Baby · 08-16-2008, 10:17 PM

We have skipped most of the women's marathon, but started watching as they were outside the Bird's Nest. We got a hearty laugh out of the lens being wiped down on live TV.

Morrigoon · 08-16-2008, 10:42 PM

Okay, just have to say that the "escort" dresses are beautiful!

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Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	OMG, dude came in grappling. No bones about it, he was wrapping Kumar up and taking him down to the matt. Continuously. And the only official warning, costing 2 points, was issued to Kumar because he got frustrated and pushed Donyrov off with a forum. Kumar won the fight, by a big margian, and did a remarkable job of keeping his cool. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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08-16-2008, 10:11 AM	#372
scaeagles I LIKE! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,819	I admit that my skepticism about the US Men's basketball team is waning. The main reason I don't like the NBA is lack of team play and lack of defense. After watching a lot fo the USA - Greece and USA- Spain (that game is currently at half time), I am impressed with how the US is doing both of these (I won't bore anyone with my analysis as to why). As GD said earlier in this thread, these guys have come to play. And on another note.... .01 seconds. Wow. The Serbs protested, but the slow mo replay clearly showed the win (or so I read - I haven't examined the slo mo). I suppose this will give the freakishly small amount of time margin haters fodder.
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08-16-2008, 11:49 AM	#373
scaeagles I LIKE! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,819	The women's singles badminton finals were on. A shot hit the net and trickled over. The annoucer said "That landed like a butterfly with sore feet". What??????
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08-16-2008, 11:59 AM	#374
innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	That Jamaican runner dude is freaking incredible. Looks like he's just jogging along, and is miles ahead of eveyone else. Bizarro.
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08-16-2008, 07:10 PM	#375
scaeagles I LIKE! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,819	Chinese iron grip on games slipping A sad and somewhat revealing article on China and the games.
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08-16-2008, 08:56 PM	#376
swanie Wiiiiiiiiiiiiid Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 321	A non-competitive marathon doesn't not make good TV. Even so, I am in AWE of the women running. The leader is consistently running a 5:25 mile. I can't run one 5:25 mile, let alone one at mile 25. __________________ "The miracle isn't that I finished. The miracle is that I had the courage to start." - John J. Bingham
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Morrigoon I throw stones at houses Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Location: Location Posts: 9,534	Ohhhh, man! They rolled that tape out within her view! Can you imagine what was going through her head watching them roll "her" tape out? __________________ http://bash.org/?top "It is useless for sheep to pass a resolution in favor of vegetarianism while wolves remain of a different opinion." -- William Randolph Inge
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Morrigoon I throw stones at houses Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Location: Location Posts: 9,534	Marathon finish... that is a HARD moment to enjoy! Look at her face! __________________ http://bash.org/?top "It is useless for sheep to pass a resolution in favor of vegetarianism while wolves remain of a different opinion." -- William Randolph Inge
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Kevy Baby Chowder Head Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Yes Posts: 18,500	We have skipped most of the women's marathon, but started watching as they were outside the Bird's Nest. We got a hearty laugh out of the lens being wiped down on live TV. __________________ The thing about quotes on the internet is that you cannot verify their validity. - Abraham Lincoln
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08-16-2008, 10:42 PM	#380
Morrigoon I throw stones at houses Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Location: Location Posts: 9,534	Okay, just have to say that the "escort" dresses are beautiful! __________________ http://bash.org/?top "It is useless for sheep to pass a resolution in favor of vegetarianism while wolves remain of a different opinion." -- William Randolph Inge
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