The Curling Thread

degenerasian · Post by **degenerasian** » Fri Jan 17, 2014 4:29 pm

Scottie wrote:Before hockey and curling threads get tangled . . . the attendance in Vegas has been impressive. Good numbers this morning; that event is in front of empty seats in Canadian towns (like Abbotsford a couple of months ago).

A couple (or four) of those Japanese girls are damn fine.

Interesting. That's not even the Japanese team that's going to Sochi. I'm pretty sure they got selected on their looks.

Scottie · Post by **Scottie** » Fri Jan 17, 2014 4:38 pm

But you'd still Satsuki her Fujisawa, right?

As for Sochi, Ayumi Ogasawara (the curler who qualified) was named Japan's flag-bearer a little while ago.

Post by **brian** » Sat Jan 18, 2014 1:17 am

That was a crazy/awesome end to the evening draw.

Scottie · Post by **Scottie** » Sat Jan 18, 2014 1:24 pm

Wishing I PVRd that. Had you seen live curling before, Brian?

The "singles" and whatnot going on today isn't really curling any more than a driving range is golf.

Post by **brian** » Sat Jan 18, 2014 4:07 pm

Scottie wrote:Wishing I PVRd that. Had you seen live curling before, Brian?

The "singles" and whatnot going on today isn't really curling any more than a driving range is golf.

No, that was a first. Definitely pretty cool to see live.

degenerasian · Post by **degenerasian** » Sat Jan 18, 2014 4:33 pm

brian wrote:
Scottie wrote:Wishing I PVRd that. Had you seen live curling before, Brian?

The "singles" and whatnot going on today isn't really curling any more than a driving range is golf.
No, that was a first. Definitely pretty cool to see live.

Looks like a great venue too. All the fans are up close and curling is great with the players mic'd up.

Rams Fanny · Post by **Rams Fanny** » Sat Jan 18, 2014 6:01 pm

Curling live is fantastic and I encourage all to see it if you get a chance. Also great to finally meet a fellow Swamper. We had a couple older ladies from Saskatchewan proudly wearing Roughrider gear sitting in front of us giving us some tips on the finer strategy of the game. They also told us a cute anecdote: They attended an autograph session the night before and were waiting to talk to Jeff Stoughton from Winnipeg. Jeff loudly proclaimed he wasn't signing anything for anyone wearing green. The ladies still waited their turn and after some good natured cajoling he finally relented. He signed "Your favorite Blue Bomber fan".

degenerasian · Post by **degenerasian** » Sat Jan 18, 2014 6:10 pm

They just mentioned that they're kicking the American teams out of the Continental Cup.

It'll be Canada vs Europe in odd years and Canada vs World in even years. I guess the US becomes part of the World team? Maybe?

Continental Cup is in Calgary next year at Canada Olympic Park which is 5 minutes from my house.

Scottie · Post by **Scottie** » Sat Jan 18, 2014 9:43 pm

Plus you've also got the Brier, eh, degen?

Scottie · Post by **Scottie** » Sun Jan 19, 2014 1:29 pm

Red Square Classic happening in Moscow. Yeah, I'd love to play on that. Yes, it's -20 C (around -4 in real degrees).

More info

Scottie · Post by **Scottie** » Mon Feb 03, 2014 4:52 pm

Brock Virtue got thrown out of a game in the Saskatchewan provincial finals (winner to the Brier):

http://www.leaderpost.com/sports/Virtue ... story.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

degenerasian · Post by **degenerasian** » Sun Feb 09, 2014 7:13 pm

wow, both Howard and Martin fail to qualify for the Brier.

Hey Scottie, think Martin should have just drawn in to force an extra end or go for that circus shot for the win?

degenerasian · Post by **degenerasian** » Sat Mar 08, 2014 10:31 pm

SCOTTIE

this 3rd end between que and ab is the best shotmaking I've ever seen.

degenerasian · Post by **degenerasian** » Sat Feb 14, 2015 7:56 pm

The 2015 Continental Cup was in Calgary recently. The event was pretty entertaining but most importantly, TSN has a new colour commentator and she looks as stunning as ever.

degenerasian · Post by **degenerasian** » Thu Mar 05, 2015 10:56 pm

The Brier this week in Calgary has been amazing with a stacked field. It's the start of a new era as for the first time in forever, there is no Martin, Howard or Stoughton.

