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Griff · 08-07-2008, 01:48 PM

We're like what 31st in the world?

Tell Lil' Lookout to fix that.

lookout123 · 08-07-2008, 01:58 PM

We're at least a generation away from even cracking into the top ten even for a single day.

TheMercenary · 08-08-2008, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by lookout123

We're at least a generation away from even cracking into the top ten even for a single day.

I agree. Maybe in a few decades when we become a larger Spanish speaking society things will change.

TheMercenary · 08-08-2008, 12:13 PM

Well it looks like it was a good start. Not that they don't actually have a few extra dollars laying around to pull it off, but cudos to them anyway for putting on a good show.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...ravaganza.html

TheMercenary · 08-08-2008, 12:46 PM

I think our new coach did make a deal like that with USA Rugby. Maybe we can get past the first round in the next World Cup. We are getting better every year but it may be another 10 years or so before we are there. Note, soccer and rugby are not promoted here at young ages like it is in other countries. Soccer has really boomed in growth and interests, unlike rugby, but both sports have a ways to go before they reach the popularity like they do in these other countries.

lookout123 · 08-08-2008, 01:05 PM

I believe that we are now producing the kids who will have the skills. I don't believe we are creating and organization to use those skills wisely.

TheMercenary · 08-08-2008, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by lookout123

I believe that we are now producing the kids who will have the skills. I don't believe we are creating and organization to use those skills wisely.

That IS the problem. Same in rugby. We aren't creating an organization to use the skills because there already is an organization in place for both sports that is disfunctional. It is huge, it gets lots of money from players, parents, and sponsors. The problem is it is filled with old guard and people who are self serving controlling mofo's

Aliantha · 08-08-2008, 05:03 PM

I think the opening ceremony was awesome. Fantastic, and i learned so much about China through it.

Brilliant job.

TheMercenary · 08-08-2008, 08:29 PM

Great Opening Ceremony. Watching it now. Here are a few pics from the NYT.

http://nytimes.com/slideshow/2008/08...ONY_index.html

xoxoxoBruce · 08-08-2008, 11:28 PM

Just shows what you can do with absolute power, slave labor and 40 Billion dollars.

TheMercenary · 08-09-2008, 05:26 AM

American tourist murdered while on tour in China, relative of US volleyball coach. Developing.

Griff · 08-09-2008, 07:00 AM

US guaranteed Gold in women's sabre! As of this moment 3 of the final 4 fencers are Americanos. This should be the last mention of US fencing unless something really wacky happens.

Griff · 08-09-2008, 07:14 AM

Yeah, that's a medal sweep. In your face Equatorial Guinea.

xoxoxoBruce · 08-09-2008, 11:26 AM

I watched the final.. and was totally baffled. I did notice the beads of sweat on the inside of the loser's* plastic face shield.

*Loser somehow seems inappropriate for the Olympic silver medalist.

Griff · 08-09-2008, 12:25 PM

I was able to watch the brackets on NBC's website but can't get the final two bouts... maybe their innertubes are clogged...

08-07-2008, 01:48 PM	#1
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08-07-2008, 01:58 PM	#2
lookout123 changed his status to single Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Right behind you. No, the other side. Posts: 10,308	We're at least a generation away from even cracking into the top ten even for a single day. __________________ Getting knocked down is no sin, it's not getting back up that's the sin

08-08-2008, 12:13 PM	#4
TheMercenary “Hypocrisy: prejudice with a halo” Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Savannah, Georgia Posts: 21,393	Well it looks like it was a good start. Not that they don't actually have a few extra dollars laying around to pull it off, but cudos to them anyway for putting on a good show. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...ravaganza.html __________________ Anyone but the this most fuked up President in History in 2012!

08-08-2008, 12:46 PM	#5
TheMercenary “Hypocrisy: prejudice with a halo” Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Savannah, Georgia Posts: 21,393	I think our new coach did make a deal like that with USA Rugby. Maybe we can get past the first round in the next World Cup. We are getting better every year but it may be another 10 years or so before we are there. Note, soccer and rugby are not promoted here at young ages like it is in other countries. Soccer has really boomed in growth and interests, unlike rugby, but both sports have a ways to go before they reach the popularity like they do in these other countries. __________________ Anyone but the this most fuked up President in History in 2012!

08-08-2008, 01:05 PM	#6
lookout123 changed his status to single Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Right behind you. No, the other side. Posts: 10,308	I believe that we are now producing the kids who will have the skills. I don't believe we are creating and organization to use those skills wisely. __________________ Getting knocked down is no sin, it's not getting back up that's the sin

08-08-2008, 05:03 PM	#8
Aliantha trying hard to be a better person Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16,493	I think the opening ceremony was awesome. Fantastic, and i learned so much about China through it. Brilliant job. __________________ Kind words are the music of the world. F. W. Faber

08-08-2008, 08:29 PM	#9
TheMercenary “Hypocrisy: prejudice with a halo” Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Savannah, Georgia Posts: 21,393	Great Opening Ceremony. Watching it now. Here are a few pics from the NYT. http://nytimes.com/slideshow/2008/08...ONY_index.html __________________ Anyone but the this most fuked up President in History in 2012!

08-08-2008, 11:28 PM	#10
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Just shows what you can do with absolute power, slave labor and 40 Billion dollars. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

08-09-2008, 05:26 AM	#11
TheMercenary “Hypocrisy: prejudice with a halo” Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Savannah, Georgia Posts: 21,393	American tourist murdered while on tour in China, relative of US volleyball coach. Developing. __________________ Anyone but the this most fuked up President in History in 2012!

08-09-2008, 07:00 AM	#12
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	US guaranteed Gold in women's sabre! As of this moment 3 of the final 4 fencers are Americanos. This should be the last mention of US fencing unless something really wacky happens. __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

08-09-2008, 07:14 AM	#13
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	Yeah, that's a medal sweep. In your face Equatorial Guinea. __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

08-09-2008, 11:26 AM	#14
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	I watched the final.. and was totally baffled. I did notice the beads of sweat on the inside of the loser's* plastic face shield. *Loser somehow seems inappropriate for the Olympic silver medalist. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

08-09-2008, 12:25 PM	#15
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	I was able to watch the brackets on NBC's website but can't get the final two bouts... maybe their innertubes are clogged... __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

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