tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post5597580355526963030..comments2024-03-28T20:31:59.315-04:00Comments on The Heath Post: I Am Watching the Olympics (Day 6)GoHeathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comBlogger60125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-8726923450540221742012-08-03T13:06:55.808-04:002012-08-03T13:06:55.808-04:00I'll tell you this: I literally never saw the...I'll tell you this: I literally never saw them miss a shot. Now they probably did while I was watching, but I saw them hit about 12 baskets in the five minutes I watched and I never saw them miss a one.Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11218278987255792995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-73170982686712687892012-08-03T10:03:48.248-04:002012-08-03T10:03:48.248-04:00To me, that was one of the greatest things I'v...To me, that was one of the greatest things I've ever seen in the Olympics. It was up there with seeing Greg Louganis make a perfect dive, or watching Usain Bolt run off and leave everyone in the 100-meter dash. It was the most perfect basketball game I've ever seen.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-48404507408468939542012-08-03T00:44:15.008-04:002012-08-03T00:44:15.008-04:00Medal table:
1. China (18 gold, 11 silver, 5 bron...Medal table:<br /><br />1. China (18 gold, 11 silver, 5 bronze)<br />2. United States (18, 9, 10)<br />3. South Korea (7, 2, 5)<br />4. France (6, 4, 6)<br />5. Great Britain (5, 6, 4)<br />6. Germany (4, 8, 5)<br />7. Italy (4, 5, 2)<br />8. North Korea (4, 0, 1)<br />9. Russia (3, 6, 8)<br />10. Kazakhstan (3, 0, 0)<br />10. South Africa (3, 0, 0)<br />12. Japan (2, 6, 11)<br />13. Hungary (2, 1, 2)<br />13. Netherlands (2, 1, 3)<br />15. Ukraine (2, 0, 4)<br />16. Australia (1, 7, 3)<br />17. Romania (1, 3, 2)<br />18. Brazil (1, 1, 2)<br />19. New Zealand (1, 0, 2)<br />20. Slovenia (1, 0, 1)<br />21. Georgia (1, 0, 0)<br />21. Lithuania (1, 0, 0)<br />21. Venezuela (1, 0, 0)<br />24. Mexico (0, 3, 1)<br />25. Canada (0, 2, 5)<br />26. Colombia (0, 2, 1)<br />26. Cuba (0, 2, 1)<br />28. Sweden (0, 2, 0)<br />29. Spain (0, 1, 1)<br />29. Indonesia (0, 1, 1)<br />29. Denmark (0, 1, 1)<br />29. Belarus (0, 1, 1)<br />29. Norway (0, 1, 1)<br />29. Mongolia (0, 1, 1)<br />35. Poland (0, 1, 0)<br />35. Chinese Taipei (0, 1, 0)<br />35. Thailand (0, 1, 0)<br />35. Egypt (0, 1, 0)<br />35. Czech Republic (0, 1, 0)<br />41. Slovakia (0, 0, 3)<br />42. India (0, 0, 1)<br />42. Belgium (0, 0, 1)<br />42. Serbia (0, 0, 1)<br />42. Azerbaijan (0, 0, 1)<br />42. Moldova (0, 0, 1)<br />42. Uzbekistan (0, 0, 1)<br />42. Qatar (0, 0, 1)<br />42. Singapore (0, 0, 1)<br />42. Greece (0, 0, 1)Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11218278987255792995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-44310094578172304382012-08-03T00:29:50.069-04:002012-08-03T00:29:50.069-04:00Wrapping up Thursday ...
