Winter Olympics

[andy7171]

Video taping practices? What is it with the Chinese?
http://sports.yahoo.com/olympics/vancouver/blog/fourth_place_medal/post/China-gets-in-the-head-of-South-Korean-speedskat?urn=oly,219613

[AshevilleApp2]

xlolx xlolx

[Bogus Megapardus]

Rumor is that China hired Bill Belichick as a media consultant.

[Grizzaholic]

So, we CAN talk about China here....right?

[andy7171]

So, we CAN talk about China here....right?

..as long as it's about how they cheat at everything they do. Yes.

[Grizzaholic]

..as long as it's about how they cheat at everything they do. Yes.

I am having flashbacks from summer games...

[Grizzaholic]

So how about that womens US/CHINA hockey game?

[bluehenbillk]

F China & the former ownership that supported them.

[Rob Iola]

Hey hey hey guys - let's be fair here - awesome opening ceremony at the Beijing Games, even if they video enhanced the fireworks, interviewed their hostesses in the buff, spent about a billion dollars (just none on the labor involved), etc.

At least they controlled those pesky protesters...

[andy7171]

I wonder if we can argue about whether to rank countries by "total medal count" and "gold medal only" to determine the overall winner.

[bluehenbillk]

The best part of the Winter Olympics is Lindsey Vonn's SI cover. I'd hit it.

[andy7171]

The best part of the Winter Olympics is Lindsey Vonn's SI cover. I'd hit it.

xthumbsupxxthumbsupx

[OB55]

The best part of the Winter Olympics is Lindsey Vonn's SI cover. I'd hit it.


xthumbsupxxthumbsupx

http://img2.timeinc.net/people/i/2007/news/071029/lindsey_vonn.jpg

Too late boys, she's been hit.

[NHwildEcat]

http://img2.timeinc.net/people/i/2007/news/071029/lindsey_vonn.jpg

Too late boys, she's been hit.

There is a 50% chance that she will be on the market again...just saying.

[andy7171]

I just read she's 5'10". The hot factor just got ramped up.


OB55! I thought you got shot in your sleep!

[thefortyniner]

I wonder if we can argue about whether to rank countries by "total medal count" and "gold medal only" to determine the overall winner.

Gold should worth 3, silver 2, and bronze 1.

[Rob Iola]

I wonder if we can argue about whether to rank countries by "total medal count" and "gold medal only" to determine the overall winner.
If "Own the Podium" refers to total medal count, then perhaps Canada (or some other country) has a fighting chance.

If it refers to who actually owns the podium, then if you flip it over I believe you'll see "Made in China"...

[JMU Newbill]

I can't wait for this crap to be over. The WO should be three or four events. Skiing/snowboarding, ice fishing, curling, and hockey. That's it. All of the stupid variations just make for meaningless ways to crown more people champions. I mean honestly, look at the subjectivity in most of these sports. The judge from Uzbekistan gave you a 5.0, but the judge from the USSR gave you a 5.5. You lose! In one of those stupid skiing events, the guy that was the fastest down the hill didn't win because he didn't get enough style points. Again, that pesky USSR judge gave low marks! What a crock.

Figure skating is not a sport. Neither is ice dancing.

Skating really fast in a circle, regardless of the distance, is not cool. Take your skates off and sprint like a man.

[Rob Iola]

I can't wait for this crap to be over. The WO should be three or four events. Skiing/snowboarding, ice fishing, curling, and hockey. That's it. All of the stupid variations just make for meaningless ways to crown more people champions. I mean honestly, look at the subjectivity in most of these sports. The judge from Uzbekistan gave you a 5.0, but the judge from the USSR gave you a 5.5. You lose! In one of those stupid skiing events, the guy that was the fastest down the hill didn't win because he didn't get enough style points. Again, that pesky USSR judge gave low marks! What a crock.

Figure skating is not a sport. Neither is ice dancing.

Skating really fast in a circle, regardless of the distance, is not cool. Take your skates off and sprint like a man.
Ice fishing?

[OB55]

I just read she's 5'10". The hot factor just got ramped up.


OB55! I thought you got shot in your sleep!

http://content7.flixster.com/photo/77/70/12/7770121_tml.jpg

I did?

[NHwildEcat]

I can't wait for this crap to be over. The WO should be three or four events. Skiing/snowboarding, ice fishing, curling, and hockey. That's it. All of the stupid variations just make for meaningless ways to crown more people champions. I mean honestly, look at the subjectivity in most of these sports. The judge from Uzbekistan gave you a 5.0, but the judge from the USSR gave you a 5.5. You lose! In one of those stupid skiing events, the guy that was the fastest down the hill didn't win because he didn't get enough style points. Again, that pesky USSR judge gave low marks! What a crock.

Figure skating is not a sport. Neither is ice dancing.

Skating really fast in a circle, regardless of the distance, is not cool. Take your skates off and sprint like a man.

So you must really hate the summer games since there is twice the amount of events and medals given out? lol:)

[Syntax Error]

Video taping practices? What is it with the Chinese?
http://sports.yahoo.com/olympics/vancouver/blog/fourth_place_medal/post/China-gets-in-the-head-of-South-Korean-speedskat?urn=oly,219613
You mean what is it with the South Korean coach?

China gets in the head of South Korean speedskaters

During a practice session for the South Korean short-track speedskating women, a member of the Chinese delegation sat in the stands, taping the South Koreans. The South Korean coach, Guang-Bok Choi, was upset.

"Stop it. Don't do that," Choi yelled before hurling a couple of bottles, which hit seats below the Chinese cameraman.

That's right. Choi threw water bottles. It's perfectly legal for the Chinese to tape the practices, no matter what the South Korean protests...

It's clear that the Chinese had one aim in mind: to get in the head of the South Korean team.

Judging by Choi's reaction, it worked.Our family are not friends with anyone on the speedskating squads. Winter Olympics are not our thing. Haven't watched a second of it.

[Grizzaholic]

Does anyone know if there are age limits in the Winter Games?

[I Bleed Purple]

If it's anything like the Summer Olympics, age limits depend on the sport. And if it is in fact anything like the Summer Olympics, then age limits are merely a guideline.

[Bogus Megapardus]

Does anyone know if there are age limits in the Winter Games?

