Will Sochi Olympics be a disaster?

SIKSKIER · Feb 19, 2014

Not to be morbid but I had the unfortunate opportunity of meeting Chelone for the first time during one of his awfull seizures in the Cannon Mt cafeteria 3 years ago.Very frightening.

soposkier · Feb 19, 2014

from_the_NEK said:
Have you actually watched one of these Olympic games. Sure they are all star rosters but they are actually trying (unlike a typical all star game), and playing Defense. Incredible hockey being played.

Completely agreed, players genuinely want to play for their country. The level of play is amazing and great to watch. Lets just hope the russian team doesn't end up "lost" in Siberia after that game today. Putin must not be happy.

Twism86 · Feb 19, 2014

I think the hockey is cleaner than the NHL and is being played very well. Another miracle on ice? Give me a break!! TJ is good though but no miracle worker.

As for the other sports I just focus on the competition and tune out or fast forward after they cross the finish line. I do like to hear the stories of the "less fortunate" athletes and parents who devoted lots of time and hard work to get there. They have my support more than the others.

If you dont like all the hype, over the top interviews, humanitarian stuff, etc. just tune out! No one is forcing you to watch that part or pay attention.

gmcunni · Feb 19, 2014

For the love of God, pull up your pants!

Twism86 · Feb 19, 2014

gmcunni said:
For the love of God, pull up your pants!

I love Harlaut and his style off the jumps but not so much for his fashion sense.... At the X-Games this is fine as its pretty much a bunch of stoners anyway. This is the Olympics though and you are representing your country! Class it up a little...

soposkier · Feb 19, 2014

Latvia almost pulled it off....

BenedictGomez · Feb 19, 2014

soposkier said:
Latvia almost pulled it off....

That would have been the Miracle On Ice II.

Bene288 · Feb 19, 2014

from_the_NEK said:
Have you actually watched one of these Olympic games. Sure they are all star rosters but they are actually trying (unlike a typical all star game), and playing Defense. Incredible hockey being played.

Except Russia!

Bene288 · Feb 19, 2014

soposkier said:
Latvia almost pulled it off....

I was hoping. Canada looked way too flustered. That Latvian goalie(can't pronounce and won't even attempt to spell his name) will go places if he plays like that in the AHL.

steamboat1 · Feb 19, 2014

Nice!!!

deadheadskier · Feb 19, 2014

gmcunni said:
For the love of God, pull up your pants!

perhaps the dumbest fashion trend ever

I honestly can't believe it's still around after 25 years.

jack97 · Feb 19, 2014

BenedictGomez said:
That would have been the Miracle On Ice II.

Finland's upsetting Russia is the present miracle.... wow

dlague · Feb 19, 2014

steamboat1 said:
Nice!!!

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My son was watching the Olympics there on Friday 2/14. He has the yellow pants!

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soposkier · Feb 20, 2014

I wouldnt consider that a miracle, finland is a very good team. Tuukka stood on his head.

The womens gold medal game was also a great game, the olympic tournament has been awesome.

Puck it · Feb 20, 2014

Finland won the whole thing in 2011

BenedictGomez · Feb 20, 2014

soposkier said:
I wouldnt consider that a miracle, finland is a very good team. Tuukka stood on his head.

It's not a miracle at all. I thought there was a good chance Finland would win. I put it at maybe 40% odds. And the Russian coach not starting Bob was simply moronic.

soposkier said:
The womens gold medal game was also a great game, the olympic tournament has been awesome.

USA got horse****ed by the refs at the worst possible time. THAT, and almost unbelievable hockey luck and bounces doomed USA.

jack97 · Feb 20, 2014

soposkier said:
I wouldnt consider that a miracle, finland is a very good team. Tuukka stood on his head.

Yeah, your right, Tuukka has been playing well. but if the team didn't have him, it would have been a different story. I get to seem on a weekly basis, the guy is amazing but fatigues after a long stretch.

jack97 · Feb 21, 2014

tuuka is out. been times when the ice looks tilted on the fin's side. now it's about whether the rest of the team can carry the load.

jack97 · Feb 23, 2014

interesting pic of shaun white, no thought a board can flex so much.

billski · Feb 23, 2014

deadheadskier said:
perhaps the dumbest fashion trend ever

I honestly can't believe it's still around after 25 years.

An old farmer once said, "pull up your pants, turn your hat around and get a job"

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