XXI Olympic Winter Olympics Games Thread

[OK!]

Ooh, Canada women only up 6-1 vs. Switzerland not yet halfway through the 3rd period.

 

[bouldertcr]

Even when they show all (I guess) of the scores and then the combined total in figure skating, I still don't know what kind of reaction to have until I either hear the crowd cheer or the commentators say something. Crazy. I am SO GLAD the sport I was involved in involved no judges but stroke judges. I couldn't handle that. Give me a nice, timed event anytime.

The one good thing about the new scoring system whether it is in ice skating or gymnastics, is the subjective judging now is only one part of the overall score. When it was purely based on subjective scoring, a judge could certainly influence the outcome of the placement of participants. We all have heard stories on how certain judges would score certain athletes of particular teams/countries in a favorable way.

 

[OK!]

Make it 8-1 now. Two goals within about a minute of each other.

 

[bouldertcr]

Ooh, Canada women only up 6-1 vs. Switzerland not yet halfway through the 3rd period.

Oh my, those Canadian ladies look really tough! Now, it is 9-1!

 

[ferris198]

10-1

 

[OK!]

The one good thing about the new scoring system whether it is in ice skating or gymnastics, is the subjective judging now is only one part of the overall score. When it was purely based on subjective scoring, a judge could certainly influence the outcome of the placement of participants. We all have heard stories on how certain judges would score certain athletes of particular teams/countries in a favorable way.

Oh yeah, I've heard stories of how skaters in the past could be evaluated on stuff as ridiculous as their practice outfits/hair/makeup/teeth or even have their general reputation among judges affect their scores in major competitions. That's insane. I'm glad that at least a tiny bit of the subjectivity has been removed from the process.



BTW, 10-1 Canada now.

 

[suejai]

Each team deserves to have the same amount of ice time in the preliminary rounds. A mercy rule would shorten that ice time for both the winning and losing team. Losing teams need that game time to improve by playing against better teams and winning teams need that game time to organize themselves as a team. I don't think the Slovakian team looked embarrassed. The crowd gave them a resounding standing ovation recognizing their effort and the fact that they were playing in the Olympics.

As a hockey mom who has been on both sides of that mercy rule, I've never liked it and neither did the team.

Not quite sure how a mercy rule would affect that. In any case, I guess I'm just being tender hearted. I just got the gears from my hockey playing DS who thinks it would be a stupid rule. His attitude is basically if you can't handle losing, don't play. Meh, what do I know, sports isn't my strong suit.

 

[Belle Ella]

Not quite sure how a mercy rule would affect that. In any case, I guess I'm just being tender hearted. I just got the gears from my hockey playing DS who thinks it would be a stupid rule. His attitude is basically if you can't handle losing, don't play. Meh, what do I know, sports isn't my strong suit.

A mercy rule would end the game short, thus ending the ice time of players for the two teams involved who would have less ice time than teams who were able to play a full game. All teams deserve the same ice time and experience.

 

[OK!]

Yay, downhill time!!

 

[crashbb]

A mercy rule would end the game short, thus ending the ice time of players for the two teams involved who would have less ice time than teams who were able to play a full game. All teams deserve the same ice time and experience.

The mercy rule we used as kids didn't end the game. After the mercy rule is called, the teams are mixed up and continue to play (i.e. half of team A and half of team B play against the other halves of both teams).

 

[declansdad]

The mercy rule we used as kids didn't end the game. After the mercy rule is called, the teams are mixed up and continue to play (i.e. half of team A and half of team B play against the other halves of both teams).

Yah, I don't think that would work at this level.

There can be no mercy rule at the Olympics.

 

[crashbb]

Yah, I don't think that would work at this level.

There can be no mercy rule at the Olympics.

Sorry - I wasn't suggesting that it be used at the Olympics. I figure if you need the mercy rule at the Olympics, then maybe you shouldn't be there. Admittedly, that would leave few teams in Womens hockey. I was just giving a different version of the mercy rule.

 

[declansdad]

Sorry - I wasn't suggesting that it be used at the Olympics. I figure if you need the mercy rule at the Olympics, then maybe you shouldn't be there. Admittedly, that would leave few teams in Womens hockey. I was just giving a different version of the mercy rule.

 

[Angel16]

OK, I haven't read much of this thread but I thought it was appropriate to ask my question here:

What's up with the medal ceremonies? Why are they not giving out the medals immediately after the competition? I mean, that's why they are there... You compete to get a medal, and if you win, you should get it right away. What am I missing here? I have not heard anyone on NBC mention why they are waiting 24 hours to give out the medals. Thx!

I understand they are giving out medals at the end of the day. However, I have not seen a single medal ceremony on TV. I really enjoy seeing the presentation, each countries national anthem, the emotion and joy. Have I missed it??? I live at west and understand that NBC is not showing anything to us live, everything we see is taped. OK....but where are the medal ceremonies? I haven't even see a picture of an American receiving a medal on our local news or in the paper. Whats up??





Angel16

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

I've seen a few but they are pretty late night. It looks like if you medal on Tuesday, you are on tv Wednesday night getting the medal. I was able to see the women's mogul skiers get their medals.

 

[Bay Hill]

Quite upset with NBC for only showing one of the marquee events in the Winter Olympics, the Men's Downhill (CTV showed it live) with only 30 minutes of coverage.

Anyway USA Network is showing USA/SUI in Men's Hockey and curling from 12:00-6:00 pm tomorrow.

Figure Skating is now on.

 

[bouldertcr]

I understand they are giving out medals at the end of the day. However, I have not seen a single medal ceremony on TV. I really enjoy seeing the presentation, each countries national anthem, the emotion and joy. Have I missed it??? I live at west and understand that NBC is not showing anything to us live, everything we see is taped. OK....but where are the medal ceremonies? I haven't even see a picture of an American receiving a medal on our local news or in the paper. Whats up??



Yes, I was thinking the same thing that I haven't seen any medal ceremonies at all. If that is the case that they are showing the ceremony late night, well I guess that explains why I haven't seen them since I haven't been able to keep my eyes open long enough.

Am I the only one that thinks the pairs figure skating is anticlimatic. I usually love skating but for some reason, this pairs competition is not very exciting to me. I am however looking forward to the men's competition.

 

[crashbb]

CTV is showing Alexandre get his medal right now.

 

[DearDaisyinDurham]

CTV is showing Alexandre get his medal right now.

That gave me goosebumps!! Awesome!!

 

[Jennasis]

Very moving for Alexandre.

BTW did anyone see the US pairs team (the first one). The guy accidentally bashed her in the face with his hand at one point. The announcers never said anything, but it was quite clear. Poor girl! But I thought both US teams did solidly!