Ring Ring Ring Ring Ring!

[tablesaw]

The Olympics have started!

Yeah, I know, it's just prelim matches, but still! I'm annoyed that I forgot to set the DVR for more of the early soccer games.

Speaking of, just now, I was watching the end of the Argentina–Ivory Coast game on Telemundo, and I had to use the restroom. Of course, shortly after I did, I heard "GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL!" And I was really disappointed, because I didn't think I'd make it back to the TV in time to even see the replay.

And then I remembered: DVR.

I don't really watch much sports outside of the Olympics and the World Cup, so this is really the first time I'm going to be using DVR functions for watching sports. I got to go back, watch the goal, then speed through the rest of the game as one team strategically (but monotonously) controlled the ball.

On the other hand, recording things with the DVR is a pain. I don't know if it's NBC's inept programming or Time Warner's inept scheduling, but the sports are listed in blocks. Twelve-hour blocks. So I can't just record the events I want.

But most importantly, every four years, I get to indulge in Olympic Crushes. Let's take a look at who I reported last year:

• Amanda Beard. I really don't like the blonde look, so I don't think this crush will carry over.
  
• Amy Taylor. It looks like Australia's women's team didn't qualify, and she left in 2004 anyway.
  
• Jodie Henry. Apparently, a chronic injury forced her to bow out of this year's olympics.
  
• Lisa DeVanna. Another Aussie that won't be at the games.
  
• Jennifer Parilla. Another nix; the U.S. trampolinist is Erin Blanchard.
  
• Loudy Tourky. Now Loudy Wiggins, this is yet another Aussie that won't be returning.
  
• Kim Rhode. Finally, somebody coming back.
  
• Jackie Frank. The US team is back, but Frank (now De Luca) isn't the goalie anymore.
  
• Yelena Isinbayeva. Still dominating the pole-vault.

So after all that, I'm only carrying the torch (BADUMBUM!) for Rhode and Isinbayeva. Clearly, my passion for the Australian teams couldn't last.

I'm sure I'll keep posting about Olympic crushes all through the games. In the meanwhile, here's the first crush of the 2008 games:



Becky Kim, U.S. Synchronized Swimming

ThuNYTX: 7:45 (one error); ThuNYSX: 9:15; ThuLATX: 7:30.

Comments

[queen-elvis.livejournal.com]

Thanks for reminding me to set up a recording of the opening ceremonies (which for some reason are set for 7:30 p.m. Pacific even though they should be live at 4 a.m. if my math is right).

I also have a TW DVR, and I can tweak the time settings somewhat if the program is listed as "To Be Announced," which so far they are -- but it's a pain because they make you scroll through the minutes individually. There might be a manual setup too.

[tablesaw]

I'm amused that the countdown clock on the NBC website is set for the actual time, not the NBC rebroadcast.

There are other options, but they won't be available now, when I'm at work.

[zundevil.livejournal.com]

I think Amanda Beard has always been overrated. No, not just because she went to UA.

I admire the athletic diversity of your clan up there. I have a difficult time not just loading up my list with softball gals (the ever-smiling Jessica Mendoza, the playful Natasha Watley, and...ok, I guess this Jennie Finch one is pretty ok). Soccer is equally blessed, if Heather Mitts has anything to say.

Still, I'm rather out of the loop on about 98% of the events that are gonna be taking place. I'll get a few hundred hours of viewing in and then get back to you...

[westwardho]

> But most importantly, every four years, I get to indulge in Olympic Crushes.

The fact that you have this so organized cracks me up.

That Yelena Isinbaeva is a looker, isn't she? Ha, I clicked the Calendar link on her site, to see if she actually sold a calendar, but it was just her athletic schedule, not a product. Just as well. :-)