Sochi Winter Olympics - Day 12

[Bob Costas]

Good morning ladies and gentleman. I think NBC will finally let me out of the dungeon and let me host primetime tonight.

Highlights from yesterday:

1) Round Robin play is over for men's hockey and there is officially no chance for a USA-Canada gold medal game thanks to Canada forcing their game against Finland into overtime and winning. Had Canada won in regulation or lost the game, we could have that final so...blame Canada. US receives a bye and plays the winner of the Czech Republic vs. Slovakia in a couple of days.

2) Bode Miller cried and his wife is annoying. But, maybe better her versus Tiger Woods if Lindsay Vonn were competing?

3) Yay Bobsled! Cool Runnings!

4) Davis and White led the short dance and may end up being the only American mega-favorites to win a gold medal this Olympics.

Today:

1) Semis in women's hockey. At least this will yield a USA-Canada gold medal game.

2) Free dance. I'm sad I haven't been able to see any of Johnny Weir'd outfits.

Even though several people may be off work today, no spoilers except for hockey and curling.

[eclaires]

Way to go, Canada! Why can't you do your part to give the world what it wants - another USA/Canada gold medal game?? Hmpf.

I love ice dancing. I set my dvr to record the coverage today so I can watch it later with Scarlett. Also I just saw Meryl Davis and Charlie white on the today show and she does look less odd with her hair down.

[gt7301b]

Welcome back Bob, I can't wait to have you back tonight.

Johnny just said he has a computer log of everything he's worn during the Olympics, that is dedication.

[eclaires]

TJ Oshie's mom is on the today show - she is so cute!

I want to be an Olympic mom! Too bad my kids aren't athletic lol.

[Deleted]

Feb 17, 2014 9:07:31 GMT -5 eclaires said:

TJ Oshie's mom is on the today show - she is so cute!

I want to be an Olympic mom! Too bad my kids aren't athletic lol.

it is too bad your kids aren't dual citizens... mine think it might be easier to compete as a Brit even though they have no athletic ability

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They did the whole Bode love story last night but neglected to mention that they got engaged while his other girl friend was pregnant

[eclaires]

Feb 17, 2014 9:24:51 GMT -5 @septimus said:

Feb 17, 2014 9:07:31 GMT -5 eclaires said:

TJ Oshie's mom is on the today show - she is so cute!

I want to be an Olympic mom! Too bad my kids aren't athletic lol.

it is too bad your kids aren't dual citizens... mine think it might be easier to compete as a Brit even though they have no athletic ability

Maybe I can get a Brit to adopt them...

Or maybe I can find some Irish relatives to take them in.

[foundmylazybum]

I'm not sure Bode's wife was "miced." I think she had one of those guys with the listening bubble following her around..which is equally weird..
She really was adding NOTHING of value to anything happening yesterday...


I've decided that a lot of the American men of bobsledding are kind of hot. They have weird bodies--like big bellies and the largest quads I've ever seen... But..I don't know--kinda hot. I've also decided that I am the person who comes into these Olympic posts and gives photos of hot athletes shirtless.

So. Here you go.

[Birdie]

Apparently there has been some backlash against the NBC report for "taking it too far" with Bode's interview, but he's saying it was fine.

And every time they showed Bode's wife talking I wondered if the people around her were annoyed. Maybe because it was out of context but it seemed like she would just be talking talking talking and they'd be like "huh? What'd you say?"

[gt7301b]

Feb 17, 2014 9:26:30 GMT -5 eclaires said:

Feb 17, 2014 9:24:51 GMT -5 @septimus said:

it is too bad your kids aren't dual citizens... mine think it might be easier to compete as a Brit even though they have no athletic ability

Maybe I can get a Brit to adopt them...

Or maybe I can find some Irish relatives to take them in.

The more obscure the country and sport the better.  I'm thinking Jamaican curling team.

[sandsonik]

Johnny Weir and Tara Lipinski are really annoying me now. NBC really should have ice dancers commenting on the ice dancing, not figure skaters - much less figure skaters who mostly comment on what the skaters are wearing and poking fun at it.

[gpw]

Feb 17, 2014 10:50:04 GMT -5 gt7301b said:

Feb 17, 2014 9:26:30 GMT -5 eclaires said:

Maybe I can get a Brit to adopt them...

Or maybe I can find some Irish relatives to take them in.

The more obscure the country and sport the better.  I'm thinking Jamaican curling team.

I think I just heard Azerbaijan has an ice dancing team...

[gt7301b]

Feb 17, 2014 10:50:12 GMT -5 sandsonik said:

Johnny Weir and Tara Lipinski are really annoying me now. NBC really should have ice dancers commenting on the ice dancing, not figure skaters - much less figure skaters who mostly comment on what the skaters are wearing and poking fun at it.

Yeah, I was thinking this too.  The only thing they know is that the twizzles should be in unison.

[gpw]

Feb 17, 2014 10:52:06 GMT -5 gt7301b said:

Feb 17, 2014 10:50:12 GMT -5 sandsonik said:

Johnny Weir and Tara Lipinski are really annoying me now. NBC really should have ice dancers commenting on the ice dancing, not figure skaters - much less figure skaters who mostly comment on what the skaters are wearing and poking fun at it.

