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jay santos · 08-19-2008, 03:58 AM

events in swimming?

If they had 50 basketball events, Lebron would win at least eight.

Michael Phelps...who cares.

myboynoah · 08-19-2008, 04:18 AM

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Originally Posted by jay santos

events in swimming?

If they had 50 basketball events, Lebron would win at least eight.

Michael Phelps...who cares.

You'll be getting a knock on your door at about 3:14 am tomorrow morning. I suggest you pack you bags.

MikeWaters · 08-19-2008, 04:19 AM

Boy am I sick of Michael Phelps. The "move over Mark Spitz" line was especially distasteful.

Please no more specials about Phelps.

Archaea · 08-19-2008, 04:22 AM

We get inundated every day and year with NFL and NBA, but a once in a three generation athlete comes along for his once every four year day in the light, and everybody's crying overexposure.

Americans are wimps when it comes to judging true sport. Go ahead drink you damn cheap beer and watch you f...ing baseball and basketball.

MikeWaters · 08-19-2008, 04:23 AM

btw, it was the announcer who said "move over" not Phelps himself.

Spitz was very gracious and articulate about Phelps. Phelps was nice to Spitz, but inarticulate. Spitz appears to be very intelligent. Phelps, not so much. But a good swimmer.

myboynoah · 08-19-2008, 04:24 AM

I've loved how on several occasions the commentators have peppered Phelps with questions, trying to draw out some answer that will put in all into perspective. It's as if they are thinking, "Damn, he just did this amazing thing. He must also be some kind of new age philospher as well. Please Mike, give us the secrets to the universe."

Phelps responds with answers you would expect from a 20-something. A nation mourns.

MikeWaters · 08-19-2008, 04:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Archaea

We get inundated every day and year with NFL and NBA, but a once in a three generation athlete comes along for his once every four year day in the light, and everybody's crying overexposure.

Americans are wimps when it comes to judging true sport. Go ahead drink you damn cheap beer and watch you f...ing baseball and basketball.

swimming has to be the easiest sport in the world to get a medal. They are competing against a truly TINY, TINY pool of people.

When I heard that my friend's sister had a shot at the olympics, I knew it was a joke. My friend has horrible athletic genes.

I'm thinking for this very reason I might get my kids into swimming. Best shot at "best athlete ever." LOL.

myboynoah · 08-19-2008, 04:27 AM

I think I would target trampolin if one was looking for a favorably small pool of people against which to compete.

TripletDaddy · 08-19-2008, 04:40 AM

I am not tired of Phelps at all. I am happy to soak up the Phelps stuff. He has done an amazing thing this week.

Move over, Spitz, indeed. In fact, get completely out of the way because you are now history.

As for criticizing the questions that ask him to put it into perspective....What else are they supposed to ask him?

Spitz is also a bit jealous of Phelps, I would guess...

http://sports.yahoo.com/olympics/bei...yhoo&type=lgns

MikeWaters · 08-19-2008, 04:46 AM

the idea that Phelps has surpassed Spitz is ridiculous.

That is like saying Barry Bonds is better than Hank Aaron.

08-19-2008, 03:58 AM	#1
jay santos Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,177	Why are there so many damn events in swimming? If they had 50 basketball events, Lebron would win at least eight. Michael Phelps...who cares.

08-19-2008, 04:22 AM	#4
Archaea Assistant to the Regional Manager Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: The Orgasmatron Posts: 24,338	We get inundated every day and year with NFL and NBA, but a once in a three generation athlete comes along for his once every four year day in the light, and everybody's crying overexposure. Americans are wimps when it comes to judging true sport. Go ahead drink you damn cheap beer and watch you f...ing baseball and basketball. __________________ Ἓν οἶδα ὅτι οὐδὲν οἶδα

08-19-2008, 04:24 AM	#6
myboynoah Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Memphis freakin' Tennessee!!!!! Posts: 4,530	I've loved how on several occasions the commentators have peppered Phelps with questions, trying to draw out some answer that will put in all into perspective. It's as if they are thinking, "Damn, he just did this amazing thing. He must also be some kind of new age philospher as well. Please Mike, give us the secrets to the universe." Phelps responds with answers you would expect from a 20-something. A nation mourns. __________________ Give 'em Hell, Cougars!!! Religion rises inevitably from our apprehension of our own death. To give meaning to meaninglessness is the endless quest of all religion. When death becomes the center of our consciousness, then religion authentically begins. Of all religions that I know, the one that most vehemently and persuasively defies and denies the reality of death is the original Mormonism of the Prophet, Seer and Revelator, Joseph Smith.

08-19-2008, 04:27 AM	#8
myboynoah Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Memphis freakin' Tennessee!!!!! Posts: 4,530	I think I would target trampolin if one was looking for a favorably small pool of people against which to compete. __________________ Give 'em Hell, Cougars!!! Religion rises inevitably from our apprehension of our own death. To give meaning to meaninglessness is the endless quest of all religion. When death becomes the center of our consciousness, then religion authentically begins. Of all religions that I know, the one that most vehemently and persuasively defies and denies the reality of death is the original Mormonism of the Prophet, Seer and Revelator, Joseph Smith.

08-19-2008, 04:40 AM	#9
TripletDaddy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 9,483	I am not tired of Phelps at all. I am happy to soak up the Phelps stuff. He has done an amazing thing this week. Move over, Spitz, indeed. In fact, get completely out of the way because you are now history. As for criticizing the questions that ask him to put it into perspective....What else are they supposed to ask him? Spitz is also a bit jealous of Phelps, I would guess... http://sports.yahoo.com/olympics/bei...yhoo&type=lgns __________________ Fitter. Happier. More Productive. "Everyone is against me. Everyone is fawning for 3D's attention and defending him." -- SeattleUte

08-19-2008, 04:19 AM	#3
MikeWaters Demiurge Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 36,365	Boy am I sick of Michael Phelps. The "move over Mark Spitz" line was especially distasteful. Please no more specials about Phelps.

08-19-2008, 04:23 AM	#5
MikeWaters Demiurge Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 36,365	btw, it was the announcer who said "move over" not Phelps himself. Spitz was very gracious and articulate about Phelps. Phelps was nice to Spitz, but inarticulate. Spitz appears to be very intelligent. Phelps, not so much. But a good swimmer.

08-19-2008, 04:46 AM	#10
MikeWaters Demiurge Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 36,365	the idea that Phelps has surpassed Spitz is ridiculous. That is like saying Barry Bonds is better than Hank Aaron.