15 Greatest Summer Olympic Moments

With the Summer Olympics coming up, what better way to start than your boys at the NCV to rank the Top 15 Greatest Summer Olympic Moments. There is plenty of them but we both felt that in our minds, these classics stood out.

15. VINCE CARTER DUNKS ON FREDRIC WEIS 2000 OLYMPICS


You know you have VC coming at you and I don't care if you're 7'2, get out of the way cause he will outjump your ass. Another way to embarrass the French. Man Vince had the audacity to jump in midair and rub his nuts against his face.



14. MARY LOU RETTON PERFECT 10'S 1984 OLYMPICS


America fell in love with her after her performance in Los Angeles. Who could blame her? She was at home with everyone rooting for her and she perfects everything. Just a case of everything going her way.



13. NADIA COMENECI PERFECT 10'S 1976 OLYMPICS


Montreal was the setting for this absolute gold mine of a performance. She ruled the gymnastics scene in the 76 Olympics.



12. U.S ROBBED BY RUSSIANS 1972 OLYMPICS


Let's face it U.S ruled basketball and it took a highway robbery of a moment. A clear blatant do over for this monumental and controversial upset. It was the first time the U.S lost an Olympic hoops event.



11. RULON GARDNER BEATS ALEXANDER KARELIN 2000 OLYMPICS


Alex Karelin was the man. Undefeated since 87 in international competition. Until Rulon Gardner pulled off the stunner! He was dominated in their only meeting in 97 and he wrestled a complete masterpiece.



10. DEREK REDMOND 1992 OLYMPICS


A true measure of heart. After pulling up lame, he could of just given up but he had to cross the finish line. So in a touching moment with his father, he assists his son in crossing the finish line.



9. CARL LEWIS 4 GOLDS IN 84 OLYMPICS


Carl Lewis was the MAN! In the 84 Olympics he proved it by destroying everyone in his path in 4 Olympic events. Arguably one of the best sprinters in history.



8. GREG LOUGANIS HITS HEAD ON DIVING BOARD 1988 OLYMPICS


Pure horror at first when he hit his head on the diving board only to rise up and win gold. Not bad for the GREATEST DIVER EVER!!!



7. MUNICH OLYMPIC TRAGEDY 1972


It was the worst tragedies in history as Palestinian terrorists barge into the apartment of Israelites and kill 11 of them. It will forever be known as the Munich Massacre and was turned into an Oscar Winning Movie.



6. MARK SPITZ 7 GOLD MEDALS


This has never been done. 7 Golds in one Olympics. Mark Spitz did it and did it well. No one can touch this guy on the pool.



5. BEN JOHNSON CHEATS 1988 OLYMPICS


Everyone thought Carl Lewis had it in the bag when Canadian sprinter Ben Johnson came out of nowhere to annihilate the competition. The next day he was busted for drugs in his urine and was stripped of the Gold Medal. Cheaters Never Prosper.



4. KERRI STRUG 1996 OLYMPICS


Down with a messed up ankle and needing a big vault performance. Kerri Strug reached way deep down and provides the world with a classic gutsy leap. Everyone will always remember Bela Karolyi carrying her off the platforms afterwards.



3. 1992 DREAM TEAM


This was a team you had dreams about having. Poor Angolans and Philippines teams. When you had a starting lineup of Jordan, Bird, Magic, David Robinson and Charles Barkley. You might as well shake their hands and walk out cause you were about to get drugged! And that is what they did to the competition. Or lack thereof.



2. TOMMIE SMITH AND JOHN CARLOS 1968 OLYMPICS


The image turned into one of the most popular posters in history. Winning the top medals after the race, both gentlemen raised their fists in the air to proclaim their Black Panther support and the image etched in the minds of all after that.



1. JESSE OWENS 1936 OLYMPICS


In front of Germany. In front of Hitler. What a perfect way to slap a guy in the face that to beat the competition in enemy territory. That's what this man did. Imagine the intimidation factor of the event itself. Jesse Owens put that aside and rubbed it in the faces of the the world most ruthless dictator to win Olympic Gold.