Men's double sculls ...Wrapping up Thursday ...<br /><br />Men's double sculls rowing: New Zealand gold, Italy silver, Slovenia bronze.<br /><br />Men's singles table tennis: China gold, China silver, Germany bronze.<br /><br />Women's individual all-around gymnastics: United States gold, Russia silver, Russia bronze. Gabby Douglas of Virginia Beach, Va., is a spring.<br /><br />Women's team sprint cycling: Germany gold, China silver, Australia bronze.<br /><br />Men's team sprint cycling: Great Britain gold, France silver, Germany bronze.<br /><br />Women's 200m breaststroke: United States gold, Japan silver, Russia bronze. Rebecca Soni of Plainsboro, N.J., breaks the world record that she had set Wednesday.<br /><br />Men's 200m backstroke: United States gold, Japan silver, United States bronze. Hurrah for Tyler Clary of Riverside, Calif., and Ryan Lochte of Daytona Beach, Fla.!<br /><br />Men's 200m individual medley: United States gold, United States silver, Hungary bronze. Twentieth Olympic medal for Michael Phelps of Baltimore.<br /><br />Women's 100m freestyle: Netherlands gold, Belarus silver, China bronze.Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11218278987255792995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-50277602231244861922012-08-03T00:17:50.281-04:002012-08-03T00:17:50.281-04:00I saw only about five second-half minutes, and it ...I saw only about five second-half minutes, and it was fantastic. I saw them take a 124-62 lead, and I don't think I had ever seen that on a scoreboard before.Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11218278987255792995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-36468899521151163112012-08-02T18:55:09.745-04:002012-08-02T18:55:09.745-04:00Well, that was something to see. The United State...Well, that was something to see. The United States beat Nigeria 156-73. They scored 156 points in only 40 minutes. Look at these numbers:<br /><br />156 total points (an Olympic record)<br />Carmelo Anthony had 37 points (an all-time U.S. Olympic record)<br />29-46 from three-point range<br />41 assists<br /><br />It was just fantastic -- the best game I've ever seen any team play.<br /><br />And Anthony Davis had another solid game -- 15 minutes, 4-4 from the field, 9 points, 6 rebounds.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-42737724019994279412012-08-02T18:35:19.176-04:002012-08-02T18:35:19.176-04:00Now today the United States men's team is maki...Now today the United States men's team is making its three-pointers. In fact, they've gone 21-33 from behind the arc so far. They've also gone 24-30 from two-point range. After three quarters -- that's only 30 minutes of basketball -- they lead Nigeria 119-62. These may be the greatest 30 minutes of basketball I've ever seen played.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-72257317681201762732012-08-02T17:04:11.969-04:002012-08-02T17:04:11.969-04:00Boy, the FIBA action has been great this afternoon...Boy, the FIBA action has been great this afternoon. After Russia's last-minute shot to beat Brazil, Spain edges Great Britain in a 79-78 thriller.<br /><br />The last men's basketball game of the day will feature the United States against Nigeria.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-16229660752947645052012-08-02T16:26:26.406-04:002012-08-02T16:26:26.406-04:00Women's team foil medals: Italy gold, Russia s...Women's team foil medals: Italy gold, Russia silver, South Korea bronze.Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11218278987255792995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-63382668490211823802012-08-02T15:58:22.988-04:002012-08-02T15:58:22.988-04:00Men's C-2 canoeing: Great Britain gold, Great ...Men's C-2 canoeing: Great Britain gold, Great Britain silver, Slovakia bronze.<br /><br />Women's K-1 kayaking: France gold, Australia silver, Spain bronze.Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11218278987255792995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-13051231383435634112012-08-02T13:37:59.798-04:002012-08-02T13:37:59.798-04:00Brazil 74 - 75 Russia (Final)