You have to be at least 14 years old. There is no upper limit. In fact, some people on the curling team are in their 50s.

[93henfan]

It's looking like an uphill battle for the Chinese women's ice hockey team to pick up the gold after the 12-1 opening loss to the United States. ;)

[Bogus Megapardus]

Chinese women's ice hockey team

Some will be shot at dawn.

[Bogus Megapardus]

Apolo Ohno's (http://www.nbcolympics.com/olympicpulse/tweets/athlete=2173/index.html) olympic blog.

[onbison09]

These Olympics are full of fail. The speedskating rink was slushy. It's Canada, they should know how to make ice for Pete's sake. (I'm from ND so I can be the butt of those jokes too :D) Also at the snowboard cross event they had to refund the standing room only tickets due to people sinking in the mud.

[Rob Iola]

These Olympics are full of fail. The speedskating rink was slushy. It's Canada, they should know how to make ice for Pete's sake. (I'm from ND so I can be the butt of those jokes too :D) Also at the snowboard cross event they had to refund the standing room only tickets due to people sinking in the mud.
Kinda sad really - algore decided to open a big ol' can of global warming on them and move all the snow to the lower 48 (ALL of the lower 48)...

[Syntax Error]

Kinda sad really - algore decided to open a big ol' can of global warming on them and move all the snow to the lower 48 (ALL of the lower 48)...

Like the IPCC has been saying for almost 20 years; the ocean heats, record heat taking moisture from the ground, now record amounts of moisture in the atmosphere hemmed in, storms get more violent (floods, snow, etc.), wildlife and growing patterns all change... we are in a wild time and probably going to get wilder. We had the largest February snowfall ever recorded in Chicago last week. Hot/cold/wet/dry, hard to predict anything these days except when the extremes come they come harder than ever. Man, if that massive icemelt happens (I think Glacier National has about 1/4 of the glaciers it had even 90 years ago) and the methane in it is released... grab your waders. Just pray wiser decisions will prevail xprayx

Maybe they just need better machines to make snow and ice when it is needed for Olympics.

[thefortyniner]

It is Vancouver, Canada.

They shouldn't need snowmaking equipment.

It shouldn't be raining.

Al Gore is watching the Olympics holding his popcorn in one hand and his sides with the other.

[Grizzaholic]

If it's anything like the Summer Olympics, age limits depend on the sport. And if it is in fact anything like the Summer Olympics, then age limits are merely a guideline.


Well that is good. At least it isn't like the summer games where the AGE LIMITS are a mere suggestion for the hosting team.


As in 12 year olds can compete for the hosting team.xeyebrowxxwhistlex

[Syntax Error]

Well that is good. At least it isn't like the summer games where the AGE LIMITS are a mere suggestion for the hosting team.


As in 12 year olds can compete for the hosting team.xeyebrowxxwhistlex

Proof? xeyebrowx xwhistlex

Our family did have friends on the summer teams. xreadx

[Grizzaholic]

Proof? xeyebrowx xwhistlex

Our family did have friends on the summer teams. xreadx


I was just asking whether there were age limits for the winter Olympics. That is all I was asking.

If you want to rehash the summer Olympic disaster, you can start a new thread if you want.


Just be ready for the **** to hit the fan.

[Syntax Error]

I was just asking whether there were age limits for the winter Olympics.and
At least it isn't like the summer games where the AGE LIMITS are a mere suggestion for the hosting team. As in 12 year olds can compete for the hosting teamIf you want to drop an indefensible position because it is false then go right ahead.

[Syntax Error]

It is Vancouver, Canada.
They shouldn't need snowmaking equipment.
It shouldn't be raining.

Yeah, this climate change is making everything topsy-turvy.

[Grizzaholic]

S/E, because you are so much in the know, I was asking if there was an age minimum for the winter Olympics.

If you want to bring back the Summer Olympics discussion, where you personally handed out strikes and bannings because you had a different opinion on the matter, go right ahead. You can start a thread all by your self and others can chime in on that topic. Just a thought. This one is all about the Winter Olympics and I had a question and you had to chime in on past differences and not answer my question.

I would appreciate you a little more if you would not hand out personal attacks toward me and either be silent or answer my question.

Thanks.

[Syntax Error]

S/E, because you are so much in the know, I was asking if there was an age minimum for the winter Olympics.
If you want to bring back the Summer Olympics discussion, where you personally handed out strikes and bannings because you had a different opinion on the matter, go right ahead... I would appreciate you a little more if you would not hand out personal attacks toward me and either be silent or answer my question.

Please GH, you brought up the summer games, not me. The rest of your text is assumption that I will not address. I have made no personal attacks towards you. I did not see a question towards me and I only responded to the statements you made. I will judge whether I will be silent about your indefensible statements that are not factual. Just relax and take it easy if you want. I am not alarmed by your posts and I am merely corresponding. xpeacex

[Grizzaholic]

Please GH, you brought up the summer games, not me. The rest of your text is assumption that I will not address. I have made no personal attacks towards you. I did not see a question towards me and I only responded to the statements you made. I will judge whether I will be silent about your indefensible statements that are not factual. Just relax and take it easy if you want. I am not alarmed by your posts and I am merely corresponding. xpeacex


If you don't know the rule, then don't respond.


By your silence on the rule for age limits it must be any age is acceptable.....That is the CHINA way...

[TheValleyRaider]

It is Vancouver, Canada.

It shouldn't be raining.

xeyebrowx

It's the Pacific Coast. Vancouver is a slightly-farther-north version of Seattle. Does it snow often in Seattle?

[Syntax Error]

If you don't know the rule, then don't respond. By your silence on the rule for age limits it must be any age is acceptable.....That is the CHINA way...

Wow, I guess you just won't quit even if you have no valid position. Have a good night. xoopsx

In case you did not read, we do not follow the winter olympics. That was already covered in this thread.

BTW, I am an American, not Chinese

[Grizzaholic]

Wow, I guess you just won't quit even if you have no valid position. Have a good night. xoopsx

In case you did not read, we do not follow the winter olympics. That was already covered in this thread.

BTW, I am an American, not Chinese


And, ONCE AGAIN, if you don't know any rules about the Olympics don't respond.

IT IS REALLY SIMPLE.

