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I don't know about these over exagerrated celebrations by the Jacobs team. Am I the only one who saw Middaugh give R. Harnden a shove? Good on him for doing so, I mean chest pumps.......come on. Curling is not the place for this behaviour. Even football has penalties for over celebrating and maybe it's time for the CCA and the WCT to do something. I know I am not the only curler who feels this way however I know that some folks think the Jacobs team reactions and attitude are good for the growth of the sport.

Any thoughts??

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I actually turned it off after the double so I wouldn't have to watch their celebration. All teams celebrate big shots, including McEwen. But IMO, the Jacobs rink takes it to the extreme at the end of games especially and they're almost disrespectful at times. If they did chest bumps as you suggest, that's quasi-ridiculous as they were dominated throughout the game. They should have been sheepish and wiped their brow, as opposed to 'we're superior' chest bumps. But that's who they are and they won't be changing anytime soon. As for it being good for the sport, poor sportsmanship is never good for any sport.

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Yes, let them celebrate however they want...I don't find it offensive at all.

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If looks could kill , with the shove and the look that Wayne game Harden after the game . I don't think Wayne will be getting any taps on his shoes when his knees are one the ice when they meet again or their might be fireworks .

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Sour grapes on Middaugh's part. If anyone makes a shot like that to win a game, they should be allowed to let loose a bit.

I've seen it happen before and not by the Jacobs team either. The pot shouldn't call the kettle black.

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i mean...let them celebrate. they REALLY want a grand slam . its the one thing missing on their resume

I guess if i was a fellow competitor on the ice i could see how others might not love seeing that

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First of all, I don't think Wayne actually pushed Harnden. Harnden was chest bumping Jacobs and backed into Wayne, who was trying to exit the sheet. The celebration by the Jacobs squad was over the top. It is getting a little old. If you listened to Kevin and Mike, it wasn't that hard a shot for that level as he had so many ways to make it. Don't get me wrong, it was a good shot, but I think most skips at that level expect to make it.

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Celebrations are great. Love 'em when it's for something really meaningful like winning a Gold in the Olympics, or winning the Brier/Worlds or maybe even the Player's Championship.

Acting like pricks are not. The Hardens (and Team Jacobs as a whole, but I think Fry and Jacobs are slightly more reserved) are sliding over that line quite a bit these days. Sometimes I wonder if they're trying to become a bit of a parody of themselves with the over-the-top celebrations.

A semi-final means you haven't won anything yet... save the hooting and hollering for later. Even if it was a "tough" shot, which really, it wasn't that hard at that level.

I probably would have given the Harden's a bit of tap if they got into my face. Good for Wayne, even if it was "accidental".

(And if I ever EVER catch anyone doing this during a league/club curling game... I will call you out. And you might get more than a tap from me.)

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They were outplayed most of the game and very lucky to get the W . For goodness sakes show a little respect and composure.
They have to realize that as Olympic champs they are a role model for kids coming into the game. I'm old school..in my day after being outplayed all game and squeaking out a win we would have tapped the opposition on the bum ( oh sorry that's not cool in this era ) , looked em in the eye and gave them a good handshake. Respect.......I have visions of kids in our junior programs thinking these actions are cool.
So sorry In my opinion they are being as@es.





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i think people need to cool down here. these guys wear their hearts on their sleeves and like i said they want a grand slam title badly.

they do go overboard at times but they are passionate abiut this game.

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Originally posted by Claire Marie

Yes, let them celebrate however they want...I don't find it offensive at all.

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Originally posted by Claire Marie
Sour grapes on Middaugh's part. If anyone makes a shot like that to win a game, they should be allowed to let loose a bit.

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Who Cares?

Why does anyone get affected by how a Team reacts to winning a game..a tournament, a gold, whatever? ..

THEY do all that hard work.. probably Daily..Staying fit..Throwing rocks... working their tails off brushing in games.. spending endless time away from family and friends to compete and work on getting to the top...

Good Athletes celebrating has never and never will
"bother me".. what I don't like is the losers that break brooms, tear off their shirts, punch lockers and throw temper Tantrums

The lack of Support for one of the Top Teams in the world is actually quite amazing....sounds a little jealous....

Oh.. and if you think kids don't go nuts when they win big..
watch a few more of their events..
being joyful is a Good Emotion!!

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i think people need to cool down here. these guys wear their hearts on their sleeves and like i said they want a grand slam title badly.

they do go overboard at times but they are passionate abiut this game.

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Pat Simmons had the best celebration when he won the Brier this year.

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Considering Wayne had them on the ropes most of the game with a very young team, I didn't see any reason for all the show. They were dammed lucky Wayne was a tad heavy on his last shot or they would have been packing and pulling out their bus tickets.

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Originally posted by HotRocks
Why does anyone get affected by how a Team reacts to winning a game..a tournament, a gold, whatever? ..

THEY do all that hard work.. probably Daily..Staying fit..Throwing rocks... working their tails off brushing in games.. spending endless time away from family and friends to compete and work on getting to the top...

Good Athletes celebrating has never and never will
"bother me".. what I don't like is the losers that break brooms, tear off their shirts, punch lockers and throw temper Tantrums

The lack of Support for one of the Top Teams in the world is actually quite amazing....sounds a little jealous....

Oh.. and if you think kids don't go nuts when they win big..
watch a few more of their events..
being joyful is a Good Emotion!!

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(1) the tapping of other players for keeping their knees on the ice.. is wrong and should not happen again.. thats in the past.. yet you relate that to this celebration..
(2) Have you actually competed ON the ice against the Jacobs Team?

You, of course have every right to your POV.. but I dont think many Men.. would be so put off by "chest bumps"..
I remember in days gone by when Wayne Middaugh was not so much of a "gentleman in curling" .. like fingering the crowd...( just sayin)

I like the Jacobs Team.. so I guess we shall see what happens tonight in the Men's Final..

Cheers

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You don't have to curl against Team Jacobs to realize they have little to no thought for the team that has just lost as they do their alpha celebrations. If they congratulated the other team first and then went into their routine, fine, do whatever you want. But as long as they do idiotic chest bumps, bumping into opposition players before they have even shaken hands, then in my mind they lack class. And i imagine that most competitive curlers would agree.

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that celebration was over the top considering middaughs miss gave them the game,like going crazy in golf after a guy misses a putt for you to win

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You don't have to curl against Team Jacobs to realize they have little to no thought for the team that has just lost as they do their alpha celebrations. If they congratulated the other team first and then went into their routine, fine, do whatever you want. But as long as they do idiotic chest bumps, bumping into opposition players before they have even shaken hands, then in my mind they lack class. And i imagine that most competitive curlers would agree.

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If Wayne wanted to terminate such celebrations he might be advised to make his last rock (fairly simple angle freeze to side 4) and stop Team Jacobs in their tracks.

Maybe Wayne should play a few more games a year rather than being airlifted in when some kid has to write an exam and the college won't allow him to postpone it a day or two.

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id imagine you are wrong

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Sounds like the team is the Bubba Watson of curling...I have to agree a bit over the top for a SF win

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