2008 Beijing Olympics thread

[Epschtein]

did anyone watch the mens cycling road race live online?

it was amazing, no commentary, just the live video feed from the motorcycles that follow the race.

if you have ever been on a long road ride you would have loved it, the tranquility of no broadcasters babbling away and the incredible scenery, and just the sounds of the bikes...

good stuff.

[K.C.]

did anyone watch the mens cycling road race live online?

it was amazing, no commentary, just the live video feed from the motorcycles that follow the race.

if you have ever been on a long road ride you would have loved it, the tranquility of no broadcasters babbling away and the incredible scenery, and just the sounds of the bikes...

good stuff.

Only caught the TV bits, although I wanted to see some of it, because it's a great chance to view Beijing.

I think I"m going to browse some of the live online events before going to sleep tonight.

[jauble]

Way to tell those frogs to suck a thick dick boys you made us (sans Ritalin) proud.

[K.C.]

Nadal is playing live online right now.

Tried watching the air rifle thing, but it's just weird.

[Ritalin]

Way to tell those frogs to suck a thick dick boys you made us (sans Ritalin) proud.

Aw Man! Now I'm Gay AND Unamerican?!

I have lost control of the storyline.

For the record, I'm very proud of our American men for winning a thrilling 4 x 100 free relay gold medal.

And that gold medal was brought to you by McDonalds.

(KC, I was not aware that you could watch things live online. That is pretty damn cool)

[spadanko]

YEAH!

EAT THAT, FRENCH FUCKS!!!

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WOOOO!!! what a fucking race that was...
http://msnbcmedia3.msn.com/j/msnbc/Components/Photo/_new/g-cvr-080811-relay-3a.grid-6x3.jpg

[Freakshow]

Before I played basketball I swam the IM for my high school team, and I've done triathlons. I love watching live sporting events, especially sports that don't get a lot of coverage the rest of the year like wrestling, swimming and track and field.

You just don't get that with the Olympics. You USED to, pre Dick Ebersol, but not anymore.

Now it's just prepackaged facials for Friday.
:bye:

Funny, yesterday I turned on the tv and watched Water Polo, badminton, and team archery. But I guess those are sports that get a lot of coverage the rest of the year?????

[MisterSmith]

WOOOO!!! what a fucking race that was...
http://msnbcmedia3.msn.com/j/msnbc/Components/Photo/_new/g-cvr-080811-relay-3a.grid-6x3.jpg

That could have been the greatest race I have ever seen! I swam in High School, so Olympic swimming has been my favorite thing to watch for decades.

I could barely sleep afterwards, I was so excited. Jason Lezak swam masterfully, drafting off of Bernard like a truck on the highway. It was beautiful! :clap:

The only bummer I have is that this morning all of the hype is around Phelps and that he has 2 of an 8 possible gold, when they should be lauding Lezak for his amazing swim.

[dino_electropolis]

That could have been the greatest race I have ever seen! I swam in High School, so Olympic swimming has been my favorite thing to watch for decades.

I could barely sleep afterwards, I was so excited. Jason Lezak swam masterfully, drafting off of Bernard like a truck on the highway. It was beautiful! :clap:

The only bummer I have is that this morning all of the hype is around Phelps and that he has 2 of an 8 possible gold, when they should be lauding Lezak for his amazing swim.

Not a swimmer in the least, but what a race!!!

I was literally jumpin up and down during the final leg of the relay.....so glad to see those dumb frenchies eat their words.

[K.C.]

The only bummer I have is that this morning all of the hype is around Phelps and that he has 2 of an 8 possible gold, when they should be lauding Lezak for his amazing swim.

Actually, I think Lezak has been getting some decent recognition. Not as much as he probably deserves, but he's gotten some solid coverage considering how little the U.S. media knows/cares about swimming.

But I have to admit, it bothered me a little when I went to CBS Sportsline this morning and saw the headline 'Phelps gets help.'


Talk about burying the lead...Lezak swam the fastest leg EVER!

[MisterSmith]

Actually, I think Lezak has been getting some decent recognition. Not as much as he probably deserves, but he's gotten some solid coverage considering how little the U.S. media knows/cares about swimming.

But I have to admit, it bothered me a little when I went to CBS Sportsline this morning and saw the headline 'Phelps gets help.'


Talk about burying the lead...Lezak swam the fastest leg EVER!

That's what I am talking about; within the stories Lezak is often credited, but the lead is something like "Phleps Wins Again." Not that the new World Record was shattered, Lezak swam the fastest split in history, or that the US took back the 400 Relay Gold after loosing in the last 2 Olympics, but that Phelps now has 2 Gold Medals on his way to 8.

I agree that Phelps is amazing and deserves accolades for his ability, but he was only a small part of the equation in this instance. It was a Team win and they won because Jason Lezak swam an unbelievable race.

[DarkHippie]

Anyone notice how awesome badminton looks? It moves like a fucking swordfight!

[Fezticle98]

That's what I am talking about; within the stories Lezak is often credited, but the lead is something like "Phleps Wins Again." Not that the new World Record was shattered, Lezak swam the fastest split in history, or that the US took back the 400 Relay Gold after loosing in the last 2 Olympics, but that Phelps now has 2 Gold Medals on his way to 8.

I agree that Phelps is amazing and deserves accolades for his ability, but he was only a small part of the equation in this instance. It was a Team win and they won because Jason Lezak swam an unbelievable race.

It may not be fair, but what is the lead that is going to appeal to the large, unwashed masses of the American public? Face it, it's the Phelps story. Lezak's leg, unbelievable as it was, and unforgettable to those who saw it, will be a footnote to the Ichiban.

It's just like that Kerri Strug story...no one remembers that she didn't even need that vault for the team to win gold.

Anyway, NBC's excuse to show some women's volleyball asses: http://www.nbcolympics.com/beachvolleyball/photos/galleryid=122861.html

[Fezticle98]

Anyone notice how awesome badminton looks? It moves like a fucking swordfight!

I love a swordfight.

[ozzie]

Anyone else on DirecTV? I love the additional coverage, but it's absolutely impossible to record anything specific, or to know what is on what channel from the descriptions.

This is the shit I get...

Channel: 756 Air Time: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Basketball, Water Polo, Handball, Volleyball (Cont'd) NR (Not Rated)
From Beijing. Basketball, women's: Australia vs. Brazil; water polo, women's: Russia vs. Italy; handball, women's: South Korea vs. Germany; volleyball, women's: China vs. Poland; badminton, men's: USA match; weightlifting; tennis.

Wanna watch or record one of these events? You gotta record the whole 8 hour block.

What's on right now? One of the above. Gotta flip to it to find out.

It seems like during the last winter olympics they aired specific events, in a specific block of time. You could set up your DVR to record all showings of a specific event.

Compared to having ONE channel and a VCR in the past, I'm not complaining. But you'd think that DirecTV would be able to say shit like:

Channel: 756 - 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM - Basketball, women's: Australia vs. Brazil
Channel: 756 - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM - Water polo, women's: Russia vs. Italy
Channel: 756 - 11:00 PM - 12:00 PM - Handball, women's: South Korea vs. Germany
Channel: 756 - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM - Volleyball, women's: China vs. Poland.
Channel: 756 - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM - Badminton, men's: USA match
Channel: 756 - 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM - Weightlifting; tennis.
Channel: 756 - 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM - Tennis.

Just seems lazy to me.

[TeeBone]

3 Things I have noticed so far in this Olympics...

1. Team Handball looks like the easiest sport ever created. I'm not kidding, have you seen it ?
2. That guy Jason Lezak's torso was almost completely out of the water when he caught that French shit-talker from behind in the mens 4X100 swimming relay.
3. I just watched a boxer from Ghana named, Prince Octopus Dzanie get his ass handed to him by a Cuban in a featherweight boxing match. Prince Octopus Dzanie is the best name for anyone, I have ever heard.

This is the best Summer Olympics Ever!!!!

[AnnoyedGrunt]

3. I just watched a boxer from Ghana named, Prince Octopus Dzanie get his ass handed to him by a Cuban in a featherweight boxing match. Prince Octopus Dzanie is the best name for anyone, I have ever heard.


Don't you have to fight him after King Hippo?