In 2 years we can rehash all about what the Chinese do to their underage Olympians and how they forge documents for 12 year olds. But that is 2 years away.


It is Winter Olympics now. So how about YOU let it go and stop posting on this thread because you don't watch/follow/care about them.

Thanks and good bye.

[Syntax Error]

It's the Pacific Coast. Vancouver is a slightly-farther-north version of Seattle. Does it snow often in Seattle?Actually... http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2008723815_webweather09m.html

http://hankblog.files.wordpress.com/2008/12/seattle1.jpg

xeekx xeekx xeekx xeekx xeekx xeekx xeekx

[Syntax Error]

And, ONCE AGAIN, if you don't know any rules about the Olympics don't respond.

IT IS REALLY SIMPLE.

In 2 years we can rehash all about what the Chinese do to their underage Olympians and how they forge documents for 12 year olds.

It is really simple. You have no proof for trashing friends of my family. I do know rules about the Olympics. Prove your assumption about underage Chinese Olympians and forged documents for 12 year olds or just go to bed. See? It is simple.

Hint, no wrongdoing was ever proved. Just give that a rest. Hint, everyone else has.

[OB55]

I believe Warren Miller's constant nobbing of Whistler/Blackcomb in his skiing flicks has contributed to Vancouver landing this gig. Not that they are not an attractive host city, because they surely are, but for snow quality... it's a sucky choice.

Further inland in BC there is a resort called Big White, been there and done that. Real snow, and possibility of real light (champagne) snow. Beats the crap out of the wet spring like stuff you find in the coastal resorts.

Salt Lake was nearly perfect, Denver maybe better except for the relative distance to the best Colorado resorts (Steamboat, Vail).

[93henfan]

How are you going to prove wrongdoing by the Chinese government? Once a government sanctions forging, the forged documentation is the official government document. The underage girls are in fact of legal age, with the documents to prove it. They have the full support of their government. xlolx

Syntax Error is absolutely right on this issue. Nobody can prove a thing.

[Bogus Megapardus]

I, too, believe in global warming. I'm all in favor of it. Canadian lakeside real estate will be the way to go. The Three Als (Al Gore, Al Sharpton and Al Qaida) can take a flying leap - maybe win a bronze medal if it's far enough.



Denver maybe better except for the relative distance to the best Colorado resorts (Steamboat, Vail).
They did it at Lake Placid (have you ever tried to get there?) They can do it at Steamboat or Vail.

[Bogus Megapardus]

I believe Warren Miller's constant nobbing of Whistler/Blackcomb in his skiing flicks has contributed to Vancouver landing this gig. Not that they are not an attractive host city, because they surely are, but for snow quality... it's a sucky choice.


I agree. I've skied Whistler/Blackcomb three times. It was built up by Intrawest Corp (the real business interest behind everything you see there - except for Whiski Jack's, of course) and it looks just like Mte. Tremblant, Quebec. It's sort of a fake Chamonix or Aspen.

The only good time to ski Whistler is late July. You do the moguls on the Hortsman glacier on top of Blackcomb (a T-Bar runs all rear 'round) then you go down to the pool where it's 86 degrees out and get hammered.

[Rob Iola]

How are you going to prove wrongdoing by the Chinese government? Once a government sanctions forging, the forged documentation is the official government document. The underage girls are in fact of legal age, with the documents to prove it. They have the full support of their government. xlolx

Syntax Error is absolutely right on this issue. Nobody can prove a thing.
Guys guys guys - can't we all just get along?

Really, this is just a language barrier thing: the Chinese say "young women", we say "3rd-graders". The Chinese consider it the "perky little pixie" look, while we describe it as the "starved North Korean peasant" look. "Trained athletes" vs. "Forced labor". "Future government official hostess" vs., well, "future government official hostess".

Either way, we're all describing the same thing, regardless of age. See - it's just a matter of what words we use...

[Bogus Megapardus]

"Future government official concubines" vs., well, "future government official concubines"


Future?

[NHwildEcat]

Does anyone know if there are age limits in the Winter Games?

I question whether age limits even matter? If they are the best in the world at what they do then who cares how hold they are.

[Grizzaholic]

I question whether age limits even matter? If they are the best in the world at what they do then who cares how hold they are.

Really?xconfusedx

[NHwildEcat]

Wow, I guess you just won't quit even if you have no valid position. Have a good night. xoopsx

In case you did not read, we do not follow the winter olympics. That was already covered in this thread.

BTW, I am an American, not Chinese

If you don't follow the Winter Games then why did you bother to open this thread and feel the need to comment?

[93henfan]

I question whether age limits even matter? If they are the best in the world at what they do then who cares how hold they are.

It matters in sports where a non fully-developed human body might have advantages over a fully-developed body, where an age limit is in place to ensure the athletes are fully-developed. Women's Gymnastics immediately comes to mind.

[NHwildEcat]

It matters in sports where a non fully-developed human body might have advantages over a fully-developed body, where an age limit is in place to ensure the athletes are fully-developed. Women's Gymnastics immediately comes to mind.

A child will not have the strength of an adult though...which is necessary in gymnastics.

[Grizzaholic]

If you don't follow the Winter Games then why did you bother to open this thread and feel the need to comment?

He only chimed in because of WHO was posting and not WHAT was being discussed.

[Grizzaholic]

A child will not have the strength of an adult though...which is necessary in gymnastics.

But will be much more flexible and much lighter.

[Grizzaholic]

It matters in sports where a non fully-developed human body might have advantages over a fully-developed body, where an age limit is in place to ensure the athletes are fully-developed. Women's Gymnastics immediately comes to mind.

xsmiley_wix

[93henfan]

A child will not have the strength of an adult though...which is necessary in gymnastics.

In Men's Gymnastics, yes. Events like pommel horse, rings, parallel bars, etc.

Women's Gymnastics doesn't have all those upper-body strength events. It's more about nimbleness and grace, which erode as you get older and bigger.

[tribe_pride]

I question whether age limits even matter? If they are the best in the world at what they do then who cares how hold they are.

In something like pairs skating, I think I heard it matters so that's where they instituted it (maybe all sports too). Guys were able to throw the young females higher and further and that was apparently a huge benefit in scoring.

