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Post by mikegarrison on Aug 25, 2008 5:36:10 GMT -5
So, was Lambourne on/over the line on that set? the announcers had no idea what Brazil was arguing about. they thought it was Giba's hit being touched. Too bad they missed a big replay. No. The US broadcast didn't show the replay but CBC did in the live broadcast and the libero was clearly behind the 3 metre line when he set the ball. Landed in front of the line, but it was a legal set. Yeah, CBC was all over that. The replay showed it was legal.
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Post by ucsdfan on Aug 25, 2008 14:27:45 GMT -5
What can you say that hasn't been said before. It's a shame it didn't end with the annoucner crying out, "Do you believe in miracles?" To me, this was every bit as amazing as the US Hockey team in 1980 and I will never forget the emotions of each and every match. Going down in the first game to both Italy and Bulgaria in the prelims made those wins that much sweeter.
The fact that they had to go through Serbia, Russia, and Brazil for the gold was only fitting. They not only beat the best, but they reaffirmed that the World League championship was legit. I can't say how proud I am of this team and how they performed. They are the epitome of class and they are living proof that hard work, planning, and teamwork result in great things.
What a great moment. It's a shame that age takes it toll and that the team can't stay intact a little while longer. Thanks Hugh, Ron, John, and Marv for putting together a game plan that was golden.
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Post by BearClause on Aug 25, 2008 14:38:56 GMT -5
Last night I saw there was another replay of the gold medal match after our local (tape delayed) airing of the closing ceremonies. In HD too (yay!).
My personal favorite point won by the US was when Clay Stanley brought his hands down (did he think it would be out or that back-row would have a better play?) and the ball bounced of his head onto the Brazilian side into a hole in the coverage. That's using your head Clay. ;D
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Post by WI FIB on Aug 27, 2008 12:43:09 GMT -5
What can you say that hasn't been said before. It's a shame it didn't end with the annoucner crying out, "Do you believe in miracles?" To me, this was every bit as amazing as the US Hockey team in 1980 and I will never forget the emotions of each and every match. Going down in the first game to both Italy and Bulgaria in the prelims made those wins that much sweeter. I guess it depends on your definition of "amazing." I'm thrilled for the team, and I couldn't be happier for them, but to me, this is *nothing* like the 1980 hockey team. If you took a poll of how many people thought that team would beat the Soviet Union, it wouldn't be ANYWHERE near as many people thought the USA VB team would beat Brazil. There were many great VB matches, but no upset that comes close to rivaling what that hockey team did. Now, if by "amazing" you mean how happy you are for them, that's another story.
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Post by BearClause on Aug 27, 2008 13:05:20 GMT -5
What can you say that hasn't been said before. It's a shame it didn't end with the annoucner crying out, "Do you believe in miracles?" To me, this was every bit as amazing as the US Hockey team in 1980 and I will never forget the emotions of each and every match. Going down in the first game to both Italy and Bulgaria in the prelims made those wins that much sweeter. I guess it depends on your definition of "amazing." I'm thrilled for the team, and I couldn't be happier for them, but to me, this is *nothing* like the 1980 hockey team. If you took a poll of how many people thought that team would beat the Soviet Union, it wouldn't be ANYWHERE near as many people thought the USA VB team would beat Brazil. There were many great VB matches, but no upset that comes close to rivaling what that hockey team did. Now, if by "amazing" you mean how happy you are for them, that's another story. What the 1980 US hockey team had going against them was an opponent that was the Soviet Army hockey team of the USSR. They were ostensibly a team of soldiers with ranks and theoretical military responsibilities. This sort of fit into the old mold of "amateur" athletes who were sponsored by their employers; the US still had several primarily AAU players on the 1956 men's basketball team that won a gold medal. They theoretically had full-time jobs (maintaining their amateur status) but were essentially paid (sponsored) for their basketball training. The reality was that the USSR team was essentially a professional hockey team participating against true amateurs. The US squad that year were a bunch of college kids, as were many of the other teams from non Soviet-bloc countries. Volleyball is different. Both the the US and Brazil teams are composed of professional volleyball players.
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