Men's Curling Round-up

Well that was one hell of a match. I missed most of the first five ends, due to an extremely poorly planned Ichthyology midterm (though I notice the prof wasn't there to invigilate - I wonder why), but by the time I got home at around 2:20 PM I was in time to catch the 'end' of the fifth end. At that point, Canada was leading 4-2, and it looked pretty solid. The sixth end is what clinched it for Canada, and for that we've got to hand it to Mark Nichols, or as he should now be known, 'The Surgeon.' The man shot a 97% today! Simply outstanding. His first shot in the sixth end was an unbelievable double take-out that would have made neurosurgeons marvel at its precision. His next shot was likewise as beautiful.



I know Brad will get some good-natured ribbing for missing the draw at the sixth end on the last rock, but I don't think anyone cares at this point. What I loved most was the comment he made to a teammate about the weight he was going to put on his very last rock of the game, a take-out. He smiled sardonically and said, "the same as the draw in the sixth end." Priceless.



My sympathies also go out to Brad, as his mother is battling cancer. Brad fought back tears after talking with her shortly after winning the game, and I can only imagine what it must be like for him. Keep her in your prayers.



But surely her spririts are lifted after a win like this. Way to go boys, we're all proud of you. Number One all the way!