[appmaj]

In something like pairs skating, I think I heard it matters so that's where they instituted it (maybe all sports too). Guys were able to throw the young females higher and further and that was apparently a huge benefit in scoring.

xlolxxnonoxxshhhx

[Franks Tanks]

I question whether age limits even matter? If they are the best in the world at what they do then who cares how hold they are.

Because in places like China and formerly the Soviet Union they would or still do place young kids in camps to train.

If you are ok with 8 year olds being trained military style and forced to be seperated from their families in these places then sure do away with age limits.

[NHwildEcat]

Because in places like China and formerly the Soviet Union they would or still do place young kids in camps to train.

If you are ok with 8 year olds being trained military style and forced to be seperated from their families in these places then sure do away with age limits.

That doesn't sound like a problem in the United States therefore I don't really care what they do on the other side of the world. Its easy to judge when your sitting comfortably here in the US...but things works differenly elsewhere...fact of life.

The above posts have answered the original question I posed quite well.

[Grizzaholic]

That doesn't sound like a problem in the United States therefore I don't really care what they do on the other side of the world. Its easy to judge when your sitting comfortably here in the US...but things works differenly elsewhere...fact of life.

The above posts have answered the original question I posed quite well.

So if you watch and root for the USA in the Olympics and they never place because of the slave labor training camps that others have put in place for their children to be the best, that sits well with you?

[Franks Tanks]

That doesn't sound like a problem in the United States therefore I don't really care what they do on the other side of the world. Its easy to judge when your sitting comfortably here in the US...but things works differenly elsewhere...fact of life.

The above posts have answered the original question I posed quite well.

The Olympics also are interested in keeping the competitive balance.

Who pissed in your cheerios?

[NHwildEcat]

So if you watch and root for the USA in the Olympics and they never place because of the slave labor training camps that others have put in place for their children to be the best, that sits well with you?

Well I am not going to piss and moan if we don't win in gymnastics and figure skating since we tend to do pretty damn well in most other sports. Plus I think we have been pretty damn good in gymnastics in the recent past.

We have always overcome, and I see no reason for that to not continue.

[NHwildEcat]

The Olympics also are interested in keeping the competitive balance.

Who pissed in your cheerios?

Which is why they have taken the steps to eliminate unfair advantages.

[Grizzaholic]

Which is why they have taken the steps to eliminate unfair advantages.

xlolxxlolxxlolxxlolxxlolxxlolxxlolx

[Bogus Megapardus]

Which is why they have taken the steps to eliminate unfair advantages.

The Chineese eliminate their unfair disadvantages. Typically they are never heard from or seen again. Think of Iraqi soccer players under Saddam.

[Grizzaholic]

The Chineese eliminate their unfair disadvantages. Typically they are never heard from or seen again. Think of Iraqi soccer players under Saddam.

You don't have any proof so what you are saying is false. xrolleyesxxlolxxlolxxlolx

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

USA vs Swiss hockey right now, good game...

[onbison09]

USA vs Swiss hockey right now, good game...

And commercial free! Are you kidding me??? This is awesome!! I hope this is for every hockey game and not just US games. At least NBC didn't mess this up.

[93henfan]

And commercial free! Are you kidding me??? This is awesome!! I hope this is for every hockey game and not just US games. At least NBC didn't mess this up.


It's on USA, not NBC. NBC is showing the men's biathlon and cutting to plenty of commercials.

[TheValleyRaider]

USA vs Swiss hockey right now, good game...

3-1 win. Fairly sloppy, gave up too many odd-man rushes. Swiss aren't dangerous enough to make it count, but Canada or Russia will hurt you significantly if that happens

It'll be nice to get everyone a little practice time together now, maybe work out some of the kinks. A more consistent effort against Norway on Thursday will inspire a great deal more confidence

[UNHWildCats]

I question whether age limits even matter? If they are the best in the world at what they do then who cares how hold they are.


It is for the safety of the children.

[UNHWildCats]

Does anyone know if there are age limits in the Winter Games?
- Bobsled (minimum of 14 years old)
- Boxing (17-32)
- Diving (minimum of 14)
- Equestrian (16 or older)
- Figure skating (15 by July 1 of previous year)
- Gymnastics (must be 16 years old in Olympic year)
- Judo (15 or older), luge (16 or older)
- Luge (15 by June 30 of current season)
- Soccer (under 23)
- Team handball (over 18)
- Weightlifting (17 or older)
- Wrestling (must be at least 17 on day of Opening Ceremonies).


There maybe others.

[onbison09]

It's on USA, not NBC. NBC is showing the men's biathlon and cutting to plenty of commercials.

Yeah I know but it's the networks of NBC. :D I just think NBC's coverage has been terrible IMO

[Bogus Megapardus]

I'm sorry, but whole male figure skating thing is just downright creepy. Let the women do it. The men should play hockey.

[89Hen]

It's on USA, not NBC. NBC is showing the men's biathlon and cutting to plenty of commercials.
They tried to show commercials during the Canada-Norway game last night on CNBC but the game wasn't taking commercial breaks. They'd come back from a 30 second spot the puck would have already been dropped. xeyebrowx

[biggie]

I'm sorry, but whole male figure skating thing is just downright creepy. Let the women do it. The men should play hockey.
It was like watch a wreck last night, I should have stopped, but couldn't for a while.

I remember watching men's ice skating with family 20 years ago and they were creepy/scary then, what happened?



Women's downhill turned out well and Men's halfpipe qualifying looking well for the 1st two US guys (White, Vito).

[ursus arctos horribilis]

It was like watch a wreck last night, I should have stopped, but couldn't for a while.

I remember watching men's ice skating with family 20 years ago and they were creepy/scary then, what happened?



Women's downhill turned out well and Men's halfpipe qualifying looking well for the 1st two US guys (White, Vito).

I can't figure out what happened to male figure skating either. I mean it used to be that only the heartiest and manliest of men would feel the need to perform such intricate dances on ice.

It's just not like the good old days when you and your buddies would sit around with a doobie and a rack of beer and score a routine performed by a man in a beautiful, tight fitting, colorful costume.

The good ol' days are gone boys...the good ol' days are gone.xlolx

[Ivytalk]

Lindsey Vonn rules! US gets gold and silver in women's downhill!xhurrayxxhurrayx

[I Bleed Purple]

I'm sorry, but whole male figure skating thing is just downright creepy. Let the women do it. The men should play hockey.

