Beijing Olympics thread

[Gainesville Red]

Originally Posted by vaticanplum

Michael Phelps is a freak.

Did you read the article about his diet?

Awesome.


http://www.nypost.com/seven/08132008...rge_124248.htm

[GoReds33]

I have a quick question about the Chinese girls. If they end up finding evidence that they're not 16, do we, or the second place team, then get the gold medal?

[vaticanplum]

Originally Posted by GoReds33

I have a quick question about the Chinese girls. If they end up finding evidence that they're not 16, do we, or the second place team, then get the gold medal?

That would be a travesty. I hate to say it, but the American gymnastics teams have a history of calling sour grapes. If the Chinese team faked their ages, then they should be punished, but that doesn't change the fact that the American girls choked with a capital everything. The performances they put out do not deserve a gold medal whether the competition was 10 or 20 or 70.

[LoganBuck]

Chad Johnson says he can beat Michael Phelps in the pool!

[vaticanplum]

Originally Posted by Gainesville Red

Did you read the article about his diet?

Awesome.


http://www.nypost.com/seven/08132008...rge_124248.htm

Holy cannoli. This only gives further credence to my theory that his insides are just made of machinery.

[RBA]

Originally Posted by vaticanplum

That would be a travesty. I hate to say it, but the American gymnastics teams have a history of calling sour grapes. If the Chinese team faked their ages, then they should be punished, but that doesn't change the fact that the American girls choked with a capital everything. The performances they put out do not deserve a gold medal whether the competition was 10 or 20 or 70.

If that's your opinion, how do you explain them earning a silver? I guess they did not deserve that either.

I say put Michael Phelps in the the Womens swimming. Call him Michelle Phelps. If the other swimmers lose, they deserve it because they did not beat the best swimmer.

[HumnHilghtFreel]

Originally Posted by Gainesville Red

Did you read the article about his diet?

Awesome.


http://www.nypost.com/seven/08132008...rge_124248.htm

Yeesh. I couldn't eat that much a day if I wanted to. Talk about dedication.

Anyways, I heard a rumor that his mother is half Swedish, half Dolphin.

[GoReds33]

I'm watching the gymnastics right now, and these judges are horrible. I'm no expert in gymnastics, but I can tell when somebody screws up. These Chinese girls are making adjustment after adjustment, and still getting high scores.

[paintmered]

Originally Posted by GoReds33

I'm watching the gymnastics right now, and these judges are horrible. I'm no expert in gymnastics, but I can tell when somebody screws up. These Chinese girls are making adjustment after adjustment, and still getting high scores.

I'm quite certain that anyone from a current or formerly communist nation gets an automatic .3 point bonus.

[Raisor]

Originally Posted by paintmered

I'm quite certain that anyone from a current or formerly communist nation gets an automatic .3 point bonus.

When the workers revolt, the judges want to be on the right side of history.

[Gainesville Red]

Originally Posted by GoReds33

These Chinese girls are making adjustment after adjustments

C'mon, give the girls a break, how good at gymnastics were you when you were 12-years-old?

[Chip R]

Those Russian gals are very good.

[Raisor]

Originally Posted by Chip R

Those Russian gals are very good.

I like our Russian

[GoReds33]

Originally Posted by Gainesville Red

C'mon, give the girls a break, how good at gymnastics were you when you were 12-years-old?

Good point.

[Caveat Emperor]

Originally Posted by Raisor

I like our Russian

She was clearly the best gymnast on the floor -- her routines down the stretch were virtually flawless.

And I agree with what other people said about the judging -- there were some VERY questionable marks given to the Chinese team.