[TeeBone]

http://results.beijing2008.cn/WRM/images/athlete_photo/normal/7/204837.jpg
...The face of Prince Octopus Dzanie.
Beat him and its off to face Soda Popinski
http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:CW0c2Qb-r6m94M:http://www.chatsquatch.net/wp-content/uploads/2007/10/soda.gif

[MagillaGorillaz]

Woman's volleyball is on!

[Friday]

a little strange that Misty May brings bits of her cremated mom to big events like this.
i get it.... completely... and I am glad she waits to scatter the ashes until after they win gold.

...cause it would be so strange to run around on someone's mom.

[cougarjake13]

would look smoking hot in a womens beach volleyball outfit

[spadanko]

Phelps is a fucking monster

[KnoxHarrington]

I wouldn't wear one of those stupid full-body suits they wear now. I'd rock the old-school Speedo.

[epo]

I wouldn't wear one of those stupid full-body suits they wear now. I'd rock the old-school Speedo.

They say you've got the body for it too.

[Friday]

Phelps is a fucking monster

a monster with fantastic shoulders.

[cougarjake13]

a monster with fantastic shoulders.



who wants to fuck shoulders >??

[Friday]

Coughlin gets her gold! go girl! :clap:

[cougarjake13]

Coughlin gets her gold! go girl! :clap:

any relation to tom ???

[spadanko]

Coughlin gets her gold! go girl! :clap:


so glad she beat the white broad from zimabawe... what's her deal anyway?

[MisterSmith]

I wouldn't wear one of those stupid full-body suits they wear now. I'd rock the old-school Speedo.

Those sharkskin suits are actually a lot more hydro-dynamic than wearing a Speedo. I don't have anything to back that up, but that is the popular line.

[cougarjake13]

so glad she beat the white broad from zimabawe... what's her deal anyway?

kinda like the nba guys playing for other countries is my guess

[KnoxHarrington]

Those sharkskin suits are actually a lot more hydro-dynamic than wearing a Speedo. I don't have anything to back that up, but that is the popular line.

Judging from all the world records that have been shattered (has anyone won a race in these Olympics yet without setting a world record?), I'd say that's true.

And, dammit, Leslie Tancock didn't win.

[Friday]

:clap:
Yum!.... er...... YAY!
:clap:

http://www.abc.net.au/reslib/200408/r27749_68932.jpg
http://www.armyofmom.com/piersol.jpg

:wub: :wub: :wub:

[MagillaGorillaz]

Can't NBC get young girls to do the post race interveiws?

[MisterSmith]

It's tough for me to watch them start backstroke races. I blew out my knee twice during race starts. The second time was only 2 meets after my knee healed from the first.

Poor me. :glurps:

:laugh:

[KnoxHarrington]

Watching this makes me want to learn to swim.

I just gotta find a class full of dopey adults like me who havent' learned either.

[K.C.]

Nice job by Rebecca Soni, but Leisel Jones owns that race.

USA has the overall medal count lead for the time being.


Softball prelims started this morning in Beijing. USA plays about midnight our time. It'd be nice if they put it on live somewhere other than the online stream. This could very well be the last year for softball in the Olympics.

[cougarjake13]

Nice job by Rebecca Soni, but Leisel Jones owns that race.

USA has the overall medal count lead for the time being.


Softball prelims started this morning in Beijing. USA plays about midnight our time. It'd be nice if they put it on live somewhere other than the online stream. This could very well be the last year for softball in the Olympics.



is jennie finch still a part of it

[K.C.]

is jennie finch still a part of it

Yep.

I checked the programming. Looks like it's on Universal HD at midnight, which I think is the MSNBC feed, so it should be on MSNBC as well.

[Friday]

is jennie finch still a part of it

yes, now married and has an adorable little boy.

sad that this may be the last year for softball. :sad:

[Ritalin]

Nice job by Rebecca Soni, but Leisel Jones owns that race.

USA has the overall medal count lead for the time being.


Softball prelims started this morning in Beijing. USA plays about midnight our time. It'd be nice if they put it on live somewhere other than the online stream. This could very well be the last year for softball in the Olympics.

It is the last year for softball, which is terrible.

It's being replaced with jumping over a tank full of sharks on a skateboard.

[cougarjake13]

It is the last year for softball, which is terrible.

It's being replaced with jumping over a tank full of sharks on a skateboard.

well its not the last year yet

its off for 2012 but could come back in 2016

[K.C.]

It is the last year for softball, which is terrible.


I thought they were challenging the ruling on it being ousted in the 2012 games.

There'll be another vote in either late '09 or early '10 to finalize the competitions, I believe.

No one is really sure though if they have the votes to get it back on.

[TheGameHHH]

these chinese dudes on the rings are insane

[Friday]

these chinese dudes on the rings are insane

the whole chinese gymnastics program is insane this year.

scandal aside... these people know what they are doing. it really is reminiscent of the old Romanian gymnastics program.

[K.C.]

IOC playing hardball with future of softball
Jim Byers
August 08, 2008

BEIJING–When the Canadian softball team takes to the field next week, they won't simply be trying to win a medal.

They'll be trying to save their sport.

The IOC three years ago unceremoniously dumped softball and baseball from the Olympics, telling them they could take part at the Beijing Games but were off the agenda for 2012 unless they could prove themselves worthy.

Both sports, as well as golf and others eagerly trying to push their way on to the Olympic stage, are gearing up for an IOC vote in the fall of 2009.

Softball supporters have formed a group called Back Softball, and International Softball Federation Don Porter has been building up his air miles as he chases IOC voters around the world.

"We're working to make the sport really global," said Canadian outfielder Alison Bradley of Pinkerton, Ont. "Back Softball has made a lot of headway with rule changes. There's now a tie-breaker, so after seven innings if there's a tie we put a runner on second base to start the next inning. It's like a leadoff double to encourage scoring."

Bradley said there will be plenty of petitions sent to the marbled halls of the IOC in Lausanne, Switzerland, between now and next year's vote.

"We think we have the support (to be reinstated) but we're working harder than ever," he told the Star between handshakes and slaps on the back at the Beijing Hotel, temporary home for IOC voters in town for these Summer Olympics. "We're growing the sport, with more countries and more kids playing than ever."

Porter is optimistic, but can't seem to escape a gnawing feeling.

"There's something missing in our sport ... I really don't know what it is, but we're working on it. We've made changes. We moved the pitchers' mound back a few years ago and we've put a 20-second clock on the pitchers.

"We've heard complaints about too many strikeouts and too many no-hitters, and we're working on those."

They also have heard the complaints there simply aren't enough nations on the planet that give a hoot about the game. With the U.S. constantly dominating, it's easy for other countries to shrug at the idea of Olympic softball.

This, despite the fact that, according to the IOC's Olympic News Service, softball was invented in 1887 when someone indoors played a game with a broomstick for a bat and a boxing glove for a ball.

The sport was first included in the Olympics at the Atlanta Games in 1996 and the Americans have won all three golds. But that could change soon, according to Whitby third baseman Erin McLean.

"I think for the first time any of the top teams could win," she said. "I really believe that. I think this will be the best competition ever. And I think that could help save softball.

"There has been a big push in Europe. I think there's going to be a changing of the guard."

Nothing would please softball supporters more than to see a Canadian hoisting the trophy.

Or, better yet, someone from outside North America such as Japan, which has a good squad here. The IOC can be a tough nut to crack, and the more they can broaden the sport's appeal beyond its traditional markets the better off they'll be.

Back Softball and ISF is trying to teach the game to more players and have launched a page on the popular Facebook website. That can't hurt, but there was one IOC member on TV the other day explaining that he doesn't even know how email works, so Porter still has some work ahead of him.

"It all ends up with the majority vote, whether you're one over or 10 or 20 over," Porter told Florida Today recently. "That's the goal we have, and we're going to be working with individual IOC members to try to make sure they understand our sport, because we know there are a number of IOC members who are not familiar with our sport."

Softball supporters have enlisted former American swimming star Donna De Varona to help lobby for their sport. They also have received help from former IOC president Juan Antonio Samaranch and 1984 Los Angeles Olympic organizer Peter Ueberroth.

"We've had a lot of positive feedback, but, you know, these (IOC) members are getting pressure from every side, from bidding cities to sports federations, so it's hard to find out what's really going on," De Varona said. "From people I know well, they've said that they've been impressed with our work so far, and we have another year to go.