I turned it and watched freaking Finland-China WOMEN'S hockey and was happier for doing it.

[93henfan]

Lindsey Vonn rules! US gets gold and silver in women's downhill!xhurrayxxhurrayx

And the US retakes the top spot in the medal count for the time being. xthumbsupx

Top 5 as of now:

USA 3 3 4 10
Germany 3 4 2 9
France 2 1 4 7
Canada 2 2 1 5
Norway 1 2 2 5

[93henfan]

Shaun White and Louie Vito are #1 and #3 after half-pipe quals. The USA always represents in the stoner sports. xthumbsupx

Finals are late tonight.

[ursus arctos horribilis]

Shaun White and Louie Vito are #1 and #3 after half-pipe quals. The USA always represents in the stoner sports. xthumbsupx

Finals are late tonight.

You think about it...this country has done more under the influence of some sort of drug than most countries have accomplished sober.

[The Older Gentleman]

Okay, how sad is my life? I just spent 3 hours watching the USA lose again at curling.

[Bogus Megapardus]

Okay, how sad is my life? I just spent 3 hours watching the USA lose again at curling.

Yeah, but if they had won then U.S.A. priorities really would have been FUBAR.

[The Older Gentleman]

A thought about the " coverage" by NBC... does anybody really give a ***** what Chris Collingsworth or Mary Carillo have to say? What a waste of air time. If I wasn't able to switch to the other networks to watch hockey I would probably not have watched any olympic coverage.

[Thundar]

Shani Davis wins Gold and Chad Hedrick Silver in Mens 1000m speed skating to give the US 12 medalsxhurrayx

[Ivytalk]

Okay, how sad is my life? I just spent 3 hours watching the USA lose again at curling.

Comparable to Dartmouth football fans!xlolx

[UNHWildCats]

USA will win two more medals in mens halfpipe... just waiting to see if its gold/silver or gold/bronze

[UNHWildCats]

lol Gold/Bronze

[BisonBabe]

lol Gold/Bronze

Shawns second run was not needed but he improved his score even though he was just going out for fun. My son was watching the replay of the qualifying round and was so jazzed he wants to be a snowboarder. The mom in me was thinking not a chance in he!!

[uofmman1122]

Shawns second run was not needed but he improved his score even though he was just going out for fun. My son was watching the replay of the qualifying round and was so jazzed he wants to be a snowboarder. The mom in me was thinking not a chance in he!!Moms...

Always bringing us down! xmadx

xlolx xlolx xlolx xlolx

[BisonBabe]

Moms...

Always bringing us down! xmadx

xlolx xlolx xlolx xlolx

Basically I said as long as I am paying for health insurance there is slim odds on him doing any of those kind of tricks. That kid has already cost me a fortune.

BTW he also wants to try luge. Afraid to let him watch skeleton xnonono2x

[UNHWildCats]

latest medal projections from 538.com


http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2512/4366462731_056a8c7d84_o.png

[onbison09]

Basically I said as long as I am paying for health insurance there is slim odds on him doing any of those kind of tricks. That kid has already cost me a fortune.

BTW he also wants to try luge. Afraid to let him watch skeleton xnonono2x

xlolxxlolx Don't blame you. Some of those tricks are insane. Does anyone else hate NBC showing results on their website before primetime?

[UNHWildCats]

xlolxxlolx Don't blame you. Some of those tricks are insane. Does anyone else hate NBC showing results on their website before primetime?
i have no problem with them posting stuff on their olympics website for people like me who wont be tuning in for most stuff on tv. But if they are posting on their news site like MSNBC before broadcast I would have issue with that.

[89Hen]

So the Olympics are going exactly as planned... human interest stories, tragedy, weather issues, people winning Golds who were supposed to, people choking who were supposed to, men figure skaters acting like schoolgirls, etc...

[BisonBabe]

So the Olympics are going exactly as planned... human interest stories, tragedy, weather issues, people winning Golds who were supposed to, people choking who were supposed to, men figure skaters acting like schoolgirls, etc...

I do not follow the singles figure skating. Normally I do not follow any at all but a local guy was on a pairs team this year so I tried to tune in to watch him. My favorite sports to watch are: luge, bobsled, skiing (all kinds including cross country), snowboarding & speed skating. I know all the ones that have high odds for crashes. Good thing the kids are in bed before some of these get started. Yikes there were some crashes in the down hill last night. Was surprised some of those ladies walked away from them.

[NHwildEcat]

I do not follow the singles figure skating. Normally I do not follow any at all but a local guy was on a pairs team this year so I tried to tune in to watch him. My favorite sports to watch are: luge, bobsled, skiing (all kinds including cross country), snowboarding & speed skating. I know all the ones that have high odds for crashes. Good thing the kids are in bed before some of these get started. Yikes there were some crashes in the down hill last night. Was surprised some of those ladies walked away from them.

Agreed, those women are tough as nails...I don't know how I would react to such a fall...its like watching a car crash.

[TheValleyRaider]

The US Men's Curling team just lost on the very last shot for the 3rd game in a row. This one guy has had 4 chances to win games with a single stone and missed on each one xeekx

[NHwildEcat]

US Hockey is up 1-0 very early in their game over Norway...goal by Phil Ke$$el.

[biggie]

The US Men's Curling team just lost on the very last shot for the 3rd game in a row. This one guy has had 4 chances to win games with a single stone and missed on each one xeekx
I've never been on ice for sporting activity, yet I know I could have made that shot.


US up 3-1 on Norway in Hockey. 2nd Period.



Super Combined spoiler below

























Women's Super Combined, towards the end of the Slalom, US standing 1st and 3rd going into it after the downhill part.
Edit: Mancuso in 1st overall now, 2 people to go including Vonn.
Edit again: **** if Vonn didn't screw up and gets nothing. Mancuso Silver.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

I've found curling to be pretty interesting. NBC has done a very good job making it a tv friendly event.

John Shuster should be relegated to the taven suffleboard league in Sheboygan.

