DaneykoIsGod Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 To be fair to Spitz, there were only 7 events during his time instead of the 8 that Phelps has now, and Spitz retired at 22 or 23 because back then being a swimmer wasn't a profession that you could support yourself in whereas now Phelps is making $5 million a year and is getting another million for breaking Spitz's record. And let's not forget Spitz's moustache! That thing could NOT have been aerodynamic, or aquadynamic, or whatever the hell you would call it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglejelly Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 And let's not forget Spitz's moustache! That thing could NOT have been aerodynamic, or aquadynamic, or whatever the hell you would call it. Hydrodynamic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatansDevils Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 Phelps has won his 6th Gold Medal and another World Record too! He has two more to win for the clean sweep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devils731 Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 How does the Chinese girl get the same score on balance been of the US girl when she obviously screwed up more? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaneykoIsGod Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 How does the Chinese girl get the same score on balance been of the US girl when she obviously screwed up more? The commentator kept asking that too. This is why anything involving judges tends to rub people the wrong way. It's impossible to always get right. Thankfully it ended up not mattering in the end. Gold and silver to the U.S., baby! Their two floor exercises looked about as perfect to my untrained eye as possible. Congrats to Liukin and Johnson! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devilsfan26 Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 Man I normally don't give a crap about gymnastics and I still didn't so far in the Olympics this year, but I gotta say last night I was hooked. Awesome that we got gold and silver despite the bad scores. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaneykoIsGod Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 Man I normally don't give a crap about gymnastics and I still didn't so far in the Olympics this year, but I gotta say last night I was hooked. Awesome that we got gold and silver despite the bad scores. Me too, but both the men's and women's gymnastics have been really good to watch. I still can't believe the stuff these guys can do on the still rings. My shoulders would explode if I even thought of trying that. Gives me a whole new respect for Vince Vaughn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metallidevils Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 If you guys think the judging is bad now, just wait til the Olympics are in Russia in 2014! I wonder what Putin will offer the judges.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95Crash Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 So far, all I Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devils731 Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 On Comcast cable they've been running the lesser popular sports on the UHD channel which is Universal HD. Boxing has been on a bunch on that lately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95Crash Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 On Comcast cable they've been running the lesser popular sports on the UHD channel which is Universal HD. Boxing has been on a bunch on that lately. Figures ... I have Cablevision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devils731 Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 You still might get Universal HD, I think it's basically a NBC programmed channel that they put content on from time to time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95Crash Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 You still might get Universal HD, I think it's basically a NBC programmed channel that they put content on from time to time. Thanks, I'll check it out. Another part of the problem for me is that I'm working traditional 9-5 work hours. So I am unable to watch the off-hour stuff like whatever's shown after midnight or during the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thelastonealive Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 I love that they have machines to groom the sand between sets in beach volleyball. I also love that these machines are called Sandbonis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JesterDevil Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 Wow, Phelps 7/7. You can't get much closer then 1/100th of a second. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Diablo Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 I love that they have machines to groom the sand between sets in beach volleyball. I also love that these machines are called Sandbonis. I love that the chicks rock the kinis - 'cept those 2 belgians last nite -- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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eaglejelly Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 Wow, Phelps 7/7. You can't get much closer then 1/100th of a second. An amazing feat, this guy sure has the luck on his side when he needs it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prucenterrules Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 Phelps goes for #8 tonight at 10:58. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatansDevils Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 Phelps goes for #8 tonight at 10:58. It will be his toughest one. Last night was the toughest one so far by winning by a second. Wow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammyk Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 fvck yeah! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metallidevils Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Diablo Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 Phelps + Bolt = Insanity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satans Hockey Posted August 17, 2008 Author Share Posted August 17, 2008 (edited) Maybe it's just me but I can't get excited over Phelps or swimming. I just don't care about him or it. At least he keeps racking up the medals for the US though. There were some fantastic soccer games today though. I loved seeing Italy being upset by Belgium. The Mens semi-finals are set... Brazil vs Argentina - This game should be fantastic since these 2 countries hate each other Nigeria vs Belgium The USA women picked up a nice 2-1 win over Canada as well and they advanced. The womens semi-finals are... USA vs Japan - we beat them 1-0 in the group stage Brazil vs Germany Edited August 17, 2008 by Satans Hockey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Diablo Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 Its more about the incredible accomplishment Satan - i dont really get excited about track either but what Bolt did today was amazing. The soccer has been pretty entertaining - brazil was lucky today so was argentina and it should be a good game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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