OT: Winter Olympics

Mags FTW · Post #101 » by **Mags FTW** » Mon Feb 10, 2014 9:46 am

trwi7 wrote:It's 2:30 in the morning and I'm watching Germany vs Canada curling. I have no life but you guys already knew that.

I'm watching too. I love curling. I work 2nd shift though, so I have an excuse being up this late watching it.

Mags FTW · Post #102 » by **Mags FTW** » Mon Feb 10, 2014 9:50 am

trwi7 wrote:That biathlon is complete **** too. Cross country skiing is awful enough, now just randomly shoot a gun at a target while cross country skiing. No thanks.

It's not completely random. Many Olympic events are meant to highlight aspects of war and survival. Wrestling, archery, swimming, track, etc. If you were going to survive in the mountains hunting your own food, you had to know how to ski and shoot.

Fun Fact Edit: Biathlon was added because skiing and shooting were essential for military patrol.

The More You Know

trwi7 · Post #103 » by **trwi7** » Mon Feb 10, 2014 10:23 am

US women's hockey team just scored 3 goals in 55 seconds against Switzerland after Switzerland started out decently.

Mags FTW · Post #104 » by **Mags FTW** » Mon Feb 10, 2014 10:36 am

So Twirly, tell us why the Madison-native Kessells went to Minny instead of Wisco.

trwi7 · Post #105 » by **trwi7** » Mon Feb 10, 2014 11:03 am

Mags FTW wrote:So Twirly, tell us why the Madison-native Kessells went to Minny instead of Wisco.

Jed Madison WI

Was Wisconsin ever really a possible decision or was it always a distant 2nd to Minn? Was there any point where you thought "I am going to Wisconsin"

Phil Kessel
(3:43 PM)

Wisconsin was always a possibility. Madison is my hometown, UW is a great school and it's a great program. At some point, you always think you're going to play in the town you grew up, but in the end, Minnesota was the place for me.

Steven (Madison, WI)

How was of a factor were the coaches in your decision, was their one coach who you thought stood out compared to the others

Phil Kessel
(3:45 PM)

Both Coach Eaves and Coach Lucia are great at what they do. They play two different styles, and they're both doing well...and will continue to do well over the next couple years. I think Coach Lucia plays a more offensive style, and I think that style best fits me.

Plus I believe they went to high school at Shattuck St. Mary's in Minnesota. Phil for a little while before he went to the U.S. Development Team in Michigan. And he's right, Mike Eaves' offensive style is a horrible fit for a player like Kessel.

trwi7 · Post #106 » by **trwi7** » Mon Feb 10, 2014 1:48 pm

Don't know how I missed this but it's amazing.

paul · Post #107 » by **paul** » Mon Feb 10, 2014 3:25 pm

trwi7 wrote:It's 2:30 in the morning and I'm watching Germany vs Canada curling. I have no life but you guys already knew that.

It's 2:30 in the morning and I'm up watching the moguls final.

But moguls are f'ing awesome so it's ok.

DutchManDanFan · Post #108 » by **DutchManDanFan** » Mon Feb 10, 2014 4:22 pm

Again 1, 2 & 3 for Holland with ice speed skating. Twin Mulder first & third. :rockon:

Post #109 » by **ReasonablySober** » Mon Feb 10, 2014 5:03 pm

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQFOC_xhztY[/youtube]

Kate Hansen seems pretty neat.

JayMKE · Post #110 » by **JayMKE** » Tue Feb 11, 2014 4:52 am

Costas not looking so good

trwi7 · Post #111 » by **trwi7** » Tue Feb 11, 2014 11:18 am

It looks like he has pink eye in both eyes now.

buckboy · Post #112 » by **buckboy** » Tue Feb 11, 2014 5:12 pm

Yeah the right eye was fine until yesterday. Dumb a** probably put that water on his face despite the warnings.

DigitalFool · Post #113 » by **DigitalFool** » Tue Feb 11, 2014 6:36 pm

Spoiler:

Mags FTW · Post #114 » by **Mags FTW** » Tue Feb 11, 2014 8:16 pm

DigitalFool wrote:
Spoiler:
Shaun White places 4th in half pipe - his qualifying run was much better

Spoiler:

Badgerlander · Post #115 » by **Badgerlander** » Wed Feb 12, 2014 6:50 pm

Whiteman · Post #116 » by **Whiteman** » Wed Feb 12, 2014 6:54 pm

Not a big fan of jury sports, but this half-pipe stuff isn't half bad.

Post #117 » by **ReasonablySober** » Wed Feb 12, 2014 9:39 pm

Amazing photo:

And improved, somehow:

Bless those SBNation dorks for Pony'ing everything this week.

trwi7 · Post #118 » by **trwi7** » Thu Feb 13, 2014 12:56 pm

Spoiler:

trwi7 · Post #119 » by **trwi7** » Thu Feb 13, 2014 1:21 pm

Spoiler:

Whiteman · Post #120 » by **Whiteman** » Thu Feb 13, 2014 4:56 pm

Americans, what's wrong with your speed skaters? Is it the suits?