[TheValleyRaider]

6-1 win for the US over Norway. Better effort from the USA, and I liked the compete level through the end of the game. Malone is having a strong tournament, and I'm becoming a huge Backes fan

Too many odd-man rushes being given up, that will kill them against teams that can actually score (like, say, Canada). They seemed to have a tough time scoring, especially problematic with the importance of goal-differential in standings

As big as Sunday's game with the hosts feels, it really doesn't mean too much. I'd be willing to give up the victory if I get the feeling we can compete with a team like Canada. I wouldn't mind OT for the extra point in the standings either...

[I Bleed Purple]

I've found curling to be pretty interesting. NBC has done a very good job making it a tv friendly event.

John Shuster should be relegated to the taven suffleboard league in Sheboygan.

I am in agreement with this. Commentators were shocked when he missed against the Swiss today.

[TheValleyRaider]

I love curling in the Olympics, very interesting to watch

But then I keep watching the US teams, and they continue to lose heartbreakers. Another last shot miss by the women just now makes them 0-3, men are 0-4. Yikes

[UNHWildCats]

The US Men's Curling team just lost on the very last shot for the 3rd game in a row. This one guy has had 4 chances to win games with a single stone and missed on each one xeekx
and someone let loose on his wikipedia page today xlolxxlolxxlolxxlolxxlolx

[Grizzaholic]

and someone let loose on his wikipedia page today xlolxxlolxxlolxxlolxxlolx

link

[UNHWildCats]

link
http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/mikehayes/sUAZLt6HwIZhJhEcqPSFeRmgLzRqc68MgAc9RSy3drLLAZ1Vmf IX2RVZmUgl/johnshuster.jpg.scaled.1000.jpg

[93henfan]

^

xlolx xlolx xlolx

[TheValleyRaider]

Jonas Hiller is the man

Incredible game between Canada and Switzerland, Crosby wins it for the home team in a shootout xeekx

[onbison09]

Jonas Hiller is the man

Incredible game between Canada and Switzerland, Crosby wins it for the home team in a shootout xeekx

Wish I would've seen it! xmadx

[NHwildEcat]

Jonas Hiller is the man

Incredible game between Canada and Switzerland, Crosby wins it for the home team in a shootout xeekx

Yup...and for a couple days the US can know they are ahead of the Canucks in the standings by a point...huge game on Sunday night...can't wait!:D

[TheValleyRaider]

Yup...and for a couple days the US can know they are ahead of the Canucks in the standings by a point...huge game on Sunday night...can't wait!:D

I'm trying to avoid getting too amped up about it (and only partially because I can't see it xoopsx)

If we win, we don't really gain anything. If we lose, so long as it's not a blowout, we can claim a certain degree of moral victory. Normally, I disdain the moral victory, but at this point I want to know this team can compete with the Canadas and Russias of the tournament. Keep it tight, play a strong game, let me know we can play at that level, and save it for the medal rounds, when it counts xnodx

Remember the World Juniors from January. Canada wins a close one over the US in the group stages, then the Americans take gold with an OT victory xreadx xnodx

We'll have at least 6 points to compare against other contenders for that last quarterfinal spot, so the more OT over the next two days, the better :D

[OB55]

The Chineese eliminate their unfair disadvantages. Typically they are never heard from or seen again. Think of Iraqi soccer players under Saddam.

Uhmmm, nauseating, but with a subtle whiff of the macabre.

:p

[NHwildEcat]

I'm trying to avoid getting too amped up about it (and only partially because I can't see it xoopsx)

If we win, we don't really gain anything. If we lose, so long as it's not a blowout, we can claim a certain degree of moral victory. Normally, I disdain the moral victory, but at this point I want to know this team can compete with the Canadas and Russias of the tournament. Keep it tight, play a strong game, let me know we can play at that level, and save it for the medal rounds, when it counts xnodx

Remember the World Juniors from January. Canada wins a close one over the US in the group stages, then the Americans take gold with an OT victory xreadx xnodx

We'll have at least 6 points to compare against other contenders for that last quarterfinal spot, so the more OT over the next two days, the better :D

Yeah...but a win (as far as I can tell from what I see online) would guarantee the US team a top 4 spot thus saving them from having to play an extra game...I mean more than likely they could just get into overtime and move on, but a win guarantees it! But, you are right...all that matters is who wins last!

[TheValleyRaider]

Tough night for Russia

Their favored Men's Figure Skater wobbles, loses gold to the American (USA!)

The Men's Hockey team struggles, then gets beat in a shootout by Slovakia xeekx

[Rob Iola]

I'm trying to avoid getting too amped up about it (and only partially because I can't see it xoopsx)

If we win, we don't really gain anything. If we lose, so long as it's not a blowout, we can claim a certain degree of moral victory. Normally, I disdain the moral victory, but at this point I want to know this team can compete with the Canadas and Russias of the tournament. Keep it tight, play a strong game, let me know we can play at that level, and save it for the medal rounds, when it counts xnodx

Remember the World Juniors from January. Canada wins a close one over the US in the group stages, then the Americans take gold with an OT victory xreadx xnodx

We'll have at least 6 points to compare against other contenders for that last quarterfinal spot, so the more OT over the next two days, the better :D
I dunno - could you imagine the epic melt-down in the Canadian media if the US wins Saturday night? I mean, gold medal in hockey in the face of impossible odds - been there, done that. Watching Don Cherry's head explode - now that's good TV!

[Bogus Megapardus]

Elvis Stojko, Canadian former world figure skating champion, remarks on the current slate of competitors:

"More feathers, head-flinging and so-called step sequences done at walking speed . . . . I am going to watch hockey, where athletes are allowed to push the envelope. A real sport."

Link (http://sports.yahoo.com/olympics/vancouver/figure_skating/news?slug=es-thoughts021810&prov=yhoo&type=lgns)

[Syntax Error]

Pretty cool pictures!

http://www.latimes.com/media/photo/2010-02/52200099.jpg

http://www.latimes.com/news/local/photography/olympics/la-ph-olympics-hires-html,0,2625367.htmlstory

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

USA scores in the first minute of the game, leads Canada 1-0.

[TexasTerror]

USA scores in the first minute of the game, leads Canada 1-0.

Leads 2-1! The second is just under way...

Let's beat the Canucks in Vancouver! xhurrayx

[TexasTerror]

And as quick as I post that, the Canadians strike back and tie at 2 apiece.

