Olympics Anyone?

[SlipperyLilSuckers]

I used to really get into watching them but I just haven't been fired up about them this year. I might watch the opening ceremony in a few hours...

[AUSSIE-Rebooted-AMM]

My 8 y.o mini-me has to watch the opening ceremony for Homework. Today he is doing Show and Tell on Olympic Archery and a Bio on our only Archer to win the Gold Metal (it was in Sydney 2000. . . .we must have rigged it - LOL).

Last night at the Joey Scouts (which I run, 6 and 7 year olds. . . my Son just went up to cubs, but my daughter just turned 6 so is now a Joey Scout. I know they call it Beaver Scouts in the UK for that age group), I taught them about the Olympic Flag, the rings and the history behind the design etc. . . then they had to draw the Flag on a Paper plate which was then their Discus. . .we had a throwing contest. Then came the JAVLIN event. . . .yep. . .we used drinking straws for Javelins. They had a blast.

At least it is great for the kids to learn more about the world outside where they live!

[Bo8a_Fett]

Is annoying over here that we don't get to see the more interesting sports unless there is a Brit doing well...i'd love to watch the shooting, archery, field events, table tennis and the more obscure non high profile stuff.

[YANOULI]

Anyone watching the Olympics?

Not me.

[Adam West]

I watch boxing, some basketball...oddly enough not soccer (the best players don't play there), a little bit of gymnastics, and track & field.

The rest I really have no interest...especially swimming, I don't get that, you can't even see the athletes at all with them being submerged and splashing water all over the place, lol.

Aw, your just upset that Mexico isn't there

You're correct in that the world's best players aren't there since they limit the age to 23 and under plus 3 over 23 year olds per team but it's fun to watch the younger players to see what countries are producing the best talent (of the countries that are participating).

Messi from Argentina is there as well as Ronaldinho from Brazil and I'd say they are two of the best players in the world.

I'm really interested to see the U.S. especially Jozy Altidore and Freddy Adu. They are the two to keep your eye on. Adu was just downright awesome today and has superb ball handling skills like the better South American players. Altidore scored in his first cap against Mexico in a friendly. He came in as a sub around 70 minutes in and had two or three great opportunities to score.

Maybe since I still think the U.S. is a good 10 to 20 years away before becoming a real contender, I much prefer seeing the up and comers play than watching Landon Donovan, DeMarcus Beasley, etc. who are great players but aren't talented enough to be world class stars. Adu and Altidore definitely have potential.

[EmergencyIan]

I'm looking forward to watching a lot of the Olympics. Hopefully, they will live up to expectations.


- Ian

[Tyme2tyme]

I have always loved the Olympics and will watch hours and hours of coverage. Probably the only things I don't like are the (professional) team sports such as basketball. JOHN

[Hector]

I watch boxing, some basketball...oddly enough not soccer (the best players don't play there), a little bit of gymnastics, and track & field.

The rest I really have no interest...especially swimming, I don't get that, you can't even see the athletes at all with them being submerged and splashing water all over the place, lol.

[wolfie]

We are real excited about the olympics and can't wait for the opening ceromony tommorrow which is going to be spectacular.
I'm looking forward to seeing as many of the events as i can.

[Adam West]

Amanda Beard will by nice to look at in High Def.

[twilitezoner]

More of a Winter Olympic guy myself. With that said if I am switching channels and the Basketball team is playing or Phelps is swimming I might just watch it.

[mitchedwards]

I like the winter Olympics more

[toys2cool]

i'm anxious to see men's basketball take over again!! they've fallen badly last couple times so it's time to show the world that usa basketball is for real!!

That's the only thing I won't miss
D-WADE is on fire!!

[saildog]

I definitely dig the Track and Field Events. Might have to check out Jennie Finch...I mean Team USA Softball, as well.

[English Paul]

I'll be watching the cycling. That is about the only sport I watch on TV anyway. I am looking forward to the BMX making it's first appearance this year. For so long, going back to the 80s BMX heyday, it has been touted as an olympic sport and it has finally made it.