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Post by bulkey on Jul 27, 2021 20:51:23 GMT -5
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Post by UConnChapette on Jul 28, 2021 8:35:07 GMT -5
Simone Biles has withdrawn from the all around finals.
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Post by UConnChapette on Jul 29, 2021 7:57:50 GMT -5
GREAT Women's All Around Gymnastics final! Suni Lee wins the GOLD for USA! Even though this is a spoiler, it is well worth watching tonight in prime time.
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Post by bulkey on Jul 29, 2021 8:13:07 GMT -5
GREAT Women's All Around Gymnastics final! Suni Lee wins the GOLD for USA! Even though this is a spoiler, it is well worth watching tonight in prime time. That's a really happy ending to all this. Thanks, Chappy! |
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Post by rockymtblue2 on Jul 29, 2021 8:56:38 GMT -5
Good grief, did Phee grow 3 inches?
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Post by swash on Jul 29, 2021 9:19:52 GMT -5
Good grief, did Phee grow 3 inches? Context please? Was there a picture with an interesting parallax? Did she block someone tall? |
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Post by UConnChapette on Jul 29, 2021 10:20:17 GMT -5
Mini rant: I have seen some criticism of Simone Biles, from a very small but self-absorbed minority, some saying if she is really the GOAT, she should admit that she had one bad performance which they believe the real reason for her withdrawal, be able to shut out the distractions, and just go out and perform. Really? With all the spinning, twisting, somersaulting, with such speed and power and height, and there being literally fractions of an inch between landing it and missing it with resulting injury? These nattering nabobs of negativism haven't the slightest idea of the tightwire these athletes "walk", risking major injury, paralysis and yes, even death if they land as horribly wrong as possible. Maybe you can play other sports with your head not 100% in the game. But gymnastics? I think not. When "my head isn't in the game" it is hard for me to work. But, I sit on my ass in front of a computer all day, talking on conference calls, doing this and that. And some days the struggle with stress and anxiety is real. But, I am able to push through because there is no real risk of injury to myself or others. That would change things very significantly if I did the type of work that risked more physical injury than a stiff neck and sore wrists and fingers.
I wonder if these asshats would want to fly on a plane knowing that their pilot had lost confidence in his ability to fly a plane?
Rant over...
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Post by bulkey on Jul 29, 2021 10:40:12 GMT -5
Mini rant: I have seen some criticism of Simone Biles, from a very small but self-absorbed minority, some saying if she is really the GOAT, she should admit that she had one bad performance which they believe the real reason for her withdrawal, be able to shut out the distractions, and just go out and perform. Really? With all the spinning, twisting, somersaulting, with such speed and power and height, and there being literally fractions of an inch between landing it and missing it with resulting injury? These nattering nabobs of negativism haven't the slightest idea of the tightwire these athletes "walk", risking major injury, paralysis and yes, even death if they land as horribly wrong as possible. Maybe you can play other sports with your head not 100% in the game. But gymnastics? I think not. When "my head isn't in the game" it is hard for me to work. But, I sit on my ass in front of a computer all day, talking on conference calls, doing this and that. And some days the struggle with stress and anxiety is real. But, I am able to push through because there is no real risk of injury to myself or others. That would change things very significantly if I did the type of work that risked more physical injury than a stiff neck and sore wrists and fingers. I wonder if these asshats would want to fly on a plane knowing that their pilot had lost confidence in his ability to fly a plane? Rant over... That's an incredibly important "rant," Chappy. When Naomi Osaka left the French because she refused to be interviewed, I felt she was just spoiled. Then I gradually began to appreciate how much stress an interview can be after a tournament, and that these ridiculous interviews are just part of the bottom line for the richies who control the tournaments. That was a true "mental health" issue. As you say, for Biles it was both mental health and physical safety. Biles needed to walk away. It took a lot more courage for her to walk away than to "hang tough" and compete. Sports culture is so vastly profitable and all-consuming. Time for a few heroes to fight the excess. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 29, 2021 12:18:58 GMT -5