[UNH_Alum_In_CT]

3-2 USA at the end of two periods!!

[FUwolfpacker]

USA leads Canada 3-2 after 2 periods....and they're darn lucky not to be down. I swear it felt like 14 of the first 15 minutes in that 2nd period were played in the American zone with the Canadians playing very, very physical. Then the US started getting a few opportunities the last 5 minutes and Drury was able to stick one home once Marty B went down trying to poke one away.

Good stuff so far. Let's go USA! One more period!

[UNH_Alum_In_CT]

Hope all the hockey fans are watching this! Wow, talk about end to end action!!!! It's on MSNBC.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Hope all the hockey fans are watching this! Wow, talk about end to end action!!!! It's on MSNBC.

I agree! Even if you're not a big hockey fan this is great theatre! GO USA!!

[UNH_Alum_In_CT]

I agree! Even if you're not a big hockey fan this is great theatre! GO USA!!

If people don't understand why some people like hockey so much, all they need to do is watch some of these Olympic games. I think it was Norway-Switzerland last night or Friday that was a terrific game. These games are significantly better than your average NHL game. Time to get back to the action.........

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

USA scores a PP goal to take a 4-2 lead!! This is awesome!!

[FUwolfpacker]

Nice PK by the US. Miller has been outstanding considering all the pressure he's been under.

[FUwolfpacker]

Dang....Canada converts on the 2nd power play. Now 4-3 US with about 3 minutes to go. This is going to be interesting.

[UNH_Alum_In_CT]

2:34 to go, hold on boys!!!!!

[UNH_Alum_In_CT]

1:06 to go!! And this is only the preliminary round!!

[UNH_Alum_In_CT]

Empty net goal with 44.7 left, USA 5-3!!!!!

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

What an empty net goal!! What a game!!

[FUwolfpacker]

Oh my gosh! What an effort by Kesler to get that empty netter!!! USA is up 5-3! That should do it!

[UNH_Alum_In_CT]

Incredible firepower by Canada, but we hold on and win 5-3. What a freaking game!!!!!

[FUwolfpacker]

USA wins!!! Canada has more than twice as many shots on goal as the US (45-22)...needless to say, Ryan Miller was crazy good tonight.

[UNH_Alum_In_CT]

Oh my gosh! What an effort by Kesler to get that empty netter!!! USA is up 5-3! That should do it!

No kidding, just dove around the Canadian and got his stick on the puck!! Super effort!!!!

[UNH_Alum_In_CT]

Finland-Sweden up next, I'm sure that's going to be as friendly as Lehigh-Lafayette or Griz-Bobcat!!!! xeekx :D

[The Older Gentleman]

All I can say about the game is....





WOW

[onbison09]

I want to have Ryan Kessler and Ryan Miller's babies in succession. WHAT A GAME! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOeGQmvqWmo

[proasu89]

Oh my gosh! What an effort by Kesler to get that empty netter!!! USA is up 5-3! That should do it!

Unbeliveable goal, incredible effort. xhurrayx

[Syntax Error]

one thing I've always believed, having played hockey my entire life (G. Howe was my hero) is that championship hockey is the shiznit of sports. Of course that does not include the FCS but watch NHL cup games and the olympics and you will understand.

[TheValleyRaider]

Ryan Kesler you magnificent SOB :D

In spite of their striking resemblence to the Rangers' uniforms, those 1960 throwbacks were pretty sharp

Happy with the win, especially happy with the bye that comes with it. The extra day off could be huge for us. Also important is that our Quarterfinal matchup will be against the winner of either SUI/BLR or SVK/NOR, a far cry from having to get through the Czechs or Canada to get to the medal games. To finish first overall out of the groups, Sweden has to beat Finland by less than 6 goals or the Finns have to win in OT

Even wilder, if Canada wins their next game (Germany), they then get Russia in the Quarters xeekx

Best of all, though tonight isn't even remotely close, it's fun to note that 30 years ago tomorrow... Tonight, you are the greatest hockey team in the world (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CGACsSW4Iqw)

[BigSouthFB]

No, Canada
Bow down to Uncle Sam
We'll take the gold
You laid down like a lamb
With frying pans you tended goal
We scored on you at will
From far and wide,
Oh Canada
We're scoring on you still.
God keep your netsWide open and emp-ty
O Canada
We scored five goals on thee
O CanadaU.S. with gold you'll see!

[Rob Iola]

I want to have Ryan Kessler and Ryan Miller's babies in succession. WHAT A GAME! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOeGQmvqWmo
I have a sneaking suspicion that when the luvly Mrs. Iola's eyes are closed she's thinking the same thing...

[Gil Dobie]

I've been glued to the TV every day for Olympic coverage. The only events I really don't get too much into are the figure skating events.

[onbison09]

one thing I've always believed, having played hockey my entire life (G. Howe was my hero) is that championship hockey is the shiznit of sports. Of course that does not include the FCS but watch NHL cup games and the olympics and you will understand.

This.

[Bogus Megapardus]

As a kid growing up in Schenectady, NY we played hockey on whatever patch of ice had frozen over after school. My younger brother called me yesterday to remind me that he took a puck off my stick when he was about 10 that broke his tooth. He said that USA/Canada game (our Dad was from Ontario) reminded him of those days.

He also told he wanted to punch me for breaking his tooth. I took it as a compliment, of course. GO USA!!!!!!!

[Gil Dobie]

Watching the Canadians toy with the Chinese in Curling :D

[Gil Dobie]

Now the Canadians are taking care of Deutschland's Hockey pretenders.

[TheValleyRaider]

Czech 2
Latvia 2
Under 2:00 in the 3rd xeekx

[TheValleyRaider]

Krejci scores in OT, Czechs win 3-2

[TheValleyRaider]

If anyone can watch, USA hockey is tied 0-0 with Switzerland after 2 periods xeekx xeekx

The US nearly had a goal right at the end of the period, but replay showed the puck was right over the red line when the clock hit 0.0

[onbison09]

If anyone can watch, USA hockey is tied 0-0 with Switzerland after 2 periods xeekx xeekx

The US nearly had a goal right at the end of the period, but replay showed the puck was right over the red line when the clock hit 0.0

Switzerland's a really tough out. Always have been. They beat Canada and the Czech Republic last time. They took Canada to a shootout this year. Hell of a game. It's pretty dang hard to study with these games going on though. :D (Edit: We can't say d a m n?)

