The Olympics
Haven't seen much yet about the Olympics other than the new coke cans, but thought I would slot us a thread for it so we can talk Olympics.
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I'm drinking a Russian one right now, spelled out Koka-Kola. Are Tobias and Boon from Russia?
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I fucking hate China. How's that?
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I don't think anyone I've ever met gives a shit about the Olympics, and who can blame them.
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New Zealand thinks it's a big deal, but then we've only got the population of a large town. It takes half the nation just to front a single team.
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I've always enjoyed the summer olympics. It's fun to watch different countries duke it out but I mainly watch for the track and field events. By the way, Justin Wariner is a god (oh please please don't be on roids!).
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No matter, China will win all the gold medals. And most of the silver and bronze, too. :\ |
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Do you mean China will win the track and field medals or just the whole shebang in general? |
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I like the haka. I would pay more attention to the Olympics if the haka were incorporated into every sport.
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A lot of people here think the haka is overplayed and that it's lost it's effect because of it.
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I'm not going to watch this one, either.
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I'm just envisioning a propaganda-fest much like the world has not seen since the '36 Olympics in Berlin. :\ |
I like the Kama-Te haka but not the others. I wish they'd pick one and stick with it. I remember one I watched that was really effective (against South Africa, I think? Are they the Springboks?) but a lot of times everyone just sort of stands and lets them get it over with.
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Yes, a :xGREEN:x Olympics, indeed. |
I read an article a few months ago about how Bush didn't want the U.S. to compete in the Olympics because he doesn't like how China treats other human beings(i.e. Tibetans). Ridiculous.
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US Men's Baxetball roster:
(PG) Chris Paul (SG) Kobe Bryant (SF) LeBron James (PF) Carlos Boozer (C) Dwight Howard (PG) Jason Kidd (PG) Deron Williams (SG) Dwayne Wade (SG) Michael Redd (SF) Carmelo Anthony (SF) Tayshaun Prince (PF) Chris Bosh Coach: Mike Krzyzewski Gold medal or I'm never posting here again. |
Ouch. Average margin of victory in all games better be >20 pts. No losses allowed.
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Why do we not have a back up center?
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I think USA BB has woken up to the idea that speed and ball-handling trumps shot-blocking and filling the lane. THey got trounced in Athens, losing 3 games in "winning" the bronze medal. This team is smaller, quicker, and with loads of outside shooting capability. Plus Bosh and Boozer can fill in at center if necessary.
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The Colonel nailed it on the head. The international game doesn't have many lumbering big men to duke it out in the paint. It's a quick game that relies pretty much on it's shooters.
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I just read a sports column in the local rag stating the opinion, in part, "Who cares what USA basketball does in the Olympics?" His point was that the pro players are cheapening the Olympic Ideal - they don't stay in the village, they wear their own sponsor's clothes, they sign autographs for money, etc. etc.
To that I say "Screw You, and the Horse you rode in on!" I want to see team USA crush the international competition at their own game. Not for any nationalistic fervor, but rather to showcase the NBA as the collection of the best basketball players in the world. What do y'all think? Am I full of shit? |
Hell no, you're right on the money. I want to watch the NBA players destroy everyone else but more for the claim that the US has the best basketball players on the planet. It's an embarrassment to finish third with 2nd/3rd tier talent. I wonder if countries like Argentina think that they can actually beat America's best (when I say best I'm talking KG, Kobe, LeBron, Amare, etc.).
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