PITTSBURGH TRIP IN VIDEO

Before I close out my trip to Pittsburgh two weeks ago, I just wanted to share these videos with everyone and show you a trip that was years in the making. I had the best time in the Steel City (even though my Penguins lost) and will return soon when the Pens make the Finals yet again. So in a nutshell, everyone has seen the pics, and now I'm once again telling a story... Through the magic of video. Enjoy everyone!

It starts with my first visit to the famous "Igloo" for Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Finals...



The Penguins have the oldest stadium in the league so they don't have the underground parking so they actually park at the side of the arena...


Hal Gill and Marian Hossa

Miiiiiiiiiister Keeeeenedy!


Sergei Gonchar and Evgeni Malkin


Then your boy finally gets inside the arena! Section C16


The Red Wings and Penguins Warming Up...



Stanley Cup Intro... Numbing. Listen to me scream like a girl!



The National Anthem... GOOSEBUMPS!



Penguins 1 Red Wings 0!!! Listen To My Ass!!! Bedlam!



It was not meant to be that night in Pittsburgh. The Pens lose 2-1 and trail the series 3 games to 1 heading back to Detroit... In between, I take a nice little trip to PNC Park Home Of The Pittsburgh Pirates...

View of Beautiful PNC Park along with Downtown Pittsburgh in the Backdrop



Pittsburgh Pirates Dugout!



Then the next day it was Game 5. Let's face it, many people in Pittsburgh was deflated and thought it was over. They were in Detroit. The Pens haven't scored a goal yet. But I was still a true fan. You stick with the good and hang on with the bad. To get myself pumped up...


DOWN 3-1 BUT STILL HOLDING OUT HOPE!!!

And The Penguins took a 2-0 lead only to lose it 3-2 with 34 seconds left. Only to tie it in the waning seconds... And after three OT's and at 1:00 AM local time the miraculous happened!!!


PENGUINS WIN IN 3OT's!!! Stay alive 3 games to 2 going back to Pittsburgh!

But the next day... It was Heinz Field Day!!!



PETER CHAN YOU MUST BE JEALOUS!


TOUCHED THE GRASS MR. CHAN!!!

YOU WOULD PROBABLY WANT TO STAB ME RIGHT NOW FOR A CHANCE TO SWITCH WITH ME HUH??



But before I closed out my trip, there was one more task at hand. Game 6 at the Igloo. But before I headed to the arena, I wanted to take the time out and reflect on my trip. It may seem retarded and ridiculous of my fan status, but I AM a passionate fan and understand that it is more than a game to me and I explain it in detail here...



...Then after I go with a ritual of listening to Don't Stop Believing, Livin' On A Prayer, It's Not Over and One More Night... I was ready to go!!!



I got out to the arena on a rainy ass day...



GORGEOUS ASS SEATS!!!



Then The Pens Come Out For Warmups!!!



The Intros Once Again... The Igloo Never Sounded So Loud. Plus I'm buzzed and overexcited!!!



The Pens struggled to a 2-0 deficit and after falling behind 3-1 after a deflating goal by the Red Wings, the Penguins show no quit and score with 1:27 left...



...But the last seconds wasn't meant to be. The Detroit Red Wings deserved to win the championship. But the Penguins were resilient and were inches away from tying it up. I was bummed but took it all in and enjoyed a part of history.


Listen halfway in as I watch the replay of the near goal in the end.

Overall, the city was alive. I loved the blue collar atmosphere. I will definitely be back but this time for a Penguins Stanley Cup Win! Thank You Pittsburgh!

"NATION WEEK" GET TO KNOW THE NATION MEMBERS

Of course as you people know the NATION will be hosting the Goodlife 2 this Saturday and for those who are going to be attending a NATION gathering for the first time, we all thought it would be nice for us to introduce ourselves to the people. A mere "get to know" the MEMBERS. So let us introduce to you our own MUDVILLE NINE.

