Beachvolelyball - god damn

Kelshara · Post by **Kelshara** » August 24, 2004, 4:31 pm

Anybody watching the US vs Australia women's game? The guts shown by that Australian female playing with a busted shoulder like that is insane. Can't even lift her right arm to cheer, serves underhanded.. and they STILL are able to compete and make it a damn good game!

Kelshara · Post by **Kelshara** » August 24, 2004, 4:51 pm

Gutsiest performance I have seen in a very long time. And bad sportsmanship from the American team not to even come over and ask if she was ok etc after the win.

Winnow · Post by **Winnow** » August 24, 2004, 5:18 pm

Kelshara wrote:Gutsiest performance I have seen in a very long time. And bad sportsmanship from the American team not to even come over and ask if she was ok etc after the win.

Did they spike it at her arm? Did a mob of gymnasts flock around Kerry Strugg to see if she was ok after helping the Americans win the gold on one good leg?

Damn those evil Americans!

Kelshara · Post by **Kelshara** » August 24, 2004, 5:51 pm

Get your head out of your ass for once, it is nothing but good sportmanship to do something like that. And it has nothing to do with it being Americans, if they were Canadian/Swedish/whatever I would have said the same.

When you behave like an ass you get called on it. Not really all that hard is it?

masteen · Post by **masteen** » August 24, 2004, 5:53 pm

Fucking please. These women are athletes, not fucking babies. I personally would be insulted if the team that just beat me came over to ask if my booboo was ouchie.

Adelrune Argenti · Post by **Adelrune Argenti** » August 24, 2004, 5:54 pm

You don't see football players checking on the other team's players much, do you? I think your high school sports view on how professional level competitive sports work is a bit off.

Winnow · Post by **Winnow** » August 24, 2004, 5:57 pm

Are you ok Kelshara after that last flame? I don't want to be accused of not caring!

Kelshara · Post by **Kelshara** » August 24, 2004, 5:59 pm

Adelrune Argenti wrote:You don't see football players checking on the other team's players much, do you? I think your high school sports view on how professional level competitive sports work is a bit off.

Eh actually when you see a seriously injured player show some guts like this in football, the other team (or at least some players) usually walk over to talk to him afterwards. Same happens in soccer at the highest level and in most other sports as well.

I guess sportsmanship is a foreign concept for you *shrug* but I'm glad not everyone are as idiotic as that.

masteen · Post by **masteen** » August 24, 2004, 6:07 pm

The only time I see football players doing that is when someone is being carted off the field from an obviously season-ending injury. Little bit different than asking if someone who gutted out the entire game is feeling OK.

noel · Post by **noel** » August 24, 2004, 6:36 pm

Kelsh, I haven't gotten to see the game as yet, but I'd be shocked if Youngs and McPeak (both of whom I've met) didn't go over and talk to her, perhaps after the camera was off or something. Both of them are very nice ladies who were also very generous with their time when I met them.

Kelshara · Post by **Kelshara** » August 24, 2004, 6:57 pm

Well I read a bit about them and seems they might have been overcome with emotion after finally winning an Olympic medal. I still think it sucks though after watching an extremely gutsy performance through two sets (for those unaware.. the Australian is one of the best players ever and is going straight to an operation now that they lost).

I still say it was poor sportsmanship ESPECIALLY when you consider the more friendly setting an Olympic should have.

Cartalas · Post by **Cartalas** » August 24, 2004, 9:00 pm

Kelshara wrote:Well I read a bit about them and seems they might have been overcome with emotion after finally winning an Olympic medal. I still think it sucks though after watching an extremely gutsy performance through two sets (for those unaware.. the Australian is one of the best players ever and is going straight to an operation now that they lost).

I still say it was poor sportsmanship ESPECIALLY when you consider the more friendly setting an Olympic should have.

God I now know who you are, Your the dad who ask me why my son does not get too pitch when there is 2 outs and the bases loaded in the championship game and I look at you and say because your son cant handle this situaton. Or your the father that comes up to me and says why cant little jhonnie play shortstop and I have to bite my tounge from saying " Because your son sucks"

Kelshara · Post by **Kelshara** » August 24, 2004, 9:34 pm

Far from it. I've played sports at a high level (and been a coach for younger age groups) and believe me I am nothing like that. However, showing some sportsmanship and good spirit when you win (which btw has nothing to do with what you posted) in particular in the Olympics should be expected. Just like you should show some grace in defeat (aka not whine like that Russian gymnastics woman did).

