Olympics "Not the same as it once was"
After two weeks of the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. I came to one conclusion the Olympics are clearly not as fun to watch this year in comparison to the 96 Olympics in Atlanta or the 04 Olympics in Sydney, Australia.
The headlines, there are only two that are of any real importance to the typical sports fanatic in America. Michael Phelps and his quest for 8 Olympic golds. As well as the U.S. Olympic basketball team reclaiming the top spot among the world by winning the gold medal. Other than that, I don't know what else to say, sure you have the incredible 100 meter dash World Record by Jamaican Usain Bolt and the the story of a 41 year old swimmer getting back in the pool to compete among the World's best in Dara Torres. There are no marquee names that came into this years Olympics except the one's mentioned above. Names like track stars Michael Johnson and Marian Jones are missing here. What about wrestler Rulon Gardner or gymnast Kerri Strug who all made huge headlines in past Olympics.
Usually the names change but the headlines remain. Not this year. How about knowing everything you are watching is tape delayed, never something you want to here about. Or what about the fact every time you watch the Olympics during the day, the actual athletes you are watching are sleeping over in Beijing. Those are just a few things to think about as you make your decision whether or not to watch the remaining weeks of the Olympics.
Now don't get me wrong, the thought of the Olympics is great. Bringing countries together throughout the world to compete in a variety of different competitions is the ultimate sports event. I am so happy when I see the United States athletes take the gold and defeat other countries. I am proud to be an American for a variety of reasons and if you know anyone who knows me they could tell you that in an instant. I just don't get excited over the Olympics and really don't care to watch it.
I mean I will watch preseason football on Monday Night between the New York Giants and the Cleveland Browns instead of watching the Olympics. That should say it all, I sure hope this is not a sign of things to come for me and the rest of sports fans across America for the next 3 to 4 Olympic summer games.
The whole Michael Phelps experience was great. He did thee unthinkable winning 8 gold medals breaking Mark Spitz' longstanding record. He won close races, he blew out the field in some and he truly showed that he lives in the aquarium so to speak. That story is over though, what else can we expect to see for the rest of this Olympics?
With football season upon us, I have turned the page. See you at the next Olympics, on second thought maybe I won't watch that one either.
The headlines, there are only two that are of any real importance to the typical sports fanatic in America. Michael Phelps and his quest for 8 Olympic golds. As well as the U.S. Olympic basketball team reclaiming the top spot among the world by winning the gold medal. Other than that, I don't know what else to say, sure you have the incredible 100 meter dash World Record by Jamaican Usain Bolt and the the story of a 41 year old swimmer getting back in the pool to compete among the World's best in Dara Torres. There are no marquee names that came into this years Olympics except the one's mentioned above. Names like track stars Michael Johnson and Marian Jones are missing here. What about wrestler Rulon Gardner or gymnast Kerri Strug who all made huge headlines in past Olympics.
Usually the names change but the headlines remain. Not this year. How about knowing everything you are watching is tape delayed, never something you want to here about. Or what about the fact every time you watch the Olympics during the day, the actual athletes you are watching are sleeping over in Beijing. Those are just a few things to think about as you make your decision whether or not to watch the remaining weeks of the Olympics.
Now don't get me wrong, the thought of the Olympics is great. Bringing countries together throughout the world to compete in a variety of different competitions is the ultimate sports event. I am so happy when I see the United States athletes take the gold and defeat other countries. I am proud to be an American for a variety of reasons and if you know anyone who knows me they could tell you that in an instant. I just don't get excited over the Olympics and really don't care to watch it.
I mean I will watch preseason football on Monday Night between the New York Giants and the Cleveland Browns instead of watching the Olympics. That should say it all, I sure hope this is not a sign of things to come for me and the rest of sports fans across America for the next 3 to 4 Olympic summer games.
The whole Michael Phelps experience was great. He did thee unthinkable winning 8 gold medals breaking Mark Spitz' longstanding record. He won close races, he blew out the field in some and he truly showed that he lives in the aquarium so to speak. That story is over though, what else can we expect to see for the rest of this Olympics?
With football season upon us, I have turned the page. See you at the next Olympics, on second thought maybe I won't watch that one either.
Labels: 2008 Summer Olympics
posted by Justin Hoff @ 1:39 PM
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1 Comments:
There are just different story lines than past Olympics. This one has had more media coverage and frenzy than any, and the U.S. finally has a challenger for the overall medal count. China has been getting some lucky brakes with the judging as well and the medal count may go all the way down to the last day. All I have to say is USA USA USA!
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