And they're putting video of full games on youtube. The round-robin ends tomorrow morning.

I've hand picked a few games for your viewing pleasure.

Draw 1: Yukon (Smallwood) v PEI (Casey) (qualifier to get into the field)

Draw 4: Northern Ontario (Jacobs) v Cotter (BC)

Draw 10: Alberta (Koe) vs Canada (Morris)

Draw 12: Newfoundland (Gushue) vs Alberta (Koe)

degenerasian · Post by **degenerasian** » Sun Mar 08, 2015 9:47 pm

Semifinal

degenerasian · Post by **degenerasian** » Wed Mar 11, 2015 10:19 am

The Final!

wlu_lax6 · Post by **wlu_lax6** » Mon Nov 23, 2015 12:07 pm

Technology and politics just killing the sport...
http://www.cnbc.com/2015/11/20/use-of-h ... rling.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Post by **brian** » Mon Nov 23, 2015 12:18 pm

I'm sure you all saw Las Vegas was awarded the 2018 World Men's Championships?

sancarlos · Post by **sancarlos** » Mon Nov 23, 2015 1:10 pm

brian wrote:I'm sure you all saw Las Vegas was awarded the 2018 World Men's Championships?

Makes sense. I'm sure the Canadian travelers would rather go there than go to Minnesota or Wisconsin.

wlu_lax6 · Post by **wlu_lax6** » Mon Nov 23, 2015 3:05 pm

sancarlos wrote:
brian wrote:I'm sure you all saw Las Vegas was awarded the 2018 World Men's Championships?
Makes sense. I'm sure the Canadian travelers would rather go there than go to Minnesota or Wisconsin.

What is the over under on complaints about ice quality?

Post by **brian** » Mon Nov 23, 2015 3:09 pm

wlu_lax6 wrote:
sancarlos wrote:
brian wrote:I'm sure you all saw Las Vegas was awarded the 2018 World Men's Championships?
Makes sense. I'm sure the Canadian travelers would rather go there than go to Minnesota or Wisconsin.
What is the over under on complaints about ice quality?

Weren't any (that I saw) for the Continental Cup two years ago. That tournament will be here again in 2016 as well.

travzilla · Post by **travzilla** » Mon Nov 23, 2015 4:40 pm

brian wrote:
wlu_lax6 wrote:
sancarlos wrote:
brian wrote:I'm sure you all saw Las Vegas was awarded the 2018 World Men's Championships?
Makes sense. I'm sure the Canadian travelers would rather go there than go to Minnesota or Wisconsin.
What is the over under on complaints about ice quality?
Weren't any (that I saw) for the Continental Cup two years ago. That tournament will be here again in 2016 as well.

I'm pretty sure the enemy of good curling ice is humidity, so I would think they should do ok. I would be more worried about blood-alcohol level testing...

Pruitt · Post by **Pruitt** » Mon Nov 23, 2015 4:47 pm

travzilla wrote: I'm pretty sure the enemy of good curling ice is humidity, so I would think they should do ok. I would be more worried about blood-alcohol level testing...

Will they allow betting on this?

Post by **brian** » Mon Nov 23, 2015 4:49 pm

Pruitt wrote:
travzilla wrote: I'm pretty sure the enemy of good curling ice is humidity, so I would think they should do ok. I would be more worried about blood-alcohol level testing...
Will they allow betting on this?

That's a good question. I don't remember if they did for the Continental Cup or not. It would be legal, the big question would be if they felt they could make enough of a handle to make it worth it. If they do, it would almost certainly be only at The Orleans (the casino/arena where the tournament is).

Post by **brian** » Thu Jan 14, 2016 7:39 pm

Saw pictures of the teams when I was getting tickets for Rams Fanny and I (and our respective better halves) for the Continental Cup this weekend and I'm all about the Scottish ladies team

Not sure how they curl (they're 0-0-2 after the first two matches, but they can throw stones at me.

degenerasian · Post by **degenerasian** » Fri Jan 15, 2016 9:01 am

they're very good, 2013 world champs, 2014 olympic bronze.

this event is always fun, goofy events.

degenerasian · Post by **degenerasian** » Sun Jan 17, 2016 6:47 pm

Fun event its 22.5 to 22.5 going into the final session tonight.

Norwegian guy just drew to the pin get it to 22.5

degenerasian · Post by **degenerasian** » Sun Mar 06, 2016 5:33 pm

The Tim Horton's Brier this year is stacked. Not a single bad team in it.

