Cigar Asylum Cigar Forum  

Go Back   Cigar Asylum Cigar Forum > Non Cigar Specialty Forums > Misc > Sports

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 08-07-2016, 10:19 PM   #1
E.J.
I'm nuts for the place
 
E.J.'s Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 3,218
Trading: (21)
E.J. is a jewel in the roughE.J. is a jewel in the roughE.J. is a jewel in the rough
Default Rio Olympics 2016

Fun start!

USA women's soccer roll. Women's gymnastics look good. Feel so bad for Annemiek van Vlueten's wreck, pleased to hear it wasn't worse. Mara Abbott worked so hard, tough not to see her on the podium.

The men's 4x100 free was awesome for the USA men tonight. Good God if Michael Phelps isn't a fish.

Funny how I'll watch this chit during these times.
E.J. is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-07-2016, 11:20 PM   #2
The Poet
Il megglior fabbro
 
The Poet's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2009
First Name: Thomas
Location: Hickory, NC
Posts: 8,420
Trading: (2)
The Poet has much to be proud ofThe Poet has much to be proud ofThe Poet has much to be proud ofThe Poet has much to be proud ofThe Poet has much to be proud ofThe Poet has much to be proud ofThe Poet has much to be proud ofThe Poet has much to be proud ofThe Poet has much to be proud ofThe Poet has much to be proud of
Default Re: Rio Olympics 2016

Didn't see much of women's cycling, but did catch a good bit of the men's the day before. One hell of a finish.

Phelps is a gold fish. 19, and maybe counting.

The Williams sisters suck.
__________________
Ninety percent of everything is crap - Theodore Sturgeon.

Last edited by The Poet; 08-07-2016 at 11:26 PM.
The Poet is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-08-2016, 06:19 AM   #3
elderboy02
Lets Go Buckeyes!
 
elderboy02's Avatar
4
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
First Name: Dan
Location: Cincinnati, OH
Posts: 12,495
Trading: (133)
Bolivar
elderboy02 has much to be proud ofelderboy02 has much to be proud ofelderboy02 has much to be proud ofelderboy02 has much to be proud ofelderboy02 has much to be proud ofelderboy02 has much to be proud ofelderboy02 has much to be proud ofelderboy02 has much to be proud of
Default Re: Rio Olympics 2016

Phelps is the best of all time!
elderboy02 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-08-2016, 08:59 AM   #4
dvickery
Team of 1
 
dvickery's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
First Name: derrek
Location: edson , alberta , canada
Posts: 685
Trading: (0)
dvickery has a spectacular aura aboutdvickery has a spectacular aura aboutdvickery has a spectacular aura about
Default Re: Rio Olympics 2016

Woman's beach volleyball ... Gotta love a sport were they compete in bra and panties .

I would be 100% for women's surfing in the olympics .

If it isn't played with skates and a hockey stick ... It isn't a serious sport .

Derrek
__________________
i hope i someday become the man my dog thinks i am
dvickery is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-08-2016, 09:32 AM   #5
markem
Bunion
 
markem's Avatar
16
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
First Name: Mark
Location: Second Star on the Right
Posts: 22,462
Trading: (47)
HUpmann
markem has disabled reputation
Default Re: Rio Olympics 2016

Quote:
Originally Posted by dvickery View Post
If it isn't played with skates and a hockey stick ... It isn't a serious sport .
If it can't kill you, it isn't a sport. Mortorcycle racing is a serious sport. Hockey ...
__________________
I refuse to belong to any organization that would have me as a member.
~ Groucho Marx
markem is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-08-2016, 09:53 AM   #6
dvickery
Team of 1
 
dvickery's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
First Name: derrek
Location: edson , alberta , canada
Posts: 685
Trading: (0)
dvickery has a spectacular aura aboutdvickery has a spectacular aura aboutdvickery has a spectacular aura about
Default Re: Rio Olympics 2016

Quote:
Originally Posted by markem View Post
If it can't kill you, it isn't a sport. Mortorcycle racing is a serious sport. Hockey ...
Mark ... Ask bill masterton how serious hockey can be ... .

Derrek
__________________
i hope i someday become the man my dog thinks i am
dvickery is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-08-2016, 04:39 PM   #7
Bruins Fan
Hooper drives the boat.
 
