Well, what a games this has been! Beijing put on quite the show, and the facilities were first rate, too. I'm starting to wish I was actually there. Never mind the fake buildings and lip syncing nine year old (which by the way I think is down right pathetic and sorry) -- all kinds of records were broken and there was a few surprises from the good ol' USA.
A while back I was in Kazan, Russia. While hanging out one night in the super club 51st State, I ran into two rather tall American guys. Both were 6'8" plus. While sharing a few drinks, they told me how they were playing volleyball for a Russian team in Kazan, but would be heading to Beijing to play for the USA men's team.
To be honest, I didn't give it much thought other than I thought it was cool. I did however promise them I would watch them play. Well, a few months past, and I completely forgot about it. However, while watching the final gold medal match, I suddenly remembered about these two guys. I recognized both of them. One is Lloy Ball (I believe the team captain) and Clayton Stanley (super spiker).
It was quite the thrill to see these two guys help take out the defending champions Brazil. Lloy is apparently a four time Olympian and a distinguished veteran of the sport and was one of the star players throughout the match. Clayton scored 20 points in the match and ended up with the Gold medal match point winning spike!
Bravo guys! What a match! I hope I run across you two again. I wouldn't mind buying you guys a drink.
Cheers!
A while back I was in Kazan, Russia. While hanging out one night in the super club 51st State, I ran into two rather tall American guys. Both were 6'8" plus. While sharing a few drinks, they told me how they were playing volleyball for a Russian team in Kazan, but would be heading to Beijing to play for the USA men's team.
To be honest, I didn't give it much thought other than I thought it was cool. I did however promise them I would watch them play. Well, a few months past, and I completely forgot about it. However, while watching the final gold medal match, I suddenly remembered about these two guys. I recognized both of them. One is Lloy Ball (I believe the team captain) and Clayton Stanley (super spiker).
It was quite the thrill to see these two guys help take out the defending champions Brazil. Lloy is apparently a four time Olympian and a distinguished veteran of the sport and was one of the star players throughout the match. Clayton scored 20 points in the match and ended up with the Gold medal match point winning spike!
Bravo guys! What a match! I hope I run across you two again. I wouldn't mind buying you guys a drink.
Cheers!