Canada (Simmonds)
BC (Cotter)
Alberta (K. Koe)
Saskatchewan (Laycock)
Manitoba (McEwan)
N. Ontario (Jacobs)
Ontario (Howard)
Quebec (Menard)
New Brunswick (Kennedy)
PEI (Casey)
Newfoundland (Gushue)
NW Territories (J. Koe) vs Nova Scotia (Murphy) - qualifer!

wlu_lax6 · Post by **wlu_lax6** » Mon Jun 13, 2016 9:08 am

Broomgate!!!!
http://gizmodo.com/heres-the-physics-be ... n=mondayAM

degenerasian · Post by **degenerasian** » Mon Dec 04, 2017 9:11 am

Canadian Olympic Trials (roar of the rings) is on ESPN3.

This tournament is incredible.

rass · Post by **rass** » Mon Nov 19, 2018 8:20 am

Olympic champ among curling foursome booted from bonspiel for being 'extremely drunk'

Pruitt · Post by **Pruitt** » Mon Nov 19, 2018 4:05 pm

Bunch of real hosers!

Post by **Sabo** » Fri Dec 07, 2018 9:24 pm

Watching the Curling World Cup tonight, and the match is China vs. USA in mixed doubles. The Chinese dude shouted “Fuck!” In perfect English after one of their shots was less than ideal. Kinda funny for the commentators to apologize for hearing a Chinese dude drop an F bomb on live TV.

wlu_lax6 · Post by **wlu_lax6** » Wed Oct 28, 2020 3:29 pm

KenPom changing domains
https://doubletakeout.com/blog/1-lets-talk-curling/

degenerasian · Post by **degenerasian** » Fri Feb 19, 2021 5:24 pm

Curling is back! The Scotties, Brier and Men's Worlds will all be held in the Calgary bubble, starting tonight!
Pruitt, TSN is going to be busy the next month or so. And also on ESPN3!

govmentchedda · Post by **govmentchedda** » Fri Feb 19, 2021 5:30 pm

degenerasian wrote: Fri Feb 19, 2021 5:24 pm Curling is back! The Scotties, Brier and Men's Worlds will all be held in the Calgary bubble, starting tonight!
Pruitt, TSN is going to be busy the next month or so. And also on ESPN3!

I wanna pick up some Molson and get hammerred watching the rocks slide.

Pruitt · Post by **Pruitt** » Fri Feb 19, 2021 8:14 pm

govmentchedda wrote: Fri Feb 19, 2021 5:30 pm
degenerasian wrote: Fri Feb 19, 2021 5:24 pm Curling is back! The Scotties, Brier and Men's Worlds will all be held in the Calgary bubble, starting tonight!
Pruitt, TSN is going to be busy the next month or so. And also on ESPN3!
I wanna pick up some Molson and get hammerred watching the rocks slide.

It sounds crazy to say, but curling is kinda fun to watch.

I curled like a half dozen times, and would love to do it again. It's a riot.

Degen - want to make a fun wager? Ontario vs. Alberta? Sounds like there's a pool here...

degenerasian · Post by **degenerasian** » Sat Feb 20, 2021 5:11 pm

Pruitt wrote: Fri Feb 19, 2021 8:14 pm
govmentchedda wrote: Fri Feb 19, 2021 5:30 pm
degenerasian wrote: Fri Feb 19, 2021 5:24 pm Curling is back! The Scotties, Brier and Men's Worlds will all be held in the Calgary bubble, starting tonight!
Pruitt, TSN is going to be busy the next month or so. And also on ESPN3!
I wanna pick up some Molson and get hammerred watching the rocks slide.
It sounds crazy to say, but curling is kinda fun to watch.

I curled like a half dozen times, and would love to do it again. It's a riot.

Degen - want to make a fun wager? Ontario vs. Alberta? Sounds like there's a pool here...

Are you sure you want to take Ontario? Homan's 7 months pregnant.

What makes curling such a great tv sport is the coverage. You see everything, you hear everything. And it's slow enough you can predict what will happen next. There's no spygate in curling. Both teams wear microphones and discuss strategy right in front of each other. TSN does a great job.

Here is draw 1. The Intro is excellent.

Pruitt · Post by **Pruitt** » Sat Feb 20, 2021 5:53 pm

Trouble For Team Galusha!