1. Santino Somera: AKA MACTINO, COCKTINO, SEXTINO, SUNNY F. BABY...


THE MAC makes up one half of the Super Smash Bros. He is in LOVE with all the Kardashian girls and when he means in LOVE with all of em he means Kylie and Kendall too! He is an avid movie critic and porn connoisseur, favorite movie: Menace II Society; favorite porn: Dirty Latina Maids. MACTINO is stupid creative from co-creating this blog, to making random slideshows, and puttin his friends on blast with photoshop pics. MACTINO IS ALSO THE FINEST, CUTEST, HIPPEST, HYPHYEST...(add -EST TO AN ADJECTIVE AND THAT'S MACTINO! EVERYTHING BUT GAYEST) In all respects Santino is a saint, but cross him and he'll kill you! Hit up THE MAC for all your party plannin festivities, from party buses to house parties this nigga gets it crackin!

Favorite Movie: Menace II Society


Favorite Female Celebrities: The Kardashians


Wu-Tang Member Comparison: The RZA


2. Alvin Alcantara: AKA AL-BOOGIE


Alvin is the character of the NATION. His wit, sense of randomness and the ability to be the life of the party adds on to his already DOMINATING state. He is the other half of the Super Smash Bros, who is an excellent host, dancer, and sometimes just a RUDE ASS MAN. Why one lovely young lady just recently called him an "asshole" last Friday. His favorite hot celebrity is both Jonathan Taylor Thomas and Brian Austin Green and considers Kira Kener's Asian Anal Adventures 3 and Sex In The City as his favorite movies. You can always find Al-Boogie on the mic, on top of a speaker or on the BART. But wherever it may be, it is always a party when Al-Boogie is around! He is the true Ill-Buto!

Favorite Movie: Sex and The City


Celebrity He's In Love With: Jonathan Taylor Thomas


Wu-Tang Member Comparison: The GZA


3. Peter Chan: AKA THE ANVIL


Mr. Chan is a avid Pittsburgh Steeler fan, whose favorite movie is Dumb and Dumber and considers Christina Milian as his hot celebrity. When he is not owning everyone with his uncanny ability to know all the lyrics to a plethra of songs, he considers himself the PEOPLE'S CHAMPION and Kanye West's long lost twin. In his spare time, he likes to rip notorious farts and rule the NATION as one half of the infamous HART FOUNDATION.

Favorite Movie: Dumb and Dumber


Favorite Female Celebrity: Christina Milian


Wu-Tang Member Comparison: Inspectah Deck


4. Steven Somera: AKA THE HEARTBREAK KID, THE HITMAN, STEVEMATIC


Steve is a wonderful, disease free individual who makes up the other half of the Hart Foundation. As a warning to the ladies, do not stare at Mr. Somera's eyes for you will have an orgasm. He considers Goodfellas as his favorite movie and think Cassie is his dream celebrity. When he is not busy being too intense during sporting events or getting thrown out of places, he charms the ladies with his abilities on the piano and is the considered the smartest man of the NATION. He is truly the Excellence of Execution.

Favorite Movie: Goodfellas


Favorite Female Celebrity: Cassie


Wu-Tang Member Comparison: Masta Killa


5. Chris Dumadag: AKA CHRIS DOOMZ


Chris is one half of the Legendary Legion Of Doom and is an avid sports fanatic. He is our resident statistician. He can spit out stats from the last Lakers game to even Candace Parker's debut with the L.A Sparks. Chris is a suave pimp who's favorite movie is Nacho Libre and thinks the world of Kate Beckinsale. But to the ladies he is irresistable. He is the NATION's overall resident NICE GUY. DOOOO IT!

