Guest imported_Tesseract Posted August 22, 2004 Share Posted August 22, 2004 Re: Re: Women of the Olympic Games Pt. 2 http://www.wannahaves.nl/images/images_static/miss/olympic/detail/nik05.jpg'> And i decided it, i'm buying a ticket tommorow to go see her on the 27th Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheoHuxtab|e Posted August 22, 2004 Share Posted August 22, 2004 I saw the game against Lithuania, and the US could've had the game but let it slip away with ridiculous fouls that converted into points, as well as allowing too many open 3 point shots. Here my 4 reasons why I think the US team is struggling: 1. The international style of game tends to be an outside game. The 3-point line is closer and it's harder to drive to the basket. To elaborate: a) The zone defense and the absense of a defensive 3-second violation allows for 3 or 4 players on defense to camp out in the lane, making it extremely difficult for cutters, post-up players, and lane-drivers to play their style of game. Also, the key is wider which adds to the difficulty for post-up players to get good position near the basket. B) The current US team for the most part is made up of cutters, drivers, and inside post-up players, with no real outside shooters. Cutting and driving works in the man-to-man NBA style of play, but hardly against a 2-3 Zone. c) Other countries are used to this style of play. These NBA players have never played this style of play. With the 3-point line closer, the ability for defensive players to camp out in the lane, and the fact that the other countries have always played with these rules -- these countries have likewise developed an outside game that fits with this style of play. 2. The rest of the world is getting better, and more and more international teams have NBA players. 3. The US's team chemistry compared with teams from other nations. The US was put together in a matter of weeks, whereas teams like Italy, Lithuania, and Serbia have been playing with each other for years. 4. The US didn't have its best players. The other countries send their BEST players, but the US didn't send theirs. Imagine if Ray Allen, Shaquille O'Neal, Michael Finley, Kobe Bryant, Mike Bibby, Jason Kidd, Tracy McGrady, Vince Carter, Kenyon Martin, and Kevin Garnett were in on the action. It'd be a totally different story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheoHuxtab|e Posted August 22, 2004 Share Posted August 22, 2004 Re: Re: Re: Women of the Olympic Games Pt. 2 Originally posted by Tesseract http://www.wannahaves.nl/images/images_static/miss/olympic/detail/nik05.jpg'> And i decided it, i'm buying a ticket tommorow to go see her on the 27th Post pictures! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_Tesseract Posted August 22, 2004 Share Posted August 22, 2004 i agree, the question is why on a sport that the US is traditionally the best, theres so much poor planning/bad choices? i guess it has to do with bush Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_Tesseract Posted August 22, 2004 Share Posted August 22, 2004 And yes, if i make it there, pictures will be posted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
effyoo Posted August 22, 2004 Share Posted August 22, 2004 how'd you fix them tesser? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poop Man Bob Posted August 22, 2004 Share Posted August 22, 2004 Drudge Report (www.drudgereport.com) is reporting that Preznit Bush may be going to Athens to attend an Iraqi soccer game. Make sure your voice is heard, Tesser. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
effyoo Posted August 22, 2004 Share Posted August 22, 2004 Water Polo: oops! http://simplyrandom.com/forum/images/olympics1.jpg'> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_Europe Posted August 22, 2004 Share Posted August 22, 2004 The boys brought home the gold AGAIN!!! http://images.bt2.metropol.dk/242/242768/242768_large.jpg'> First gold for us in Athens after 4 bronze medals!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azert Posted August 22, 2004 Share Posted August 22, 2004 Sorry Tess... Greek Weightlifter Stripped of Medal 35 minutes ago By LISA ORKIN, Associated Press Writer ATHENS, Greece - Greek weightlifter Leonidas Sampanis was stripped of his bronze medal Sunday and expelled from the Olympics for a doping offense, another embarrassment for the host nation. He was the first athlete at the Athens Games to lose his medal because of doping. Sampanis, who was third in the 137-pound (62kg) category after winning silvers at the previous two Olympics, was disqualified by the International Olympic Committee (news - web sites) executive board. His medal was given to Venezuela's Israel Jose Rubio Rivero, who finished fourth. The 32-year-old Sampanis tested positive for twice the allowed amount of testosterone, the IOC (news - web sites) said. Doctors established that the testosterone came from outside the body. "Honestly, I can say that for the last 10 years, the time that I have been a weightlifter, I never used this kind of drug," he said, crying. Sampanis was tested Aug. 16 after winning the medal. He told the IOC on Aug. 7 that he had been injected with an undisclosed drug for an injury, but IOC medical director, Patrick Schamasch, said that had nothing to do with the positive tests. So far, nine weightlifters, including Sampanis, have failed drug tests. Any other sanctions against Sampanis, including a ban from the sport, would be decided by the