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Berger_4_ · 02-21-2010, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by flip

Actually I understand Curling quite well. Compare Wimbeldon vs the US open in tennis.

Not every event has to be a library, despite your expertise in the etiquette of curling.

But it doesn't need to be so loud you can't concentrate on your shot either.

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Originally Posted by Hemi-Cuda

the curlers wanted their sport in the Olympics, so they can't complain when it starts to get more of a youth following with results in loud crowds. Team Canada is adapting with hand signals, maybe the Germans should do the same instead of complaining

and if the recent trend of smoking hot young women competing in curling continues, i think the youth involvement in the sport will continue to go up, especially from young males

After watching the Olympics so far, and the Scotties, holy hell do I ever regret quitting...

I'm all for having loud crowds, but it gets to a point where those watching need to realize that they aren't at a hockey game, and people need to really concentrate while they throw their rock.

I think a lot of it has to do with the fact that it's not necessarily curling fans who are watching the games, it's the people who won the tickets in the lottery (for the most party anyways). It appears that lots of people are just using it as an excuse to go get belligerently drunk and just yell for 3 hours.

Infamous1 · 02-21-2010, 05:47 PM

Denny Morrison was grilled a bit on him blaming everyone but himself and he set the record straight saying he takes full responsibility.

GirlySports · 02-21-2010, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Infamous1

Denny Morrison was grilled a bit on him blaming everyone but himself and he set the record straight saying he takes full responsibility.

Full responsibility for what? Finishing so far back he can't even get into the camera shot?

Joborule · 02-21-2010, 05:59 PM

Doan just said Own the Podium has been a success?

It may be in the case of training and management of athletes, but their performances have been a failure. Been brutal seeing how often the Canadians have a great chance at a medal and then manage to screw themselves from earning one.

MRCboicgy · 02-21-2010, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Joborule

Doan just said Own the Podium has been a success?

It may be in the case of training and management of athletes, but they're performances have been a failure. Been brutal seeing how often the Canadians have a great chance at a medal and then manage to screw themselves from earning one.

And by being at or near the top of the world standings.

Joborule · 02-21-2010, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by MRCboicgy

And by being at or near the top of the world standings.

That's what makes this suck. They can perform, but collectively just haven't shown up for these games. Should have more medals then we do have.

Hope that they don't cut back on the funding for the athletes though and continue to give good support for both summer and winter games.

MRCboicgy · 02-21-2010, 06:26 PM

And now time for Kristina Groves in the 1500

And Canada will finally get another medal as Groves got 2nd.

Joborule · 02-21-2010, 06:29 PM

Yay a medal! Almost got 1st there.

CalgaryFan1988 · 02-21-2010, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by MRCboicgy

And now time for Kristina Groves in the 1500

She did really good, Just faded a bit at the end. At least Canada is guaranteed a medal with one pair remaining and Groves sitting in 2nd.

OILFAN #81 · 02-21-2010, 06:32 PM

Great skate Groves.

Now watch Nesbitt dominate!

3 Justin 3 · 02-21-2010, 06:32 PM

Silver medal for Groves.

Finally we get another medal.

Joborule · 02-21-2010, 06:32 PM

Got a silver. Niiiiiiiiice. Look liked we could've had two on the podium there.

MRCboicgy · 02-21-2010, 06:32 PM

And Nesbitt faded a bit to sixth. dang.

Jesse834 · 02-21-2010, 06:33 PM

Sliver!!!

OILFAN #81 · 02-21-2010, 06:34 PM

Groves has got a Silver, Bronze and 4th in these games. That is a solid performance by her!

I thought Nesbitt would have gotten a medal as well.

kirant · 02-21-2010, 06:34 PM

Silver isn't bad. Wust was just insane.

LockedOut · 02-21-2010, 06:35 PM

Silvers nice and all but once again our athletes are unable to push for that little extra in the biggest event.

Fire · 02-21-2010, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by LockedOut

Silvers nice and all but once again our athletes are unable to push for that little extra in the biggest event.

Slackers!

MRCboicgy · 02-21-2010, 06:37 PM

I'm going to blame the fact they practice on the best ice in the world here in Calgary, then have to go skate in the slush down in Vancouver

starseed · 02-21-2010, 06:42 PM

Martin guarantees first or second in round robin with a 6-4 win over the Swiss. They are 7-0, and 7 wins was his goal from the start.