"We're going to be very aggressive."

I would say baseball is completely dead...nobody cares about saving it but Cuba. It'll be interesting to see how it shakes out.

[Ritalin]

was this guy the oompa loompa in Charlie and the Chocolate factory?

[Friday]

was this guy the oompa loompa in Charlie and the Chocolate factory?

Nope.
His name is Raj Bhavsar and he was originally an alternate until they lost both Hamm brothers.

He has been ready for competition like this for years and hung in their long enough to get a shot in Beijing. Now he is being regarded as one of the team's strongest competitors.

Besides, he is too tall to be an Oompa Loompa.

[K.C.]

Jonathan Horton is having the competition of his life.

Just unbelievable.

It'd be huge if USA can pull off a gold in this.

[Friday]

Jonathan Horton is having the competition of his life.

Just unbelievable.

It'd be huge if USA can pull off a gold in this.

china will have to make some big mistakes... which i will root for, of course.

but this is really fuckin inspiring... this team is kicking some ass and showing they can prove themselves without the Hamm brothers.

wheeeee

[dino_electropolis]

its good to see he straightened out his life.....
http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:PJao_YxRTU5UdM:http://bp2.blogger.com/_4nlM8II44NI/Rx_8wk8_HQI/AAAAAAAAAS8/dERoNSeH28Y/s200/farkus.jpg

[K.C.]

Christ, this reminds me of when Rocky beat Drago in Rocky IV and subsequently ended the Cold War.

They're chanting 'USA' in Beijing???????

[spadanko]

wow that was fucking awesome. he better get some high marks

[Friday]

its good to see he straightened out his life.....
http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:PJao_YxRTU5UdM:http://bp2.blogger.com/_4nlM8II44NI/Rx_8wk8_HQI/AAAAAAAAAS8/dERoNSeH28Y/s200/farkus.jpg

well done, sir! :lol:

[MisterSmith]

This is the most amazing high bar work I have ever seen! Absolutely amazing!

And the ring work by the Chinese was astounding too.

Best men's gymnastics I have ever seen.

[mikeyboy]

who wants to fuck shoulders >??

heheh.

[TheGameHHH]

This is the most amazing high bar work I have ever seen! Absolutely amazing!

And the ring work by the Chinese was astounding too.

Best men's gymnastics I have ever seen.

i havent really seen much gymnastics period, but i know what i just watched was sick nasty. comming from a guy that lives and breathes sports like baseball, football, hockey and basketball i was astounded when i found myself clapping and yelling phrases like, 'wow, what a nice routine.' for about 30 minutes, i was clearly gay.

[jauble]

i havent really seen much gymnastics period, but i know what i just watched was sick nasty. comming from a guy that lives and breathes sports like baseball, football, hockey and basketball i was astounded when i found myself clapping and yelling phrases like, 'wow, what a nice routine.' for about 30 minutes, i was clearly gay.

and then you went and watched gymnastics...weird.

[Midkiff]

yeah those USA men bastards rocked the freaking house!!!

[K.C.]

Well, any shot at the gold the US had went down with China's awesome parallel bar performance.

Hopefully, they can hold off for the silver.

[Friday]

Well, any shot at the gold the US had went down with China's awesome parallel bar performance.

Hopefully, they can hold off for the silver.

that would be as good as gold to this team, to be honest.
they were never expecting Gold... even with the Hamms.

the fact that they have kicked as much ass as they have is not to be under-appreciated.
hoping for silver! w00t!

[K.C.]

that would be as good as gold to this team, to be honest.
they were never expecting Gold... even with the Hamms.

the fact that they have kicked as much ass as they have is not to be under-appreciated.
hoping for silver! w00t!

Absolutely.

They were questionable at best to take a bronze when looking at the event coming in.


Still, it was nice to see them tease the gold for a little bit.

A silver would be a spectacular accomplishment for them.

Japan really shit the bed early on.

[TheGameHHH]

im totally drafting Horton in fantasy gymnastics next year

[Friday]

im totally drafting Horton in fantasy gymnastics next year

:lol:

i would so be in on that fantasy league!! haha

[Friday]

ok.
so US is hoping to god for a Bronze.

all depending on the Germans.

i am praying for the US team... they have definitely captured my heart tonight with their hearts.

[K.C.]

Very nice job by the men's gymnastics team.

Well deserved medal.

[TheGameHHH]

they got the bronze, this nazi bastard isnt putting up a 16.325

[Friday]

and they have done it.

US wins the Bronze in Men's Team Finals.
Without a single returning Olympian... with the loss of their big names and the addition of the alternates.
What a fantastic performance.

Way to go, boys!!

:clap: :clap: :clap:

and many kudos to China... what a fucking tight showing for the home team. :thumbup:

[K.C.]

USA Women's Softball game has started on Universal.

Oddly enough it's not on MSNBC or USA....Universal must be doing some exclusive coverage during the middle of the night.

[TheGameHHH]

USA Women's Softball game has started on Universal.

Oddly enough it's not on MSNBC or USA....Universal must be doing some exclusive coverage during the middle of the night.

love me some Jennie Finch

[Friday]

Natasha Watley with the first Home Run for the US!

coincidence? hmmmmm...... :tongue:



EDIT: these girls are killing. i am going to the batting cages this week. we need another RonFez softball game, bitches!!

[K.C.]

I like Jennie Finch, too.

Although, I hate it every time some ESPN douchebag floats the idea that Jennie Finch throwing 60 MPH underhand is the equivalent of a Major Leaguer throwing 95 MPH (and if Favre was throwing a baseball instead of a football, he'd throw 640 MPH).


It's ridiculous....if Jennie Finch could throw 95 MPH, she'd be on the Dodgers. Yet someone will keep reviving that stupid argument.


That said...she's great.

This could be a mercy rule game by the 5th. Venezuela looks lost. That's part of the problem with the Olympic committee and softball, I think...the USA destroys everyone.

[TheGameHHH]

I like Jennie Finch, too.

Although, I hate it every time some ESPN douchebag floats the idea that Jennie Finch throwing 60 MPH underhand is the equivalent of a Major Leaguer throwing 95 MPH (and if Favre was throwing a baseball instead of a football, he'd throw 640 MPH).


It's ridiculous....if Jennie Finch could throw 95 MPH, she'd be on the Dodgers. Yet someone will keep reviving that stupid argument.


That said...she's great.

This could be a mercy rule game by the 5th. Venezuela looks lost. That's part of the problem with the Olympic committee and softball, I think...the USA destroys everyone.

what theyre really talking about isn't the fact that Finch herself could throw 95 mph, theyre saying it appears just like a 95 mph heater would for a batter in the box.

[Friday]

I like Jennie Finch, too.

Although, I hate it every time some ESPN douchebag floats the idea that Jennie Finch throwing 60 MPH underhand is the equivalent of a Major Leaguer throwing 95 MPH (and if Favre was throwing a baseball instead of a football, he'd throw 640 MPH).


It's ridiculous....if Jennie Finch could throw 95 MPH, she'd be on the Dodgers. Yet someone will keep reviving that stupid argument.


That said...she's great.

This could be a mercy rule game by the 5th. Venezuela looks lost. That's part of the problem with the Olympic committee and softball, I think...the USA destroys everyone.

i appreciate that you seem to like Jennie for more than just her cute blondness....
it get's old, being a female who loves sports and seeing men ONLY like certain athletes because they are hot.

and I agree.... and that may be part of the problem with Softball. the US just murders all the other teams.... it's still a fun game to watch. For me, anyway. :)

[PapaBear]

I know this question has been asked a million times, but I've never heard a real answer to it. Why is it called softball? Yeah, yeah, I know. It hurts more to get hit by a baseball, but it's still not soft. I'll hang up and listen to your answer.

[K.C.]

I used to go to a lot of women's sports when I was a kid.

Down at the University of Delaware, they hosted their conference's basketball tournament like eight years in a row, so we'd go down and buy a ticket for like $10 and watch seven or eight hours of games.

And then the softball and other stuff just kind of stuck from high school and hanging around after classes watching some different things every so often.

So I can get into a lot of it.


About the only thing I can't watch, for whatever reason, is the WNBA.

[K.C.]

I know this question has been asked a million times, but I've never heard a real answer to it. Why is it called softball? Yeah, yeah, I know. It hurts more to get hit by a baseball, but it's still not soft. I'll hang up and listen to your answer.