International Weightlifting Federation. The decision was another huge blow for Greece, just four days after top sprinters Kostas Kenteris and Katerina Thanou pulled out of the games in a scandal over missed drug tests. Since the games began Aug. 13, Greece has won three gold medals, one silver and two bronze, not counting the medal Sampanis lost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_Europe Posted August 22, 2004 Share Posted August 22, 2004 THE MENS 100 METERS FINAL IS COMING VERY SHORTLY!!! GET TO YOUR TV SCREENS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRONOLOGIK Posted August 22, 2004 Share Posted August 22, 2004 I heard Canada won a gold today I don't know :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_Tesseract Posted August 22, 2004 Share Posted August 22, 2004 Whoa, the last 20 minuets where amazing! Gold for Greece in gymnastics Gold and bronze for the US in 100meters Gold for the Chile tennis player against the american one after 4 HOURS OF GAME the olympics rock, so does the fact that i have 9 live channels on my tv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_Europe Posted August 22, 2004 Share Posted August 22, 2004 Fetch boy, fetch http://img.ekstrabladet.dk/images/04/08/22/0408221417268131_2b29756d.jpg'> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRONOLOGIK Posted August 22, 2004 Share Posted August 22, 2004 ^^^:lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_Europe Posted August 22, 2004 Share Posted August 22, 2004 http://images.bt2.metropol.dk/242/242836/242836_large.jpg'> Justin Gatlin 9.85 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_Europe Posted August 22, 2004 Share Posted August 22, 2004 http://www.athens2004.com/Images/Sport%20Gallery/Beach%20Volleyball/19%20August%202004/51086681NL800_BEAw_prelims.jpg'> Two babes 10.00 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_Tesseract Posted August 22, 2004 Share Posted August 22, 2004 http://www.athens2004.com/Images/Sport%20Gallery/Beach%20Volleyball/16%20August%202004/51086608SG008_Ger_Bul_a.jpg'> THE FAMOUS "STICK IT RIGHT THERE' SIGNAL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
why write? Posted August 22, 2004 Share Posted August 22, 2004 i watched the olympics last night....these women are too like buff/flat for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Stevens Posted August 23, 2004 Share Posted August 23, 2004 yeah yeah you jus sayin that because your girl is watchin you.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
why write? Posted August 23, 2004 Share Posted August 23, 2004 nah, really....but good assumption haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StarzAbove Posted August 23, 2004 Share Posted August 23, 2004 USA BASKETBALL just sucks where's SHAQ that lazy ass! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abracadabra Posted August 23, 2004 Share Posted August 23, 2004 Originally posted by StarzAbove USA BASKETBALL just sucks where's SHAQ that lazy ass! getting blowjobs from supermodels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_Europe Posted August 23, 2004 Share Posted August 23, 2004 http://www.dr.dk/sporten/multimedia/archive/00091/Her_er_f_rst_Agata_W_91366a.jpg'> Polish bronze winner Agata Wrobel http://www.dr.dk/sporten/multimedia/archive/00091/Her_kommer_de_s___V__91386a.jpg'> The two other winners http://www.dr.dk/sporten/multimedia/archive/00091/Og_lad_os_s__lige_f__91387a.jpg'> Bow down... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
effyoo Posted August 23, 2004 Share Posted August 23, 2004 god the nbc comentators are arrogant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
se_FOUR Posted August 23, 2004 Share Posted August 23, 2004 Originally posted by Europe THE MENS 100 METERS FINAL IS COMING VERY SHORTLY!!! GET TO YOUR TV SCREENS! So disappointed with te U.k forst time nobody inthe finals since 1976..that sucked!! Have to wait for the relay..fingers crossed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abracadabra Posted August 23, 2004 Share Posted August 23, 2004 Originally posted by Tesseract Lithuania kicks US's ass....i think these guys will get the gold. dude, did lithuania even miss one 3 pointer in that game? they couldn't miss. usa couldn't hit one even when they were wide open and the lithuanians were getting triple-teamed and were still nailing em. it was hilarious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest krie Posted August 23, 2004 Share Posted August 23, 2004 Did anyone see the female Australian rower in the ladies 8 stop rowing ? What a retard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abracadabra Posted August 23, 2004 Share Posted August 23, 2004 Originally posted by krie Did anyone see the female Australian rower in the ladies 8 stop rowing ? What a retard. i heard about it, didn't see it though. did she just stop rowing cos she's a tool, or was she actually injured or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest krie Posted August 23, 2004 Share Posted August 23, 2004 Apprently she was 'exhausted'. I call it race fixing. She might have lost a medal, but she probably loaded up of some bookie. Link: http://7sport.com.au/NewsFullStory112921.html Its disgraceful I think, its the Olympics. Where you push yourself to the extreme, I think she could have finished the race. I hope she never gets to race at that level again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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