Favorite Movie: Nacho Libre


Favorite Female Celebrity: Kate Beckinsale


Wu-Tang Member Comparison: Raekwon


6. Mark Dumadag: AKA MF DOOM


Like his Tag Team Counterpart, Mark is a very nice individual and is the elder statesman to the NATION. He is dependent, trustworthy and someone you can truly rely on. He is also an avid sports fanatic and has a passion for the Sacramento Kings and the San Francisco 49ers. He also considers Kate Beckinsale as his favorite celebrity hottie and loves Top Gun (except the gay, pointless volleyball scene). When he is not busy watching Sportscenter's Top 10 Plays at 3AM or getting bronchitis, Mark is busy crafting his style. A style that is impetous. He has a defense that is impregnable. He wants your heart. He wants to eat your children! All in all this man wants to conquer people and their souls.

Favorite Movie: Top Gun


Favorite Female Celebrity: Kate Beckinsale


Wu-Tang Member Comparison: Ghostface Killah


7. Zachary Cervantes: AKA ZACK ATTACK!!!


Zack is the muscles to the NATION. The bodyguard so to speak. He may appear an asshole to people, but he has a heart of gold. His favorite movie is Training Day while he considers Megan Fox as his celebrity hottie. When he's not busy lifting weight rooms, pushing DJ's into port-o-potty doors, bringing Hennessey to a Grey Goose party or losing phones, he enjoys a nice cold beer and is an avid collector of shoes. We cannot understand why people think this gentleman is an asshole. He is the first person to offer to carry you home after a night of drinks (well unless he's smashed). He is that considerate people. Well we all know for a fact that he has a message for those who feel that he is an asshole. The simple man that is ZACK ATTACK would just say, "Welp, I guess I just gotta move on with my life." Well said my friend, well said!

Favorite Movie: Training Day


Favorite Female Celebrity: Meagan Fox


Wu-Tang Member Comparison: U-God


8. Brandon Tagupa: AKA B-TAG


Brandon. What else can be said about this guy. From his uncanny ability to randomly quote hilarious films or bust out Roni by Bobby Brown on a red light in the middle of a Dublin intersection, he is the EMOTION of the NATION. You can always tell what mood the NATION was gonna be in through B. His favorite movie is a brilliant comedic masterpiece called Coming To America while indulging in the light that is Kate Beckinsale. Overall, he is sincere, to the point and is loved by the ladies. Is it true that Mr. Tagupa's tears can cure AIDS? Indeed, but nobody has ever seen him cry. I'm positive... HIV Positive that it is true.

Favorite Movie: Coming To America


Favorite Female Celebrity: Kate Beckinsale


Wu-Tang Member Comparison: Method Man


9. Shane Ramos: AKA THE BIG SHOW, SHANEZOOLA


The fat guy from PM Dawn. The fat guy from Dru Hill. All groups need that heavy set fella. That is where this man come in. To the NATION, he is simply the BIG SHOW. A giant in stature, but a big softie inside. An avid sports buff and trivia fanatic, he likes his "uggggh chickun" wings and is the other half of the NUTCHECK VIDEOS originators. When he's not busy dancing on sacred Ostrich couches or passing out on lawns with the sprinklers, shitting on neighbors' lawns which later withstands grueling mother nature and turns into something that resembels petrified wood, on or Grand Theft Auto-ing a Chevy Malibu, he plays poker in random times of the night, listens to slow jams while running, and hones his new skills as a beer pong player. He may not be the best looking guy out there, or the most fit, or a person that might of graduated from a college that rhymes with Harvard, but this man is loyal and will always be by your side. Now cue up Love In This Club!

Favorite Movie: Karate Kid Part II


Favorite Female Celebrity: Tamia


Wu-Tang Member Comparison: Ol Dirty Bastard


To people it may just be the people that is orginizing a party, but to us, it is just a group of homies who just love being around one another. So once again you are cordially invited to the GOODLIFE 2 hosted by the NATION Saturday June 15th... Read the flyer below. The NATION thanks you and we will see you there!