Thanks for being a first-time caller, long-time listener, PapaBear

You stole my thunder, though.



...anyway, I think it's because the ball is softer, and it's a softer toss than pitching a baseball...and maybe watching the ample breasts on some of those broads conjures the word 'soft'??

[PapaBear]

.and maybe watching the ample breasts on some of those broads conjures the word 'soft'??
That brings up another question. Who started playing softball first? Men or women?

[Friday]

...anyway, I think it's because the ball is softer

that would be my first answer too... the ball is larger and does have a cushion around the outside. but TRUST ME... being hit by one of these hurts just as much as a baseball!!
and the .net teams can attest to my fat bottom lip as proof of this on our game day. *sigh*

but many softball pitchers can beat speeds of 95mph... so i don't think it's the pitch speed!

here is some more info:

First of all, why are these millions of people involved in softball, not baseball? Is it just a substitute for baseball or is there a difference? John Kralik replies, "...[Baseball] can't adapt to the age groups without corrupting the game. Softball can and does" (Kralik). Megan Flaherty, 18, says that unlike baseball, softball is "not all about raw strength. You must think about what to do and when to do it. Out-of-the-park homeruns won't occur too often so you have to rely on other methods of getting around the bases quickly" (Flaherty). Londa Kauffman feels that softball is much faster and more exciting than baseball (Kauffman). More specifically, Dave Davis, an ASA umpire, says, "I grew up loving baseball in an era before sports became a big business. Labor strife and big egos have gone a long way to taint my view of the Major Leagues. I have found that sports are played more intensely on the amateur level. I also believe that in most cases, the fastpitch softball games are more exciting to watch than baseball. The rules are similar, to be sure, but the smaller dimensions seem to add to the action" (Davis).

Once a person chooses to become involved in fastpitch softball, the sport must have some priority to him

That brings up another question. Who started playing softball first? Men or women?

Men.

Softball originated in Chicago on Thanksgiving Day, 1887. A group of about twenty young men had gathered in the gymnasium of the Farragut Boat Club in order to hear the outcome of the Harvard-Yale football game. After Yale's victory was announced and bets were paid off, a man picked up a stray boxing glove and threw it at someone, who hit it with a pole. George Hancock, usually considered the inventor of softball, shouted, "Let's play ball!" He tied the boxing glove so that it resembled a ball, chalked out a diamond on the floor (smaller dimensions than those of a baseball field in order to fit the gym) and broke off a broom handle to serve as a bat. What proceeded was an odd, smaller version of baseball. That game is now, 111 years later, known as the first softball game.

[jauble]

but TRUST ME... being hit by one of these hurts just as much as a baseball!!

dont worry thats blood light

-regan

[PapaBear]

Thanks, Friday! Actually, the whole idea of the first "ball" being a boxing glove makes sense as to why it ended up being called softball. Before reading this, I was about to start a movement to change the name of the game to "not as hard ball".

[K.C.]

but many softball pitchers can beat speeds of 95mph... so i don't think it's the pitch speed!


The reason I thought that, though, is because I would think original softball would be more akin to your run of the mill slow-pitch beer league softball.

[Friday]

The reason I thought that, though, is because I would think original softball would be more akin to your run of the mill slow-pitch beer league softball.

looks like the pitching was relatively slow up until the late 1930's.
after that, fast pitch rose in popularity....

but i think the name originated from the first game.... the boxing glove rolled up.

now... calling it softball is kind of funny when you play it and see just how insanely competitive it is.
btw...my lip healed from .net... and my leg healed from diving for a ball in the WB game.... i am such a softball dike.

[K.C.]

now... calling it softball is kind of funny when you play it and see just how insanely competitive it is.
btw...my lip healed from .net... and my leg healed from diving for a ball in the WB game.... i am such a softball dike.

But at least you got to hear the coaching wisdom of one of the all-time softball greats, Earl Douglas, in that .Net game, and his legendary 100 foot home run that got lost in a cornfield or whatever the hell he was talking about.


I'm still clinging to baseball a few times a week, until I eventually do some horrific damage to my body to stop me.

So far, so good...just some scraps and bruises mostly from laying out for a few balls.


I'd really like to play softball as well, but it's a little bit more difficult putting together I team than I really thought.

[CruelCircus]

I would say baseball is completely dead...nobody cares about saving it but Cuba. It'll be interesting to see how it shakes out.

One thing would absolutely save baseball. Major leaguers.

No way the Olympics would turn down all those big names, from so many different countries.

It'll never happen, though, unless they move baseball to the Winter Olympics.

[RAAMONE]

does anyone else HATE Michael Phelps? I cant stand him...i dont even know why

[Ritalin]

does anyone else HATE Michael Phelps? I cant stand him...i dont even know why

I don't hate him, but I started thinking this morning that he's on the juice.

[Midkiff]

Does China ever do or say anything that's NOT a fucking lie?!? First the fake swapped singing girl, and now the opening ceremony was fake.

Story. (http://www.cnn.com/2008/TECH/08/12/fake.fireworks.ap/index.html)

[Furtherman]

First the fake swapped singing girl.[/URL]

What was this about? It's not mentioned in the story.

[ozzie]

What was this about? It's not mentioned in the story.

Olympic opening uses girl's voice, not face (http://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/asiapcf/08/12/olympic.ceremony.lip.synche.ap/index.html)

[Friday]

What was this about? It's not mentioned in the story.

Here Ya Go (http://ca.news.yahoo.com/s/afp/080812/world/oly2008_china_ceremony_song_fake)

rather disappointing, though not surprising.

[Freakshow]

does anyone else HATE Michael Phelps? I cant stand him...i dont even know why

Because he's Baltimore's favorite son. A good Stillers fan should hate all things Baltimore. It's the law, hon.

[MisterSmith]

Does China ever do or say anything that's NOT a fucking lie?!? First the fake swapped singing girl, and now the opening ceremony was fake.

Story. (http://www.cnn.com/2008/TECH/08/12/fake.fireworks.ap/index.html)

That's really not a huge deal. There are a ton of shows that add pre-recorded content, and imagine the cost to the networks if they had to film every second of every angle, deal with weather problems, camera problems, satellite feeds, etc.

It makes sense to sweeten the production a little if there is time (as there was due to the time difference).

I (personally) will cut China some slack on this point.

[Furtherman]

Olympic opening uses girl's voice, not face (http://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/asiapcf/08/12/olympic.ceremony.lip.synche.ap/index.html)

Here Ya Go (http://ca.news.yahoo.com/s/afp/080812/world/oly2008_china_ceremony_song_fake)

rather disappointing, though not surprising.

That is a shame. I'm sure she'll grow up with strong self esteem.

[Midkiff]

That's really not a huge deal. There are a ton of shows that add pre-recorded content, and imagine the cost to the networks if they had to film every second of every angle, deal with weather problems, camera problems, satellite feeds, etc.

It makes sense to sweeten the production a little if there is time (as there was due to the time difference).

I (personally) will cut China some slack on this point.

Yeah, but to completely add fake fireworks is lame. That's like photoshopping a black guy into a college brochure.

[RAAMONE]

Because he's Baltimore's favorite son. A good Stillers fan should hate all things Baltimore. It's the law, hon.

haha...thank you for explaining my hatred

[MisterSmith]

Yeah, but to completely add fake fireworks is lame. That's like photoshopping a black guy into a college brochure.

That is pretty bad, but they weren't able to get a good shot of the real fireworks. At least the real fireworks existed.

However, I will give you that point; passing off digital effects as real is bad form.

[Friday]

Yeah, but to completely add fake fireworks is lame. That's like photoshopping a black guy into a college brochure.

considering the scale of the ceremony and the awful smog that consistently looms over that city... I cannot consider the fireworks issue as controversial. By a production standpoint, it actually makes perfect sense.

the child swap is an old trick used millions of times and will be understood considering the idealistic climate they are trying to present... however unethical it may be.

meh.

[K.C.]

One thing would absolutely save baseball. Major leaguers.

No way the Olympics would turn down all those big names, from so many different countries.

It'll never happen, though, unless they move baseball to the Winter Olympics.

MLB basically killed any shot of that when they started the Baseball World Classic, too.

