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OT: Olympics

Texas_tiny by knockoutking on

so after trying to find a way to watch NBC online i finally decided to go with the NBC olympics video program (uses silverlight - like adobe flash, but microsoft) and im not sure how i feel about it... the watch 4 at once is interesting but the lack of commentary is strange

 heads up: *spoilers below*

 













 

 

 

 

 

anyway just finished watching the US vs Netherlands and wow. could the US have blown it any more?

allowing a goal at 3 ' into stoppage time? redic.

adu and bradley miss next match w/ 2 yellows each

bradley took a dumb yellow for time wasting + adu's 2nd yellow was redic - foot didnt even touch goalies face...

anyway. US should have won it but completely blew it at the end.

thats all - just thought id throw up an OT diary about it.

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anyone watching it anywhere else other than the nbcolympics.com feed? i also am trying olympis on the go (tvtonic) which nbc backs...basically downloads the events for you to watch whenever...)

i wish i could find the nbc feed at night...but no luck so far (dont have TV where im living for the next month or so)

anyway, if anyone wants to talk olympics thats what this is for!

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I couldn’t believe the US blew it either- what a big win that could have been.

Nice to see my man Ryan Babel score for Holland, though.

And whoever came up with the Olympic Soccer and Olympic Basketball channels- genius.

"I dont care to debate with a troll." - Sharky

by RCCook on Aug 10, 2008 8:51 AM CDT   0 recs

olympic soccer/basketball?

on what? tv? nbc olympics player?

Every pitch thrown to Josh Hamilton is recorded as an E1. -- clark

by knockoutking on Aug 10, 2008 8:53 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Yeah, thanks a lot Time Warner

for not picking up those two channels!

www.mavsmoneyball.com

by Wes Cox on Aug 10, 2008 8:59 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Time Warner

Where do you live? I’m in north Dallas, and Time Warner here is carrying both channels- the soccer is channel 788, basketball is channel 789.

"I dont care to debate with a troll." - Sharky

by RCCook on Aug 10, 2008 9:08 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

DC`

lol

Every pitch thrown to Josh Hamilton is recorded as an E1. -- clark

by knockoutking on Aug 10, 2008 9:10 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

wtf?

I live in Addison and I’m not getting them.

www.mavsmoneyball.com

by Wes Cox on Aug 10, 2008 9:55 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

I dunno

check all the NBC affiliated…try cnbc.

"Sooner or later, prospects kill you, because you hang onto them." - Greggo, 11/22/2005

by Agreen07 on Aug 10, 2008 9:56 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

That's odd

I live about 15 minutes north of Addison, so I’d think we would have the same Time Warner carrier.

"I dont care to debate with a troll." - Sharky

by RCCook on Aug 10, 2008 11:03 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Do you both have digital?

I think the channel is only offered through the digital box. I don’t get the channel in my room thats not on the Charter box, but I get them in the living room where the box is.

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by rangers85 on Aug 10, 2008 11:52 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Asshole.

When you put “could the US have blown it anymore” on the line below for heads up, spoilers…. we’re gonna see it. How about putting it in the title line next time? Thanks.

Aikman and Bradshaw?

Please. They are in the same league as Trent Dilfer and Jim McMahon as QBs who were taken to the SB by great Defenses and great Running Games.
-DJCahill

by SarasotaRanger on Aug 10, 2008 9:01 AM CDT   0 recs

chill out

i said SPOILERS. if your gonna bitch you should have stopped reading there.

Every pitch thrown to Josh Hamilton is recorded as an E1. -- clark

by knockoutking on Aug 10, 2008 9:12 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

there you go

formatting fixed.

Every pitch thrown to Josh Hamilton is recorded as an E1. -- clark

by knockoutking on Aug 10, 2008 9:14 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

that's better.... for the next guy

Aikman and Bradshaw?

Please. They are in the same league as Trent Dilfer and Jim McMahon as QBs who were taken to the SB by great Defenses and great Running Games.
-DJCahill

by SarasotaRanger on Aug 10, 2008 10:04 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

dont be a douchebag

what did you expect, honestly?

would you have rather me not put anything in it? come on.

Every pitch thrown to Josh Hamilton is recorded as an E1. -- clark

by knockoutking on Aug 10, 2008 10:05 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Easy on the douchebag comments, spoils.

