Double McTwist 1260

The slogan for the McFlurry works for the Double McTwist 1260 as well.

If you have been watching the Winter Olympics like I have then you are very familiar with the term "Double McTwist". No, this is not the latest ice cream dessert being served at your local McDonald's restaurant, but I would find it hard to believe that the people in charge of McDonald's advertising department are not trying to get in contact with the biggest name in the winter games in Vancouver, Shaun White.

I know nothing about skiing or snowboarding, especially when you get into the lingo of different moves, but I know when someone is good. And I do not believe I need broadcasters to tell me (especially the NBC crew, who pales in comparison to the Winter X-Games staff). I had watched the Winter X-games a few weeks ago so I already was aware of the much hyped move, the Double McTwist. Even though there was no need for it in last night's snowboard half pipe final (White had clinched a gold with his first of two runs), you absolutely knew that White was going to display his latest trick.

In what amounted to a victory lap for White, the biggest star at the Winter Olympics did not disappoint with his exhibition run, which scored higher than his gold clinching run from the first round by two points. For a great breakdown of the Double McTwist I suggest you head over to The Sporting Blog where Dan Levy (of On the DL Podcast) has a terrific breakdown of each part of the move that is sure to be Googled a lot today.

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Olympics Thoughts

• I didn't think I would get this wrapped up in the Olympics, but I am tuning the TV on to whatever channel at any time of day to watch more.
• Michael Phelps is something special.
• I heard that lots of world records were going to fall in swimming because of the technology with the new suits, but I had no idea I'd be seeing a record broken in every race. Some of the luster has been lost in that respect.
• I admit it, I stayed up late to watch the USA women choke away a gold medal in gymnastics last night, but the Chinese team was on their game last night.
• I learned something new about volleyball. I always thought you had to serve to receive a point. I guess that is not so as a point is scored on every exchange. Same with beach volleyball.
• I also learned that the volleyball player wearing a different colored jersey is the passing specialist. Not sure why they need a different color though.
• USA baseball lost 8-7, but you can't blame any of the Phillies prospects as they didn't factor in the game.
• USA Basketball seems to be on the right track, but the schedule gets tougher Thursday. 8am EST!
• I don't care about the news that the opening ceremonies weren't as true as I was lead to believe. I enjoyed it. It's just a show anyway. Why spoil it?
• Seventeen days until Penn State football.
• I usually get turned off by the personal stories that NBC usually does, but I feel as though they have cut back on that stuff a little bit this year.
• I can't believe track hasn't even started up yet!
• I feel an urge to get reacquainted with Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games.
• USA Softball just dominates. No wonder softball (and baseball) are being eliminated after this year from competition.

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Thank You

To the NBC and affiliated networks broadcasting the Olympic games. Why? Because when you show basketball, at least the men's basketball, you use the greatest sports theme of all time.

Game update: Team USA Basketball is dominating Angola at the half.

If you remember back to the REAL Dream Team of 1992, Angola is the team that had a team member get an elbow in the chest from Charles Barkley. The ensuing foul shots for Angola ended a 40-2 run by the Americans in that game.

Best. Team. Ever.



EVER!

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