There's just way too many second-rate teams internationally at the Olympics. Cuba is the only team that plays at full strength, and I think Japan sends the top two players from each team in their professional league, but can't get their MLBers. That's basically it.

The US team this year will be solid, as they've got some pretty good minor league prospects on the team, but there's just not the star power or competition there would be with the U.S. and the Dominican Republic, and Venezuela, and even a country like Australia which has a lot of minor league baseball players right now, if they had the Major Leaguers.

The Baseball Classic last time around was actually pretty good, though.

[Friday]

watching Kayaking reminded me of how hard that event was on Summer Games/Commodore 64 too.
I always flipped over.
But i did love the sound the oars made in the water.
:)

[Midkiff]

At least the real fireworks existed.

Ah, but did they? That's what China says. I wouldn't be surprised if nothing happened at all. :lol:

[K.C.]

does anyone else HATE Michael Phelps? I cant stand him...i dont even know why

communist.

[Kevin]

Edit.. already posted..

Seriously, they are the poster child for how corrupt and awful the Olympics have become. The fact that they were able to get the games proves it.

[King Hippos Bandaid]

does anyone else HATE Michael Phelps? I cant stand him...i dont even know why


yeah he sucks, all those gold medals and respect he is getting us from the world

it would sure suck if he broke the gold medal record and we ended up winning the medal count

[ladyface]

There's no way America will win the gold medal count. I blame Phelps.

[RAAMONE]

i think i just dont like how he talks

[Friday]

so SO happy to see Dahlhauser and Rogers pick up another win.
they are too good to be left in the dust!

not to mention I had a dream about Phil the other night... *swoon*

Gymnastics next! wheeeeeeeeeeeeeee

[dino_electropolis]

i think i just dont like how he talks

God bless phelps for his achievements......epic feat of athletecism.


But he does sound like he has drunk too much chlorine, if you know what i mean.

[Friday]

HAHA!

Bernard of France cannot win.... Sullivan of Australia took back his world record in the 100 M Freestyle semi's.
Lezak also qualified nicely.

[Kevin]

yeah he sucks, all those gold medals and respect he is getting us from the world

it would sure suck if he broke the gold medal record and we ended up winning the medal count

Winning is for Pussies.

[dino_electropolis]

That poor Hoff.....if she could trade in a few seconds off the clock for a few more points on the pretty scale, she could be a huuuuuuge celebrity.

http://media.commercialappeal.com/mca/content/img/photos/2008/02/16/17a2h.jpeg

[HBox]

http://www.cyberpunkreview.com/images/minority_report04.jpg

Katie Hoff in the pool disappointed she finished off the podium.

[dino_electropolis]

http://www.cyberpunkreview.com/images/minority_report04.jpg

Katie Hoff in the pool disappointed she finished off the podium.

nice.

[Friday]

Phelps for the record!!

Most Decorated Olympic Medalist in History!

how can anyone hate him?
maniacs!!!

[spadanko]

fucking monster.. another WR, another glod

[Kevin]

Phelps for the record!!

Most Decorated Olympic Medalist in History!

how can anyone hate him?
maniacs!!!

E.P.O

[PaulOStalker]

HA HA HA french swimmer!

haha

[Friday]

E.P.O

Emergency Pull Out?? http://www.wackbag.com/images/smilies/kopfkratz.gif

[TheGameHHH]

I'm getting tired of all these world records, every swimmer (no matter what) is breaking a world record. It's getting annoying.

Other then that, go Phelps!

[midwestjeff]

I'm getting tired of all these world records, every swimmer (no matter what) is breaking a world record. It's getting annoying.

Other then that, go Phelps!

Records were made to be broken.
Or is that laws?
I get confused.

[Hottub]

Records were made to be broken.
Or is that laws?
I get confused.

Maybe hymens?

[K.C.]

Caught the Phelps race, and most of the swimming.

How's the US women's gymnastcs team doing? Just tuned in.

[HBox]

After the first rotation its 1. Russia 2. U.S. 3. China.

Russia ran roughshod over everyone like they were dirty Georgians.

[Friday]

Caught the Phelps race, and most of the swimming.

How's the US women's gymnastcs team doing? Just tuned in.

so far they are ahead of the chinese after vault... they had GREAT vaults.
but everyone is behind Russia for the time being because they are ahead in their events count.

the US and China have 3 more events to go.

[Friday]

i love Bela Karolyi.

he is a crazy person and it WORKS!

[dino_electropolis]

These chinese girl gymnasts are buggin me out.

As if puttin on some eyeliner and blush on a 12 year old's face can conceal a 12 year old's body.


Oddly enough, i find the fact that they tried to (and will succeed) pull a fast one by us is only the fourth most erotic thing about it.

[TeeBone]

Who is more difficult to understand ?


Mouth Breathing Idiot, TEDDY ATLAS
http://www.nydailynews.com/features/goldengloves/img/Teddy_Atlas.jpg

OR



Eastern Block lunatic, Bela Karolyi
http://cache.daylife.com/imageserve/0eEJdUf7MKdcq/610x.jpg

You Decide...

[DarkHippie]

Phelps is a god

[jauble]

That relay seemed unfair almost.

[PapaBear]

This one goes to 11.

[Friday]

US Women's Gymnastics are the reigning world champs... but the China ladies just put up a bigger fight. Age controversy aside, the Chinese were just MORE Perfect. And that got the gold.

The Americans have nothing to be ashamed of... Silver is a great honor!
Congrats, Ladies!

[Midkiff]

Oh, and what do you know, China cheats yet again with underage gymnasts.

[HBox]

Oh, and what do you know, China cheats yet again with underage gymnasts.

In every single way they've made this Olympics about projecting a phony image to the world of how they want to be seen. They've been ruthless in turning this into a giant propaganda piece. There's nothing real here. I don't know if they even realize that nobody was buying this horseshit long before the games even began. They think they can control the world like they control their country. They are going to wake up the day after closing ceremonies and see how little this has all brought them.

[Friday]

Oh, and what do you know, China cheats yet again with underage gymnasts.

you are SO very late to the table on this one.
people have been discussing this for weeks.

get over it.
you hate China.
we get it.

[joeyballsack]

Does it mean I am jaded if I keep waiting for the report in the news that Phelps is on HGH or some other kind of steroid and is going to be stripped of all his medals ?

[Kevin]

Does it mean I am jaded if I keep waiting for the report in the news that Phelps is on HGH or some other kind of steroid and is going to be stripped of all his medals ?

I say E.P.O the same that Landis and the tour da France Jokers keep getting caught with. Its supposed to give you unreal endurance and speed..

[KnoxHarrington]

I'd like to thank the Venezuelan women's volleyball team for deciding to play tonight's game in their panties.

[Kevin]

I'd like to thank the Venezuelan women's volleyball team for deciding to play tonight's game in their panties.

X2

[Kevin]

Did the US purposely pick coaches of Asian decent for these Olympics just for China? I saw one in the Gymnastic earlier, and now the Volleyball.

[HBox]

I'd like to thank the Venezuelan women's volleyball team for deciding to play tonight's game in their panties.

You'd think with all their oil money they could afford shorts. But I'm not complaining.

[Midkiff]

you hate China. we get it.

I hate to argue with a hot chick, but you're way off there. I love China - the China underneath the phony ruling regime. Most Chinese people are genuine good people. The Chinese government, however, goes out of their way to present such a phony image that they go way overboard and make themselves look just plain stupid.

China is a really cool place, with an amazing history. In fact, I am a white guy, and I speak Mandarin Chinese in addition to Spanish and German. I spent quite a bit of time learning Chinese language and culture. I have nothing against them.

[Captain Rooster]

I'd like to thank the Venezuelan women's volleyball team for deciding to play tonight's game in their panties.

Posts without pics ... tsk tsk tsk.

[foodcourtdruide]

I'm so annoyed that I keep hearing "U.S. leads in Medal Count", what does this even mean? If you look at how ESPN ranks the countries, they just count the medals and I've seen this almost everywhere else. I've NEVER seen a scoring system where Gold (1st place) has the same weight as Silver (2nd place) or Bronze (3rd place). The best way to judge which country is doing best would be to give points to each medal, then calculate who's winning. Gold should be worth 3 points, silver 2 points and bronze 1 point.