Think before you spoil next time. That’s all I’m saying. Put it in the Fanpost title or something. You had:

”..... spoilers
................. US soccer blew it”

You fixed it now, but that doesn’t piss me off any less. When I see spoilers, I’m also seeing US Soccer blew it basically connected to the same line. I didn’t want to see that, I wanted to see the actual competition later, and I’m pissed. End of story.

Aikman and Bradshaw?

Please. They are in the same league as Trent Dilfer and Jim McMahon as QBs who were taken to the SB by great Defenses and great Running Games.
-DJCahill

by SarasotaRanger on Aug 10, 2008 10:14 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

they choked

end of story.

sorry it wasnt enough to write spoilers below – next time i will just leave it out

Every pitch thrown to Josh Hamilton is recorded as an E1. -- clark

by knockoutking on Aug 10, 2008 10:14 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

wait were you the guy

who was complaining in another thread about how some sites (espn, etc) were putting results on their main page?

Every pitch thrown to Josh Hamilton is recorded as an E1. -- clark

by knockoutking on Aug 10, 2008 10:15 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Yes

and I’m not going to their sites until what I care about watching is over.

Aikman and Bradshaw?

Please. They are in the same league as Trent Dilfer and Jim McMahon as QBs who were taken to the SB by great Defenses and great Running Games.
-DJCahill

by SarasotaRanger on Aug 10, 2008 11:03 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

It's only soccer.

I mean, really…

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by Rodney on Aug 10, 2008 10:16 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Men's Hoops - China vs USA starting at 9:15 am local

on NBC. I watched The Last Emperor last night to fire me up. Kill dem Kommies!!

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by shroomer on Aug 10, 2008 9:11 AM CDT   0 recs

i think you basically

enter at your own risk when you click on a thread called ‘Olympics’. i mean what did you expect to see

by Smoakin in the Boys Room on Aug 10, 2008 9:12 AM CDT   0 recs

thank you.

Every pitch thrown to Josh Hamilton is recorded as an E1. -- clark

by knockoutking on Aug 10, 2008 9:14 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

+ Eleventy Billion

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by rangers85 on Aug 10, 2008 9:17 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Kinda sloppy basketball so far

But U.S.’s defense is almost laughably better. They can steal/block it at will.

by brettgardner on Aug 10, 2008 9:23 AM CDT   0 recs

backetball

justintv:
http://www.justin.tv/totskie

its also on sopcast

Every pitch thrown to Josh Hamilton is recorded as an E1. -- clark

by knockoutking on Aug 10, 2008 9:24 AM CDT   0 recs

its funny to hear someone say “Coach K – Coach Krzyzewski talking to his team” in a british accent (watching it on eurosport live)

Every pitch thrown to Josh Hamilton is recorded as an E1. -- clark

by knockoutking on Aug 10, 2008 9:26 AM CDT   0 recs

chris paul

“the miniture figure there” who will “lead the US in assists without a doubt”

Every pitch thrown to Josh Hamilton is recorded as an E1. -- clark

by knockoutking on Aug 10, 2008 9:27 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Hmm.

So Yao sets a moving screen and gets nothing, and Williams grazes an arm and gets called.

by brettgardner on Aug 10, 2008 9:29 AM CDT   0 recs

you watching it on TV?

Every pitch thrown to Josh Hamilton is recorded as an E1. -- clark

by knockoutking on Aug 10, 2008 9:31 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

I am

"Sooner or later, prospects kill you, because you hang onto them." - Greggo, 11/22/2005

by Agreen07 on Aug 10, 2008 9:31 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

This team is so poorly constructed

for intl play, it’s unbelievable.

"Sooner or later, prospects kill you, because you hang onto them." - Greggo, 11/22/2005

by Agreen07 on Aug 10, 2008 9:32 AM CDT   0 recs

yeah U.S.

"Sooner or later, prospects kill you, because you hang onto them." - Greggo, 11/22/2005

by Agreen07 on Aug 10, 2008 9:33 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

They're pretty small

For the most part. Guys who can shoot quickly and defend. Faster, more athletic than everybody. I like it myself.

by brettgardner on Aug 10, 2008 9:34 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

i really like howard at center

for that reason – faster, athletic as hell

Every pitch thrown to Josh Hamilton is recorded as an E1. -- clark

by knockoutking on Aug 10, 2008 9:35 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Wang Zhizhi

remember when the mavs drafted him?

