Like taking a bat to an MLB ump. While it may seem justified in some cases, it's usually not a good idea. I think the life time ban in this case is just a few years too short.
I'd like to see that Chinese baseball team play the White Sox. Hit even one of his players and Ozzie Guillen would show you all about payback.
As rcade points out, he didn't quite that that full minute, and if that was the case, it should have the option of review. But he ruined that option when he tried to knock everyone out.
Ask Roy Jones Jr. and dozens of other screwed-over Olympians about those options of review.
The decision was final, he knew it, he also knew he got screwed out of a lifelong dream, and he overreacted as a result. Can't say I condone what he did, but I certainly understand it.
To put this in context: the taekwondo officiating had been dubious throughout the week. Earlier that day, a British competitor had lost a contest because the judges didn't score a clear kick to the head (against a Chinese opponent) then, after protest, declared her the winner. She was summoned back to fight at short notice, lost her semi, but got a bronze medal.
In the Matos case, standard practice in competitions is apparently to give a degree of leeway with the one minute injury timeout. I saw the BBC's as-it-happened coverage, and the expert co-commentator was livid with the judges for declaring the fight over -- until Matos kicked out at the referee.
The BBC's Nick Mullins, who was the other on-site commentator for the judo and taekwondo, discusses it here.
"Maybe I'm simply short of memory, but I can't remember an Olympics recently with the kind of petty crap we've seen in these games..."
I wouldn't say that what happened to the men's volleyball coach Hugh McCutcheon's father in law, when he was murdered before the opening ceremony in Beijing is considered petty. It's a downright disgrace and a sad case of unnecessary violence to the T.
I wouldn't say that what happened to the men's volleyball coach Hugh McCutcheon's father in law, when he was murdered before the opening ceremony in Beijing is considered petty.
No shit. That's why I didn't say it. Thanks for playing, we've got some nice parting gifts for you.
But you still made it a point to say, "I can't remember an Olympics recently with the kind of petty crap we've seen in these games..."
And next time, come up with something a little more original instead of some lame ass Wink Martindale, Trivial Pursuit parting words.
But you still made it a point to say, "I can't remember an Olympics recently with the kind of petty crap we've seen in these games..."
Whoa, where did this (and your prior comment) come from? All TBH was saying was that it was his impression that there was a lot of petty crap in this Olympics; that's not the same as saying that everything that happened was petty.
I definitely agree with LBB and TBH. There has been a lot of crap surrounding the Olympics this year, from boxing to gymnastics. That includes everything in between as well (don't get all crazy BornIcon). I have been utterly disgusted with all of the cheating and garbage that has tainted the Olympics this year. Someone actually had the nerve to suggest that it's just "sour grapes" (comment posted by "sic" in "Enough is Enough" Comments). Only complete IDIOTS would be totally blind to everything that has been going on this year. They just need to get a whole new Olympic Committee! I don't know if that is even rational or possible, but I am sick of this one!
Matos now has the backing of El Presidente.
But you still made it a point to say, "I can't remember an Olympics recently with the kind of petty crap we've seen in these games..."
Yes, I did. I then provided three examples, and referenced "Olympic decorum" and "sportsmanship." Neither of which have anything to do with cold-blooded murder.
Seemed pretty common sense when I wrote it; guess it wasn't simple enough for everybody to follow.
I feel a kick to the head coming on ...
Seemed pretty common sense when I wrote it; guess it wasn't simple enough for everybody to follow
What's the problem with trying to understand the actuality of your statement? Don't be so sensitive, if it was a misunderstanding, so be it.
The murder that transpired was a heartbreaking situation and having the men's volleyball team win the gold medal against Brazil didn't make things go away but it was a bitter sweet ending to this story.
