Will Sochi Olympics be a disaster?

[SIKSKIER]

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Chelone


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]

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]

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]

For the love of God, pull up your pants!

 

[Twism86]

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]

Latvia almost pulled it off....

 

[BenedictGomez]

Latvia almost pulled it off....

That would have been the Miracle On Ice II.

 

[Bene288]

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]

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]

Nice!!!

 

[deadheadskier]

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]

That would have been the Miracle On Ice II.

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

 

[dlague]

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]

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]

Finland won the whole thing in 2011

 

[BenedictGomez]

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.

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]

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]

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]

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

 

[billski]

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"