Yeah, I was thinking this too.  The only thing they know is that the twizzles should be in unison.

by the end of the ice dancing comp, if I hear the word "twizzle" again, it will be too soon!

[starlily]

Feb 17, 2014 10:52:06 GMT -5 gt7301b said:

Feb 17, 2014 10:50:12 GMT -5 sandsonik said:

Johnny Weir and Tara Lipinski are really annoying me now. NBC really should have ice dancers commenting on the ice dancing, not figure skaters - much less figure skaters who mostly comment on what the skaters are wearing and poking fun at it.

Yeah, I was thinking this too.  The only thing they know is that the twizzles should be in unison.

Tanith Belbin is part of the NBC team, so I don't know why they don't have her in there. Yeah, she's dating Charlie White, but she's done commentary on Davis & White before.

[foundmylazybum]

Feb 17, 2014 10:54:48 GMT -5 gpw said:

Feb 17, 2014 10:52:06 GMT -5 gt7301b said:

Yeah, I was thinking this too.  The only thing they know is that the twizzles should be in unison.

by the end of the ice dancing comp, if I hear the word "twizzle" again, it will be too soon!

Twizzle my nizzle fo shizzle.

[sandsonik]

Feb 17, 2014 10:57:32 GMT -5 starlily said:

Feb 17, 2014 10:52:06 GMT -5 gt7301b said:

Yeah, I was thinking this too.  The only thing they know is that the twizzles should be in unison.

Tanith Belbin is part of the NBC team, so I don't know why they don't have her in there. Yeah, she's dating Charlie White, but she's done commentary on Davis & White before.

And am I mistaken, or weren't they using Sandra Bezic earlier for the team competition?  She would be better, or would at least balance out two single skaters who never ice danced or choreographed.

[KateAggie]

I still need y'all to help me figure out who I think Charlie White looks like.

[Velar Fricative]

Feb 17, 2014 11:14:29 GMT -5 KateAggie said:

I still need y'all to help me figure out who I think Charlie White looks like.

In my case, a friend of mine.

[gpw]

Feb 17, 2014 11:14:29 GMT -5 KateAggie said:

I still need y'all to help me figure out who I think Charlie White looks like.

this probably doesn't help you and I don't know why I even think it...but he reminds me a bit of Charlie Bucket from Willy Wonka.  

I am with you, though, he looks like SOMEone and I can't quite put my finger on it, either.

[gpw]

Feb 17, 2014 11:14:29 GMT -5 KateAggie said:

I still need y'all to help me figure out who I think Charlie White looks like.

[sandsonik]

Feb 17, 2014 10:57:32 GMT -5 starlily said:

Feb 17, 2014 10:52:06 GMT -5 gt7301b said:

Yeah, I was thinking this too.  The only thing they know is that the twizzles should be in unison.

Tanith Belbin is part of the NBC team, so I don't know why they don't have her in there. Yeah, she's dating Charlie White, but she's done commentary on Davis & White before.

And am I mistaken, or weren't they using Sandra Bezic earlier for the team competition?  She would be better, or would at least balance out two single skaters who never ice danced or choreographed.

[gpw]

KateAggie   

[KateAggie]

Feb 17, 2014 11:28:37 GMT -5 gpw said:

KateAggie   

Not it.  I can picture the guy perfectly, but not his name of the context. Driving me mad!

[sb]

Feb 17, 2014 11:25:36 GMT -5 sandsonik said:

Feb 17, 2014 10:57:32 GMT -5 starlily said:

Tanith Belbin is part of the NBC team, so I don't know why they don't have her in there. Yeah, she's dating Charlie White, but she's done commentary on Davis & White before.

And am I mistaken, or weren't they using Sandra Bezic earlier for the team competition?  She would be better, or would at least balance out two single skaters who never ice danced or choreographed.

I think Sandra Bezic is doing the prime time coverage.  Johnny and Tara are just second string.

[laurental]

Feb 17, 2014 11:14:29 GMT -5 KateAggie said:

I still need y'all to help me figure out who I think Charlie White looks like.

Guy from Blue Lagoon?

[gpw]

Feb 17, 2014 12:06:43 GMT -5 laurental said:

Feb 17, 2014 11:14:29 GMT -5 KateAggie said:

I still need y'all to help me figure out who I think Charlie White looks like.

Guy from Blue Lagoon?

oh, THAT'S good.... KateAggie?

[gt7301b]

Feb 17, 2014 11:25:36 GMT -5 sandsonik said:

Feb 17, 2014 10:57:32 GMT -5 starlily said:

Tanith Belbin is part of the NBC team, so I don't know why they don't have her in there. Yeah, she's dating Charlie White, but she's done commentary on Davis & White before.

And am I mistaken, or weren't they using Sandra Bezic earlier for the team competition?  She would be better, or would at least balance out two single skaters who never ice danced or choreographed.

I think they replace her with Tracy Wilson in prime time. I'd be happy with Tracy Wilson for all of dance.

[KateAggie]

Still not it. It's a comedy guy.

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[Birdie]

Feb 17, 2014 12:18:21 GMT -5 KateAggie said:

Still not it. It's a comedy guy.

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Does he play white trash characters sometime? I'm thinking of an actor and can even hear his voice, but I can't place a movie he's been in to IMDB him.