The 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver/Whistler - Page 23

Galaxy · 02-26-2010, 02:45 PM

The U.S. seems to get goalies (besides Hiller) off their game.

Lathum · 02-26-2010, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Sak

Did the fins send their special olympic team by accident?

Is that you Barack?

Galaxy · 02-26-2010, 04:07 PM

Nice move by Wilson to put Thomas in.

MIJB#19 · 02-26-2010, 04:37 PM

The USA are on a roll today, apparently. In speed skating the team pursuit teams both pulled an upset, beating the heavily favored Canadian women and Dutch men.

In other news, Nicolien Sauerbreij is the first ever dutch medal winner without skates.

bronconick · 02-26-2010, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by TroyF

This whole competitiveness angle really pisses me off.

So Canada and the US were dominant. I remember the US getting the bronze at the last Olympics. I also seem to remember many other countries dominating specific sports for a long length of time.

Germany has won 60% of all medals in the luge. Norway and Finland had won over 50% of the total medals in Nordic combined before these Olympics. Ski Jumping? It's all about Austria, Norway and Finland.

Canada won 6 of the first 7 hockey golds in mens hockey. Then Russian won gold in 7 of the next 9 Olympics. Leave the damned thing along. . . it'll get competitive if you give it time. In the meantime, you have one hell of a good rivalry to lean on until others catch up.

If you go to the Summer Games, then you get into the really one sided stuff. For some reason, table tennis is an Olympic Event. China and South Korea have 23 of the 24 gold medals handed out since 1988, They have 58 of the 76 medals.

The only reason some of these individual events are competitive is because 1-3 countries bring multiple teams. Everyone else sends a qualifier for forms sake. Fine. The Canadians and Americans will send 3 women's teams each next time, and the other 6 slots can go to the rest of the world. It'll look more competitive that way.

Big Fo · 02-26-2010, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by MIJB#19

The USA are on a roll today, apparently. In speed skating the team pursuit teams both pulled an upset, beating the heavily favored Canadian women and Dutch men.

By upsetting the Dutch the US will at worst tie their previous best for most medals in a Winter Olympics. They won 34 medals in Salt Lake, right now the count is 32 and it's either gold or silver to come in both men's hockey and men's speed skating team pursuit.

Logan · 02-26-2010, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Fo

By upsetting the Dutch the US will at worst tie their previous best for most medals in a Winter Olympics. They won 34 medals in Salt Lake, right now the count is 32 and it's either gold or silver to come in both men's hockey and men's speed skating team pursuit.

Can Germany still catch us in total medals?

whomario · 02-26-2010, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Logan

Can Germany still catch us in total medals?

not a whole lot of cards to play this last 2 days

Spoiler

Big Fo · 02-26-2010, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Logan

Can Germany still catch us in total medals?

I'll put my spoiler tags since I'm counting stuff that happened today that NBC will likely show tonight...

Spoiler

whomario · 02-26-2010, 05:23 PM

I´d prefer a counting of Gold x 3, Silver x 2 and Bronze x 1 or sth along those lines, similar to how it´s done all season long in world cup competition (well, there first gets 100 and 30th 1 for example, but you get the picture).

whomario · 02-26-2010, 07:02 PM

anybody saw the 4 men bobsled ? That track really borders on insanity, just unbelievable scenes in that 2nd heat ... Whoever approved that ought to be tied onto a luge/sled and be sent down a couple times himself right now ...

cartman · 02-26-2010, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by whomario

anybody saw the 4 men bobsled ? That track really borders on insanity, just unbelievable scenes in that 2nd heat ... Whoever approved that ought to be tied onto a luge/sled and be sent down a couple times himself right now ...

I believe that was the original route for the luge competition.

MJ4H · 02-26-2010, 07:05 PM

Good grief did anyone see that epic fail by Sweden in women's curling?

Dr. Sak · 02-26-2010, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Lathum

Is that you Barack?

I've been called a lot of names in my life...mostly bad...but that one hurt the worst.

Lathum · 02-26-2010, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Sak

I've been called a lot of names in my life...mostly bad...but that one hurt the worst.

Sweet

whomario · 02-26-2010, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by cartman

I believe that was the original route for the luge competition.

yeah it was. They can´t move the bobsled-start whereas you have a bit of flexibility to go down for the luge/skeleton.

sterlingice · 02-26-2010, 07:47 PM

No! Canada!

Wow- hopefully Bernard can pull it out in extra ends

SI

Celeval · 02-26-2010, 07:49 PM

Wow, that was a huge swing. I thought Canada had it in the bag.

