China vs Venezuela

[NDblue]

Originally Posted by wadeintothem

It doesnt matter, it is a signal universally recognized as a strike. Some like it, some dont.. I cant imagine anyone looking at it really being confused as to what the umpire is calling. Are you really confused by it or just dont prefer it?

I think it looks quite stupid.

[bkbjones]

Just think...our Canadian brethren are forced to wear shirts much like our friends in the Olympics (sans the rainbow colors...who the f thought THAT up). I hope the Olympic shirts are a little more airy than the Canadian shirts. The Canadian shirts attract sweat just like an Elbeco.

As for the double calls: if these ISF umpires from outside the US were umpiring in Seattle, our "pizza" fund would be much larger. We charge $1 for each double call, and we do not accept yuans, yens, rupees or any other currency other than a six pack or a good old American buck.

Meanwhile, from what I have seen Lori Bish (U.S) seems to be having a fine tournament. Oh, and speaking of Canada, CBC is great. for instance, if you are reading this at the right time you will know three hours in advance that M. Phelps won again.

[Dholloway1962]

Originally Posted by bkbjones

Oh, and speaking of Canada, CBC is great. for instance, if you are reading this at the right time you will know three hours in advance that M. Phelps won again.

Since America is dominating the men's swimming competition willl the IOC now vote to eliminate men's swimming from the Olympics?

[Dakota]

Originally Posted by Dholloway1962

Since America is dominating the men's swimming competition willl the IOC now vote to eliminate men's swimming from the Olympics?

No, just Michael Phelps.

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by Dakota

No, just Michael Phelps.

If he is smart, he will hang around long enough to pick-up additional endorsements and then retire.

[SethPDX]

Originally Posted by bkbjones

Oh, and speaking of Canada, CBC is great. for instance, if you are reading this at the right time you will know three hours in advance that M. Phelps won again.

Americans on the East Coast know Michael Phelps won because NBC shows it live. Out west we have to wait 3 hours.

You get CBC up there? Guess living in Seattle has some advantages.