Mini rant: I have seen some criticism of Simone Biles, from a very small but self-absorbed minority, some saying if she is really the GOAT, she should admit that she had one bad performance which they believe the real reason for her withdrawal, be able to shut out the distractions, and just go out and perform. Really? With all the spinning, twisting, somersaulting, with such speed and power and height, and there being literally fractions of an inch between landing it and missing it with resulting injury? These nattering nabobs of negativism haven't the slightest idea of the tightwire these athletes "walk", risking major injury, paralysis and yes, even death if they land as horribly wrong as possible. Maybe you can play other sports with your head not 100% in the game. But gymnastics? I think not. When "my head isn't in the game" it is hard for me to work. But, I sit on my ass in front of a computer all day, talking on conference calls, doing this and that. And some days the struggle with stress and anxiety is real. But, I am able to push through because there is no real risk of injury to myself or others. That would change things very significantly if I did the type of work that risked more physical injury than a stiff neck and sore wrists and fingers. I wonder if these asshats would want to fly on a plane knowing that their pilot had lost confidence in his ability to fly a plane? Rant over... Well said, and I'll add that none of the talking head whiners could walk 5 steps in Simone's shoes!! |
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Post by rockymtblue2 on Jul 29, 2021 12:29:41 GMT -5
Good grief, did Phee grow 3 inches? Context please? Was there a picture with an interesting parallax? Did she block someone tall? Way up in the thread. Pic of Phee and 4 other UConners/Olympians. Sorry, my computer was down for 4 days. |
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Post by bulkey on Jul 29, 2021 12:36:05 GMT -5
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Post by bulkey on Jul 30, 2021 8:39:43 GMT -5
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Post by UConnChapette on Jul 30, 2021 9:02:00 GMT -5
Okay, I know not everyone is a soccer fan. But WOW! What a match between USA and Netherlands. EPIC!
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Post by rvwsleep on Jul 30, 2021 9:14:10 GMT -5
Okay, I know not everyone is a soccer fan. But WOW! What a match between USA and Netherlands. EPIC! Yes. The game went to a shootout after 120 minutes of play tied at 2-2. The USA proceeded to kick 4 perfect penalty shots, while their goalkeeper made 2 great saves. Whew !! |
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Post by UConnChapette on Jul 30, 2021 9:26:14 GMT -5
Okay, I know not everyone is a soccer fan. But WOW! What a match between USA and Netherlands. EPIC! Yes. The game went to a shootout after 120 minutes of play tied at 2-2. The USA proceeded to kick 4 perfect penalty shots, while their goalkeeper made 2 great saves. Whew !! And each side had goals called off due to offsides in the extended periods. It was NUTS! |
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Post by davidinnaples on Jul 30, 2021 11:53:10 GMT -5
Yes. The game went to a shootout after 120 minutes of play tied at 2-2. The USA proceeded to kick 4 perfect penalty shots, while their goalkeeper made 2 great saves. Whew !! And each side had goals called off due to offsides in the extended periods. It was NUTS! Offsides rule explained in recent thread...  |
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Post by semper on Jul 31, 2021 5:27:24 GMT -5
Who won?
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Post by semper on Jul 31, 2021 5:40:55 GMT -5
USA USA USA!
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Post by UConnChapette on Jul 31, 2021 6:26:35 GMT -5
Simone Biles has withdrawn from the individual finals. It is the right call, but she must be so disappointed. I heard Mikayla Skinner will compete in vault in place of Simone. GO Mikayla!
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Post by semper on Jul 31, 2021 7:24:49 GMT -5
I was reading about the great risks gymnasts take with their over the top routines, potentially life threatening in ways I hadn't realized. Biles did the right thing.
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Post by UConnChapette on Jul 31, 2021 7:27:14 GMT -5
Simone Biles has withdrawn from the individual finals. It is the right call, but she must be so disappointed. I heard Mikayla Skinner will compete in vault in place of Simone. GO Mikayla! Correction - She withdrew from the vault and uneven bars. No word yet on the beam and floor. |
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Olympics!
Jul 31, 2021 12:40:42 GMT -5
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Post by huskymaniac on Jul 31, 2021 12:40:42 GMT -5
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Post by semper on Aug 1, 2021 10:08:25 GMT -5
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Post by UConnChapette on Aug 1, 2021 12:56:00 GMT -5
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Olympics!
Aug 1, 2021 13:10:51 GMT -5
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Post by swash on Aug 1, 2021 13:10:51 GMT -5
I chalked it up to sarcasm. |
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