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| Tweet Topic Started: Apr 27 2004, 08:48 PM (2,341 Views) | |
| j delight | Aug 30 2004, 11:49 AM Post #176 |
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Yeah, I agree with that. I guess he's thinking that he'll give it back if they come and TAKE it from his cold dead hands. I understand, but then again...true character shines through, init? |
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| Liarg | Aug 30 2004, 11:50 AM Post #177 |
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East of Gilead
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unfortunately true. If an american had gotten crapped on like that, there would have been a revolt and people would march on Greece and demand that they issue a second gold medal. I hope he is real proud, cause I doubt many others are proud of him. |
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| Oauysydafon | Aug 30 2004, 11:51 AM Post #178 |
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Yes!
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*through mouthful of wings* Well, being from NC, and having attended UNC-Chapel Hill, I'm a big Carolina fan in college athletics. In the NFL, again, I'm a homer and I'm a Panthers fan. I'm a San Francisco fan in baseball though, the reason being that the first t-ball team I ever played on was the Giants, so I became a fan when I was little and stuck with them. Yourself, J? *thinks about the new nickname* :happy It gets the job done. :edit: I'll also toss in on the gold medal dealie...what about what happened to US hoops in '72? Or Roy Jones Jr.? Both are considered massive injustices, but no other gold medals were given. The precedent just isn't there. |
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| Liarg | Aug 30 2004, 11:53 AM Post #179 |
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East of Gilead
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Amazing is not the word. Da Bum hits a HR Friday and two Sunday. Of course, saturday when I was there, he only manages an infield hit they they pinch hit for him in the 8th. Oh well, at least I got to see them on TV last night!!! |
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| j delight | Aug 30 2004, 12:01 PM Post #180 |
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Ozzy - what about the Canadian skaters and the double gold? The judge made the mistake there too, although a less than honest mistake. I love the Packers, don't ask me why. I love the Cubs - again - not a logical thang. In hockey it's gotta be the Avalanche. Basketball I don't have a team but I tend to root for the underdog (read that non-Laker teams <eg>) I wanted Jake and company to win the SB, btw. |
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| Oauysydafon | Aug 30 2004, 12:10 PM Post #181 |
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Yes!
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Hmm...I'd forgotten the figure skaters. Curses! ![]() Perhaps they are the exception that proves the rule. |
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| j delight | Aug 30 2004, 12:12 PM Post #182 |
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I dont' know which is worse - having an injustice stand or succumbing to political correctness under pressure from bully nations. (just read the Olympics thread - funny highlights from ATAG if you get the chance) |
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| Dickvandyke | Aug 30 2004, 01:06 PM Post #183 |
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Wouldn't you like to know
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They did request that. Both the U.S. and Korean teams said a second gold should be issued. It was the federation that refused to issue one and also refused to admit to a mistake. All they did was suspend the judges. Don't forget that the Korean guy who ended up with the silver would also have to give his medal back and take the bronze. I believe it was the guy who ended up with the bronze who should have won the gold. Hamm never should have been put in this position. Sending him a letter requesting he give back the medal? That's weak. |
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| Liarg | Aug 30 2004, 01:28 PM Post #184 |
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East of Gilead
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They should not have to ask him to give it back. He should be a man and do it because its the right thing to do. |
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| Dickvandyke | Aug 30 2004, 01:44 PM Post #185 |
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Wouldn't you like to know
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Mistakes happen in sports all the time and teams never have to give up a win. I don't see why he should be held to a higher standard just because he is an individual. The judges made the mistake, they should be the ones to correct it, not him. If they issue a ruling to take it from him, then fine. But it is not his job to correct the mistakes of others, no matter how noble it would be. |
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| Liarg | Aug 30 2004, 01:49 PM Post #186 |
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East of Gilead
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| j delight | Aug 30 2004, 03:57 PM Post #187 |
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Disputed, tarnished and frustrating perhaps, but not meaningless. |
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| j delight | Sep 14 2004, 08:53 PM Post #188 |
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*jumps around pouring maple syrup on everyone!!* Oh, Canada! Oh, Joe! Oh, Martin!! Woooo! A side note... Tool will probably not be in tomorrow since it may take a while to peel him off the ceiling. :lol: |
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| TOOL a HOO | Sep 15 2004, 12:58 PM Post #189 |
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Dah tah dah tah, The dynasty continues!!! Congrats to the Fins for making it interesting, they have a fantastic young team to build on... too bad they will always be second place! Yes, yes, yes! Deos this make up for Canada's poor showing in Athens?
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| kloister | Sep 16 2004, 05:18 AM Post #190 |
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Fudgie's 'Fronk'...
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I am finding it quite difficult to reconcile the fact that Manchester United have had a terrible start to the season... Thank goodness for Ruud van Nistlerooy...
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| Eastwales | Sep 16 2004, 05:31 AM Post #191 |
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0......Quack!!
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At the risk of falling out with you...........................I'm quite enjoying watching the Mancs struggle!!!
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| kloister | Sep 16 2004, 05:44 AM Post #192 |
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Fudgie's 'Fronk'...
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Not at all. I am not one of those single minded fans that can't accept that their team does not win everything in sight. I do actually have a very healthy appreciation for good football whoever plays it. So if Arsenal and Chelsea run away with the league then so be it. |
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| Eastwales | Sep 16 2004, 05:59 AM Post #193 |
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0......Quack!!
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Very refreshing! I know too many people who support Man U, and after the last 13 years, thay take winning/success/trophies as their given right. As a Swindon Town fan myself you learn to enjoy success as it happens so rarely.
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| kloister | Sep 16 2004, 06:16 AM Post #194 |
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Fudgie's 'Fronk'...
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Empathy...I also support Wolves...Nuff said
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| j delight | Sep 16 2004, 07:41 AM Post #195 |
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*passes out hankies to everyone and takes one for herself* At least you all have games to watch. Lock-out time for the NHL. <sob> What happpened to that 18 year old multimillionaire Wayne guy? Nursing injuries already? Cheetos anyone? <munch munch> |
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| kloister | Sep 16 2004, 07:46 AM Post #196 |
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Fudgie's 'Fronk'...
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Don't mind if I do... *Crunchy Munch*...Tasty! Who? Shrek! He is making his eagerly awaited comeback from injury in the next couple of weeks... |
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| j delight | Sep 16 2004, 07:51 AM Post #197 |
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Yeesh. I would hope so. Man, that guy is gonna have *serious* arthritis before he's 25, I bet. :wacko: |
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| Eastwales | Sep 16 2004, 08:21 AM Post #198 |
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0......Quack!!
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There are quite a few retired players crippled with arthritis, not helped by the pain killing injections they were given to get them through games when they were carrying an injury. I think medical treatment is better now...............time will tell! |
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| kloister | Sep 16 2004, 08:23 AM Post #199 |
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Fudgie's 'Fronk'...
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I was playing 5-a-side football on Saturday morning and the magic sponge worked wonders for me! :lol: |
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| Eastwales | Sep 16 2004, 08:30 AM Post #200 |
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0......Quack!!
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Ah yes! The joys of the magic sponge down the front of your shorts on a cold Sunday morning, always got me back on my feet and running like a scalded cat!!! |
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