Who wants to throw Alicia Sacramone under the bus?

Question

Because if you do you're a heartless person who's math skills must be really bad. When I heard the Chinese team won by 2.35 I realized that no matter how good Ms. Sacramone perfomed chances are the Chinese would still have won.

Go to this link and watch this guy doing the math:

http://www.nbcolympics.com/video/player.html?assetid=0813_jralicia_ja152&channelcode=sportga

Answer 1

The entire American team could have performed perfect & still not won.

Not fair!

I call the judges BS

Answer 2

Sadly, I cant see the video.

But I had already worked out that her two falls and step out was only worth 1.7 of the score, so you can safely say that winning the silver medal was a real team effort. =)

Answer 3

I watched this the other day. I'm so glad that john made this video. it really makes me mad about all the blame that's getting thrown at alicia. she had a bad day, but nobody can take away from her that she is a fantastic gymnast.

Answer 4

I totally agree. Besides, no one could be harder on her than she is being on herself. She has been a great leader for the US team throughout the past few years at international competitions. One mistake should not hurt her reputation.

Answer 5

   Some of the judges think she is related to

   John (Johnny Sac) Sacramone on "The Sopranos"   8/18

Answer 6

I agree with you 100%. Alicia works so hard and I think she did great! She is one of the leaders of the Usa  gymnastics team and i'm proud of her!