First of all, let me take back a statement I made the other day…I didn’t quite think it through…I will NOT rival Bob Costas in my updates over the Olympics. I’d like to, but the time zone issue just isn’t going to allow me to do that. Here’s why. I’ve got the NBC channel on all day. Things have already occurred in London that I don’t want to know about just yet. So far, I’ve seen some of the bike race, qualifying events in swimming, and some of the women’s soccer (football) match. What I haven’t seen yet are the men’s gymnastics and medal races in swimming. I believe they are happening right now in London, but doesn’t show on NBC until tonight. DON’T TELL ME WHAT HAPPENS! haha…I’ve already informed everyone here that I will be stuck to the TV tonight from 7-11 pm…so I refuse to watch ESPN or read the internet news. Guess that’ll be my theme for the next couple of weeks and I don’t want to ruin it for all of you, so I won’t update until after it shows in the US. And speaking of this issue, when is the Olympics going to come back to the US and help me out with my problem? Where do I vote??? Olympics in Alabama?? THAT’S SO FUNNY!! We don’t even have a major league team of any kind in this state. One can hope though…
Going back to what has already shown today in the USA, I will say this…as most of you know, I don’t particularly enjoy watching soccer…ahem, football….but the USA is playing
Abby Wambach
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Columbia right now and one of the Columbian players has punched Abby (USA) in the eye, without penalty. She’ll probably be penalized after the match when the committee reviews the tape, but emotions are high and I expect this one to creep into another Olympic event…….BOXING!!
I don’t condone violence or poor sportmanship in the Olympic Games, but they’re trying to take out one of the exceptional USA female players and I predict it isn’t going to work out in their favor….isn’t it sad though, that now I’m watching soccer expecting a fight? It’s like watching a NASCAR race for the wreck!
U…….S……..A…………U………S……..A……….U……………S……….A!!!!!!!!!!
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If you haven’t seen the gymnastics yet, there were a few very funny SPLATT moments where people missed lol.
I just watched it and my goodness…so nerve wracking!! There were some SPLATT moments, but since one of them came from an American, I didn’t find it very funny!! Shame on you Mondrak LOL…ok, so some of the other splatts were kinda funny, but I’m sure not to the athlete or their families. So sad when you think of the work they’ve put in for this moment, only to fall and end up not qualifying for the main event. Nature of the beast, I guess, but either way I’m seriously enjoying the Olympics so far
LOL. We were talking about that and thinking how embarrassing it must be for them. Although I did find them amusing, I also feel sorry for them. I was impressed with the gymnast who had been brain damaged and in a wheelchair. I really felt for him when he stumbled.
Me too. I believe that was the Ireland fellow. Those stories about the athletes just tear me up…I’m such a “rooter for the underdog”!
Lady Andrade should be expelled from all future olympic games as well as whatever professional organization she plays for. That would free her up to try and medal with Colombias Boxing Squad
LOL, great point and with a punch like that they’ll probably welcome her onto the team!! I agree she should be severely punished for her actions and hope the committee recognizes it, as well. Thanks for the visit and the comment!