Hey Hniriain - Just curious - How did u come across this message board?

Curiosity killed the Cat bonk....

To be honest I've been watching the forum for a bit, we do get NBA over here in Europe you know!!! I'm more of a Houston Rockets or Dallas Mavericks girl, but to cut to the chase two of my brothers and my father are professional sportsmen my youngest brother was scouted by the Minnesota Golden Gohpers basketball team early this year he's only 16 and by Irish standards is not due to start University until next year when he turns 17 when he weighed the pros and cons of playing and studying in the US he decided to get educated without a scholarship anyhow when he turned down the opportunity to attend a camp they had some guy from the TWolves watch a game tape, he called my brother and spoke with him and advised if he worked hard at his game he could make it all the way. Thing is that thousands of people get told this and well the bubble gets burst a long the way.

So initally when my brother entertained the idea of Minnesota we started monitoring the Golden gophers (what a name)and the Twolves the best way to do that was through the fans and their blogs/forums and sites.

Since this whole thing started my interest in basketball has grown and I check in on the forum every once in a while when I saw the Cheating China comment the other day I had to say something.

To finish I graduated from RCSI in Ireland in 2007 where I studied general Medicine with a dip in sports medicine to my parents disappointment I've decided to take a year out and do what I love best get involeved in sports I'm currently assistant coach at a University in France the contract is only for a year.

I figure thats more than you asked.

hniriain wrote:

Wow... that is fascinating! What a small world huh? Glad I drew you out of the woodwork and \"made\" you post with my \"Cheating China\" comment! Anyways, good to have you around.

Having problems accessing the site just read the BBC report that the IOC have started an "official" investigation into the Chinese Gynasts - On the wire registration forms from another event have surfaced.

As recommended a quick medical or dental examenation would determine an age range in no time.

Seems like I'll be buying the drinks.

Like I said don't mind exposing cheaters as long as it's done through the appropriate channels.

Other sporting news seems like the boxing has also had its share of cheating as reported today certain teams had been approached and asked was there a particular referee that they wanted for their match. A Romanian coach has come out and said he was approached.

If there is one thing we have learnt from the Chinese is how not host an Olympic games.

hniriain wrote:

Indeed, your last sentence is correct. Honestly, stuff like this didn't surprise me... I mean, if anyone's government is corrupt there is a good chance it would be the Chinese. Just sayin.