Every pitch thrown to Josh Hamilton is recorded as an E1. -- clark

by knockoutking on Aug 10, 2008 9:35 AM CDT   0 recs

but remember the gong

they used to play when he went into the game? That was greatness!

"Sooner or later, prospects kill you, because you hang onto them." - Greggo, 11/22/2005

by Agreen07 on Aug 10, 2008 9:37 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

And just think

He went on to spare everybody to death in the NBA.

by brettgardner on Aug 10, 2008 9:37 AM CDT   0 recs

If the Boston Celtics were playing in this

wow they would kill everyone.

"Sooner or later, prospects kill you, because you hang onto them." - Greggo, 11/22/2005

by Agreen07 on Aug 10, 2008 9:37 AM CDT   0 recs

phoenix suns

as well

Every pitch thrown to Josh Hamilton is recorded as an E1. -- clark

by knockoutking on Aug 10, 2008 9:38 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

we couldn't have nash....

or barbosa or diaw….celtics are mostly all americans.

"Sooner or later, prospects kill you, because you hang onto them." - Greggo, 11/22/2005

by Agreen07 on Aug 10, 2008 9:39 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

just talking in general

Every pitch thrown to Josh Hamilton is recorded as an E1. -- clark

by knockoutking on Aug 10, 2008 9:40 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

yeah well Boston could be Team USA

"Sooner or later, prospects kill you, because you hang onto them." - Greggo, 11/22/2005

by Agreen07 on Aug 10, 2008 9:42 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Maybe

I’m just an American basketball elitist, but I think that you could run any NBA team out there and have a serious chance at the gold.

Yeah, you could point to a few recent dreamteams that have sucked, but that’s more a coaching/chemistry issue, I think.

by brettgardner on Aug 10, 2008 9:42 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Yeah

the team aspect eliminates the chemistry issue.

"Sooner or later, prospects kill you, because you hang onto them." - Greggo, 11/22/2005

by Agreen07 on Aug 10, 2008 9:43 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

My God

China has absolutely no defense. Not a great offense, either.

by brettgardner on Aug 10, 2008 9:39 AM CDT   0 recs

Honestly though

if I were constructing Team USA I would have at least 2-3 Americans who exclusively play intl ball. Trajan Langdon comes to mind.

"Sooner or later, prospects kill you, because you hang onto them." - Greggo, 11/22/2005

by Agreen07 on Aug 10, 2008 9:41 AM CDT   0 recs

In the close games

we’ll need another shooter.

"Sooner or later, prospects kill you, because you hang onto them." - Greggo, 11/22/2005

by Agreen07 on Aug 10, 2008 9:44 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

I'd

Just trust Kobe.

by brettgardner on Aug 10, 2008 9:45 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Well me too

I think he’s going to be tired though from playing tough defense all game long. Anyways it wouldn’t hurt to have another great shooter on our team that is actually used to int’l ball.

"Sooner or later, prospects kill you, because you hang onto them." - Greggo, 11/22/2005

by Agreen07 on Aug 10, 2008 9:46 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

maybe at the end of the bench?

Every pitch thrown to Josh Hamilton is recorded as an E1. -- clark

by knockoutking on Aug 10, 2008 9:44 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

he's used to int'l ball

and he’d be the best shooter on the team.

"Sooner or later, prospects kill you, because you hang onto them." - Greggo, 11/22/2005

by Agreen07 on Aug 10, 2008 9:45 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Trajan Langdon?

Aikman and Bradshaw?

Please. They are in the same league as Trent Dilfer and Jim McMahon as QBs who were taken to the SB by great Defenses and great Running Games.
-DJCahill

by SarasotaRanger on Aug 10, 2008 9:50 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Why?

"Sooner or later, prospects kill you, because you hang onto them." - Greggo, 11/22/2005

by Agreen07 on Aug 10, 2008 9:56 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Fine laugh now

but when we’re playing Spain or Argentina and we have trouble shooting from the outside, like we did in 2004, remember how a guy like Langdon would help.

