Winter Olympics 2010 Thread

[Greg]

It just occurred to me that the Winter Olympics are this season in Vancouver!

http://www.vancouver2010.com/

Sweet!

 

[TheBEast]

ok........go USA!

 

[SkiDork]

Rooting for Patrick Deneen and Michael Morse on the mens moguls side...

 

[drjeff]

Looks like there could be LOTS of medals won by all the US Ski and Snowboard teams! :flag:

 

[wa-loaf]

So is Bode in or out?

 

[billski]

So is Bode in or out?

He's in from the last report I read. What's funny is he doesn't care if he wins. But everyone else does. Go figure.

they'll probably do an alcohol test on him regardless......

 

[AdironRider]

I want Bode to say screw the ski team and become the best out there for big mtn descents. That guy has got the skills, and noone outside of those who follow the world cup regularly realize just how damn good his technical skills are.

 

[RISkier]

I suspect this is Bode's last year and he wanted another shot at the Olympics. For some reason I think Bode might make some noise in this year's Olympics. I think he wants it.

 

[tylerjames]

It just occurred to me that the Winter Olympics are this season in Vancouver!

http://www.vancouver2010.com/

Sweet!

really?? it just occurred to you?

I thought the majority of people who ski regularly knew for about 8 years.

 

[bigbog]

I've really enjoyed watching CBC and some cable network..TNT? over the last few games. None of the politically motivated America Uber Alles crap heard on US television(sadly), just covering the sports for the sports themselves...show a LOT more in their segments...a lot more of Every country's athletes... Much more enjoyable to watch...TNT(I think)... and if you get CBC. There are no Jim McKays around anymore..
Agree with you AdironRider...would be nice to have cold conditions for normal snow....to listen to the so-called analysts talk about Bode Miller's weaknesses when they're being forced to ski on slush...is like the media attempting to change skiing.

$.01

 

[mondeo]

And I'll have DVR this time! Which means I get to watch all the televised bump skiing, bobsledding and curling, and just skip over figure skating! Hooray!

 

[RootDKJ]

I love watching the Olympics. Curling FTW!

Anyone know which network is carrying the games?

 

[roark]

I was pretty happy with online coverage of the summer olympics - pretty cool to get an uninterrupted stream - almost like attending, but getting a great view wherever the action happens. Or wait and watch the broadcast version later... Not a fan of the 'profiles' and other fluff. Hope the winter games is similar.

 

[deadheadskier]

I suspect this is Bode's last year and he wanted another shot at the Olympics. For some reason I think Bode might make some noise in this year's Olympics. I think he wants it.

Absolutely

Despite all his accomplishments. No gold, especially considering his 'I don't care' attitude = Dan Marino of skiing.

 

[Greg]

really?? it just occurred to you?

I thought the majority of people who ski regularly knew for about 8 years.

Yeah, it did. :???:

 

[jerryg]

Anyone know which network is carrying the games?

NBC has the coverage so there should be events on several channels. Any time of the day and night there will be coverage.

 

[RootDKJ]

NBC has the coverage so there should be events on several channels. Any time of the day and night there will be coverage.

I has hoping it was going to be NBC.

 

[SkiDork]

IIRC NBC has the contract for something like the next 4 Olympics

 

[RootDKJ]

IIRC NBC has the contract for something like the next 4 Olympics

Great!

 

[Warp Daddy]

I've really enjoyed watching CBC and some cable network..TNT? over the last few games. None of the politically motivated America Uber Alles crap heard on US television(sadly), just covering the sports for the sports themselves...show a LOT more in their segments...a lot more of Every country's athletes... Much more enjoyable to watch...TNT(I think)... and if you get CBC. There are no Jim McKays around anymore..
Agree with you AdironRider...would be nice to have cold conditions for normal snow....to listen to the so-called analysts talk about Bode Miller's weaknesses when they're being forced to ski on slush...is like the media attempting to change skiing.

$.01

Totally agree with Big Bog - we've been watching Olympic coverage on CBC since 1976 , its comprehensive , mostly "real time " and cut s thru the Schlock . Many of the US talking heads have no clue about our sport and are mainly doing soft coverage a la human interest drivel . Gets tired really quick