October 4, 200718 yr This article is a perfect illustration of why the Olympic selection process is such a joke. Ueberroth, the USCO chair, says Chicago is falling behind cities like Rio, Madrid and Tokyo. Not because of the plans or the bids or anything important, mind you... but because Chicago isn't doing enough to win the hearts of the selection committee. Yes, you read right - Ueberroth says Chicago is behind because it isn't schmoozing enough. And he says it right up front! He's basically saying, "it doesn't matter who the best city is, it matters who shows the jury the best time." What a joke.
October 4, 200718 yr If this is true, that we aren't schmoozing enough -- holy s***, that's embarrassing. We should be able to schmooze. That much should be a no-brainer. Get your head in the game, Mayor Daley!
October 4, 200718 yr Author QUOTE(Gregory Pratt @ Oct 4, 2007 -> 12:57 PM) If this is true, that we aren't schmoozing enough -- holy s***, that's embarrassing. We should be able to schmooze. That much should be a no-brainer. Get your head in the game, Mayor Daley! That was the other reason I thought it was funny. Daley's administration being outschmoozed? That won't last long.
October 4, 200718 yr That other logo was a thousand times better than the crappy one with the star...
October 4, 200718 yr Author QUOTE(SleepyWhiteSox @ Oct 4, 2007 -> 02:26 PM) That other logo was a thousand times better than the crappy one with the star... They had to get rid of the earlier one because it used the torch symbol. But thing is, they knew that to begin with. Which means they were really showing people, that is what they will eventually use if they win, at which time they are allowed to.
October 4, 200718 yr Author QUOTE(kapkomet @ Oct 4, 2007 -> 04:24 PM) I would love to see Chicago get the Olympics, but I doubt it happens. I give it 50-50. Their only real competitor is Rio.
October 4, 200718 yr QUOTE(Gregory Pratt @ Oct 4, 2007 -> 12:57 PM) If this is true, that we aren't schmoozing enough -- holy s***, that's embarrassing. We should be able to schmooze. That much should be a no-brainer. Get your head in the game, Mayor Daley! They dont schmooze, they break kneecaps
October 5, 200718 yr Never bet against Rich Daley. The fact his isn't in prision yet should tell you everything you need to know. If the IOC wants to be schmoozed, you can bet Richie will find away to get them taken care of.
October 5, 200718 yr QUOTE(NorthSideSox72 @ Oct 4, 2007 -> 02:35 PM) They had to get rid of the earlier one because it used the torch symbol. But thing is, they knew that to begin with. Which means they were really showing people, that is what they will eventually use if they win, at which time they are allowed to. Yeah, I remember reading that in the paper. I think they've been selling merchandise with the other logo anyways...
October 6, 200718 yr QUOTE(NorthSideSox72 @ Oct 4, 2007 -> 06:10 PM) I give it 50-50. Their only real competitor is Rio. I met a guy from Brazil who was shocked to hear that they were even in the running for the Olympics. He didn't think that Rio would make a serious run at it.
October 7, 200718 yr Author QUOTE(knightni @ Oct 6, 2007 -> 12:32 AM) I met a guy from Brazil who was shocked to hear that they were even in the running for the Olympics. He didn't think that Rio would make a serious run at it. Its all about geography. Western Hemisphere will get 2016. No way Europe does since they have 2012, and Asia PAC has had a tone lately, so forget Tokyo. So I'll stick with my prediction - Rio or Chicago.
October 8, 200718 yr QUOTE(knightni @ Oct 6, 2007 -> 12:32 AM) I met a guy from Brazil who was shocked to hear that they were even in the running for the Olympics. He didn't think that Rio would make a serious run at it. Wow, everything in the US media has sounded like just the opposite. It seems like everyone is chasing Rio. A part of me has started to wonder if this story was just a plant for Daley to shake some more money out of corporate donors...
October 8, 200718 yr QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Oct 8, 2007 -> 01:44 PM) Wow, everything in the US media has sounded like just the opposite. It seems like everyone is chasing Rio. A part of me has started to wonder if this story was just a plant for Daley to shake some more money out of corporate donors... Well, that's what it will take for them to land it.
October 9, 200718 yr Author QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Oct 8, 2007 -> 07:44 AM) Wow, everything in the US media has sounded like just the opposite. It seems like everyone is chasing Rio. A part of me has started to wonder if this story was just a plant for Daley to shake some more money out of corporate donors... I'm sure that is exactly what it was - Ueberroth telling Daley to get out there and schmooze like the city has never schmoozed before. He wants to see Chicago get the bid, being the USOC chair.
October 9, 200718 yr QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Oct 8, 2007 -> 08:44 AM) Wow, everything in the US media has sounded like just the opposite. It seems like everyone is chasing Rio. A part of me has started to wonder if this story was just a plant for Daley to shake some more money out of corporate donors... We sure have some whacko conspiracists on this site...
October 9, 200718 yr QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Oct 8, 2007 -> 08:44 AM) Wow, everything in the US media has sounded like just the opposite. It seems like everyone is chasing Rio. A part of me has started to wonder if this story was just a plant for Daley to shake some more money out of corporate donors... Great call.
October 23, 200718 yr http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sp...-home-headlines "IOC members: 'Chicago not lagging' in race for 2016 Games'"
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