2012 Summer Olympic Basketball Thread

[Ransom]

Re: 2012 Summer Olympic Basketball Thread

Wow.

American culture is less fascinated with sex appeal than 3/4 of the rest of the world, unless by "fascinated" you mean "offended."

If there were a women's volleyball pro league, they would be wearing full body unis, or about 50 women's groups would have it shut down immediately for about 15 different reasons.

Um, given the percentage of the world that is Muslim alone, I'd have to disagree with the 3/4 part. And they've shown plenty of beach volleyball on tv in the us in the past, not just including the Olympics.

I'll also note that a quick google search confirms that there are beach volleyball leagues and governing bodies.

[Kstat]

I meant something major, that people would notice. And Muslims make up 1/4 of the world.

[Kstat]

Tunisia is playing with a ton of confidence. Argentina looks shocked.

[Kstat]

Meseri is like a classic 80's NBA center. Someone will sign this guy to a contract after the Olympics. Legit 7'1" and skilled.

[Kstat]

Tunisia whipping the **** out of Argentina. 28-14 after 1 quarter. They're playing the inside-outside game to perfection.

How the hell did this team lose to Nigeria? This is a formidable team, and very well coached.

[BillS]

Re: 2012 Summer Olympic Basketball Thread

Wow.

American culture is less fascinated with sex appeal than 3/4 of the rest of the world, unless by "fascinated" you mean "offended."

If there were a women's volleyball pro league, they would be wearing full body unis, or about 50 women's groups would have it shut down immediately for about 15 different reasons.

Well, one could argue that actively searching for things to be offended about is a form of fascination/obsession.

I think the reason the objections don't surface much for the Olympics (though they DO in fact surface) is that the uniforms are somewhat optional - full body uniforms can be worn (and often are if it is cold, like in the London venue).

[Kstat]

Well, they have Argentinas full attention now.

[Kstat]

Tunisia still hanging in there. Tough bunch.

[Kstat]

40-40 tie at the half. Teams shooting dead even.

All a matter of what wins this game, tunisia's youth and size or argentina's skill and experience.

[Kstat]

Argentina really turned back the clock in the second half. Still, I give Tunisia a puncher's chance to beat Lithuania.

[ballism]

Re: 2012 Summer Olympic Basketball Thread

Tunisia's coach is like Stan Van Gundy on 10 Red Bulls.

[vnzla81]

Re: 2012 Summer Olympic Basketball Thread

Guys I was talking about indoor volleyball, I think is an exciting game to watch, I also like beach volleyball but I know that won't fly in the US.

[Since86]

Re: 2012 Summer Olympic Basketball Thread

There already is professional beach volleyball in the US.

http://www.avp.com/

[vnzla81]

Re: 2012 Summer Olympic Basketball Thread

There already is professional beach volleyball in the US.

http://www.avp.com/

I know, I think my point is that none of the big networks care to show the games, is ESPN showing them? how about indoor Volleyball?

[vnzla81]

Re: 2012 Summer Olympic Basketball Thread

By the way any time I see Scola score I cry a bit, why Walsh/Pritchard? why?