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28 Feb 10
28 Feb 10
Originally posted by trev33We, haven't been fortunate when it comes to gold medals.
norway i think it was also had 13 golds... in 2002 i think... *goggles it*
yup... 2002
no doubt canada will take over them though... hard to believe you guys had hosted two previous olympic games with zero golds.
I believe 13 is a record for a (HOST) Country!
2002 was in the States!
28 Feb 10
Originally posted by Very RustyIndeed Canada, for a nation of 35 million, has great athletes relative to its population. It would be 14 had the women's curling team not choked. Cheryl Bernard, best in the world at her craft made one small uncharacteristic mistake. let's hope the medal count ends at 13! Allez, USA!!!!!!
We, haven't been fortunate when it comes to gold medals.
I believe 13 is a record for a (HOST) Country!
2002 was in the States!
28 Feb 10
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Originally posted by scacchipazzoChoking and winning a Silver will probably be easy to live with. Where did the U.S. Women finish in curling, or do they have a team?
Indeed Canada, for a nation of 35 million, has great athletes relative to its population. It would be 14 had the women's curling team not choked. Cheryl Bernard, best in the world at her craft made one small uncharacteristic mistake. let's hope the medal count ends at 13! Allez, USA!!!!!!
Yes, The underdog Canadians have to take on the Big Bad Americans now! 😉
I thought we were 33 million, when we get the other 2?
28 Feb 10
Originally posted by Very RustyThey said 35M on TV the other night. INdeed wrong according to CIA World Factbook: 33,487,208 (July 2009 est.). But hey, makes accomplishments even more impressive!
Yes, The underdog Canadians have to take on the Big Bad Americans now! 😉
I thought we were 33 million, when we get the other 2?
You insist on USA not being the underdog, don't you? Give it up. USA is the clear underdog!Vegas oddsmakers have Canada as favorites with a -260 line. Some underdogs you guys are! Winning as underdogs would make a win so much sweeter for USA. Never forget USA has never lost a gold medal game in even numbered years starting a decade, 1960, 1980 and now 2010! Go USA!!!
28 Feb 10
Originally posted by scacchipazzoThey are not the underdogs anymore being they already beat Canada.
They said 35M on TV the other night. INdeed wrong according to CIA World Factbook: 33,487,208 (July 2009 est.). But hey, makes accomplishments even more impressive!
You insist on USA not being the underdog, don't you? Give it up. USA is the clear underdog!Vegas oddsmakers have Canada as favorites with a -260 line. Some underdogs you guys are! Winning ...[text shortened]... a gold medal game in even numbered years starting a decade, 1960, 1980 and now 2010! Go USA!!!
Now Canada are the underdogs. Can't you figure out how that works? Pretending to be an underdog doesn't make you an underdog, or your accomplisment impressive in the least.
Who said 35M same people that said U.S. Hockey team were the underdogs? 😛 😉
28 Feb 10
Originally posted by Very RustyVegas oddsmakers do not offer population counts. This is a funny argument. Have you ever argued before with anyone over who's the underdog? At any rate whomever gave the population count was over only by 1.6M. That's not too bad!
They are not the underdogs anymore being they already beat Canada.
Now Canada are the underdogs. Can't you figure out how that works? Pretending to be an underdog doesn't make you an underdog, or your accomplisment impressive in the least.
Who said 35M same people that said U.S. Hockey team were the underdogs? 😛 😉
Canada is going to come out like gangbusters to try and get that first goal. So far of the medal contending countries only those not scoring that first goal have lost, including Canada.
BTW congrats on that curling men's medal. They stifled a great Norway team. Not a blowout, but score does not reflect the true domination. Canadian curler women much cuter, though! Cheryl Bernard is a real looker for an older woman. Elegance and grace. I taped the men's curling gold medal match so I could watch after returnig from the opera!
28 Feb 10
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Originally posted by scacchipazzoI don't know much about the Vegas oddsmakers and how they do things.(Don't know what you are even talking about there) I do know in hockey if you beat a team in a tournament, when you got play them again, you are certainly not considered the underdog...I don't know what part of that you fail to understand...How many times would U.S. have to beat Canada before you didn't consider the U.S. an underdog...>ROLFMAO<.....Funny Stuff!!!
Vegas oddsmakers do not offer population counts. This is a funny argument. Have you ever argued before with anyone over who's the underdog? At any rate whomever gave the population count was over only by 1.6M. That's not too bad!
Canada is going to come out like gangbusters to try and get that first goal. So far of the medal contending countries only t . I taped the men's curling gold medal match so I could watch after returnig from the opera!
I think 1.6M is big time WRONG! How would you like too see that amount missing from your bank account. 😉
You don't get any extra in curling or hockey for that matter rater you win 8-0 or 8-7...I think the (MEN) Canucks did great to go UNBEATEN in the tournament, That my friend is TRUE DOMINATION!!! 😉
28 Feb 10
Originally posted by Very RustyVegas sets the odds based on a complex formula basically to even out the betting. However, that said, they are true experts on determining who's favorite. In the end, of course, game has to be played. Therefore, outcomes are determined on the field/ice/court, etc. Teams do beat the odds as New Orleans showed, but they were not prohibitive underdogs the way Vegas has set up team USA. We'll see. Also, don't forget that beating a team twice in a row is harder than beating them the first time. That's true for any sport! Luongo may be the great difference as I think Brodeur posed favorable matchup problems for USA. Luongo seems more confident at goal.
I don't know much about the Vegas oddsmakers and how they do things.(Don't know what you are even talking about there) I do know in hockey if you beat a team in a tournament, when you got play them again, you are certainly not considered the underdog...I don't know what part of that you fail to understand...How many times would U.S. have to beat Canada be ...[text shortened]... Canucks did great to go UNBEATEN in the tournament, That my friend is TRUE DOMINATION!!! 😉
If I had 35M in my bank account I might not feel too badly about missing 1.6M. It is not that far off. For all we know you might have 1.6 illegal Ukranian immigrants in Calgary alone!
Indeed Canda's history making unbeaten curling tournament is one record which may never be equaled, unless of course Kevin Martin stays and repeats in Russia! Boy you could see the eye of the tiger in the dude!
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28 Feb 10
Originally posted by Very Rustyssoooo because aston villa had beaten man utd once this season already (and drew another) they were favorites today?
I don't know much about the Vegas oddsmakers and how they do things.(Don't know what you are even talking about there) I do know in hockey if you beat a team in a tournament, when you got play them again, you are certainly not considered the underdog...I don't know what part of that you fail to understand...How many times would U.S. have to beat Canada be ...[text shortened]... Canucks did great to go UNBEATEN in the tournament, That my friend is TRUE DOMINATION!!! 😉
i think canada are 4/5 with the bookies here... which makes them slight favorites. as they should be, out for revenge, home advantage and an all round player for player better team than the us, saying that i wouldn't be shocked if the us beat them again. they seem to play better as a team than canada...
btw re choking and getting a silver... i'd rather win a bronze than lose a gold and pick up silver... especially when you had the chance of winning the gold. she'll be gutted for ever, trust me. a silver will be no consolation... silver medals get chucked in a drawer never to be seen again. no one wants silver.
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Originally posted by whodeyIf anyone was cheating it was the Americans coming in pretending to be The Underdogs they knew they weren't.
Congrats to the Canadians, its just a shame they had to cheat to win.
Its like my pappy always used to tell me, "The only time I lose is when my opponent cheats". 😛
You really sound like a Poor American Sore Loser. At least lose with some dignity. 😛 😉