GDT: 2014 Winter Olympics, Part II - WARNING: Spoilers within

[missingchicklet]

Wide World of Sports was so good during its golden years. It had everything from championship boxing to all sorts of winter sports to the Harlem Globetrotters to some F1. It exposed people to a wide array of sports before all the cable sports channels were available. It kind of went downhill once all the cable channels started acquiring rights to various sports.

 

[EverettMike]

People said the US suits gave the swim team an advantage in Beijing.

They were probably right. They are probably right now. These things get decided by tiny tiny margins. I can see the suits being the difference in certain events, good or bad.

 

[Neely08]

That guys dad have Voldemort under his hat? That's the second time the top of his moved unnaturally w- the camera on him.

So, we won a silver in the skeleton.

God I miss hockey at prime time hours.

 

[Neely08]

That's not what any of the athletes have said. Is it so bad for athletes to prefer one suit over another? And is it not possible that the vent thing that's supposed to let hot air out is actually creating a drag and slowing them down? Again, nobody is saying that's why they lost. But about half of them prefer the old ones. That's not embarrassing.

NBC nightly news didn't angle the story as it being an issue of "preference". They're saying the suit is causing drag, therefore slowing the skaters down. If that's true, then someone didn't do their homework on the equipment. Being the most technologically advanced country in the world, I'm sorry, yes that's a little embarrassing. What if this was a parachuting contest? Yeah, wups.

If it's indeed not the suit, it's sounds like excuse making. Also embarrassing.

 

[bobbyorr04]

That guys dad have Voldemort under his hat? That's the second time the top of his moved unnaturally w- the camera on him.

So, we won a silver in the skeleton.

God I miss hockey at prime time hours.

It's almost been a full week since the Bruins last played...I'm starting to get withdrawal symptoms.

 

[Ten Thousand Hours]

NBC nightly news didn't angle the story as it being an issue of "preference". They're saying the suit is causing drag, therefore slowing the skaters down. If that's true, then someone didn't do their homework on the equipment. Being the most technologically advanced country in the world, I'm sorry, yes that's a little embarrassing. What if this was a parachuting contest? Yeah, wups.

If it's indeed not the suit, it's sounds like excuse making. Also embarrassing.

But half the athletes prefer it. So it can't be that bad technologically. And nobody's turning in into an excuse is my point. None of the athletes have said anything publicly and by all indications they didn't even say privately that that's why they lost, just that they thought there was a chance the vent was slowing them down and they preferred the old suits. Of course the media makes it a big deal. Nothing's worse than analyzing what people say as if that defines them as an athlete.

 

[Neely08]

Wide World of Sports was so good during its golden years. It had everything from championship boxing to all sorts of winter sports to the Harlem Globetrotters to some F1. It exposed people to a wide array of sports before all the cable sports channels were available. It kind of went downhill once all the cable channels started acquiring rights to various sports.

Yup, everything from Muhammad Ali and Howard Cossell, to Farah Faucet running an obstacle course in a t-shirt. Apparently in chilly weather.

Don't forget Evel Knievel almost never completing a stunt w/o breaking every bone in his body.

 

[Neely08]

If anyone needs a lil break from men's figure skating... surprisingly the sports illustrated swimsuit special just happens to be on NBCsports.

Just thought I'd share.

 

[acr*]

Since i'm too lazy to look it up, what channel is the USA-Russia game on tomorrow morning? NBC proper, USA network, or something else?

 

[Neely08]

Since i'm too lazy to look it up, what channel is the USA-Russia game on tomorrow morning? NBC proper, USA network, or something else?

NBCsn

 

[JRull86]

Is the USA/RUS game on the radio at all?

 

[Neely08]

It's almost been a full week since the Bruins last played...I'm starting to get withdrawal symptoms.

Yeah. Said I wasn't going to stay up and watch Krejci last night. Then I did anyway like a duffuss. Watched the 1st period and said, ok, this is nuts. Then watched the rest of the game anyway. Nap, worked w/ bloodshot eyes, then caught the team Canada game.

I'd say that's full hockey withdrawal.

Chara vs Slovenia 3am, baby! (kidding)

 

[kytem2]

It's almost been a full week since the Bruins last played...I'm starting to get withdrawal symptoms.

I feel the same every year after the NFL season ends...on the bright side, the Winter Olympics are here every 4 years to compensate somewhat.

 

[eightspokedb]

Is the USA/RUS game on the radio at all?

XM radio channel 92 - no way I'm listening to that senile old man at 7am - still laughing at him calling the USA womens hockey player Jocelyn Lemieux....

 

[Pay Carl]

If anyone needs a lil break from men's figure skating... surprisingly the sports illustrated swimsuit special just happens to be on NBCsports.

Just thought I'd share.

Seriously what a pointless event. I had NBCSN on earlier, turned my TV on, and this has been on since

Don't get me wrong I like half naked girls just as much as the next guy, but this is almost painful to watch. Like… The sense of self importance when pretty much no one hardly gives a crap about this is just awkward

 

[13Hockey]

whats up with Slovakia they dont look good at all again

 

[Cronuss]

People said the US suits gave the swim team an advantage in Beijing.

They were probably right. They are probably right now. These things get decided by tiny tiny margins. I can see the suits being the difference in certain events, good or bad.

Did they have issues during practice?

 

[Shadowthrone]

whats up with Slovakia they dont look good at all again

Slovakia looked sluggish, got outskated and outplayed.

Totally deserved win for Slovenia here.

 

[NinthSpoke06]

I wish Slovakia would just shut Chara down. They are going no where in this tournament, there is no relegation. Just do us a favor and sit him in the press box.

 

[ReggieMoto]

Like… The sense of self importance when pretty much no one hardly gives a crap about this is just awkward

The figure skating events are some of the highest priced and most difficult-to-get tickets during the games. That's not bad for an event that no one gives a crap about.

 

[sooshii]

Wake up everybody!

I know I'm in the minority, but I love morning hockey.

 

[Topshelf88]

Can they stop showing that damn Bolland goal lol.

 

[Flannelman]

Can they stop showing that damn Bolland goal lol.

Yeah, that's been killing me.

 

[EverettMike]

Wake up everybody!

I know I'm in the minority, but I love morning hockey.

I'm here! Set the alarm!

Go destructive nationalism!

 

[EverettMike]

Nice shift from Paul Martin.