MJ4H · 02-26-2010, 08:08 PM

Fantastic match. Great comeback by Sweden when it looked like they were out of it.

Celeval · 02-26-2010, 08:09 PM

Can't help but feel Canada blew that - they should have won it in the 10th, and had a chance in the 11th (but that was a tough shot).

Big Fo · 02-26-2010, 08:14 PM

Well played Sweden, glad to see them win it.

sterlingice · 02-26-2010, 08:14 PM

Yeah, that was just a brutal loss for Canada and a great finish by Sweden

SI

MJ4H · 02-26-2010, 08:15 PM

Yeah looked like Canada had it wrapped up about twice in that one. Think Bernard choked. She is still a MILF.

Big Fo · 02-26-2010, 08:21 PM

Some Korean threatened to bomb the Australian embassy due to their DQ from the women's relay (referee is an Aussie). Get over it you fucks.

Galaxy · 02-26-2010, 08:22 PM

If Canada loses to Slovakia (a team that has plenty of talent), does it kill the hype and excitement for the gold medal game in the U.S.?

Big Fo · 02-26-2010, 08:23 PM

I don't think so. We like to see our people with a chance of winning gold no matter who the opponent is.

Personally I'd much rather have Slovakia win tonight.

JonInMiddleGA · 02-26-2010, 08:24 PM

If this has already been posted forgive me (wait for the connection to this thread at the end if you haven't seen it already)

Logan · 02-26-2010, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Fo

I don't think so. We like our people winning gold no matter who the opponent is.

Personally I'd much rather have Slovakia win tonight.

Was talking about this with a friend today. I want to play Canada. If we lose, a silver is a nice consolation for a team that wasn't expected to medal, especially knowing that better things could be ahead for the team if everyone plays in 4 years. But being able to take the gold from Canada on their home ice would be very special, like what they did to us in 2002 but with even more meaning.

cartman · 02-26-2010, 08:28 PM

How much better could that be? None more better.

cartman · 02-26-2010, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Fo

Well played Sweden, glad to see them win it.

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Originally Posted by sterlingice

Yeah, that was just a brutal loss for Canada and a great finish by Sweden

SI

The Swedish captain can celebrate with her partner, Detective Frank Drebin

Galaxy · 02-26-2010, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Fo

I don't think so. We like to see our people with a chance of winning gold no matter who the opponent is.

Personally I'd much rather have Slovakia win tonight.

Same here. I figured we already beat Canada.

jbergey22 · 02-26-2010, 08:57 PM

This short track racing is so awesome. Other than the hockey this has been the highlight of the Olympics for me.

Eaglesfan27 · 02-26-2010, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by jbergey22

This short track racing is so awesome. Other than the hockey this has been the highlight of the Olympics for me.

Same here. This has been the only must watch event for me besides USA hockey.

JonInMiddleGA · 02-26-2010, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by jbergey22

This short track racing is so awesome. Other than the hockey this has been the highlight of the Olympics for me.

My son kind of wondered about the upselling of it by Costas earlier tonight (as I wandered through the den that my wife has turned into Olympic central) and I explained that short-track speed skating was kind of like a green-white-checker finish at Bristol Motor Speedway.

Few minutes later there's the pileup in the quarterfinal & my analogy made perfect sense

Galaxy · 02-26-2010, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by RainMaker

Sex and Sports: Should Athletes Abstain Before Big Events?

I like this article.

Sex and the Olympic city - Times Online

Galaril · 02-26-2010, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Fo

Some Korean threatened to bomb the Australian embassy due to their DQ from the women's relay (referee is an Aussie). Get over it you fucks.

Yeah they fucking pathetic. I remember the Ohno thing in SLC they were threatening the guy's life openly all over the place. Geez they sure missed the point of the Olympics.

Galaxy · 02-26-2010, 09:23 PM

Did Apollo just knock down two guys?

Eaglesfan27 · 02-26-2010, 09:23 PM

I wonder if Ohno gets disqualified for that first guy that went down.

Big Fo · 02-26-2010, 09:24 PM

Ohno might have knocked down one. The guy who was in second fell on his own maybe.

Eaglesfan27 · 02-26-2010, 09:26 PM

Seems like a fair call.

Big Fo · 02-26-2010, 09:29 PM

I dunno, that wasn't much contact watching it again. Harsh on Ohno maybe. And the Korean who got silver without finishing the race either fell on his own or was touched by Hamelin, who was not DQ'd, winning gold. Kind of a weird sport with shady judging really even though it is fun to watch.

cartman · 02-26-2010, 09:31 PM

I didn't see any push from Ohno, but I guess anything that might knock you off the line in the sport is frowned upon.

