According to several sources, the Opening Ceremony in Beijing tonight will be the grandest spectacle in Olympic history. I have never been really excited for an Opening Ceremony in the past, as I prefer straight competition. But from all accounts, this one is definitely must-see TV on NBC. And if you happen to miss it "live," it will replay early Saturday morning and pretty much anytime you want to watch it on nbc.com. So while Norman Chad may poke fun at the thousands of hours of Olympic coverage provided by NBC, its website, and it cable outlets (and it really is thousands of hours), I am embracing the all-out media bonanza that the peacock is offering to fanatics of the Games. I typically denounce the technological advances our world is constantly making, but if they allow me to pretty much see every minute of every event of these Games, then I am more than willing to embrace.
Intriguing events to look forward to this weekend in Beijing:
- Michael Phelps beginning his record quest of eight gold medals in one Olympic Games. Can the Americans hold off the French in the 4X100 free relay--perhaps the one event Phelps has a chance of losing? Will Mark Spitz be on hand to see Phelps' quest for history?
- Can the decimated U.S. men's gymnastics squad put together a steady showcase in the team competition without Athens gold medalist Paul Hamm?
- Will Kerri Walsh and Misty May-Treanor ever lose a beach volleyball match? Have they ever lost one? (The answer is yes, but I still don't believe it).
- How will the "Redemption Team" look in its opening game against Chinese hero Yao Ming?
- Can Shawn Johnson lead Team USA to a gold medal against the tough Chinese unit in the women's gymnastics team competition?
- And finally, how many athletes will be caught doping?
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