U-S-A! U-S-A! U-S-A!

By Reece

I'm not a huge Olmpics fan... I mean, I like chanting "U-S-A!" as much as the next red-blooded American, but I've got issues with an organization that includes Table Tennis and Trampoline as "sports," but not lacrosse? Allegedly, there aren't enough countries who compete, but hey - even Slovenia has a team. I guess they're afraid the U.S. will dominate too much. So much for competitive Olympic spirit...

Regardless, the last two nights I caught a few hours of the Games and I just want to share a few things...

• Shout outs to Brown Bears Anna Willard '06 (Steeplechase) and Alicia Sacramone '10 (Gymnastics). Studs.
  

• Also, let's give a shout out to the Home Depot for employing all these jocks. Who knew?

• Has that underwater dolphin-kick always been a swimming standard after a flip-turn? Dan and I can't remember seeing that as kids.

• Ok... I know it's obvious, but seriously... Michael Phelps is absolutely ridiculous. Freak of nature. I hope he keeps crushing all his competition.

• I guess I'm not a typical Yankee, in that I don't detest the French just for existing, but it was awesome to see the U.S. men's freestyle relay come from behind to beat the Frogs after their sh*t-talking.

• Generally the commercials are pretty lame, but this Nike commercial makes me want to sprint up mountains, hurdle rivers and tackle gazelles...
  

What about you?

U-S-A! U-S-A! U-S-A!