ChiSox_Sonix Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 Since there isnt one yet and they have technically started (women's soccer today, men's tomorrow) I figured i'd start this. Norway leads the US women 2-0 in the second half by the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YASNY Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 The US cycling team showed up in Beijing wearing doctor's type masks. Not exactly the way to overcome the 'ugly American' stereotype. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostfan Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 The Olympics used to be about the world coming together in the spirit of sportsmanship and losing to the United States. What happened to that? I want that again. Let's dominate the Olympics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostfan Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 QUOTE (YASNY @ Aug 6, 2008 -> 08:26 AM) The US cycling team showed up in Beijing wearing doctor's type masks. Not exactly the way to overcome the 'ugly American' stereotype. I read Chinese news from time to time and it's kind of funny, they act like they don't even have a pollution problem there and it's all a figment of Westerners' imagination. Their news is written through rose-colored glasses, it makes me laugh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9347 Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 I'm so SHOCKED that the Russians are doping! http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=08...;show_article=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBAHO Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 Pinning this. I imagine Australia will beat America in the Women's Swimming, but you'll kick our ass in the Men's with Phelps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 This is awesome. His Real Sports story on HBO is amazing. http://sports.espn.go.com/oly/summer08/news/story?id=3521480 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YASNY Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 QUOTE (fathom @ Aug 6, 2008 -> 11:46 AM) This is awesome. His Real Sports story on HBO is amazing. http://sports.espn.go.com/oly/summer08/news/story?id=3521480 Couldn't they find a real red blooded American to carry the flag? No ... I'm totally kidding. This is so very cool. This is what this nation is all about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo's Drinker Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 QUOTE (lostfan @ Aug 6, 2008 -> 08:30 AM) I read Chinese news from time to time and it's kind of funny, they act like they don't even have a pollution problem there and it's all a figment of Westerners' imagination. Their news is written through rose-colored glasses, it makes me laugh. or if they write the wrong thing, their hand will get cut off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggsmaggs Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 QUOTE (fathom @ Aug 6, 2008 -> 11:46 AM) This is awesome. His Real Sports story on HBO is amazing. http://sports.espn.go.com/oly/summer08/news/story?id=3521480 yeah it was amazing. I love track and his story is real inspirational. Hope he wins the 1500 because it would make his story so much more amazing — even tho it's hard to beat already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostfan Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 QUOTE (Jimbo's Drinker @ Aug 6, 2008 -> 12:56 PM) or if they write the wrong thing, their hand will get cut off. Yeah... they're writing for their people, and their image. But for me, it feels like I'm being talked down to. I always wonder if they know I'm thinking that while I read their articles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearSox Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 Now that they decided baseball and softball aren't olympic sports anymore (this is the last year for them), yet idiotic sports such as badminton and trampoline jumping are (as well as other idiotic sports), I could care less about the olympics. I am still hoping America dominates and sends out a big F-U to the rest of the world, but the olympics as a whole can go to hell, IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MurcieOne Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 :usa :usa :usa :usa Considering the tumultuous year the American people have endured thus far... id be nice to kick some ass over in China. I'm not sure what the level of interest, or what type of positive moral could be generated from a strong showing from a strong Medal showing, but its actually pretty important to me. Lets hope the "Redeem Team" fulfills its promise...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesoxfan99 Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 U.S. v. Japan in Men's soccer in 1 hour and 20 minutes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesoxfan99 Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 (edited) 1-0 USA USA holds on for the victory. They are going to have to play much better D than they did today for them to advance though. Edited August 7, 2008 by whitesoxfan99 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pierard Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 I'm in Suzhou, China right now and its wild how crazy this country is going. Right at 8, everything, and I mean everything shut down. There are thousands of people on the streets watching the random TV's they can find (about 30 people watching a 18in rabbit ears TV). Fireworks going off everywhere. It's pretty amazing. Now the USA needs to put them back in the shops so I can buy some fake goods for the family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoodAsGould Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 QUOTE (pierard @ Aug 8, 2008 -> 06:31 AM) I'm in Suzhou, China right now and its wild how crazy this country is going. Right at 8, everything, and I mean everything shut down. There are thousands of people on the streets watching the random TV's they can find (about 30 people watching a 18in rabbit ears TV). Fireworks going off everywhere. It's pretty amazing. Now the USA needs to put them back in the shops so I can buy some fake goods for the family. I hope your enjoying yourself, when I was in Suzhou I stayed in the absolute crappiest hotel lol, the bathrooms were dirty and beds werent comfortable at all, but its the city of gardens and they had a nice little outside garden in the middle of it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pierard Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 QUOTE (SoxFan101 @ Aug 8, 2008 -> 07:14 AM) I hope your enjoying yourself, when I was in Suzhou I stayed in the absolute crappiest hotel lol, the bathrooms were dirty and beds werent comfortable at all, but its the city of gardens and they had a nice little outside garden in the middle of it... Where did you stay. I'm at the Dong Wu. It's not bad, but its far from nice. I just wish I could find a bar without hookers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapkomet Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 QUOTE (pierard @ Aug 8, 2008 -> 07:26 AM) Where did you stay. I'm at the Dong Wu. It's not bad, but its far from nice. I just wish I could find a bar without hookers. Keep us up to date about what you're seeing over there. Just don't get Soxtalk blocked in China! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesoxfan99 Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 Not that it is that big of a deal but can I make a request for a spoiler and non spoiler thread? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBAHO Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 QUOTE (whitesoxfan99 @ Aug 8, 2008 -> 01:48 PM) Not that it is that big of a deal but can I make a request for a spoiler and non spoiler thread? I guess we could post results in spoiler tags, if people don't want 2 seperate threads? I'll bow to the majority though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Tizzle Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 OH HERRO ORYMPICS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rex Hudler Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 Anyone find a good site to go to that has a decent schedule and also US Olympic rosters for every sport? Not sure why, but I am more pumped for the Olympics this year than I have been in a LONG time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuskyCaucasian Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 call me cynical, I bet some of those people have been training to be in the opening ceremony since they were 5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev211 Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 (edited) QUOTE (Rex Hudler @ Aug 8, 2008 -> 10:22 PM) Anyone find a good site to go to that has a decent schedule and also US Olympic rosters for every sport? Not sure why, but I am more pumped for the Olympics this year than I have been in a LONG time. www.nbcolympics.com I am watching handball right now. It's awesome. Edited August 9, 2008 by ScottPodRulez22 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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