Russia runs an inbo...Brazil 74 - 75 Russia (Final)<br /><br />Russia runs an inbounds play to V. Fridzon, who only had 7 points in the game, but who NAILS a three-pointer from the corner to put Russia on top with 4 seconds to go. It was funny because the Russian guy jerked like he was fouled on the shot, but the shot was perfect.<br /><br />Brazil races down and gets off a long jump shot, but they miss AND THE RUSSIANS HAVE WON. They move to 3-0, while Brazil falls to 2-1. What a game.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-7441364221693350302012-08-02T13:35:01.128-04:002012-08-02T13:35:01.128-04:00Russia's team is wearing red jerseys that say ...Russia's team is wearing red jerseys that say "RUSSIA" in big letters across the front. And the Russian coach is wearing a polo shirt that matches the jersey.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-50332003960493310082012-08-02T13:33:15.876-04:002012-08-02T13:33:15.876-04:00Basketball is so great. You really see it when yo...Basketball is so great. You really see it when you compare basketball to sports like water polo and volleyball. Those are fine sports, but they don't compare to basketball.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-42262783539409720912012-08-02T13:32:37.518-04:002012-08-02T13:32:37.518-04:00Brazil 74 - 72 Russia (6.1 seconds left in 4th qua...Brazil 74 - 72 Russia (6.1 seconds left in 4th quarter)<br /><br />Brazil spreads the floor, and somehow their point guard gets through the Russia defense to make one of those great scoop layups that John Wall used to make.<br /><br />Russia ball.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-7493125664572342922012-08-02T13:29:46.084-04:002012-08-02T13:29:46.084-04:00Brazil 72 - 72 Russia (26.3 seconds left in 4th qu...Brazil 72 - 72 Russia (26.3 seconds left in 4th quarter)<br /><br />Russia nails a three to tie the game. Brazil ball.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-21654545538586006862012-08-02T13:29:01.878-04:002012-08-02T13:29:01.878-04:00Brazil 72 - 69 Russia (39.8 seconds left in 4th qu...Brazil 72 - 69 Russia (39.8 seconds left in 4th quarter)<br /><br />Russia ball.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-63423160174908577002012-08-02T13:26:25.356-04:002012-08-02T13:26:25.356-04:00Brazil 72 - 69 Russia (1:18 left in 4th quarter)
...Brazil 72 - 69 Russia (1:18 left in 4th quarter)<br /><br />Brazil going to the line.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-24186705098889463302012-08-02T13:23:16.026-04:002012-08-02T13:23:16.026-04:00Brazil 70 - 65 Russia (2:25 left in 4th quarter)Brazil 70 - 65 Russia (2:25 left in 4th quarter)GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-68179325657070522022012-08-02T13:20:19.962-04:002012-08-02T13:20:19.962-04:00Brazil leads Russia 66-65, with 3:40 to go in the ...Brazil leads Russia 66-65, with 3:40 to go in the 4th quarter.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-11243571945037593632012-08-02T13:15:00.169-04:002012-08-02T13:15:00.169-04:00OK, we've got a good basketball game going now...OK, we've got a good basketball game going now. Brazil (2-0) and Russia (2-0) are tied at 63 with 5:30 left in the 4th quarter.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-71955685572503984882012-08-02T12:08:20.498-04:002012-08-02T12:08:20.498-04:00The two golds won by the United States this mornin...The two golds won by the United States this morning had pulled them ahead of China in the medal count by a score of 31-30. But China then took gold and silver in men's table tennis to retake a 32-31 lead.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-62201757122370586562012-08-02T11:58:28.131-04:002012-08-02T11:58:28.131-04:00Hey, the sailing's pretty neat, too.Hey, <a href="http://www.nbcolympics.com/video/sailing/prelims-rs-x-470-finn-star-49er-elliott-6m.html" rel="nofollow">the sailing's pretty neat</a>, too.Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11218278987255792995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-51697097338615076412012-08-02T11:49:48.852-04:002012-08-02T11:49:48.852-04:00In men's water polo, defending champs Hungary ...In men's water polo, defending champs Hungary (who were off to an 0-2 start) beat Romania 17-15.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-60792423086254698992012-08-02T11:46:47.036-04:002012-08-02T11:46:47.036-04:00Appears that judo lessons might be available in Bo...Appears that judo lessons might be available in <a href="http://judoinfo.com/contacts/browse2.php?Country=United%20States&State=Kentucky" rel="nofollow">Bowling Green, Elizabethtown, Hazard, Lebanon, Lexington, Louisville, Paducah, Richmond, Union and Winchester</a>.Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11218278987255792995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-35259155014987151682012-08-02T11:43:55.339-04:002012-08-02T11:43:55.339-04:00The AAU women's grand judo champion of 1975 wa...The AAU women's grand judo champion of 1975 was <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12TWp5I-YjQ" rel="nofollow">Bonnie Korte of Kirkwood, Mo.</a><br /><br />I hereby announce that my <i>new</i> breakout sport of these games is ... judo!Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11218278987255792995noreply@blogger.com