Bruins Fan's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2009
First Name: John
Location: Cape Cod
Posts: 1,359
Trading: (0)
RyJ
Bruins Fan will become famous soon enoughBruins Fan will become famous soon enough
Default Re: Rio Olympics 2016

Phelps has more gold medals then a lot of countries.
__________________
Here's to swimmin' with bow-legged women.
Bruins Fan is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-09-2016, 07:27 AM   #8
Dave128
Sexy Dave
 
Dave128's Avatar
3
 
Join Date: Feb 2009
First Name: Dave
Location: Voorheesville, NY
Posts: 3,916
Trading: (4)
Dave128 is just really niceDave128 is just really niceDave128 is just really niceDave128 is just really nice
Default Re: Rio Olympics 2016

My wife had a revelation last night and "figured out" why I like to watch women's volleyball. I told her she could most likely apply that theory to just about all female sports.
__________________
"Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." - Benjamin Franklin
I "heart" Boobies and Beer!
Dave128 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-09-2016, 07:33 AM   #9
elderboy02
Lets Go Buckeyes!
 
elderboy02's Avatar
4
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
First Name: Dan
Location: Cincinnati, OH
Posts: 12,495
Trading: (133)
Bolivar
elderboy02 has much to be proud ofelderboy02 has much to be proud ofelderboy02 has much to be proud ofelderboy02 has much to be proud ofelderboy02 has much to be proud ofelderboy02 has much to be proud ofelderboy02 has much to be proud ofelderboy02 has much to be proud of
Default Re: Rio Olympics 2016

I was so awesome to see the cheating Russian lose to Lily King
elderboy02 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-09-2016, 07:36 AM   #10
Dave128
Sexy Dave
 
Dave128's Avatar
3
 
Join Date: Feb 2009
First Name: Dave
Location: Voorheesville, NY
Posts: 3,916
Trading: (4)
Dave128 is just really niceDave128 is just really niceDave128 is just really niceDave128 is just really nice
Default Re: Rio Olympics 2016

It's a damn good thing King won after the verbal attack she gave the night before. I was a bit nervous watching that race.
__________________
"Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." - Benjamin Franklin
I "heart" Boobies and Beer!
Dave128 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-09-2016, 08:50 PM   #11
The Poet
Il megglior fabbro
 
The Poet's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2009
First Name: Thomas
Location: Hickory, NC
Posts: 8,420
Trading: (2)
The Poet has much to be proud ofThe Poet has much to be proud ofThe Poet has much to be proud ofThe Poet has much to be proud ofThe Poet has much to be proud ofThe Poet has much to be proud ofThe Poet has much to be proud ofThe Poet has much to be proud ofThe Poet has much to be proud ofThe Poet has much to be proud of
Default Re: Rio Olympics 2016

Just watched Phelps win his 21st gold, in a borrowed swim cap.
__________________
Ninety percent of everything is crap - Theodore Sturgeon.
The Poet is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-09-2016, 09:21 PM   #12
Dave128
Sexy Dave
 
Dave128's Avatar
3
 
Join Date: Feb 2009
First Name: Dave
Location: Voorheesville, NY
Posts: 3,916
Trading: (4)
Dave128 is just really niceDave128 is just really niceDave128 is just really niceDave128 is just really nice
Default Re: Rio Olympics 2016

Did you see the panic on his face when his cap broke?!
Phelps is awesome!
__________________
"Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." - Benjamin Franklin
I "heart" Boobies and Beer!
Dave128 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-10-2016, 08:50 PM   #13
E.J.
I'm nuts for the place
 
E.J.'s Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 3,218
Trading: (21)
E.J. is a jewel in the roughE.J. is a jewel in the roughE.J. is a jewel in the rough
Default Re: Rio Olympics 2016

^^^. That was funny, added bonus point with the other swimmer trying to help him out on the replacement cap(he had to take a little control, I'm good, moment).

Kerri Walsh-Jennings lost her second ever, Olympic set today. Still won the match, crazy that she's only lost two Olympic sets ever.

