Have Olympics diminished excitement over football training camps?

[Harlan Huckleby]

I kinda think so. I'm not a big Olympics guy myself, altho I do watch a little of the beach volleyball. The men's game is much better - they jump higher.

[Pugger]

I like the gymnastics - both guys and gals. I marvel at what they can do. The swimming and diving is fun too. Until actual preseason games start I don't get too excited about TC.

[denverYooper]

I never thought much about Olympic volleyball until yesterday, when they were talking about Reid Priddy of the American indoor team getting his face caved in when he took an elbow from a teammate going up for a spike. Apparently he had to have half of his face reconstructed. That made me realize the huge amount of force those guys are able to generate when they smash the ball. Most non-mutant arms cannot move that fast.

Water polo is one of my favorite things to watch. I've played my share and it's a tough game. Especially in goal. Miller had a huge game yesterday in the net for the Americans.

[Pugger]

What nbc channel was water polo on?

[KYPack]

Misty May's ass is far better than anything I've ever seen at any NFL training camp.

[denverYooper]

What nbc channel was water polo on?

USA matches have been on the regular one, usually during the day.

[Joemailman]

Let the record show that Harlan would rather watch men play beach volleyball than women...not that there's anything wrong with that.

[Harlan Huckleby]

What nbc channel was water polo on?

The water polo I saw was pretty cool, but it would be better if you could see the horses.


Usually training camp is my favorite part of the football season. Maybe if I read more posts in Packer forum I'll catch the fever. Or kill myself.

[Freak Out]

I like the Olympics but hate NBC. Oh....and I fucking hate Ryan Seacrest or Seamonkey or whatever the hell his name is.

[Freak Out]

Also...is that Scotch in the decanter on the table next to Costas?

[MJZiggy]

I like the Olympics but hate NBC. Oh....and I fucking hate Ryan Seacrest or Seamonkey or whatever the hell his name is.

I've found that if you just mute it, it's more pleasant to watch and you can still keep up with what's going on. (yes, mr. announcer, I see that she stepped out and I do know that it's a 10th of a point from the last four times you told me that)

[MJZiggy]

P.S. The OIC's aversion to clothing that actually covers the athletes is laudable.

[Joemailman]

What nbc channel was water polo on?

nbc

[denverYooper]

The real games take place in the Olympic village.

http://espn.go.com/olympics/summer/2012/story/_/id/8133052/athletes-spill-details-dirty-secrets-olympic-village-espn-magazine

After Sydney, they have a standing order of 100,000 condoms for the Olympic village.

[Freak Out]

The real games take place in the Olympic village.

http://espn.go.com/olympics/summer/2012/story/_/id/8133052/athletes-spill-details-dirty-secrets-olympic-village-espn-magazine

After Sydney, they have a standing order of 100,000 condoms for the Olympic village.

Awesome....you would expect nothing less than full on debauchery.