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Postby grego on Wed Aug 13, 2008 8:34 am

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grego wrote:Feel bad for that Alicia Sacramone girl from the gymnastics. Nerves got the best of her, and she just looked like she was going to cry when they kept asking her those questions. Poor girl. Still probably would not have won the gold even if she put in her normal performances .


The US lost by 2.5pts. She had a couple big deductions (along with some minor ones by the other girls) that could have possibly made up the difference.


China also had 2. something more points in difficulty, meaning US had to score perfectly because China began with a stronger degree of difficulty, but more reward.
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Postby puffyusaf#2 on Wed Aug 13, 2008 11:40 am

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two0one7 wrote:Careful now, Kobe. :mhihi:

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If you don't know a beach volleyball player when you see one we need to get you a TIVO asap :man12:

I want to say Thanks Kobe for getting the photographer to take that photo :jam2: :jam2: :jam2: That chick is a real NOICE player
For what it's worth, the Lakers also clinched the Pacific Division, an achievement Bryant dismissed by saying "We don't hang divisions." No, only the big NBA championship banners are considered wall-worthy for the Lakers.
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Postby puffyusaf#2 on Wed Aug 13, 2008 11:43 am

two0one7 wrote:Not looking good for Men's soccer. They need a goal in the next 25mins to the advance to the elimination round.


I am pissed that the US got robbed like that. Nigeria had two great goals of quality but the ref pretty much killed the US in the 3rd fricken minute. Hats off to the Americans who fought for nearly 100 minutes a man down. :jam2: :jam2: :jam2: :jam2: Nothing to be ashamed of with losing like that.
For what it's worth, the Lakers also clinched the Pacific Division, an achievement Bryant dismissed by saying "We don't hang divisions." No, only the big NBA championship banners are considered wall-worthy for the Lakers.
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Postby KB24 on Wed Aug 13, 2008 12:43 pm

two0one7 wrote:Careful now, Kobe. :mhihi:

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well she is too hot...thats an excuse I would accept.
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Postby Legendary on Wed Aug 13, 2008 3:25 pm

two0one7 wrote:Careful now, Kobe. :mhihi:

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:lg2k3:

That's Kryptonite right there Kobe.....STAY AWAY!!!!!
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Postby puffyusaf#2 on Wed Aug 13, 2008 6:44 pm

I like the Tatt she has on her butt............

Anyway she probably looks like Sam Cassell from the front thats why Kobe is talking to her thinking she is actually "Alien" hanging out in China
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Postby karacha on Wed Aug 13, 2008 7:44 pm

WATER POLO:

USA-Serbia starts now. Live on nbcolympics.com

I don't think an average person could play more then 3 minutes of Water polo, seriously.
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Postby Ras Algethi on Wed Aug 13, 2008 7:49 pm

karacha wrote:WATER POLO:

USA-Serbia starts now. Live on nbcolympics.com

I don't think an average person could play more then 3 minutes of Water polo, seriously.


Yeah I'm amazed at how long somebody can tread water while trying to move around and score on a defender.
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Postby karacha on Wed Aug 13, 2008 7:56 pm

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Yes. Just look at the goalkeepers. They have to keep the "footwork" going constantly. And then thrust themselves 3-4 ft out of the water to try to protect the goal. And the players, as you said... I don't understand how they build this kind of stamina/endurance, it's unreal.
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Postby CrazyLikeCatfish on Wed Aug 13, 2008 8:15 pm

^^ The conditioning they go through is probably so grueling. They never get a break unless they're taken out of the game.. USA's been doing pretty good in men's, I haven't been following the women, how are they?
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Postby 10scott10 on Wed Aug 13, 2008 8:18 pm

two0one7 wrote:
karacha wrote:WATER POLO:

USA-Serbia starts now. Live on nbcolympics.com

I don't think an average person could play more then 3 minutes of Water polo, seriously.


Yeah I'm amazed at how long somebody can tread water while trying to move around and score on a defender.

water polo players are probably in the best shape of anyone at the olypics.

I mean your playing a game as rough as rugby, with rules similar to basketball, and while you are doing those things, you have to thread water the whole game.
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Postby karacha on Wed Aug 13, 2008 8:21 pm

CrazyLikeCatfish wrote:^USA's been doing pretty good in men's, I haven't been following the women, how are they?


9-9 against Italy, which is pretty good IMO.

USA water polo team is really getting better. Because,say, 15 years ago, Serbia would beat them without too much trouble, yet today... Serbia leads 2-1 in the 3rd quarter. That's nothing.
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Postby Ras Algethi on Wed Aug 13, 2008 8:23 pm

Softball on at 9.
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Postby karacha on Wed Aug 13, 2008 8:23 pm

10scott10 wrote:I mean your playing a game as rough as rugby...


Seriously, these guys kick each other, and the defenders can - and will - pull you under water as well when necessary.

Swim, push the ball, defend, shoot... wow. How much do these guys have to eat every day? :man3:
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Postby Ras Algethi on Wed Aug 13, 2008 9:14 pm

Boo, Jenny Finch isn't pitching.
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Postby puffyusaf#2 on Wed Aug 13, 2008 9:55 pm

Canada up early on US Softball
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Postby halekulani on Thu Aug 14, 2008 12:14 am

i don't know what it is but kerry walsh does it for me.
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Postby grego on Thu Aug 14, 2008 1:56 am

puffyusaf#2 wrote:
KRC18 wrote:
two0one7 wrote:Careful now, Kobe. :mhihi:

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Which sport was that from?


If you don't know a beach volleyball player when you see one we need to get you a TIVO asap :man12:

I want to say Thanks Kobe for getting the photographer to take that photo :jam2: :jam2: :jam2: That chick is a real NOICE player


Volleyball and beach volleyball are some of the easiest sports to shoot . It's really hard not to get a good photo (in some senses). :man1:

I really dreaded my time when I shot women's volleyball. Women's volleyball has the best dress code.
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Postby c.Lin on Thu Aug 14, 2008 7:28 am

Wow, James Blake with the upset over Federer.
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Postby puffyusaf#2 on Thu Aug 14, 2008 7:56 am

The winner of "Worst Olympics of 08" has to go to Katie Hoff. I don't think she can have much else go wrong for her after failing to qualify for the finals of the 800
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Postby halekulani on Thu Aug 14, 2008 12:04 pm

i'm super saiyan
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Postby CrazyLikeCatfish on Thu Aug 14, 2008 12:40 pm

^ :lol: Super Saiyan Phelps!
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Postby Ras Algethi on Thu Aug 14, 2008 10:14 pm

Soni takes the gold! What an upset!
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Postby Ras Algethi on Thu Aug 14, 2008 10:53 pm

Phelps wins again. What a shocker.
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Postby CrazyLikeCatfish on Fri Aug 15, 2008 1:03 am

1-2 in the women's all around gymnastics final! Take that China! Liukin then Johnson.
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