Have Olympics diminished excitement over football training camps?

[KYPack]

Please tell me Destiny Hooker is related to Fair Hooker, a WR for the Browns in the 70s. That name MUST live on.

Fair Hooker?

There ain't no such thing.

[Joemailman]

Fair Hooker?

There ain't no such thing.

[Harlan Huckleby]

I've watched 8 women's beach ball games, and have developed a rooting interest in one side or the other based on a system. I pull for the team with the cutest girl in hopes of seeing her again. I am 0-8, it's been a tough Olympics. I just watched the adorable Czech team fall to the Americans with testosterone-laden blocker. I sobbed when the tall blonde Russian was eliminated. The gorgeous brazilians were beat by the Austrian butch sisters. Now the Germans with the cutey are up, this is my last great hope. I know I am shallow and more than slightly pathetic, but I need this. Deutchland uber alles!

[Joemailman]

I was watching the women's triple-jump. Had to turn it off. They all look anorexic.

[swede]

I was watching the women's triple-jump. Had to turn it off. They all look anorexic.

I expect better of you Joe. A comment like that and suddenly you're splashing around in the shallow end of the pool with me and the other maroons.

[swede]

Ouch! A Canadian gymnast did a one and a half twisting sommersault in the vault and face-planted.

If she's smart she'll try to get royalty rights on the .gif that is bound to go viral.

[Harlan Huckleby]

Down goes Germany. In 9 beach volleyball games, the pretty girl has been the weak link every damn time. This is hard science now. All these women are incredible athletes, they look very similar in ability to make shots. The difference is mental, and pretty girls must be a little less mentally tough.

edit: maybe the pretty girl tends to be in her early 20's. The slightly older women have lost some allure, but have grown tougher mentally. All I know for sure is that my mastabatory material has been decimated.

[Pugger]

I was watching the women's triple-jump. Had to turn it off. They all look anorexic.

So do a number of the long distance runners.

[Freak Out]

....and down goes Canada! Amazing soccer game for both sides. USA vs Japan should be one hell of a battle. Redemption time for the US women?

[Freak Out]

http://www.nbcolympics.com/video/soccer/highlights-alex-morgans-spectacular-extra-time-goal-vs-canada.html

[George Cumby]

So do a number of the long distance runners.

Most athlete's who spend lots of time in the oxidative pathway (i.e.: aerobic), especially the high end performers, have the concentration-camp survivor look.

Just look at your example of the long distance champs. Eesh.

I could go on an on about this subject, but the long and short is, they pay a high price for that type of endurance.

[MJZiggy]

Most athlete's who spend lots of time in the oxidative pathway (i.e.: aerobic), especially the high end performers, have the concentration-camp survivor look.

Just look at your example of the long distance champs. Eesh.

I could go on an on about this subject, but the long and short is, they pay a high price for that type of endurance.

I like the sprinters' and divers' looks better. Yum!

[ThunderDan]

Most athlete's who spend lots of time in the oxidative pathway (i.e.: aerobic), especially the high end performers, have the concentration-camp survivor look.

Just look at your example of the long distance champs. Eesh.

I could go on an on about this subject, but the long and short is, they pay a high price for that type of endurance.

I agree. When you are going to run 10,000m in 28 minutes it doesn't help to be 245.

[swede]

I agree. When you are going to run 10,000m in 28 minutes it doesn't help to be 245.

Being 245 myself, I find it brings physical capabilities that the fat-challenged lack.

For example, my belly starts jogging while my legs are still walking. Thin people can't do that.

[wootah]

I was watching the women's triple-jump. Had to turn it off. They all look anorexic.

http://www.youtube.com/embed/r51E4Rb2PgU