Comments for The Olympic Fanatic

Comment on Steve Holcomb’s DUI: Bafflement, Disappointment and Inevitability by Justagirl

Justagirl — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 03:13:46 +0000

It’s kinda funny because the whole time I watched the olympics he performed in I kept saying “the guy with the beer belly is KICKING A$$!!!” His body type is definitely that of a drinker. Even so, he kicked but!! I think anyone who gets a DUI is really losing sight of their priorities. Drinking should never come before safety! Although I think his DUI says something about his personal life I still think his gold medal is something he earned and shouldn’t be tainted due to his stupid personal life.

Comment on Kevin Pearce’s Emotional Comeback by Memaw

Memaw — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 05:59:07 +0000

Kevin, we are pulling for you!

Comment on The Comeback Kid(s) by Memaw

Memaw — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 20:52:43 +0000

I’m so glad to hear of the return of many of my favorite people. These guys I know. Can’t get my head around all these new names I hear. Let’s hear it for the faithful! Rah! Rah!

Comment on My Internal Struggle Over Summer Olympic Sports by spydra

spydra — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 08:15:44 +0000

“…a traveling sports circus…”

AHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!! LOL

Comment on The Mystery of George Eyser by OlympicFanatic

OlympicFanatic — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 22:10:50 +0000

Since Eyser was an amputee, I doubt that he was allowed to enlist and most likely he wasn’t included in the draft. It’s worth double checking to rule out, though!

Comment on The Mystery of George Eyser by Gina

Gina — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 17:48:21 +0000

Is there any chance that he fought in the First World War and died in Europe?

Comment on The Mystery of George Eyser by lauren maynard

lauren maynard — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 19:24:59 +0000

hello – we would like to use a question about george eyser in a british quiz show. can you confirm that this question and answer is correct – esp Steen!
Q: In the 1904 Olympics,
an American Gymnast called George Eyser won six medals, including one for rope climbing. What was unusual about him?
A: He had a wooden leg (having been run over by a train)

Comment on Olympians I’d Like to See on “Dancing With the Stars” by Susan

Susan — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 19:07:49 +0000

Louganis, Retton and Hamill. Those would really be fun!

Comment on Olympians I’d Like to See on “Dancing With the Stars” by Jud

Jud — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 14:01:40 +0000

I agree with your choices, especially Greg Louganis. He would make a bigger splash on the dance floor than he did in the water. What a smooth diver. Love watching him.

Comment on Get Ready for Some Real Football: Rugby Getting Television Exposure by charliejc555

charliejc555 — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 11:23:00 +0000

Awesome post, you speak a lot of truth, although nfl must be continued and maintained if ever rivalled or totaly eclipsed(not likely) by rugby-football, it is and wiil always be a great cultural spectacle and part of many people’s lives, all that rugby-football asks is that it also receives some of the media attention in the usa and it’s rightful place also as a truly american sport, side-by-side with gridiron. Individuals in the united states of america must, of their own accord embrace the sport. It can thrive side by side with “american football”-they can supplelment each other!! Hope it happens!