Kristin Armstrong winning the women's time trial again, good stuff!
E.J. is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-11-2016, 08:02 AM   #14
Dave128
Sexy Dave
 
Dave128's Avatar
3
 
Join Date: Feb 2009
First Name: Dave
Location: Voorheesville, NY
Posts: 3,916
Trading: (4)
Dave128 is just really niceDave128 is just really niceDave128 is just really niceDave128 is just really nice
Default Re: Rio Olympics 2016

Team USA is very strong this time around.
__________________
"Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." - Benjamin Franklin
I "heart" Boobies and Beer!
Dave128 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-11-2016, 10:09 AM   #15
bmayyy
Just in from the Storm
 
Join Date: Oct 2015
Posts: 39
Trading: (0)
bmayyy is on a distinguished road
Default Re: Rio Olympics 2016

Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave128 View Post
Team USA is very strong this time around.
bmayyy is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-11-2016, 10:42 AM   #16
AdamJoshua
Article 4 Free Inhabitant
 
AdamJoshua's Avatar
11
 
Join Date: Jan 2013
First Name: The Other Adam
Location: Satellite Beach
Posts: 14,771
Trading: (40)
Bolivar Army (Served With Honor)
AdamJoshua has much to be proud ofAdamJoshua has much to be proud ofAdamJoshua has much to be proud ofAdamJoshua has much to be proud ofAdamJoshua has much to be proud ofAdamJoshua has much to be proud ofAdamJoshua has much to be proud ofAdamJoshua has much to be proud ofAdamJoshua has much to be proud ofAdamJoshua has much to be proud of
Default Re: Rio Olympics 2016

Phelps has equaled the all time Olympic record set by Leonidas of Rhodes in 152 BC, one more win and he can be considered the greatest olympic athlete literally of all time. Of course there were no relay or team events in those days but the case can still be made.

On the flip side, While Phelps’s gold-medal haul includes titles in five different individual events, Leonidas was a champion in three. And he won all three races at four straight Olympic Games. And he did it in the nude and the races were all on the same day. The stadion is a race measuring about 200 yards and diaulos is one that’s twice as long. The hoplitodromos — also called the hoplite race — might be the most intriguing. Runners competing in the ancient race were required to wear a helmet, leg armor and carry a shield. With 50 pounds of added weight, it was a test of strength as much as speed or endurance.

Phelps could also have an edge with little chocolate donuts!

http://www.nbc.com/saturday-night-li...e-donuts/n8655
AdamJoshua is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-11-2016, 11:30 AM   #17
The Poet
Il megglior fabbro
 
The Poet's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2009
First Name: Thomas
Location: Hickory, NC
Posts: 8,420
Trading: (2)
The Poet has much to be proud ofThe Poet has much to be proud ofThe Poet has much to be proud ofThe Poet has much to be proud ofThe Poet has much to be proud ofThe Poet has much to be proud ofThe Poet has much to be proud ofThe Poet has much to be proud ofThe Poet has much to be proud ofThe Poet has much to be proud of
Default Re: Rio Olympics 2016

I was at those games, and Leonidas was juiced . . . on ambrosia and nectar.
__________________
Ninety percent of everything is crap - Theodore Sturgeon.
The Poet is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-11-2016, 01:28 PM   #18
jledou
Have My Own Room
 
jledou's Avatar
14
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
First Name: Jay
Location: Kansas
Posts: 2,200
Trading: (27)
Punch
jledou has a spectacular aura aboutjledou has a spectacular aura aboutjledou has a spectacular aura about
Default Re: Rio Olympics 2016

Watching the international coverage the last couple of days has been fun and I have been able to watch events and teams and countries that we normally do not see in the US. Women's table tennis was fun with a few beers and how could you not route for Dhing Ning! Yep after a couple beers the announcers almost had me in tears a few times "Wow Dhing ... what shot!"
jledou is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-11-2016, 03:59 PM   #19
E.J.
I'm nuts for the place
 
E.J.'s Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 3,218
Trading: (21)
E.J. is a jewel in the roughE.J. is a jewel in the roughE.J. is a jewel in the rough
Default Re: Rio Olympics 2016

The USA men's beach VB game vs Italy was outstanding! Only watched the 3rd set, but wow, intense.
E.J. is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-11-2016, 08:14 PM   #20
The Poet
Il megglior fabbro
 
The Poet's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2009
First Name: Thomas
Location: Hickory, NC
Posts: 8,420
Trading: (2)
The Poet has much to be proud ofThe Poet has much to be proud ofThe Poet has much to be proud ofThe Poet has much to be proud ofThe Poet has much to be proud ofThe Poet has much to be proud ofThe Poet has much to be proud ofThe Poet has much to be proud ofThe Poet has much to be proud ofThe Poet has much to be proud of
Default Re: Rio Olympics 2016

22nd gold for Phelps, and it wasn't even close.
__________________
Ninety percent of everything is crap - Theodore Sturgeon.
The Poet is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Forum Jump


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 04:00 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.7.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
All content is copyrighted jointly by Cigar Asylum and the content provider.