[Ivytalk]

US beats Swiss 2-0, getting 2 goals from Parise in 3rd period. The Swiss goalie stood on his head to keep them in it. US outshot Swiss 44-19.

[TheValleyRaider]

Ugly, but it counts

USA on to the Semis, will play the winner of Finland/Czech Rep. on Friday

[FUwolfpacker]

Only got to see the 3rd period but I love that they're doing what it takes to win...like blocking 27 shots (which makes the shots on goal discrepency look bigger than it really was).

I guess I'd rather play the Czech Republic than Finland, but either them will be a tough game. So nice not to have to see Canada, Russia, or Sweden until a medal game.

Can't wait for the Canada/Russia game tonight. Should be a great game. Hard to believe that one of those teams won't even play for a medal.

[TheValleyRaider]

Canada just opened up a 3-0 lead on Russia in the 1st period xeekx xeekx xeekx

Those Canucks look pretty scary right about now

[McNeese75]

If the U.S. has to play Canada again it might get ugly :(

[FUwolfpacker]

If the U.S. has to play Canada again it might get ugly :(


They're certainly making an example out of Russia right now. 7-3 after 2 periods. Definitely didn't see that coming.

[appmaj]

If the U.S. has to play Canada again it might get ugly :(

I'd like to see that...

[Gil Dobie]

If the U.S. has to play Canada again it might get ugly :(

USA hopes to live the high life xthumbsupx
http://media.cleveland.com/olympics_impact/photo/miller-time-ryan-miller-hockey-021510jpg-93a82adb7f91085e_large.jpg

[onbison09]

[QUOTE]The dirty unspoken secret of the Olympics is that for every frightening, bone-rattling, face-scraping wipeout, there's a thrilled athlete whose road to glory just got a little bit smoother. The trick is to not seem too thrilled about it.

QUOTE]
http://deadspin.com/5480239/russian-bobsledder-a-little-too-pleased-by-canadian-wipeout\

LOL!!

[UNHWildCats]

Did the US just win gold and silver in nordic large hill or am i reading it wrong?

[Gil Dobie]

Did the US just win gold and silver in nordic large hill or am i reading it wrong?

What a great accomplishment byt the nordic team xhurrayx

[CopperCat]

Lindsey Vonn has become the Bode Miller of these Olympics. She was supposed to win all these medals after she was talked up by the skiing community. Yes, she did win a bronze and a gold, but that really isn't dominating the sport which is what she was forecasted to do. Feel kinda bad for her, people are being pretty hard on the girl when she was already battling a bad shin injury without even having run a single race. She's a trooper in my mind, and class act athlete. So I guess the Bode comparison doesn't hold much water, he was a jackass, but somehow cleaned up his act this time around.

[UNH_Alum_In_CT]

US jumps out to a quick 1-0 lead over the Finns!!!!!

[UNH_Alum_In_CT]

US gets a power play goal to go up 2-0 with around 13:30 left in the 1st period.

[Rob Iola]

Wow!!! 3-0! 1 goalie gaffe and 2 PPGs!

[I Bleed Purple]

3-0 already.

Speed really getting to Finland.

[UNH_Alum_In_CT]

Still 11:20 left in the 1st!!! WOW is right!!!!!!

[SonuvaHenx2]

4-0!!!!!
Bye-bye Kiprusoff

[UNH_Alum_In_CT]

Holy crap, 4-0!!!!!!

[SonuvaHenx2]

5-0 in the 1st!!!!!
New GK didn't change a thing!
USA!!!

[I Bleed Purple]

5-0

UNBELIEVABLE!

[Rob Iola]

Playing with Canada's psyche here - this'll get their attention, hopefully long enough for them to sleep-walk into the Slovokia game...

[I Bleed Purple]

6-0!

This is incredible!!!

[UNH_Alum_In_CT]

6-0, still in the first!!!!! My lawd, the Swiss must be shaking their heads that they don't get to play for the bronze!

[UNH_Alum_In_CT]

This really is unbelieveable. On the women's side is one thing!

[I Bleed Purple]

The Canada game really gave the US an extreme amount of confidence in all three zones.

[UNH_Alum_In_CT]

1st period is completed, 6-0 USA.

[Big Al]

Not sure I buy that -- most of that hype was media build-up. She's a charger, not a finesse skier, so she's better suited to the downhill competitions over slalom. She hasn't placed in the slalom events in World Cup events this year, so I don't know why she's expected to perform differently at the Olympics. Plus, she broke her finger on that run a couple days ago, which doesn't help things.

Doesn't help, either, that Whistler is crap snow to ski on. Those courses have been borderline trash at times. Wet, heavy snow simply can't compare to the powder you get further inland. That's why Salt Lake City was such a great Olympic venue -- they have the best powder on the continent.

Watching these games has reminded me of what a great time the '02 games were. When SLC hosts the games again, I highly recommend you make the trip.


Lindsey Vonn has become the Bode Miller of these Olympics. She was supposed to win all these medals after she was talked up by the skiing community. Yes, she did win a bronze and a gold, but that really isn't dominating the sport which is what she was forecasted to do. Feel kinda bad for her, people are being pretty hard on the girl when she was already battling a bad shin injury without even having run a single race. She's a trooper in my mind, and class act athlete. So I guess the Bode comparison doesn't hold much water, he was a jackass, but somehow cleaned up his act this time around.

[UNH_Alum_In_CT]

Hockey final is US 6-1. The Finn's scored a power play goal against backup goaltender Tim Thomas on a penalty that one talking head said was only called because of the 6-0 score.

[TheValleyRaider]

USA 6
Finland 1
Final

A good a performance as they could have hoped for. Just blitzed the Finns and didn't let up until the Finns gave up

1 more win :)

[FUwolfpacker]

After being down 3-0 to Canada, Slovakia almost mounted a great comeback (I was sure Pavel Demetria was going to stick that rebound in the net with about 30 seconds left). Canada hung on for the 3-2 win though. That sets up a USA/Canada rematch for a gold medal on Sunday.

Should be an outstanding game! Can't wait for Sunday afternoon! One more win fellas!