ytownfootball
Posts: 6,978
Feb 4, 2010 6:55pm
Opening ceremony is set for February 12th @ 8:00pm
I tend to watch the Winter games more than I watch the Summer games, if for no other reason than being couped up inside. I, however follow the participants very little and know nothing of them prior to the games actually begining. Below is a link that has some pretty good coverage and a lot of info pertaining to the Winter games in Vancouver.
http://www.nbcolympics.com/
Other than the 1980 Olympic Hockey team winning the Gold, probably my favorite memory was the high flying, long jumping Ginger from Britain...
Eddie the Eagle...
I tend to watch the Winter games more than I watch the Summer games, if for no other reason than being couped up inside. I, however follow the participants very little and know nothing of them prior to the games actually begining. Below is a link that has some pretty good coverage and a lot of info pertaining to the Winter games in Vancouver.
http://www.nbcolympics.com/
Other than the 1980 Olympic Hockey team winning the Gold, probably my favorite memory was the high flying, long jumping Ginger from Britain...
Eddie the Eagle...
End of Line
Posts: 6,867
Feb 4, 2010 6:59pm
My favorite out of the two are almost here, this years mens hockey will most likely be the greatest clash of all time between Canada/Russia. I can't freaking wait!
Apple
Posts: 2,620
Feb 4, 2010 7:07pm
Looks like Alpine down hill and short track ice racing are up first on Saturday evening 2/13. Apolo!!!
ytownfootball
Posts: 6,978
Feb 12, 2010 11:02am
Opening Ceremony tonight!
Go USA!!
Go USA!!
gorocks99
Posts: 10,760
Feb 12, 2010 11:09am
Guesses on who lights the torch?
power i
Posts: 1,296
Feb 12, 2010 11:17am
I hope to be a downhill skier in the olympics someday.
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cbus4life
Posts: 2,849
Feb 12, 2010 11:18am
Can't wait!!
darbypitcher22
Posts: 8,000
Feb 12, 2010 11:45am
this kind of sucks, I don't have access to USA Network, Telemundo, and the like while I do at home to keep track of all the events. I'll be stuck with CNBC, MSNBC, and NBC primetime
stationrun
Posts: 304
Feb 12, 2010 12:45pm
Ah, no offense power i if you do make it you will be the oldest olympic skier in history!power i wrote: I hope to be a downhill skier in the olympics someday.
power i
Posts: 1,296
Feb 12, 2010 12:51pm
None taken. Everytime the olympics are on, I convience myself that certain sports look really easy and that I could easily learn how to do them. I believe I could also be a very good speed skater. Although those blades do scare me a little.stationrun wrote:Ah, no offense power i if you do make it you will be the oldest olympic skier in history!power i wrote: I hope to be a downhill skier in the olympics someday.
ytownfootball
Posts: 6,978
Feb 12, 2010 1:06pm
Other than the "broom guy" in curling, I've not been able to convince myself of being anything other than worthy of being a spectator.
End of Line
Posts: 6,867
Feb 12, 2010 1:18pm
Wayne Gretzky will light the cauldron.
Strapping Young Lad
Posts: 2,453
Feb 12, 2010 1:25pm
Looking forward to the Ice Hockey tournament of course, and I've always loved watching bobsledding.....and the figure skaters too. Any cute one's this year????
gorocks99
Posts: 10,760
Feb 12, 2010 1:29pm
Do you know this for sure? I would think Betty Fox is a candidate.The_Crosby_Show wrote: Wayne Gretzky will light the cauldron.
Curly J
Posts: 7,282
Feb 12, 2010 1:32pm
I tend to like the Summer Olympics more, but I will watch a lot next week since I was 'forced' to take a week off after my surgery.
I too remember Eddie the Eagle in the Ski Jump. (last place and famous for it)
I too remember Eddie the Eagle in the Ski Jump. (last place and famous for it)
End of Line
Posts: 6,867
Feb 12, 2010 3:17pm
Not 100% it'll come down to Gretzky and Terry Fox's mother.gorocks99 wrote:Do you know this for sure? I would think Betty Fox is a candidate.The_Crosby_Show wrote: Wayne Gretzky will light the cauldron.
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september63
Posts: 5,789
Feb 12, 2010 4:17pm
According to the Top man from the Vancouver OC it will NOT be Wayne Gretzky!!The_Crosby_Show wrote: Wayne Gretzky will light the cauldron.
End of Line
Posts: 6,867
Feb 12, 2010 5:35pm
Idk why they wouldn't want him to light it, he's the most famous canadian of all time!!!
ytownfootball
Posts: 6,978
Feb 12, 2010 7:44pm
A lot of coverage of the accident so far.
tk421
Posts: 8,500
Feb 12, 2010 7:45pm
I made a separate thread for the Opening Ceremony but a mod can combine/close that thread if this one is what is being used.
LJ
Posts: 16,351
Feb 12, 2010 8:52pm
lol Weezy with the autotune...
Is that freaking Hines Ward?!
Who was the little kid?
Is that freaking Hines Ward?!
Who was the little kid?
dazedconfused
Posts: 2,662
Feb 12, 2010 8:54pm
jeff bridges was definitely hanging out
LJ
Posts: 16,351
Feb 12, 2010 8:55pm
Jeff Bridges is a pretty good musician. I can't wait to see Crazy Heart.
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OUgrad
Posts: 125
Feb 12, 2010 8:59pm
Yep. So was Vince Vaughn in the back row.dazedconfused wrote: jeff bridges was definitely hanging out
LJ
Posts: 16,351
Feb 12, 2010 9:03pm
Pink Shirt Guy was hanging out there tooOUgrad wrote:Yep. So was Vince Vaughn in the back row.dazedconfused wrote: jeff bridges was definitely hanging out
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