(08-19-2016 08:40 PM)Thegoldstandard Wrote:  Our girl finishes the games with one of each. Gold silver and bronze

The gold winning 4 X 100 relay was exciting and fun to watch. Congrats to her and her teammates.

(08-20-2016 02:08 AM)_C2_ Wrote:  Except for cricket. They just love cricket.

I read somewhere that cricket is the second most viewed sport in the world after soccer. There must be something to cricket that most Americans do not understand.

(08-20-2016 09:00 AM)Tiger1983 Wrote:  I am glad Bolt's events are over so NBC will cease acting as his fawning publicist.

Lead by UConn grads, the USA Women's basketball team is terrific. I plan to tune in this afternoon for the gold medal game against Spain. Go USA!!

Bolt is a big star and the only reason many people are watching. Heck, he's one of the only reasons I'm watching, I'm not really watching the triathalon, it's just on right now. I kinda understand now why ESPN talks so much about certain players. They're who the casual fans and people who wouldn't care otherwise want to see, though it annoys us diehards.

(08-20-2016 09:06 AM)Tiger1983 Wrote:  

(08-20-2016 02:08 AM)_C2_ Wrote:  Except for cricket. They just love cricket.

I read somewhere that cricket is the second most viewed sport in the world after soccer. There must be something to cricket that most Americans do not understand.

What we don't understand is that it's the most popular game in one of the biggest countries in the world, just like no one anywhere else understands our obsession with tackle football. India is going to be the world's largest country soon, if it isn't already, of course their most popular game is gonna be the most watched game besides futbol.

(08-20-2016 10:29 AM)_C2_ Wrote:  

(08-20-2016 09:00 AM)Tiger1983 Wrote:  I am glad Bolt's events are over so NBC will cease acting as his fawning publicist.

Lead by UConn grads, the USA Women's basketball team is terrific. I plan to tune in this afternoon for the gold medal game against Spain. Go USA!!

Bolt is a big star and the only reason many people are watching. Heck, he's one of the only reasons I'm watching, I'm not really watching the triathalon, it's just on right now. I kinda understand now why ESPN talks so much about certain players. They're who the casual fans and people who wouldn't care otherwise want to see, though it annoys us diehards.

You could be right about the appeal of Bolt acting as the reason for his coverage level. I only watch when Americans are involved in sports I would not follow otherwise.

Finally watching an American run a medal in Triathlon. Gwen crushing it!


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Jamica Taunts America's 4 X 100 Team

I suspect their poor sportsmanship will spur the USA and result in a different outcome four years hence. It is dumb to pull on Superman's cape.

They have reason to be arrogant, they've been kicking our tail lately.

(08-20-2016 04:53 PM)_C2_ Wrote:  They have reason to be arrogant, they've been kicking our tail lately.

The Jamaicans are beatable without Bolt. They needlessly placed pressure on their next squad and gave more motivation to the "Colossus to the North". Stupid.

That's like saying the Cavs are beatable without LeBron James.

(08-20-2016 05:36 PM)_C2_ Wrote:  That's like saying the Cavs are beatable without LeBron James.

Exactly, they poked the lion and their best guy will not be around to save them next Olympics.

(08-20-2016 10:35 AM)_C2_ Wrote:  

(08-20-2016 09:06 AM)Tiger1983 Wrote:  

(08-20-2016 02:08 AM)_C2_ Wrote:  Except for cricket. They just love cricket.

I read somewhere that cricket is the second most viewed sport in the world after soccer. There must be something to cricket that most Americans do not understand.

What we don't understand is that it's the most popular game in one of the biggest countries in the world, just like no one anywhere else understands our obsession with tackle football. India is going to be the world's largest country soon, if it isn't already, of course their most popular game is gonna be the most watched game besides futbol.

It's every former British colony not in North America

Time to root Galen on and see if we can medal with a guy running only his second marathon ever.

Rupp keeping pace as the leaders kick out two sub 4:45 miles in a row to hit 20. The real race is on...time to bring on 6.2 in likely about 28-29 minutes.


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