The Official XXIX Summer Olympics Thread

#676
#676
Hope Solo has to feel like the most vindicated member of the team.

she was so clutch in the extra time.
 
#677
#677
Solo played remarkably well. Even though it led to the side net almost goal, that deflection on the corner kick was HUGE. As they say for web gems, she had "full extension" to get out there and get it.

Not to mention all the previous goalie drama Solo was involved in that I'm assuming you are alluding to.
 
#678
#678
volfanbill said:
the IOC is now criticizing Bolt's behavior after winning the 100 and 200. The IOC will find anything to complain about from lip syncing opening songs, to fake fireworks to how a gold medal winner celebrates, but they refuse to look into age allegations and improper judging for the home team. Nor do they even want to pretend that any of the human rights issues within the country of China are legit or even an issue. Unbelievable.

ESPN - Rogge criticizes Bolt for showing lack of respect to other competitors - Olympics
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I love this article on Yahoo! as a response.

Rogge rips the wrong guy - Olympics - Yahoo! Sports
 
#680
#680
rwemyss said:
I love this article on Yahoo! as a response.

Rogge rips the wrong guy - Olympics - Yahoo! Sports
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very good article. Thanks rwemyss. Also thanks earlier for the cloud seeding info. I got too caught up in the soccer match to give you credit for the explanation earlier.

Even if it's just someone from yahoo, at least there is a journalist out there somewhere willing to criticize Rogge for all his obvious shortcomings about how he is handles the Olympics.
 
#683
#683
volfanbill said:
Solo played remarkably well. Even though it led to the side net almost goal, that deflection on the corner kick was HUGE. As they say for web gems, she had "full extension" to get out there and get it.

Not to mention all the previous goalie drama Solo was involved in that I'm assuming you are alluding to.
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that play off the corner was textbook how she should play it but the girl blocking her prevented the punch from going far enough. She had the near post covered though so I wasn't real worried :p

She's an amazing keeper (and not tough on the eyes)
 
#684
#684
utvolpj said:
that play off the corner was textbook how she should play it but the girl blocking her prevented the punch from going far enough. She had the near post covered though so I wasn't real worried :p

She's an amazing keeper (and not tough on the eyes)
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yeah, watching the replay you could tell that it seemed everything was covered well, but watching in real time especially for someone who's just picking up all the nuances of this game, it just seemed like it went in.

And no, Solo isn't tough on the eyes at all.
 
#691
#691
Everyone knows the word decathalon comes from the Greek with thalon meaning ten and deca meaning Olympic track thingies --- duh!
 
#698
#698
kev20 said:
Speaking of excessive celebrating.....guess Rogge didn't have a problem with Phelps.
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Of course not. The US has a majorly influential OC. He wouldn't dare criticize an athlete of one of the major powers...

At the same time, Phelps shows some congratulatory sportsmanship to his competitors.
 
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