Here's the current breakdown on ESPN.com:
http://sports.espn.go.com/oly/summer08/medals

[Friday]

I'm so annoyed that I keep hearing "U.S. leads in Medal Count", what does this even mean? If you look at how ESPN ranks the countries, they just count the medals and I've seen this almost everywhere else. I've NEVER seen a scoring system where Gold (1st place) has the same weight as Silver (2nd place) or Bronze (3rd place). The best way to judge which country is doing best would be to give points to each medal, then calculate who's winning. Gold should be worth 3 points, silver 2 points and bronze 1 point.

Here's the current breakdown on ESPN.com:
http://sports.espn.go.com/oly/summer08/medals

you may be over-thinking this one a bit.

:bye:

[King Hippos Bandaid]

was surprised to see That Cat Osterman pitched a No Hitter

watched the first inning of the US Softball Game, she had almost 30 pitches and seemed hittable


lot more hot chicks then I thought play softball

[booster11373]

Olympic soccer has been really entertaining so far

The US paid dearly for a really blatant penalty that resulted in a red card. The mens team is going home

[MisterSmith]

I hate to argue with a hot chick, but you're way off there. I love China - the China underneath the phony ruling regime. Most Chinese people are genuine good people. The Chinese government, however, goes out of their way to present such a phony image that they go way overboard and make themselves look just plain stupid.

China is a really cool place, with an amazing history. In fact, I am a white guy, and I speak Mandarin Chinese in addition to Spanish and German. I spent quite a bit of time learning Chinese language and culture. I have nothing against them.

OK, OK, we get it. You really hate China. Enough of this phony "but I like the people" BS.

Just be honest dude - yeesh.

:laugh:

[foodcourtdruide]

you may be over-thinking this one a bit.

:bye:

Eh, probably. Just irks me a bit.

[RAAMONE]

I'm so annoyed that I keep hearing "U.S. leads in Medal Count", what does this even mean? If you look at how ESPN ranks the countries, they just count the medals and I've seen this almost everywhere else. I've NEVER seen a scoring system where Gold (1st place) has the same weight as Silver (2nd place) or Bronze (3rd place). The best way to judge which country is doing best would be to give points to each medal, then calculate who's winning. Gold should be worth 3 points, silver 2 points and bronze 1 point.

Here's the current breakdown on ESPN.com:
http://sports.espn.go.com/oly/summer08/medals

China 66
USA 57
S. Korea 31

[MisterSmith]

I'm so annoyed that I keep hearing "U.S. leads in Medal Count", what does this even mean? If you look at how ESPN ranks the countries, they just count the medals and I've seen this almost everywhere else. I've NEVER seen a scoring system where Gold (1st place) has the same weight as Silver (2nd place) or Bronze (3rd place). The best way to judge which country is doing best would be to give points to each medal, then calculate who's winning. Gold should be worth 3 points, silver 2 points and bronze 1 point.

Here's the current breakdown on ESPN.com:
http://sports.espn.go.com/oly/summer08/medals

I agree to an extent, although I would change the point value:

Gold = 196.967 points

Silver = 107.868 points

Bronze = 63.546 or 118.710 points, depending on the event.

[RAAMONE]

Yahoo's front page has the Plelps news as "Winningist Olympian Ever"

is that a word?

[IMSlacker]

Yahoo's front page has the Plelps news as "Winningist Olympian Ever"

is that a word?

Not according to Firefox's spell checker.

[Freakshow]

Merriam-Webster says yes (http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/winningest), winningest is how they spell it.

[Friday]

this is being posted everywhere now.
poor guy :sad:

Janos Baranyai Weightlifting Mishap (http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=33a_1218642189&p=1)

[MobCounty]

this is being posted everywhere now.
poor guy :sad:

Janos Baranyai Weightlifting Mishap (http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=33a_1218642189&p=1)

.. some shit you can't un-see, beware.


Poor bastard.

[K.C.]

.. some shit you can't un-see, beware.


Yeah, I can't bring myself to watch the clip.


You can see stuff like that coming a mile away with weightlifting, though. Like I said a few days ago, the chick from Taiwan was seconds away from pretty much crushing herself with the weight.

She actually bounced it off her leg, but I guess it was done at an angle where she didn't bear the brunt of the weight.

[Midkiff]

Freaking OUCH!!!!

[JPMNICK]

wow that was bad. i wish i saw it in HD

[spadanko]

fucking brutal

[mikeyboy]

Synchronized diving? Okay, this is an event I didn't even know existed.

[Hottub]

Synchronized diving is Ubergay.

Yes I understand the difficulty and structure, but still...


Official sport of RonFez.net.:thumbup:

[Friday]

Official sport of RonFez.net.:thumbup:

Totally.

http://cache.daylife.com/imageserve/07gJ6Qz3cYcBA/340x.jpg

[Hottub]

*ALERT*

Woman's Beach Volleyball is on.

[BeerBandit]

"May/Walsh are pounding Norway like the North Sea!"

I like that one.

[Friday]

w00t! :clap:

Misty May is one step closer to spreading bits of her mom all over the court again!

:unsure:

[mikeyboy]

Michael Phelps should grow one of those super sweet Mark Spitz mustaches.

http://cache.eb.com/eb/image?id=85011&rendTypeId=4

[barjockey]

were phelps last two races televised? I never have the right channl on ialways see either tiki or costas YUCK

[TooLowBrow]

which is worse? synch diving or synch swimming?

[Friday]

were phelps last two races televised? I never have the right channl on ialways see either tiki or costas YUCK

all of Phelps' races are televised on NBC.
all of his finals are LIVE during prime time and they show his qualifiers as well but those are not always live.

[Hottub]

USA owns the Backstroke.
I got my guy ready for 2012!!:clap:

http://img378.imageshack.us/img378/6041/fishingandshore08034pa5.jpg

[Friday]

USA owns the Backstroke.
I got my guy ready for 2012!!:clap:

http://img378.imageshack.us/img378/6041/fishingandshore08034pa5.jpg

keep your guy away from my guy.

Aaron isn't into alternate lifestyles.

:bye:

[Hottub]

USA owns the Backstroke.
I got my guy ready for 2012!!:clap:

http://img378.imageshack.us/img378/6041/fishingandshore08034pa5.jpg

Hey. I just noticed this. Enlarge the picture, and check out the rack on the MILF. Center Top of the image.
Sean is in the outer lane, directly below her goodness.

[epo]

this is being posted everywhere now.
poor guy :sad:

Janos Baranyai Weightlifting Mishap (http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=33a_1218642189&p=1)

Why did I read the title and still watch that?

[TooLowBrow]

Hey. I just noticed this. Enlarge the picture, and check out the rack on the MILF. Center Top of the image.
Sean is in the outer lane, directly below her goodness.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3154/2761893812_bd40c47787_o.png
i prefer this happy couple

[Willmore]

Ron was talking today about how Russia isn't as competitive in recent years, but that is partly because of the breakup of the Soviet Union. If you add up all the medals for former Soviet Republics, they would have 33 - more than China or USA right now. And Nastia Liukin - the American gymnast would have been on the Russian gymnastics team.


Also, it is partly due to the destruction of the Russian sports infrastructure in the 90s. There were simply no state funds to support the programs that the Soviet Union had. Now it's a different matter, so I would expect a resurgence of Russian athletes in the next 10-15 years.

[JPMNICK]

the guys on the vault are much worse at landing then the girls

[The Jays]

Oh man, I just started watching stuff on NBC Olympics.com, jesus, the site has fucking everything. And even if you miss something, they have everything recorded. I was watching a five hour pre-recorded feed of women's badminton doubles. Right now, I'm watching Greco-Roman wrestling live, I just watched Adam Wheeler of the US come back to beat the chinaman he was facing.

You can set the option for running text commentary, or you can watch the Control Room, where you can have 4 feeds at once. Great for wrestling, I can watch who's wrestling on each mat, and then watch some table tennis on the fourth feed.

[K.C.]

Well, I guess Bernard avenged his loss to Lezak in the relays.

[Tenbatsuzen]

Right now, I'm watching Greco-Roman wrestling live

World Champion, Madison Square Garden, Opie and Anthony, #1 Radio Show?

