Some I’d-Been-Enjoying-Basketball-Coverage-Until-Now Things

25 Aug 2004 By
  • The women’s basketball team rolled over Greece. Why the fuck did we have to listen to five full minutes of Stephon Marbury’s retarded-sounding ass on the sideline? The women are playing right now. Why is the men’s team still more important? Pffffft. I wish they would spend five minutes of a guy’s game talking to Tina Thompson. Maybe they would (doubt it), but I’d have to actually watch a guy’s game to find that out.
  • Russian gymnast Alexei Bondarenko suffered a spine injury during the vault competition. Did anybody else hear about this? Me, neither. Stupid NBC.
  • Brutus Katie Smith is out of the Olympics for good with torn cartilage in her knee. Which means the likelihood of her being healthy for the Lynx is slim.
  • I’m really tired of all the track and field crap in the primetime coverage. Every freakin’ heat and half the damn marathon. I hadn’t realized that not one minute of women’s basketball or softball has been shown on NBC. WTF?
  • NBC’s coverage of the women’s volleyball quarterfinal match against undefeated Brazil didn’t totally suck. USA was down two games, then rallied to win the next two before dropping the final game, thus eliminating them from competition. Sad that they lost, but it was an exciting match to watch. If Logan Tom needs any comforting, I’m available.
  • Why is there a gymnastics Champions Gala? Didn’t we already spend five days watching them compete? Why do we need an exhibition now? Nobody else does this. Another waste of primetime airtime.
  • Steeplechase thoughts: I hate listening to anyone on tv try to pronounce “Qatar.” This is just as dumb as canoeing. It’s like hurdles, but with less hurdles, and one big puddle. What the fuck is the point of the puddle?
  • Nigeria became the first African women’s basketball team to win a game in international competition.
  • Michael Rosenberg of the Freep takes us on a tour of the Queen Mary 2, where both USA basketball teams are staying.
  • A nice little story about Diana Taurasi. Whether you like her or not, you have to admit she’s an amazing basketball player.
  • Mmmm… beach volleyball… :9
  • http://www.davetepper.net Dave

    And in other news… men’s diving. Specifically, Alex. Makes me wish I were straight just so I could convert.

    I don’t remember previous Olympics being this much of a rival to Skinemax. What’s goin’ AWN?

  • http://www.angelfire.com/grrl/jen_garrett Jen

    Katie’s definitely out of the Lynx for the season — she’s having surgery when she gets back, and the regular season ends around Sept. 19 (and without Brutus, how will we make it to the play-offs?).

  • http://lit-fuse.net/v-web/portal/cms/index.php caryn

    Your olympic coverage is the best of any I’ve seen — thanks for a great synopsis. I read your comments and nod my head each time… plus, the doing a Lynndie thing… still laughing about that.

    good on ya.

  • http://www.swirlspice.com Erica

    Katie’s definitely out of the Lynx for the season

    Damn, damn, damn! I was in denial.

  • http://www.angelfire.com/grrl/jen_garrett Jen

    I was in denial.

    You and me both, sister. Sure, we pulled off two gutsy wins without Katie, but can we do that against Houston (now that Thompson’s healed), Sacto, and Seattle? I love our bench, but my hopes are limited. More playing time for AJ?

  • http://minnesotadiva.blogspot.com drc

    According to NBC, there are only a few sports in the Olympics…men’s basketball, beach volleyball, gymnastics and track. Forget the rest of them. We never get to see the rest of it unless you have cable.