Olympic Opening Ceremonies
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Originally Posted by magician,Aug 9 2008, 10:02 PM
I read that one couldn't hear most of the opening ceremonies - the drums, for example - because of Bob Costas' non-stop drivel.
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Originally Posted by J3ffro,Aug 9 2008, 08:10 PM
As far as the comparisons go with the different profession sports, I think I much prefer the Olympics. Those participating actually give a shit about it and care so much about it, that's what makes it so endearing in my eyes. I read this morning that Kobe and Lebron are both kicking around the idea of taking giant contracts to go play in Europe once their respective contracts are up. Something about making the move for $50 million, hard to say that their playing the game with winning at the top level in mind.
And there are some on this thread that call me ignorant....please.
Any link to youtube please? 
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Originally Posted by GPMike,Aug 9 2008, 01:09 PM
ROFL!
Most of those track athletes are failed Football, Basketball, and Baseball athletes that couldn't get on a Football, Basketball or Baseball team in high school or college and used track as their fall into sport. No one aspires to be a hurdler. The US's best athletes are all in major professional sports (NFL, NBA, MLB.) Sure there are some that do both...but ask them where they'd rather be...the NFL or running in circles like they are the Car of Tomorrow in a circle like a human NASCAR.
Most of those track athletes are failed Football, Basketball, and Baseball athletes that couldn't get on a Football, Basketball or Baseball team in high school or college and used track as their fall into sport. No one aspires to be a hurdler. The US's best athletes are all in major professional sports (NFL, NBA, MLB.) Sure there are some that do both...but ask them where they'd rather be...the NFL or running in circles like they are the Car of Tomorrow in a circle like a human NASCAR.
u sir, are narrow minded to the EXTREEEME
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There'll definitely be videos of opening ceremony. It was the best opening ceremony I've ever seen. I can't imagine how much work they've put into it. Definitely shows the spirit and unity.
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Originally Posted by GPMike,Aug 9 2008, 08:27 PM
Kobe grew up in Italy and speaks fluent Italian. I bet you didn't know that. Going to Europe post his athletic prime for big money he couldn't make here is called being smart. Factor in the exchange rate and its genius.
And there are some on this thread that call me ignorant....please.
And there are some on this thread that call me ignorant....please.
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Baseball/Basketball/Football also aren't all about athletic ability. You assume that because a person has a ton of athletic ability that they will end up playing baseball or basketball. Those sports require a great deal of coordination and talent and those traits are not mutually inclusive with athletic ability.
So to say that runners, swimmers, etc. at the olympic level are second rate athletes isn't only a narrow view but flat out false. There are a lot more world class athletes in this world than what we see in our American pro sports.
So to say that runners, swimmers, etc. at the olympic level are second rate athletes isn't only a narrow view but flat out false. There are a lot more world class athletes in this world than what we see in our American pro sports.
