justin Posted August 16, 2008 Report Posted August 16, 2008 Just got back from watching Bolt run the 100m in 9.69 seconds. Everybody in the stadium went absolutely nuts! Ban Quote
thrice Posted August 17, 2008 Report Posted August 17, 2008 10:58PM Eastern Standard time, Phelps and his relay team go for his 8th gold. I can't wait. Quote
909 Posted August 17, 2008 Report Posted August 17, 2008 Just got back from watching Bolt run the 100m in 9.69 seconds. Everybody in the stadium went absolutely nuts! lucky, I hope I didn't miss it. hopefully, they show it on the evening broadcast. Quote
grawk Posted August 17, 2008 Report Posted August 17, 2008 Speaking of, can someone in china get me one of those sampan hats with the dragon on it that misty may treanor was wearing on the great wall? My wife wants one Quote
saint.panda Posted August 17, 2008 Report Posted August 17, 2008 Have a picture? I can send you one if I can find it. Quote
grawk Posted August 17, 2008 Report Posted August 17, 2008 but with a golden dragon painted on it Quote
saint.panda Posted August 17, 2008 Report Posted August 17, 2008 That shouldn't be too hard to find. I'll see what I can do. Quote
guzziguy Posted August 17, 2008 Report Posted August 17, 2008 but with a golden dragon painted on it Dan, you're awfully cute in that hat. Quote
luvdunhill Posted August 18, 2008 Report Posted August 18, 2008 Speaking of, can someone in china get me one of those sampan hats with the dragon on it that misty may treanor was wearing on the great wall? My wife wants one and perhaps an anime themed SARS mask? Those are so cool! Quote
fordgtlover Posted August 18, 2008 Report Posted August 18, 2008 Just got back from watching Bolt run the 100m in 9.69 seconds. Everybody in the stadium went absolutely nuts! Bolt didn't even seem to be trying in the last 15m, and he seemed to get a slower start than in the heats. Quote
saint.panda Posted August 18, 2008 Report Posted August 18, 2008 Yeah, he was already in victory pose 10m before the finish line and he didn't even realize he broke the world record until after his victory round. On a different matter, Liu Xiang, the Chinese 110m hurdles God, dropped out due to an injury. Fuck. An entire nation is weeping because of that now. Quote
jinp6301 Posted August 19, 2008 Author Report Posted August 19, 2008 Its already posted here nenso Quote
Hopstretch Posted August 19, 2008 Report Posted August 19, 2008 The best thing about the Olympics is there's something for everyone. Quote
Beefy Posted August 19, 2008 Report Posted August 19, 2008 Ah man, I'm browsing at this thread at work Quote
grawk Posted August 19, 2008 Report Posted August 19, 2008 As a track coach, this is the one time every four years when I actually get to see the sport I love, the pole vault, getting some air time. And in honor of the olympics I've updated my sig! Yes, I Yelena Isinbayeva! She'll definitely be the first woman to vault 5.20 m (17'-0"). She gave you a world record for your birthday! Quote
en480c4 Posted August 19, 2008 Report Posted August 19, 2008 She gave you a world record for your birthday! I know, right? What more could I have asked for? Quote
fordgtlover Posted August 20, 2008 Report Posted August 20, 2008 Australia plays US in basketball tonight. I'd love to think that the Aussies are in with a chance. Hmmm... just can't see it happening though. Quote
JBLoudG20 Posted August 20, 2008 Report Posted August 20, 2008 USA hasn't even had a tough game yet. Its a joke. Then again, we do have professionals on the team Quote
fordgtlover Posted August 20, 2008 Report Posted August 20, 2008 USA hasn't even had a tough game yet. Its a joke. Then again, we do have professionals on the team We have professionals as well. Just not as highly paid - Andrew Bogut (Aussie) plays in the US for the Milwaukee Bucks and has just signed for 5 years $60M, which seems pretty good [understatment]. But, of course he's carrying an injury. I wonder whether the Olympic committee will ever consider basketball to be waaay too professional for the olympics. But, I guess the same could be said for the tennis as well. I guess both of these sport still draw great crowds, so maybe that's the real benefit; as a publicity drawcard. It is interesting to note that olympic soccer restricts the teams to under 21s (or 23s?), with only 3 overage players allowed. I don't know whether that would make any difference to basketball. Quote
laxx Posted August 20, 2008 Report Posted August 20, 2008 Most likely not considering there are many players in the NBA drafted right out of grade school. Quote
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.