evanmaldonado Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 Refusing to play for an hour is ridiculous. An apology should have been issued, but that's about it. I really think after holding up the game that North Korea should've been disqualified. It's embarrassing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMac12 Posted July 26, 2012 Author Share Posted July 26, 2012 I would say something about the North Koreans, but I better not. ^^; Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bosrs1 Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 Refusing to play for an hour is ridiculous. An apology should have been issued, but that's about it. I really think after holding up the game that North Korea should've been disqualified. It's embarrassingDon't think so. That was an embarrassment, and to confuse two countries who are technically still at war? You think the US team would rush out on to the field if the North Korean flag were put up in place of ours? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEAD! Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 Oh, and we've already had some controversy and wackiness in London 2012.Elsewhere in women's soccer:North Korea's women's soccer team refused to take the field for its first Olympics match after an enormous diplomatic faux pax saw the flag of South Korea displayed alongside the players' names on the scoreboard at Hampden Park in Glasgow, Scotland. And a female Greek athlete has earned the dubious distinction of being the first to get tossed from an Olympic Games over an ill-advised tweet:Greece's triple-jump champion was expelled from the Olympics after posting a tasteless tweet about Africans and the West Nile virus.Hellenic Olympic Committee officials announced Voula Papachristou wouldn't travel to London after she tweeted a joke about African immigrants.1.) Ok. Flags mishaps will happen, but LOL at the North Koreans for going on such a fit over that.2.) The tweet was in bad taste, but I don't think that warranted her banishment. I saw, I came, I left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-kj Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 No, but I think that at some point you have to realize it's likely an honest mistake (no matter how much you plan, some times these things happen) and get on with the actual game rather than looking like petulant children sulking in your room for an hour. Mind you, based on previous events, I'm not sure that the North Koreans are capable of doing that. Buy some t-shirts and stuff at KJ Shop! KJ Branded | Behance portfolio POTD 2013-08-22 On 7/14/2012 at 2:20 AM, tajmccall said: When it comes to style, ya'll really should listen to Kev. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waltere Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 Elsewhere, I would be surprised if anyone in the tournament scores a better goal than this (Portia Modise, South Africa v Sweden): 1 hour ago, BringBackTheVet said: sorry sweetie, but I don't suck minor-league d CCSLC Post of the day September 3rd 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanMcD29 Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 Totally miniscule detail, but I'm very happy NBC's Olympics graphics are consistent with what they have for all their other sports, just with a special "Olympic gold" touch to them. It always bothered me when NBC came up with a completely new graphics package for the Olympics just to never use it again afterwards Twitter: @RyanMcD29 // College Crosse: Where I write, chat, and infograph lacrosse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBGKon Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 So who do you think lights the cauldron tonight?I'm thinking either Roger Bannister or a member of the royal family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nash61 Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 So who do you think lights the cauldron tonight?I'm thinking either Roger Bannister or a member of the royal family.I would go with Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II herself. On September 20, 2012 at 0:50 AM, 'CS85 said: It's like watching the hellish undead creakily shuffling their way out of the flames of a liposuction clinic dumpster fire. On February 19, 2012 at 9:30 AM, 'pianoknight said: Story B: Red Wings go undefeated and score 100 goals in every game. They also beat a team comprised of Godzilla, the ghost of Abraham Lincoln, 2 Power Rangers and Betty White. Oh, and they played in the middle of Iraq on a military base. In the sand. With no ice. Santa gave them special sand-skates that allowed them to play in shorts and t-shirts in 115 degree weather. Jesus, Zeus and Buddha watched from the sidelines and ate cotton candy. POTD 5/24/12, POTD 2/26/17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmoehrin Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 I thought it was an unwritten rule that political figures are not allowed to light the torch.The only one I can think of that did was at Lillehammer in '94 and Prince Haakon of Norway has been pretty active sports, so I would doubt it would be the Queen.If I had to take a guess as to who would light the torch I would probably go with Steve Redgrave. Won five gold medals in rowing in five different Olympics but isn't that well known outside of Britain, and has a pretty inspirational life story as well. Overcome multiple illnesses to participate in the Olympics. I think if your looking to promote a great athlete that could also really use that type of publicity to get better established on a worldwide scale and has the track record to be more then deserving of that kind of honor, that wouldn't be a bad choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JQK Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 Matt Smith as Doctor Who... Stay Tuned Sports Podcast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmoehrin Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 Please delete. Misread a news story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBubba Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 2012 is going to be a big drop off for Canada from Vancouver. No more winning gold medals all willy-nilly or being in contention for pretty much every event. It seems my heart won't grow three times in size with national pride this time around. I believe we've set our goal for 20 medals, which I think is definitely within reach. Nobody cares about your humungous-big signature. PotD: 29/1/12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEW.ERA Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 Canada can finish in the Top 12. It is their goal, and I think it's possible. I mean they're never any guaranteed medals in the Olympics, but at least in Vancouver they were favored in events. Closest thing to a Gold for us is Dylan Armstrong in shotput and maybe Despatie in diving.I have confidence!!! JETS|PACK|JAYS|NUFC|BAMA|BOMBERS|RAPS|ORANJE| Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJTank Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 Roger Bannister would be the best choice, but I see it being done by Prince William www.sportsecyclopedia.com For the best in sports history go to the Sports E-Cyclopedia at http://www.sportsecyclopedia.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waltere Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 Matt Smith as Doctor Who...Nah, that episode had David Tennant in 1 hour ago, BringBackTheVet said: sorry sweetie, but I don't suck minor-league d CCSLC Post of the day September 3rd 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEW.ERA Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 I hope it's David Tennant. Best Doctor Who since the originals. JETS|PACK|JAYS|NUFC|BAMA|BOMBERS|RAPS|ORANJE| Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanMcD29 Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 I'm personally hoping for the five surviving members of Monty Python to light the torch Twitter: @RyanMcD29 // College Crosse: Where I write, chat, and infograph lacrosse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy B Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 There were some pretty good soccer games yesterday highlighted by gold medal favorites aspiration getting upset 1-0 by South Korea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCall Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 Bob Costas sometimes tends to annoy me, but I applaud what he's doing. https://dribbble.com/MakaioCall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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