I'm not remotely interested in these Olympics

[Will]

So... there weren't any screw-ups, but it was a fun race. I thought De Grasse might sneak in for the bronze, but oh well. Who knew Japan had so many fast guys?

I suppose you cannot beat pure speed, but I always thought that the 4 x 100 took a little more than that. It's also about making sure you get the clean exchanges and that sort of thing.

[Argoknot]

Only from the little I did catch, Elliotte wasn't up to the task, his calls were understandably weak, it's not his metier. His prep work was obviously good, that's his strength, live calls aren't. As for going 100 miles an hour it is swim racing not dressage.

[paulwoods13]

Only from the little I did catch, Elliotte wasn't up to the task, his calls were understandably weak, it's not his metier. His prep work was obviously good, that's his strength, live calls aren't. As for going 100 miles an hour it is swim racing not dressage.

I'm talking about McDonald blabbing away during the non-race portions of the event. Like when swimmers are being introduced. Friedman, like any good broadcaster, is more than capable of uttering a few nuggets of info about each as supplied by researchers. McDonald wouldn't let him get in a word, at a time when there was plenty of room for both to stay relaxed and conversational. Friedman's play by play was fine, apart from his two major gaffes, and particularly so given how he was thrown in at the last minute. Given your appreciation for professional broadcasters, have to say I'm surprised you apparently don't rate him highly. I'd say he is one of the best broadcasters (not play by play but general-purpose broadcasters and broadcast commentators) in the country.

[Argoknot]

I'd say he is one of the best broadcasters (not play by play but general-purpose broadcasters and broadcast commentators) in the country.

Taken verbatim, I'd agree with that.

[paulwoods13]

Taken verbatim, I'd agree with that.

FTR I meant he is not a play-by-play guy so should not be considered as part of that group. I wouldn't rate him against Hughson, Cuthbert et al as pbp guys, but if we're considering all spots broadcasters as a single group (e.g. rate both Black and Forde as broadcasters, not in separate categories) IMO he is in the top 10-20%. He is doing pbp now as emergency relief and IMO doing a more than credible job (gaffes aside). It's too bad the guy sitting beside him often didn't allow him to actually do what the pbp guy generally does -- set up and call the race (as Wittman did, to use an example), and allow the colour guy to provide commentary and analysis.

[marcwagz]

I'm superbly interested in these olympics.
I think you guys take a little too much pride in having helter skelter sports tastes.

[Wobbler]

I'm (still) enjoying the Olympics too.

[ArgoZ]

I wonder if De Grasse can field a punt.

[AngeloV]

I wonder if De Grasse can field a punt.

LOL. Of course straight ahead speed and football speed are two completely different things. If you don't have football knowledge, and I believe he was a basketball player and never played football before turning to track, you really can get your head knocked off.

[Wobbler]

Um... like I was saying, someone's probably going to screw up. Bronze it is!

[1argoholic]

Well watching the whole gold medal game in Handball on TSN 2 was killer. What a great sport and Denmark beat France for their first Handball Olympic gold.

[Wobbler]

Wow.

Abe's emergence in the closing ceremony was amazing. I love it!

[1argoholic]

That was amazing and so well thought out. I can't wait for Tokyo. Love the Olympics!!!!

[Ron]

LOL on the "no funding" stuff. You realize that if everyone felt that way 40 years ago we'd have no Canadian winners at the games since Canada used to suck and a silver was a glorious event?

And what of Japan? If they cut funding to what some couch potatoes wanted cut to have more badminton and ping pong we'd never have had this

[paulwoods13]

According to Own the Podium, women's basketball gets more funding than men's.

2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17
Basketball (F) $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $ 1,150,000 $ 1,200,000
Basketball (M) $550,000 $625,000 $ 750,000 $ 800,000

I believe that is because women's has been determined to have a greater chance of winning medals in international competitions. That may change in future, but for now the OTP program has greater faith in the women.

[1argoholic]

Mak you then are a Troll!!!! Basically calling me an alcoholic is inflammatory. Your now up to 8 cherry picking posts. Enjoy your basketball!

This is a football site first and foremost. You'll find diehard football fans on this site. Go cherry pick posts somewhere else.


Well I guess they are getting it right when it comes to women's basketball.

[Wobbler]

I think this thread has run its course. Will anyone freak out if I close it?

[paulwoods13]

Not me.

[1argoholic]

Some people can't handle the truth. Shut her down just like the men's basketball program.

[Macksam]

I'm glad you're acknowledging the fact you can't handle the truth and want to shut this thread down. Considering you grasped at straws with the troll comment and didn't reply to anything I said about the Canadian Men's basketball team, you have conceded defeat.

/thread