Waran · Post by **Waran** » August 24, 2004, 9:47 pm

Kelshara wrote:I still say it was poor sportsmanship ESPECIALLY when you consider the more friendly setting an Olympic should have.

Were you actually in Greece and watched their every move before during and after the game? Were you at the game yourself and saw them not go over to the Aussies? Do you have any sources to back this up?

I'm with noel, not everything is shown on network television, and on the other hand, not everything that happens at the games, the network executives in charge choose to televise. If you couldn't tell already, the Olympics that are televised are HEAVILY edited for time. Just because it wasn't shown doesn't mean it didn't happen.

All I see in your posts is a sleazy way to cheap shot the Americans.

Kelshara · Post by **Kelshara** » August 24, 2004, 9:53 pm

- The cameras followed them with close-ups.
- They did the normal routine of thanking the ref etc.. nothing was said. Still closeups.
- They then ran to the American fans.
- Has nothing to do with it being an American team. I cheer for good athletes who compete well and show good sportsmanship no matter their nationality.

Out of respect for Sports forum mods I wont bother more with your comment.

Crav · Post by **Crav** » August 24, 2004, 10:09 pm

Would you say that all the sprinters who didn't go check on Gail Devers after she collapsed at the first hurdle were bad sportmen? Did McPeaks and Young refuse to shake their hands or kick sand on the injured player? Would they have shown more class and empathy if after they had won the match they would have gone over and seen how she was instead of celebrating? Yes, but I am not going to say they showed bad sportsmanship by not doing it.

Adelrune Argenti · Post by **Adelrune Argenti** » August 24, 2004, 10:15 pm

Actually, they should have allowed the other team to win because obviously it would be the "right" thing to do and it would make the injured player feel so much better. Why stop at just checking on if she is doing ok. Might as well go that extra mile to show how much of a sport you are.

noel · Post by **noel** » August 24, 2004, 10:59 pm

Kelsh, I love you in a very platonic way, and I know you mean well, but you're overreacting. McPeak especially is one of the nicest people I've ever met, stop reading so far into everything.

Tenuvil · Post by **Tenuvil** » August 25, 2004, 12:11 am

noel wrote:Kelsh, I haven't gotten to see the game as yet, but I'd be shocked if Youngs and McPeak (both of whom I've met) didn't go over and talk to her, perhaps after the camera was off or something. Both of them are very nice ladies who were also very generous with their time when I met them.

Both are very easy on the eyes too!

Winnow · Post by **Winnow** » August 25, 2004, 12:31 am

Yay USA and Beach Volleyball Gold!

noel · Post by **noel** » August 25, 2004, 1:17 am

Kerri Walsh is fucking hot. That is all.

Mak · Post by **Mak** » August 25, 2004, 3:04 am

noel wrote:Kerri Walsh is fucking hot. That is all.

I have never agreed with you more.

Winnow · Post by **Winnow** » August 25, 2004, 4:44 am

She's the one on the bottom! : )

Kluden · Post by **Kluden** » August 25, 2004, 8:54 am

I do so enjoy that Visa commercial with them.

God I wish they would play that one instead of the 1000 different Phelps commercials. Seriously, I think 99% of people watching the olympics prefer beach volleyball (women) over some swimming punk.

Chidoro · Post by **Chidoro** » August 25, 2004, 9:03 am

I'm with Mast on this one. The only time anyone from any other team gives a shit is if it appears a least season ending. You watch a shitton of sports Kel, what the hell kind of "sportsmanship" do you see that everyone else here is missing?

Mak · Post by **Mak** » August 25, 2004, 9:57 am

Kluden wrote:I do so enjoy that Visa commercial with them.

http://www.1190kex.com/jacor-common/pdx ... eyball.wmv

Kelshara · Post by **Kelshara** » August 25, 2004, 11:54 am

Chidoro wrote:I'm with Mast on this one. The only time anyone from any other team gives a shit is if it appears a least season ending. You watch a shitton of sports Kel, what the hell kind of "sportsmanship" do you see that everyone else here is missing?

