The Great Canadian 2012 Summer Olympics thread - Page 4

amor de cosmos · #61 Posted: **Aug 1, 2012, 12:10 PM**

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Originally Posted by The_Architect

The Germans were insane. Every single one of their rowers looks like a gigantic guy named "Klaus" who is the henchman bodyguard of a evil European villain.

except for one guy who's ~6'9, they're not. They just rowed really well. I think we actually had one the huger crews in the competition.

The_Architect · #62 Posted: **Aug 1, 2012, 12:20 PM**

At the 9.1km point, Hughes is in 3rd. Not bad for a 39 year old.

EDIT: Damn, no medal for Hughes..

Great performance though.

amor de cosmos · #63 Posted: **Aug 1, 2012, 1:05 PM**

a couple clutch races here

• Video Link

• Video Link

...I guess you need to follow the links

digitboy · #64 Posted: **Aug 1, 2012, 1:59 PM**

5th Medal and a first "non-bronze" medal. Congrats to our Canadian rowing team !

Acajack · #65 Posted: **Aug 1, 2012, 2:28 PM**

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Originally Posted by MolsonExport

I predicted that Marois would say something like this. It ain't the first time for Mme Silent-toilets.

one commenter hit the nail on the head:

On a less cynical note, for those who can read French, an article about how sports (Olympic and others) are managed in Quebec and its apparent effects on medal performances:

http://www.lapresse.ca/sports/londre...nne-le-ton.php

patm · #66 Posted: **Aug 1, 2012, 2:41 PM**

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Originally Posted by MolsonExport

I predicted that Marois would say something like this. It ain't the first time for Mme Silent-toilets.

one commenter hit the nail on the head:

I would love to see how Quebec would fund their athletes if they had everything else on their plate that comes with being a real independent country.

Or is this one of the patented seperatist arguments where they believe that Canada would continue providing these services

Yeah I'm easily angered when it comes to this issue

The_Architect · #67 Posted: **Aug 1, 2012, 3:07 PM**

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Originally Posted by patm

I would love to see how Quebec would fund their athletes if they had everything else on their plate that comes with being a real independent country.

Or is this one of the patented seperatist arguments where they believe that Canada would continue providing these services

Yeah I'm easily angered when it comes to this issue

Don't take Marois and the Parti's bait, it's akin to getting suckered into assault charges by the Westboro Baptist Church. It's a futile argument anyway that is completely irrelevant.

In my eyes Canada wins medals or it doesn't. The Olympics aren't a time for provincial hogwash.

digitboy · #68 Posted: **Aug 1, 2012, 3:10 PM**

Guys, please let's not pollute this thread with political stuff.

Calgarian · #69 Posted: **Aug 1, 2012, 3:23 PM**

5 medals so far, pretty damn good start, just need to throw a couple gold in the mix now.

Acajack · #70 Posted: **Aug 1, 2012, 3:25 PM**

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Originally Posted by The_Architect

Don't take Marois and the Parti's bait, it's akin to getting suckered into assault charges by the Westboro Baptist Church. It's a futile argument anyway that is completely irrelevant.

.

Wow. Had to look that one up. This forum sure is an incredible source of information!

Calgarian · #71 Posted: **Aug 1, 2012, 4:19 PM**

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Originally Posted by Acajack

Wow. Had to look that one up. This forum sure is an incredible source of information!

You never heard of those psychos? lucky you!

MolsonExport · #72 Posted: **Aug 1, 2012, 4:20 PM**

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Originally Posted by patm

I would love to see how Quebec would fund their athletes if they had everything else on their plate that comes with being a real independent country.

Or is this one of the patented seperatist arguments where they believe that Canada would continue providing these services

Yeah I'm easily angered when it comes to this issue

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The PQ's strategy has always included baiting rednecks into making stupid anti-Quebec statements, which the PQ can then highlight in their campaign towards holding another referendum.

Sadly, this aspect of the PQ's strategy works too well, and gullible fools rush to condemn Quebecers for statements made by a few separatists.

hook, line, and sinker.

suburbanite · #73 Posted: **Aug 1, 2012, 4:33 PM**

I've always noticed that Quebec seems to contribute more than their fair share of great athletes and medals on a per capita basis. Not sure why that is, but it's just another reason why we can't let them separate.

MrOilers · #74 Posted: **Aug 1, 2012, 4:43 PM**

Looks like CBC has been awarded the rights to the 2014 and 2016 games.

patm · #75 Posted: **Aug 1, 2012, 4:43 PM**

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Originally Posted by suburbanite

I've always noticed that Quebec seems to contribute more than their fair share of great athletes and medals on a per capita basis. Not sure why that is, but it's just another reason why we can't let them separate.

This infographic shows that it seems to be proportinate to total provincial populations with BC actually edging out Quebec...

http://www.cbc.ca/news/interactives/...abythenumbers/

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Originally Posted by MrOilers

Looks like CBC has been awarded the rights to the 2014 and 2016 games.

The 2014 games are going to be a nightmare for north america ratings wise... All the main events will happen in the early AM here. I heard the mens gold medal hockey game will be on at something like 3 am?

2016 will be good though.

SignalHillHiker · #76 Posted: **Aug 1, 2012, 4:44 PM**

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Originally Posted by MrOilers

Looks like CBC has been awarded the rights to the 2014 and 2016 games.

Finally.

It'll still be a commercial-filled sap fest... but at least a decently-produced one.

artvandelay · #77 Posted: **Aug 1, 2012, 4:45 PM**

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Originally Posted by suburbanite

I've always noticed that Quebec seems to contribute more than their fair share of great athletes and medals on a per capita basis. Not sure why that is, but it's just another reason why we can't let them separate.

Maybe it's because of the Olympic legacy facilities from '76. I know that Alberta contributes a disproportionate number of athletes to the winter games because of the '88 facilities, and I'd expect to see more from B.C. in the coming years.

MrOilers · #78 Posted: **Aug 1, 2012, 4:47 PM**

We'll see if CBC goes back to their old format, or if they'll try to increase covereage as CTV has done.

You have to admit, CTV has done a good job showing different events on multiple channels and providing extensive web coverage.

Acajack · #79 Posted: **Aug 1, 2012, 4:50 PM**

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Originally Posted by patm

This infographic shows that it seems to be proportinate to total provincial populations with BC actually edging out Quebec...

http://www.cbc.ca/news/interactives/...abythenumbers/

This simply shows athletes who are on the Canadian team, as opposed to medal winners.

To respond to the previous post, about great Quebec athletes, this has only really been the case for a few decades. I think that prior to the 1970s, Quebec (and francophones in particular) probably significantly under-performed and under-represented relative to their national population share.

Not sure if this is related to spin-offs from the games of 1976 or if other factors are at play.

patm · #80 Posted: **Aug 1, 2012, 5:12 PM**

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Originally Posted by Acajack

This simply shows athletes who are on the Canadian team, as opposed to medal winners.

To respond to the previous post, about great Quebec athletes, this has only really been the case for a few decades. I think that prior to the 1970s, Quebec (and francophones in particular) probably significantly under-performed and under-represented relative to their national population share.

Not sure if this is related to spin-offs from the games of 1976 or if other factors are at play.

Well thats the only definitive measure we have as these games aren't over yet.

According to wiki, 6 out Canada's top 18 all-time most decorated olympians are from Quebec, which falls pretty well inline with overall population.

ANYWAYS

If NHL'ers don't go to Sochi, CBC will lose big time on those games, but then again, I doubt the ratings could be any lower anyways