[Tenbatsuzen]

Michael Phelps should grow one of those super sweet Mark Spitz mustaches.

http://cache.eb.com/eb/image?id=85011&rendTypeId=4

I saw an interview with Spitz on ESPN, and I could not get over how humongous of a douchebag he was. I was absofuckinglutely incredulous how pompous, pretentious, and egotistic he was.

[TooLowBrow]

Ron was talking today about how Russia isn't as competitive in recent years, but that is partly because of the breakup of the Soviet Union. If you add up all the medals for former Soviet Republics, they would have 33 - more than China or USA right now. And Nastia Liukin - the American gymnast would have been on the Russian gymnastics team.


Also, it is partly due to the destruction of the Russian sports infrastructure in the 90s. There were simply no state funds to support the programs that the Soviet Union had. Now it's a different matter, so I would expect a resurgence of Russian athletes in the next 10-15 years.

russia would have more medals if there was a 'new york city strip club strippers' event

[Friday]

Well, I guess Bernard avenged his loss to Lezak in the relays.

yeah.. but the man is an enormously talented swimmer and was a world record holder.
he swam very well.... and they shook like gentlemen, knowing it was all even.
I hardly think that Lezak could be disappointed with anything this games... he proved himself and then some. Bravo.

[K.C.]

yeah.. but the man is an enormously talented swimmer and was a world record holder.
he swam very well.... and they shook like gentlemen, knowing it was all even.
I hardly think that Lezak could be disappointed with anything this games... he proved himself and then some. Bravo.

Oh, I know how good Bernard is...let me put it this way...I'd have been shocked if he finished with anything other than the gold.

I was watching the Semis of that race over a buddy's house yesterday and just kept thinking that if people thought he was a favorite before...he'll be swimming like he has a gun to his head now.

Lezak's good, but that was a one in a million shot during that relay...he swam the race of his life.

[Friday]

I saw an interview with Spitz on ESPN, and I could not get over how humongous of a douchebag he was. I was absofuckinglutely incredulous how pompous, pretentious, and egotistic he was.

yeah... he has become an enormous douchebag.
the fact that he expected the olympic committee to fly him to Beijing was just so presumptuous on his part....

yes... he was a LEGEND in his sport and always will be for history's sake.
but grow some humility! ugh. he just looks like an old, tired, bitter jerk right now.

[K.C.]

russia would have more medals if there was a 'new york city strip club strippers' event

Or if instead of skeet shooting, they just catapulted Georgians into the air.

[Friday]

what a great all around effort by Jonathan Horton.
he helped his team to Bronze, but fell just short tonight.

still... what heart he has... and he did his best tonight.
bravo, my dear!!
let noone ever question your talent or comittment.

http://www.cbgphoto.com/images/Hornton-Tyson-finals_51_lg.jpg

[mikeyboy]

what a great all around effort by Jonathan Horton.
he helped his team to Bronze, but fell just short tonight.

still... what heart he has... and he did his best tonight.
bravo, my dear!!
let noone ever question your talent or comittment.

http://www.cbgphoto.com/images/Hornton-Tyson-finals_51_lg.jpg

Eh. Did you see him boasting to the camera when his team won the bronze? I cringed and it reminded me why people hate this country. Ron mentioned it on the show today as well. I've been rooting for the U.S., but that whole exchange really made him come off like a douche.

[mikeyboy]

I saw an interview with Spitz on ESPN, and I could not get over how humongous of a douchebag he was. I was absofuckinglutely incredulous how pompous, pretentious, and egotistic he was.

Jealous?

[Friday]

Eh. Did you see him boasting to the camera when his team won the bronze? I cringed and it reminded me why people hate this country. Ron mentioned it on the show today as well. I've been rooting for the U.S., but that whole exchange really made him come off like a douche.

oh
i guess you have never had some victory in your own life that others had questioned and downright said was impossible.
if it ever happens to you, you will find that it brings out the best and the most competitive, confident air about you. some might mistake it for arrogance.

i felt him completely.
and to be honest a bit of pompous spirit is required in order to do anything spectacular, including sports, comedy, acting, singing... and anything above and beyond the blue/white collar norm.

[ChrisTheCop]

Jealous?

Ha. I was thinking the same thing.
Spitz always has a knack for making it all about him.:happy:

[silks]

I'm just watching to see the stunning Paraguayan javelin thrower, Leryn Franco...

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r188/paraguayo94/Leryn_Franco_191.jpg

[Ritalin]

oh
i guess you have never had some victory in your own life that others had questioned and downright said was impossible.
if it ever happens to you, you will find that it brings out the best and the most competitive, confident air about you. some might mistake it for arrogance.

i felt him completely.
and to be honest a bit of pompous spirit is required in order to do anything spectacular, including sports, comedy, acting, singing... and anything above and beyond the blue/white collar norm.

I disagree. Confident, self aware, sure. Pompous? Yuck.

[TeeBone]

http://www.cbc.ca/gfx/images/sports/photos/2008/08/13/392-armstrong.jpg
Kristin Armstrong is only the second American woman to win an Olympic cycling gold medal.

[Friday]

I disagree. Confident, self aware, sure. Pompous? Yuck.

yeah... i was reaching there. :drunk:

but i still didn't think he was thaat bad.
oh well.
:)

[Friday]

Mark Spitz is on the Today Show trying not to sound like a douche.

and failing.

[J.Clints]

I thought are Diving team got screwed last night. We shoul have gotten Bronze.

[TooCute]

Did anyone post this video already? What a left hook!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2QA6s7p-zU8

Ah... my good old alma mater..... judging by the empty natty light boxes, it's probably during spring weekend!

[Freakshow]

She can punch me in the face anytime.

[Midkiff]

Ha ha.... check out this douche.

BEIJING, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Swedish wrestler Ara Abrahamian threw down his greco-roman bronze medal in protest on Thursday after his bid for Olympic gold was ended by a decision denounced by the Swedish coach as “politics.” (http://sports.yahoo.com/olympics/news?slug=reu-wrestling&prov=reuters&type=lgns)

[Friday]

Happy Birthday, Kerry!

Nice Win.... first time they were truly challenged, and by a team noone would have suspected.

http://www.nbcolympics.com/mm/photo/athletes/profile/12/08/87/120887_m11.jpg

[Friday]

:clap:SONI!!:clap:

Swimmers are just on FIRE these games!

[Friday]

:clap: :clap:
LOCHTE ~ Gold!

PIERSOL (:wub:) ~ Silver!
:clap: :clap:

[cougarjake13]

did phelps win again ???

[Friday]

:clap: PHELPS FTW!!!!!:clap:


fuckin amazing.

[spadanko]

that hugarian dude was close goinginto teh breast storke and then hejust fuckin tokof. ridiculous

[cougarjake13]

:clap: PHELPS FTW!!!!!:clap:


fuckin amazing.

guess so

[Kevin]

Tricket is more buff than phelps

[Friday]

Tricket is more buff than phelps

hey... whatever turns you on...



... i guess....

[Kevin]

hey... whatever turns you on...



... i guess....

Both hot..


Err.. what?

[Friday]

Judges were Waaaaay too lenient on the chinese beam chick.
waaaaaay.

if Nastia doesn't get a higher score, then there is something goddamn wrong....

waiting... waiting.....

and they did.

this gymnastics has me all tense! :wacko:

[Snoogans]

This judging is almost Boxing level obvious. At least these judges could attempt to hide the hatred for America.


And Seriously, that traitor FUCK Al Trautwig DOESNT ONE TIME MENTION THAT THESE CHINESE GIRLS ARE UNDERAGE. AT LEAST FUCKIN BRING IT UP. YOU SHOULD BRING IT UP EVERY FUCKIN TIME THEY ARE ON THE SCREEN

[Friday]

wow.

for once.. i am completely with Snoogans on all of his points.
well stated, Snoogans.

[Friday]

:clap: :clap: NASTIA LIUKIN ~ GOLD!!!

SHAWN JOHNSON ~ SILVER!!! :clap: :clap:

USA Ladies Gymnastics CHAMPIONS!!!

Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee !!!

GOLD!!
http://d.yimg.com/a/p/sp/getty/57/fullj.31da07b251d224d6f93df67ea0a0de69/31da07b251d224d6f93df67ea0a0de69-getty-81972834mw020_olympics_day_.jpg

More Wheeeeeeeeeeeee Goodness!
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[The Jays]

WOOO! Take that China! We don't need underage girls to win championships! Go back to making sneakers! They're turning kids into slaves just to make cheaper sneakers.But what's the real cost? 'Cause the sneakers don't seem that much cheaper. Why are we still paying so much for sneakers? When you got them made by little slave kids? What are your overheads?

