Beijing opening ceremonies is like a NISSAN GT R-

Big time $$$$$. Amazing technology. Fine details.


While the British opening ceremonies is like the Morgan Aeromax-

More "art-like" and remembers the past. Certain touch of class, also makes you think.

The Beijing ceremonies had a few "oh wow!" moments but the Brit' opening made me smile.

I guess both opening ceremonies were great but for different reasons.

The Brit opening ceremonies were well orchestrated, but as usual far too political for a sporting event. The promotion of the British national health care system, for example, was a bit odd.

Let's keep politics out of this thread completely. It's about the Olympic events and athletes participating, not about Obama or Romney.

Been watching some early morning stuff so far.

400IM Phelps almost missing out on the finals because of an unusually fast final heat. But I highly doubt he'd come in last in that heat in the finals. He looked fairly relaxed during the swim.

Also been flipping back and forth between women's soccer, women's basketball and the Men's road race (bicycling). Women's soccer game between Sweden and Japan was sloppy as hell in the first half and only slightly better in the second. Came to a 0-0 draw.

Tried to watch Women's basketball Russia vs. Canada, but honestly, not a big fan of women's basketball. A lot of girls who can't jump and lot of missed shots. Becky Hammon was terrible in the 1st half for Russia but picked it up in the 4th quarter.

Men's road race is kind of interesting as they have good announcers to explain everything and a few good peices about riders. But the majority of the telecast is revolving around Cavendish since he's a favorite and a Brit.

anybody else's olympics cutting out? Cant figure out if its NBC or shitty Timewarner

Thanks^
Its a TW issue. My Hd channel went out, but SD is working fine.

vball10set;1235548 wrote:

US women are on live vs. Colombia at noon on NBC SPORTS HD

ccrunner609;1235837 wrote:Here is all the TV coverage I can find. They are all airing different stuff. I will list the channels that I am getting it on TWC here in SW Ohio

NBC HD 1002
Bravo HD 1209
NBC Sports HD 1323
MSNBC HD 1354
CNBC HD 1355

I also have 2 dedicated Olympic channels, 1050 and 1051.

Not a fan of the Where's Waldo uniforms the US Women's Soccer team is wearing. But they look real good against Colombia early.

Let's go ladies!

Cheney got the ball in the goal, but it won't count as she had a horse collar tackle on the Colombian player to get to the ball first.

Fly4Fun;1235827 wrote:Let's keep politics out of this thread completely. It's about the Olympic events and athletes participating, not about Obama or Romney.

Fair enough and I largely agree. However, there's no denying the ever-present political element in the Olympics that - like it or not - impacts the athletes, fans, media, and events surrounding the the spectacle.

believer;1235900 wrote:Fair enough and I largely agree. However, there's no denying the ever-present political element in the Olympics that - like it or not - impacts the athletes, fans, media, and events surrounding the the spectacle.

Oh yeah, but it's not asking much to talk about the sports here and the other shit in the proper forum. While that political stuff may be there, it can fortunately be separated from the competition for the most part.


A post on my facebook about this USA women's game.

Please turn on NBC if you want to see why no one cares about women's basketball.

I see the men archery team will be playing for the gold medal, does anybody happen to know when that'll be?

seedub70;1235902 wrote:I see the men archery team will be playing for the gold medal, does anybody happen to know when that'll be?

No idea but I was watching and definitely gave a fist pump when they won lol.

Too "manly' or does she do anything for ya?

Beautiful

Megan Rapinoe with a goal from the top of the box to put US up 1-0!

# 16 of Colombia just sucker punched Abby Wambach in the face and her eye is swelling up a bit.

No foul was called, ball wasn't stopped.

See if this get more physical!!

Dang!!

DISH Channels

3
129
159
209

All variety of events.

148
208

Look to be mainly soccer and boxing.

There was a little skirmish right around the 45 minute mark. This could be a pretty physical second half. US players have to keep their cool and not draw cards in the 2nd.

Ironman92;1235919 wrote:DISH Channels

3
129
159
209

All variety of events.

148
208

Look to be mainly soccer and boxing.

That one will depend on where you are because it's local NBC, and Dish simply uses those local numbers... 3 in southern Ohio and Cleveland, 4 in Columbus, 21 in Youngstown, 9 by Steubenville, and so on)

ts1227;1235922 wrote:That one will depend on where you are because it's local NBC, and Dish simply uses those local numbers... 3 in southern Ohio and Cleveland, 4 in Columbus, 21 in Youngstown, 9 by Steubenville, and so on)

Well....if you're in my living room.

Well yeah, you have WSAZ down there in BFE