tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2391028863667740203.post8425507691665292798..comments2024-02-29T07:40:49.971-05:00Comments on In the House: Two tickets to the gun showMike Fournierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00667806592155378995noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2391028863667740203.post-52740893611353255772011-12-20T11:00:52.130-05:002011-12-20T11:00:52.130-05:00Regarding 8 ends vs 10 ends:
- I was astounded to ...Regarding 8 ends vs 10 ends:<br />- I was astounded to learn that the men's regional playdowns are only 8 ends when the provincials and nationals are 10 ends.<br />- I suspect 8 ends will become the norm some day.<br /><br />Other observations about the Kingston Grand Slam:<br />- Wayne Middaugh was the best curler out there. If Glenn Howard played better, they would have won.<br />- I love watching Kevin Koe and Marc Kennedy throw rocks. Poetry in motion.<br />- Hebert and Kennedy are the best sweeping front end in the world.<br />- Morris is still the "bad boy" of curling. Breaking the handle wasn''t the only exhibition of broom slamming last week!<br />- Ferbey's team was sleep walking.lawren Steventonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2391028863667740203.post-26628723154213650922011-12-20T10:54:57.130-05:002011-12-20T10:54:57.130-05:00I had the pleasure of attending the Kingston Grand...I had the pleasure of attending the Kingston Grand Slam event and was really curious about watching the effect of the 5 rock rule. Some thoughts:<br />- typical strategy left 2 corner guards and 3 rocks in top 4 foot / top 8 foot after the first 5 stones.<br />- key shot is a hit and roll behind a corner, preferable moving out 2 stones<br />- this didn't happen often. Usually, the 2nd corner never got used and the team with last rock had to scramble just to score.<br />My opinion:<br />- many more games will end early<br />- a few more games will result in come-backs<br />- this rule only works for elite teams<br />- it is totally useless for club playLawren Steventonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2391028863667740203.post-30964743573966394792011-12-20T10:12:11.678-05:002011-12-20T10:12:11.678-05:00I'm not so sure that the new 5-rock rule will ...I'm not so sure that the new 5-rock rule will become the norm, Mike. There was also a lot of talk a few years ago about going to an 8-end game instead of the traditional 10-end affair...and this idea doesn't seem to have legs!<br /><br />Keep up the good work on ur blog...and all the best for the holidays!Phil Knoxnoreply@blogger.com