2012 Summer Olympics TV VERSION

**mcpapa** · Jul 28, 12, 04:47 PM

^ What's so funny about Neptune?

**formerkywrestler** · Jul 28, 12, 04:48 PM

Originally Posted by mcpapa

^ What's so funny about Neptune?

Pluto slays me. Wannabe!

**formerkywrestler** · Jul 28, 12, 05:15 PM

Handball is back on NBC Sports!

**formerkywrestler** · Jul 28, 12, 05:32 PM

Someone needs to seriously explain to me how handball isn't infinitely more popular than soccer...

**formerkywrestler** · Jul 28, 12, 05:35 PM

Norway's coach is identical-looking to Geno Auriemma.

**sportsfan41** · Jul 28, 12, 05:36 PM

Originally Posted by formerkywrestler

Someone needs to seriously explain to me how handball isn't infinitely more popular than soccer...

I gave up on trying to watch while at work, pretty sure our firewall didn't like the website at all, which is ironic sense we sponsor it.

**formerkywrestler** · Jul 28, 12, 05:43 PM

Norway is reigning World, European, and Olympic champions. Down by 4 with 6:30 left.

**sportsfan41** · Jul 28, 12, 05:50 PM

Originally Posted by formerkywrestler

Norway is reigning World, European, and Olympic champions. Down by 4 with 6:30 left.

Handball still?

**formerkywrestler** · Jul 28, 12, 05:55 PM

Originally Posted by sportsfan41

Handball still?

Yep. France came through with a big 1 point upset.

**sportsfan41** · Jul 28, 12, 06:05 PM

So am I the only person that thinks Phelps is going to be a bit of a bust/flop in this Olympics? I mean I can see him winning 1-2 events but I don't think we will see any thing like the last Olympics. Was telling a buddy of mine he hasn't seemed hungry sense Beijing. I almost wonder if to an extent he stayed competitive long enough to qualify for the Olympics, get the endorsements, get payed and then ride off in to the sunset regardless of how he performs in London.

**sportsfan41** · Jul 28, 12, 06:35 PM

There's a poll on ESPN asking which would you rather win? A Pro Championship or An Olympic Gold Medal The poll is split 50/50 but I thought the most interesting thing was the georgraphic location of a lot of the votes. Seems like the areas that voted Pro Championships rather than Olympic gold are also areas that tend to be a lot more afluent/ethnicly oriented regions along the coasts.

Can you tell I'm bored at work?

**Getslow** · Jul 29, 12, 01:11 PM

Originally Posted by formerkywrestler

Someone needs to seriously explain to me how handball isn't infinitely more popular than soccer...

My understanding is that prior to the 1980s, it was a lot more like soccer in that the pace of the game was a little more deliberate and scoring considerably less frequent. Think hockey goals frequent. What we see in the Olympics now is a relatively young version of the game. I don't know if that has anything to do with it, but that relative youth is probably at least a factor as to why it isn't more popular.

**formerkywrestler** · Jul 29, 12, 06:53 PM

Originally Posted by Getslow

My understanding is that prior to the 1980s, it was a lot more like soccer in that the pace of the game was a little more deliberate and scoring considerably less frequent. Think hockey goals frequent. What we see in the Olympics now is a relatively young version of the game. I don't know if that has anything to do with it, but that relative youth is probably at least a factor as to why it isn't more popular.

Thanks for the info. This young version is awesome. I could watch it all day.

**sportsfan41** · Jul 29, 12, 06:55 PM

Originally Posted by formerkywrestler

Thanks for the info. This young version is awesome. I could watch it all day.

Still haven't had a chance to watch yet, is it on now or again soon?

**Clyde** · Jul 29, 12, 08:26 PM

Watching the parents of the US gymnast while doing her routine was great. Looked like they were on a rollercoaster.

**sportsfan41** · Jul 29, 12, 08:45 PM

I love me some Olypics. I think I may take off two week for them the next time, nothing but Olypic action.

**MJAlltheWay24** · Jul 30, 12, 07:02 AM

Originally Posted by formerkywrestler

Someone needs to seriously explain to me how handball isn't infinitely more popular than soccer...

I think its the best sport in the Olympics. I love it. Oklahoma State has it as an intramural sport!

**MJAlltheWay24** · Jul 30, 12, 07:05 AM

Originally Posted by Clyde

Watching the parents of the US gymnast while doing her routine was great. Looked like they were on a rollercoaster.

I thought it was funny as well and definitely looked like they were riding a coaster.

I felt awful for Jordan, sucks that she could not move on with her teammates when she will probably have one of the top 5-6 scores. I think that rule makes no sense. Felt even worse for her that she had to stand there and listen to Gabby and Aly talk about how this was their dream while waiting for her interview. Hopefully the girls can get her a gold Tuesday in the Team Competition.