Er, Go America!

[K.C.]

Good work, boys and girls!

Remember what you're fighting for over in Beijing:

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[K.C.]

US surged back into the medal count lead today.

Now leading China 43-36.

China still leads in overall golds, 22-14

China was predicted to win the overall golds by a lot, and edge the US in the medal count going in.

They're probably still in a pretty strong position to do so, but the US really exceeded a lot of expectations this year, so the overall count should be interesting.

[HBox]

Putin must be mighty pissed right about now.

[PapaBear]

China still leads in overall golds, 22-14

Good thing we have Phelps!

[King Imp]

Can someone explain why in softball, the women sometimes take a running start before swinging the bat? I can't figure that out.

[Epschtein]

boxing is completely unwatchable in these olympics, its really pissing me off.

the judging is either completely corrupt or just laughably incompetent. or both.

i was so glad nastia won, she must be under tremendous pressure and she never seems full of herself or fake, seems like a good kid.

[TeeBone]

I can't wait for the track and field events to start.
The hammer throw in HD-----what?!?!?!?!
http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/41310000/jpg/_41310775_lysenko203.jpg

[mendyweiss]

Breakfast: Three fried-egg sandwiches loaded with cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, fried onions and mayonnaise. Two cups of coffee. One five-egg omelet. One bowl of grits. Three slices of French toast topped with powdered sugar. Three chocolate-chip pancakes.

Lunch: One pound of enriched pasta. Two large ham and cheese sandwiches with mayo on white bread. Energy drinks packing 1,000 calories.

Dinner: One pound of pasta. An entire pizza. More energy drinks.

Michael Phelps Daily Intake

Hah! He Wouldn't Even Win A Bronze Medal In Eating Here On Ronfez.net !!!

[JPMNICK]

that was a great women's final last night, glad the US took 1st and 2nd.

[K.C.]

Breakfast: Three fried-egg sandwiches loaded with cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, fried onions and mayonnaise. Two cups of coffee. One five-egg omelet. One bowl of grits. Three slices of French toast topped with powdered sugar. Three chocolate-chip pancakes.

Lunch: One pound of enriched pasta. Two large ham and cheese sandwiches with mayo on white bread. Energy drinks packing 1,000 calories.

Dinner: One pound of pasta. An entire pizza. More energy drinks.

Michael Phelps Daily Intake

Hah! He Wouldn't Even Win A Bronze Medal In Eating Here On Ronfez.net !!!

If you've heard him talk, he's obsessed with getting more and more calories in his diet. I guess when you swim pretty much all day, every day, you need everything you can get.

Pretty much all of his post-race interviews with Andrea Kramer during this thing begin with, "Well, I'm going to just go back and put more calories in me, and relax."

[HBox]

Breakfast: Three fried-egg sandwiches loaded with cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, fried onions and mayonnaise. Two cups of coffee. One five-egg omelet. One bowl of grits. Three slices of French toast topped with powdered sugar. Three chocolate-chip pancakes.

Lunch: One pound of enriched pasta. Two large ham and cheese sandwiches with mayo on white bread. Energy drinks packing 1,000 calories.

Dinner: One pound of pasta. An entire pizza. More energy drinks.

Michael Phelps Daily Intake

Hah! He Wouldn't Even Win A Bronze Medal In Eating Here On Ronfez.net !!!

He might have some slight issues if he ever stops swimming.

[K.C.]

He might have some slight issues if he ever stops swimming.

There's only one guy I remember with a similar diet.

Future Michael Phelps:

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[OGC]

Has anyone else noticed that Bob Costas seems to be lisping ? There is something different in the way he is speaking.

[KnoxHarrington]

That one Swiss beach volleyball player seems like the biggest douche in the world.

Phelps is about to go for #7.

[KnoxHarrington]

#7

[Friday]

HOW THE HELL IS HE DOING THIS!?!?!?

one one-hundreth of a mother fucking second!!!!!!

:clap: :clap:
PHELPS!!!!!!!! :clap: :clap:

[KnoxHarrington]

Rowdy Gaines sounds like he's gonna cum.

[Snoogans]

what the fuck man. He had NO BUSINESS beating him to the wall. HOW THE FUCK DID THAT HAPPEN. It clearly happened, but HOW THE FUCK

[BeerBandit]

Wow!

Wow!

Just, wow!

[spadanko]

unfuckingbelievable

[K.C.]

Rowdy Gaines sounds like he's gonna cum.

I know I did.


No mas!...just forfeit the 8th race and give the medal to Phelps.

[Friday]

Rowdy Gaines sounds like he's gonna cum.

yeah.
i just came too.

TWICE!

holy motherfuck!!!
if this kid is not inspiring... then nothing is.

Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

[K.C.]

yeah.
i just came too.

TWICE!


Hah! Beat you to that comment by 1/100th of a second!

Phelps-style, FTW!!!

[Snoogans]

I wouldnt call this so inspiring. its amazing, but alot of people expected him to be awesome. The inspiring shit is the guy like that 1500 meter runner for us who was taken from his parents in Africa as a kid.

[Epschtein]

what the fuck man. He had NO BUSINESS beating him to the wall. HOW THE FUCK DID THAT HAPPEN. It clearly happened, but HOW THE FUCK

did it clearly happen? i dont even know lol!

i swear you can see cavic touch first, we talked about it the other day - is it spotters or electronic timing?

that was out of control man, unbelievable.

i hope it isnt controversial, did they show a slo-mo close-up?

[KnoxHarrington]

They really should have delayed this next race a few more minutes. It's like no one even noticed it started.

[Snoogans]

did it clearly happen? i dont even know lol!

i swear you can see cavic touch first, we talked about it the other day - is it spotters or electronic timing?

that was out of control man, unbelievable.

i hope it isnt controversial, did they show a slo-mo close-up?

its the wall. The shit is in the wall and knows when the touch happens

[K.C.]

i swear you can see cavic touch first, we talked about it the other day - is it spotters or electronic timing?

that was out of control man, unbelievable.

i hope it isnt controversial, did they show a slo-mo close-up?


It's touch.

No spotter would have gotten that correct. Cavic took too much time on that last stroke. Cavic was at the wall first, but Phelps lunged for it and got his hand in.

It'll look like Cavic every time you watch the replay, because he SHOULD have won. Phelps snuck in with that lunge.

[JPMNICK]

did it clearly happen? i dont even know lol!

i swear you can see cavic touch first, we talked about it the other day - is it spotters or electronic timing?

that was out of control man, unbelievable.

i hope it isnt controversial, did they show a slo-mo close-up?

if it was spotters, he would have lost.

it is electronic, and even though i saw it in slow mo, i can barely believe it

[Friday]

Hah! Beat you to that comment by 1/100th of a second!

Phelps-style, FTW!!!

haha! you bastard!!

but does 1/100th count in cum time?
i say we came at the same time!! :tongue:

(and i did it twice!! wheeeeeeeee)

[Epschtein]

yeah cool, i thought it was electronic touch pads or something, awesome, no controversy.

WOW.

btw how fun was it watching that crybaby laciga lose in volleyball? goddamn i felt bad for his teammate.

[KnoxHarrington]

haha! you bastard!!

but does 1/100th count in cum time?
i say we came at the same time!! :tongue:

Everyone gets a gold medal!

[KnoxHarrington]

yeah cool, i thought it was electronic touch pads or something, awesome, no controversy.

WOW.

btw how fun was it watching that crybaby laciga lose in volleyball? goddamn i felt bad for his teammate.

They were talking in the match earlier about how he's run off several teammates with his sheer douche-itude.

[K.C.]

yeah cool, i thought it was electronic touch pads or something, awesome, no controversy.

WOW.

btw how fun was it watching that crybaby laciga lose in volleyball? goddamn i felt bad for his teammate.

Yeah, that was actually a great match, I forgot about it in the Phelps hysteria.

US came back down 6-0 in the final set.

[K.C.]

Well, Mark Spitz will be up to piss all over this thing, shortly.

[KnoxHarrington]

Phelps and Spitz are going to make a joint appearance later.

That should be really comfortable.