Eaglesfan27 · 02-26-2010, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Fo

I dunno, that wasn't much contact watching it again. Harsh on Ohno maybe. And the Korean who got silver without finishing the race either fell on his own or was touched by Hamelin, who was not DQ'd, winning gold. Kind of a weird sport with shady judging really even though it is fun to watch.

I thought the Korean slid across the line after he fell? Rewinding it to watch it again. Yeah, he slid across the line 3rd behind Ohno and he was in 2nd when he fell.

Galaxy · 02-26-2010, 09:52 PM

Looking like the US will play Canada for the gold. 3-0 Canada going into the 3rd.

The bronze should be a good game.

Eaglesfan27 · 02-26-2010, 10:02 PM

Nice race by Katherine Reutter.

Big Fo · 02-26-2010, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Eaglesfan27

Nice race by Katherine Reutter.

That silver (plus the two guaranteed gold or silvers mentioned earlier) means the US will finish with more medals than they won at any previous Winter Olympics. At least 35. Germany holds the all-time record with 36 in a Winter Olympics. So c'mon USA, get one in this short-track relay.

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I thought the Korean slid across the line after he fell? Rewinding it to watch it again. Yeah, he slid across the line 3rd behind Ohno and he was in 2nd when he fell.

That explains the Korean silver at least. I still think the DQ was iffy.

Apparently Ohno said the ref being Canadian might have had something to do with it? I'd switched over to hockey after the race.

Eaglesfan27 · 02-26-2010, 10:14 PM

Yes, he did say that in the post race interview. He kind of laughed when he said it.

Galaxy · 02-26-2010, 10:19 PM

Did the Korea guy hold up Apollo at the end with his arm out?

EagleFan · 02-26-2010, 10:29 PM

Okay, how freaking funny would a Slovakia comeback be after the fans were chanting "We Want USA"?

EagleFan · 02-26-2010, 10:33 PM

Uh oh... eh

02-26-2010, 02:45 PM	#1101
Galaxy Coordinator Join Date: Apr 2005	The U.S. seems to get goalies (besides Hiller) off their game. Last edited by Galaxy : 02-26-2010 at 02:45 PM.

02-26-2010, 04:37 PM	#1104
MIJB#19 Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Maassluis, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands	The USA are on a roll today, apparently. In speed skating the team pursuit teams both pulled an upset, beating the heavily favored Canadian women and Dutch men. In other news, Nicolien Sauerbreij is the first ever dutch medal winner without skates. __________________ * 2005 Golden Scribe winner for best FOF Dynasty about IHOF's Maassluis Merchantmen * Former GM of GEFL's Houston Oilers and WOOF's Curacao Cocktail

02-26-2010, 07:02 PM	#1111
whomario Pro Starter Join Date: Jul 2007	anybody saw the 4 men bobsled ? That track really borders on insanity, just unbelievable scenes in that 2nd heat ... Whoever approved that ought to be tied onto a luge/sled and be sent down a couple times himself right now ... Last edited by whomario : 02-26-2010 at 07:05 PM.

02-26-2010, 07:05 PM	#1113
MJ4H Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Hog Country	Good grief did anyone see that epic fail by Sweden in women's curling? __________________ My YouTube channel My Twitch channel My Sharona

02-26-2010, 07:47 PM	#1117
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	No! Canada! Wow- hopefully Bernard can pull it out in extra ends SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!"

02-26-2010, 04:07 PM	#1103
Galaxy Coordinator Join Date: Apr 2005	Nice move by Wilson to put Thomas in.

02-26-2010, 05:23 PM	#1110
whomario Pro Starter Join Date: Jul 2007	I´d prefer a counting of Gold x 3, Silver x 2 and Bronze x 1 or sth along those lines, similar to how it´s done all season long in world cup competition (well, there first gets 100 and 30th 1 for example, but you get the picture).

02-26-2010, 07:49 PM	#1118
Celeval Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Cary, NC, USA	Wow, that was a huge swing. I thought Canada had it in the bag.

02-26-2010, 08:08 PM	#1119
MJ4H Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Hog Country	Fantastic match. Great comeback by Sweden when it looked like they were out of it. __________________ My YouTube channel My Twitch channel My Sharona

02-26-2010, 08:09 PM	#1120
Celeval Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Cary, NC, USA	Can't help but feel Canada blew that - they should have won it in the 10th, and had a chance in the 11th (but that was a tough shot).

02-26-2010, 08:14 PM	#1121
Big Fo Pro Rookie Join Date: Jan 2005	Well played Sweden, glad to see them win it.

