2008 Summer Olympics: Official Discussion Thread
08-20-2008, 10:54 AM
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08-20-2008, 11:00 AM
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08-20-2008, 11:46 AM
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08-20-2008, 12:44 PM
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Somebody plese sign Bolt up for the NFL the guy is 6'5 and probably runs a 4 flat 40 with his size and speed he would be unstopabale at WR.
08-20-2008, 12:46 PM
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He would not be the first world-class sprinter who tried to become a receiver.
Running speed does not equate to toughness on the field or catching ability...Also, how much does pads and equipment slow him down? Hard call...I doubt it'll work though. But, that's just me.
08-20-2008, 12:53 PM
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Normally I would agree with you but the guy is so tall and fast he would be a great deep threat. Just trhrow the ball deep and watch him go get it. I'm sure the guy can jump as well him being 6'5 he'd be a nightmare for DBs.
08-20-2008, 01:08 PM
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Shaky video, but I could not find any other videos of Bolt's record run:
http://www.truveo.com/200m-final-bei.../id/2640292660
http://www.truveo.com/200m-final-bei.../id/2640292660
08-20-2008, 01:15 PM
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All you'd have to do is jam him at the line and he wouldn't be able to go deep. Unless he had actual moves to dodge the DB then his straightline speed wouldn't do that much in the NFL.
08-20-2008, 01:25 PM
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Fair point but this guy doesn't look like the type that would be easy to jam he's huge much bigger than any DB 6'5 especially a CB. BTW you wouldn't play press coverage with him you would see guys playing 10 or more yards off of him playing press would be suicide.
08-20-2008, 01:31 PM
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Fair point but this guy doesn't look like the type that would be easy to jam he's huge much bigger than any DB 6'5 especially a CB. BTW you wouldn't play press coverage with him you would see guys playing 10 or more yards off of him playing press would be suicide.
08-20-2008, 03:31 PM
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Speaking of Track...anyone else here think Lolo Jones is kinda hawt? 
Yes, I feel badly for her for tripping...but, that's how the cookie crumbles.
Yes, I feel badly for her for tripping...but, that's how the cookie crumbles.
08-20-2008, 05:36 PM
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idk how thats possible, i thought MJ's record would be safe until atleast 2012. The doping standards are so tight these days idk how he would be on anything, and he wears that "Test Me" bracelet trying to promote he's clean. I'm still in disbelief.
and yes Lolo is quite hawt.
and yes Lolo is quite hawt.
Women's beach volleyball!
08-21-2008, 10:11 AM
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can't believe nobody's posted this (or maybe nobody cares)...
but the USA women's softball team lost to japan in the gold medal game!
we've already beaten them twice in this olympics with a total score of 11-1, and what a horrible way to have your final olympics game for who knows how long.
ironic since the USA team's dominance is the reason they're getting rid of the sport.
but the USA women's softball team lost to japan in the gold medal game!
we've already beaten them twice in this olympics with a total score of 11-1, and what a horrible way to have your final olympics game for who knows how long.
ironic since the USA team's dominance is the reason they're getting rid of the sport.
08-21-2008, 10:22 AM
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08-21-2008, 10:29 AM
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08-21-2008, 10:42 AM
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can't believe nobody's posted this (or maybe nobody cares)...
but the USA women's softball team lost to japan in the gold medal game!
we've already beaten them twice in this olympics with a total score of 11-1, and what a horrible way to have your final olympics game for who knows how long.
ironic since the USA team's dominance is the reason they're getting rid of the sport.
but the USA women's softball team lost to japan in the gold medal game!
we've already beaten them twice in this olympics with a total score of 11-1, and what a horrible way to have your final olympics game for who knows how long.
ironic since the USA team's dominance is the reason they're getting rid of the sport.
Just read about this. Sucks. They were pummeling everybody and then lose like this.
08-21-2008, 11:25 AM
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in other news USA womens soccer defeated Brazil?
Flash: US Women's Football team wins third Olympic gold
Updated: 2008-08-21 23:37:37
(BEIJING, August 21) -- The US Women's Football team beat Brazil with an extra-time goal after the two sides finished 90 minutes blank.
Flash: US Women's Football team wins third Olympic gold
Updated: 2008-08-21 23:37:37
(BEIJING, August 21) -- The US Women's Football team beat Brazil with an extra-time goal after the two sides finished 90 minutes blank.
08-21-2008, 11:26 AM
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can't believe nobody's posted this (or maybe nobody cares)...
but the USA women's softball team lost to japan in the gold medal game!
we've already beaten them twice in this olympics with a total score of 11-1, and what a horrible way to have your final olympics game for who knows how long.
ironic since the USA team's dominance is the reason they're getting rid of the sport.
but the USA women's softball team lost to japan in the gold medal game!
we've already beaten them twice in this olympics with a total score of 11-1, and what a horrible way to have your final olympics game for who knows how long.
ironic since the USA team's dominance is the reason they're getting rid of the sport.
08-21-2008, 11:31 AM
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08-21-2008, 04:34 PM
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The sizzle in the Steak
It was only a matter of time.....
International Olympic Committee launches probe into He Kexin's age
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/spo...cle4583174.ece
The International Olympic Committee has ordered an investigation into mounting allegations that Chinese authorities covered up the true age of their gold-medal winning gymnastics star because she was too young to compete.
An IOC official told The Times that because of "discrepancies" that have come to light about the age of He Kexin, the host nation’s darling who won gold in both team and individual events, an official inquiry has been launched that could result in the gymnast being stripped of her medals.
An IOC official told The Times that because of "discrepancies" that have come to light about the age of He Kexin, the host nation’s darling who won gold in both team and individual events, an official inquiry has been launched that could result in the gymnast being stripped of her medals.
08-21-2008, 04:37 PM
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international olympic committee launches probe into he kexin's age
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/spo...cle4583174.ece
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/spo...cle4583174.ece
08-21-2008, 06:48 PM
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International Olympic Committee launches probe into He Kexin's age
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/spo...cle4583174.ece
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/spo...cle4583174.ece
08-21-2008, 06:56 PM
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i just watched Henry Cejudo of the US get gold in the 55kg weight class in wrestling, supposedly its the first time the US has gotten gold in wrestling since 1904 or something like that (at least thats what they said on TV)
08-21-2008, 07:03 PM
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so if she is stripped of her medals, would that mean that China would be stripped of their team medal as well?
Thank god the IOC FINALLY got off their asses and are addressing the issue...since it didnt just go away like they were hoping
though I suspect this will the official results of the investigation
Thank god the IOC FINALLY got off their asses and are addressing the issue...since it didnt just go away like they were hoping
though I suspect this will the official results of the investigation
08-21-2008, 07:04 PM
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i would assume they would just make her scores null and void, so whatever china scored without her scores is where they will place?
obviously they wont have gold anymore, i think.
obviously they wont have gold anymore, i think.
