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I get Homan is the home team and whatever, but there's nothing worse than when the crowd cheers misses.
A scotties tourney couldn't have asked for a better match-up - Undeafeated 4-time champion JJ against the home province who went 10-1; yet they cant even fill the building.
Asking them to have curling etiquette is a little much dont yah think :/
No matter what happens this weekend for Jones, in december she'll have the home ice advantage at a small bonspiel that is kind of important.
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| 02-24-13 02:15AM |
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Re: Statement on Jennifer Jones by Manitoba Legend
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Win or lose vs. Nedohin, win or lose vs. Homan in the golden match, win or lose in the bronze match vs. K Scott I will never turn in my fan card for Jennifer Jones.
This woman has given me more hours of tremendous entertainment over the years. Ten straight appearances at the STOH, 10 straight playoffs made. Thats an incredible record in itself.
101 Scott wins and counting. Thats an incredible record.
4 Canadian championships. Only Colleen Jones has more.
Some of the greatest finishes in curling history. Few have more.
Yes, there have been blips. Only one gold medal in world play. Yet, 3 top 3 finishes in those four tries. The last canadian woman to win a gold medal.
Poor Olympic trial record.
But always a gentlewoman on the ice. ALways considerate in interviews, almost always positive to a tee.
Never said a bad word about the curler she cut, even when a media firestorm broke out.
So don't worry Jenn. In the very remote chance you or a member of your team reads this blog, I remain 100% your faithful supporter.
A critical mouth, yes?
But no greater supporter exists on the planet beyond your immediate family and friends.
You are a true inspiration, not only on the curling lanes but in life itself.
In recent months my mother died of complications arising from dementia and other ills. Despite her ills, she also got great joy from watching you curl when I had the TV on during my care and supervision.
Whenever the Scotties was on, she would always ask without fail - HOW DID JENNIFER JONES DO?
And most of the time, my retort would be - JENNIFER WON!!!
My mother would then say - THATS NICE!!!
I must say I miss my mother terrible - and especially hearing those two words. THATS NICE!!!
I almost teared up reading this, very sincere. Have faith ML, Jenn wont go quietly tomorrow!
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| 02-24-13 03:45AM |
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If not,then I'm cheering for Homan.They do have a very good team,actually I remember watching her the last couple of years and thinking she's like the Kmart of women's curling.
A pretty good comparison actually. Reminds me of my favourite Fake Kevin Martin tweet: "Rachel Homan reminds me of a young me. Big weight, big forehead, sexy as hell"
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| 02-24-13 07:47AM |
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Re: Re: Statement on Jennifer Jones by Manitoba Legend
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Originally posted by InOffFor4
I almost teared up reading this, very sincere. Have faith ML, Jenn wont go quietly tomorrow!
Let's not write the epitaph quite yet. Hell, she may pick up all the marbles today and then go and clean clock in Riga.
If not I expect we see her back at the STOH next year anyway.
She's a great competitor and we saw that last night even as she sensed the game slipping away.
The Scotties would be poorer in her absence. And she ranks as one of Canada's all-time great curlers.
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| 02-24-13 09:58AM |
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I appreciate the fact that despite my leaving in a huff Gerry has allowed me to keep my keys to the site. It feels good not having to sneak in here like certain posters must.
There is nothing like a prediction after the fact, but here is mine. When JJ went 11 and 0, I remarked to the wife that Ms Jones and crew now need to decide which game they are going to lose. I believe they chose to lose the proper one. (Well, duh!)
If tough ass Team Canada shows up this morning we will have one hell of a game, if subdued and bewildered Heather shows up not so much. What ever the personality of Team Canada this am I predict a Jones win, although I would rather it goes the other way. If it comes down to a Ontario Manitoba final don't bet against Manitoba MONSTER.
It has taken a while for me to come to grips with MM Jones and crew. Wayne Gretsky syndrome is the best way to describe it. Wayne seems like a real nice guy, and I am sure he is, but all those years he was stealing Stanley Cups that rightfully belong to the Habs, (except 1993, God bless McSorley), I routinely wished bad thing for the man. Not anymore. Sorry Wayne. Sorry Jennifer. I will try to do better in the future. Wearing my hairshirt now!
One other point. Somebody mentioned Rachel Homan's tattoo. We seeem to be in a tattoo culture that is going to make pool day at the retirement home very interesting 50 years from now. ("Nice tatoo of a waffle on your butt Babs!
"Thats not a waffle, it's a sunflower!!")
For the record I have a tatoo. The tatoo does not make me or mean I am a world beater of any kind. It means that I can never drink tequila again. And Rachel Homans incredible talent comes not from five hundred bucks worth of ink, but from practice and coaching and talent and an inner fortitude that most of us can only dream of.
I am looking forward to the final. I predict a win for Amber Holland!! (Oh?..OK..Damn, how long have I been away!)
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| 02-24-13 10:08AM |
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its lookig like the curling machine version of team canada that was existent through the first 6 games and yesterday against BC has made an appearance again this morning
could be a very long morning for manitoba
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| 02-24-13 10:34AM |
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Jenny wasnt close on that draw in the 5th. The Manitoba team on the whole havent recovered from last night..They are spooked...Shellshocked
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| 02-24-13 10:39AM |
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Okay, okay, TC looks the better, but not significantly. But a two-point spread after five ends means anybody's game. It could be tied up after one more end.
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| 02-24-13 10:55AM |
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Manitoba looks like a team that has ran out of gas.
A 9am start after a tough loss and a long night, does not help matters.
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| 02-24-13 10:56AM |
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I can't believe how tight lawes gets in a big game. She's curled in so many of them you would think it would be second nature but arms crossed and she looks like she's gonna cry. Get your head up and make a couple of shots and you can still win. Let's go!
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| 02-24-13 11:38AM |
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Oh...Oh.....sugar balls!
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| 02-24-13 12:07PM |
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steal of two
WOW!!
That;s the risk you run when you junk up the 4 foot. Canada played with fire in a tie game with hammer - really don't understand that decision.
JJ somewhat 'missed' her last shot, or it could have been a steal of 3.
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| 02-24-13 12:18PM |
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We have round 3 of Homan vs Jones
I dont think ms homan will steal 4 points again
Could be a classic final. TSN is very happy!
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| 02-24-13 12:18PM |
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It is a shame that the undeserving team won and is in the final. Hopefully Ontario will kick Manitoba's ass!
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| 02-24-13 12:19PM |
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Well......that wasn't deserved.
Based on what? Team Canada made a big mistake in an important spot. They didn't deserve to win.
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| 02-24-13 12:20PM |
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Nedowins second and poor line calls killed her
She certainly lost it rather than Jones winning it. Of course any team that can only score one point in the last five ends doesn't deserve to win.
Rubber match tonight between MB and ON, literally.
And wouldn't you rather watch Jones than Nedohin anyway?
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"Undeserving?" 11-0 through the round robin. Early struggles in the semi-final, but once they were finally able to start getting some rocks in the right place and get some pressure on Team Canada, Nedohin couldn't make the shots and Iskew blew the line call in the 8th end. This is exactly how JJ won a bunch of elimination games in 2008.
This should be a barnburner of a final tonight. Will be pulling hard for Jones, but am THRILLED that one of these two teams will become the new Team Canada. Look out, world!
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| 02-24-13 12:23PM |
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Originally posted by doubletakeout This is exactly how JJ won a bunch of elimination games in 2008.[/B]
Was that year she came all the way from the tiebreaker, and won game after game when her opponent self-destructed?
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