Well this was season ending (if the season isn't over heh which I think it is more or less anyway).. she just played more or less one-armed through the remaining two sets (erh.. you call it games don't you? Gah need to remember that). I guess it is the same way as I hate seeing all the overpaid pro athletes these days who doesn't play with a lot of passion for the sport etc. Oh well..

And yes she is hot.. there are quite a few hot women beachvolleyball players.. if I recall, a Japanese one was hot, a Norwegian one is stunning, and I KNOW I saw a couple of others as well.

And yeah I watch too much sports.. thank goodness for football season starting! They are showing all the games at the movie theater here at the apartment complex! Just need to figure out if we can bring beer now.. heh!

noel · Post by **noel** » August 25, 2004, 12:49 pm

There was actually a chinese volleyball player that had probably one of the greatest asses I'd ever seen.

Kelshara · Post by **Kelshara** » August 25, 2004, 1:11 pm

hum might have been the Chinese one I was thinking about and not Japanese.. will have to research this!

Mak · Post by **Mak** » August 25, 2004, 1:11 pm

noel · Post by **noel** » August 25, 2004, 1:12 pm

Thank you Mak, for that wonderful commercial. I will stop looping it sometime next week.

Post by **Sylvus** » August 25, 2004, 1:20 pm

mmmm

noel · Post by **noel** » August 25, 2004, 1:27 pm

In this first picture, we see this Norwegian volleyball player indicating to her partner that she will be blocking line for either of their opponents:

She appears to have perfect form at this critical stage of the play.

In this second picture we see this Brazillian volleyball player indicating that if her partner serves their opponent on the left, she'll be blocking line, but that she won't be blocking their opponent on the right.

Finally, we see this greek player extending herself and giving her all to dig a spike.

Kelshara · Post by **Kelshara** » August 25, 2004, 1:29 pm

hum still no picture of the Chinese one! I kind of liked this Japanese girl though..

Some others!

This is the Norwegian girl I mentioned.. bad picture but can't really find a very good one of her. Met her and she is very very good looking outside of the beach as well!

heh damn I am bored!

Voronwë · Post by **Voronwë** » August 25, 2004, 1:36 pm

i give this thread high marks

Kluden · Post by **Kluden** » August 25, 2004, 1:42 pm

I concur on the thread's high marks, the looping of said commercial....except I must take exception to the norweigan's manish looking midsection. Go japanese, silly!

Mak · Post by **Mak** » August 25, 2004, 1:43 pm

Voronwë wrote:i give this thread high marks

Well, it's important to promote female athletics. God knows foxy boxing can only go so far.

Tenuvil · Post by **Tenuvil** » August 25, 2004, 2:30 pm

This thread gets a 10.0 from all judges.

masteen · Post by **masteen** » August 25, 2004, 4:07 pm

Sylvus wrote:

Kelshara wrote:

That's some good ass grabbin' there!

Kelshara · Post by **Kelshara** » August 25, 2004, 4:08 pm

Of course the men's gold final game that is on now is an awesome game.. no eyecandy though

Some insane blocks!

Voronwë · Post by **Voronwë** » August 25, 2004, 4:14 pm

BRASIL UBER ALLES!

masteen · Post by **masteen** » August 25, 2004, 4:17 pm

Dont you mean Brasil Uber Tuchus?

Winnow · Post by **Winnow** » August 25, 2004, 4:18 pm

Kelshara wrote:Of course the men's gold final game that is on now is an awesome game.. no eyecandy though Some insane blocks!

It's times like this that we must resort to the Volleyball Dance Team in Greece!

Kelshara · Post by **Kelshara** » August 25, 2004, 4:19 pm

They don't show them on NBC! You know, need to fit in the commercials!

Tenuvil · Post by **Tenuvil** » August 27, 2004, 10:22 am

masteen wrote:
Sylvus wrote:

Kelshara wrote:
That's some good ass grabbin' there!

I'd be touchin that booty if I was her teammate too

Kelshara · Post by **Kelshara** » August 29, 2004, 9:52 pm

Although not beachvolleyball athlete I'll add in a couple of pictures of the Norwegian Tae Kwon Do athlete!