02-26-2010, 08:14 PM	#1122
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	Yeah, that was just a brutal loss for Canada and a great finish by Sweden SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!" Last edited by sterlingice : 02-26-2010 at 08:14 PM.

02-26-2010, 08:15 PM	#1123
MJ4H Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Hog Country	Yeah looked like Canada had it wrapped up about twice in that one. Think Bernard choked. She is still a MILF. __________________ My YouTube channel My Twitch channel My Sharona

02-26-2010, 08:21 PM	#1124
Big Fo Pro Rookie Join Date: Jan 2005	Some Korean threatened to bomb the Australian embassy due to their DQ from the women's relay (referee is an Aussie). Get over it you fucks.

02-26-2010, 08:22 PM	#1125
Galaxy Coordinator Join Date: Apr 2005	If Canada loses to Slovakia (a team that has plenty of talent), does it kill the hype and excitement for the gold medal game in the U.S.?

02-26-2010, 08:23 PM	#1126
Big Fo Pro Rookie Join Date: Jan 2005	I don't think so. We like to see our people with a chance of winning gold no matter who the opponent is. Personally I'd much rather have Slovakia win tonight. Last edited by Big Fo : 02-26-2010 at 08:25 PM.

02-26-2010, 08:24 PM	#1127
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02-26-2010, 08:28 PM	#1129
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	How much better could that be? None more better. __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

02-26-2010, 08:57 PM	#1132
jbergey22 Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Minnesota	This short track racing is so awesome. Other than the hockey this has been the highlight of the Olympics for me.

02-26-2010, 09:23 PM	#1137
Galaxy Coordinator Join Date: Apr 2005	Did Apollo just knock down two guys?

02-26-2010, 09:23 PM	#1138
Eaglesfan27 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey	I wonder if Ohno gets disqualified for that first guy that went down. __________________ Retired GM of the eNFL 2007 Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles (19-0 record.) GM of the WOOF 2006 Doggie Bowl Champion Atlantic City Gamblers. GM of the IHOF 2019 and 2022 IHOF Bowl Champion Asheville Axemen.

02-26-2010, 09:24 PM	#1139
Big Fo Pro Rookie Join Date: Jan 2005	Ohno might have knocked down one. The guy who was in second fell on his own maybe.

02-26-2010, 09:26 PM	#1140
Eaglesfan27 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey	Seems like a fair call. __________________ Retired GM of the eNFL 2007 Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles (19-0 record.) GM of the WOOF 2006 Doggie Bowl Champion Atlantic City Gamblers. GM of the IHOF 2019 and 2022 IHOF Bowl Champion Asheville Axemen.

02-26-2010, 09:29 PM	#1141
Big Fo Pro Rookie Join Date: Jan 2005	I dunno, that wasn't much contact watching it again. Harsh on Ohno maybe. And the Korean who got silver without finishing the race either fell on his own or was touched by Hamelin, who was not DQ'd, winning gold. Kind of a weird sport with shady judging really even though it is fun to watch.

02-26-2010, 09:31 PM	#1142
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	I didn't see any push from Ohno, but I guess anything that might knock you off the line in the sport is frowned upon. __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

02-26-2010, 09:52 PM	#1144
Galaxy Coordinator Join Date: Apr 2005	Looking like the US will play Canada for the gold. 3-0 Canada going into the 3rd. The bronze should be a good game.

02-26-2010, 10:02 PM	#1145
Eaglesfan27 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey	Nice race by Katherine Reutter. __________________ Retired GM of the eNFL 2007 Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles (19-0 record.) GM of the WOOF 2006 Doggie Bowl Champion Atlantic City Gamblers. GM of the IHOF 2019 and 2022 IHOF Bowl Champion Asheville Axemen.

02-26-2010, 10:14 PM	#1147
Eaglesfan27 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey	Yes, he did say that in the post race interview. He kind of laughed when he said it. __________________ Retired GM of the eNFL 2007 Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles (19-0 record.) GM of the WOOF 2006 Doggie Bowl Champion Atlantic City Gamblers. GM of the IHOF 2019 and 2022 IHOF Bowl Champion Asheville Axemen. Last edited by Eaglesfan27 : 02-26-2010 at 10:14 PM.

02-26-2010, 10:19 PM	#1148
Galaxy Coordinator Join Date: Apr 2005	Did the Korea guy hold up Apollo at the end with his arm out?

02-26-2010, 10:29 PM	#1149
EagleFan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Mays Landing, NJ USA	Okay, how freaking funny would a Slovakia comeback be after the fans were chanting "We Want USA"?

02-26-2010, 10:33 PM	#1150
EagleFan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Mays Landing, NJ USA	Uh oh... eh

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