"Sooner or later, prospects kill you, because you hang onto them." - Greggo, 11/22/2005

by Agreen07 on Aug 10, 2008 9:57 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

If that happens

You can say “I told ya so”. In the meantime, it’s roflcopter.

by brettgardner on Aug 10, 2008 9:58 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

If what happens?

"Sooner or later, prospects kill you, because you hang onto them." - Greggo, 11/22/2005

by Agreen07 on Aug 10, 2008 9:59 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

If

We’re playing a better team and can’t shoot, resulting in us losing.

by brettgardner on Aug 10, 2008 10:00 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

That happened four years ago...

“Argentina shot 54 percent overall and 11-for-22 from 3-point range, while the Americans finished just 32-for-77 (42 percent) and 3-for-11 on 3s.”

"Sooner or later, prospects kill you, because you hang onto them." - Greggo, 11/22/2005

by Agreen07 on Aug 10, 2008 10:00 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Yes

But this team.

by brettgardner on Aug 10, 2008 10:01 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

We'll see

"Sooner or later, prospects kill you, because you hang onto them." - Greggo, 11/22/2005

by Agreen07 on Aug 10, 2008 10:03 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

I think he's saying if we flame out

for the sole reason we’re lacking a 3-point specialist, you can rag us. Until then, I’ll remain in disbelief you recommended including Trajan Langdon on the roster.

Aikman and Bradshaw?

Please. They are in the same league as Trent Dilfer and Jim McMahon as QBs who were taken to the SB by great Defenses and great Running Games.
-DJCahill

by SarasotaRanger on Aug 10, 2008 10:01 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

If we don't win gold

it will be because of our poor perimeter shooting….

"Sooner or later, prospects kill you, because you hang onto them." - Greggo, 11/22/2005

by Agreen07 on Aug 10, 2008 10:02 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Maybe.

I think it’ll be because of our perimeter defense.

by brettgardner on Aug 10, 2008 10:03 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

I imagine it would

be a combination of both. But everytime we’ve lost in intl play they kill us from the 3pt line while we struggled.

"Sooner or later, prospects kill you, because you hang onto them." - Greggo, 11/22/2005

by Agreen07 on Aug 10, 2008 10:04 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Maybe, maybe not

but the concept of adding Trajan freaking Langdon??? That’s just comical, dude.

Aikman and Bradshaw?

Please. They are in the same league as Trent Dilfer and Jim McMahon as QBs who were taken to the SB by great Defenses and great Running Games.
-DJCahill

by SarasotaRanger on Aug 10, 2008 10:04 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

go look up anytime we've lost in int'l play and

you’ll see why… Do you even know anything about Trajan Langdon?

"Sooner or later, prospects kill you, because you hang onto them." - Greggo, 11/22/2005

by Agreen07 on Aug 10, 2008 10:04 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Yea

he’s Trajan Langdon.

Aikman and Bradshaw?

Please. They are in the same league as Trent Dilfer and Jim McMahon as QBs who were taken to the SB by great Defenses and great Running Games.
-DJCahill

by SarasotaRanger on Aug 10, 2008 10:05 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Okay thank you for proving my point....

"Sooner or later, prospects kill you, because you hang onto them." - Greggo, 11/22/2005

by Agreen07 on Aug 10, 2008 10:05 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

He might be better

In International play, but you can’t argue that he’s a “good” player.

by brettgardner on Aug 10, 2008 10:06 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Yeah and this is international play...

but obviously it’s unrealistic. Team USA would never take him over a dominant NBA player. All I was saying is that if I designed the team I would include a few Americans that play overseas.

"Sooner or later, prospects kill you, because you hang onto them." - Greggo, 11/22/2005

by Agreen07 on Aug 10, 2008 10:08 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

He couldn't hack it in the NBA with Cleveland

averaging shitty totals for each of his 3 years. Thus, he went international. I don’t really give a damn what he’s done in international play. He couldn’t cut it in the NBA and…... he’s Trajan freaking Landon.

Aikman and Bradshaw?

Please. They are in the same league as Trent Dilfer and Jim McMahon as QBs who were taken to the SB by great Defenses and great Running Games.
-DJCahill

by SarasotaRanger on Aug 10, 2008 10:08 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs