tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756899534609502905.post5901747218835571472..comments2012-08-14T19:42:35.363-07:00Comments on Wheelchair Curling Blog: Day 4 Wrap-up - 2009 TSX Canadian Wheelchair Curling Championship.http://www.blogger.com/profile/16977271452654335000noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756899534609502905.post-278890174796852052009-03-27T20:40:00.000-07:002009-03-27T20:40:00.000-07:00The game and championship was friendlier, and not ...The game and championship was friendlier, and not nearly as cutthroat before ArmstrongAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756899534609502905.post-52834564842593100442009-03-27T20:38:00.000-07:002009-03-27T20:38:00.000-07:00Come on Eric, If winning was everything for BC, h...Come on Eric, If winning was everything for BC, he would by playing, and almost guarantee a BC win.<BR/><BR/>Good on the Coach and team to show a sense of fair play, and let Jim try to handle any shortcomings by himself (as, ironically, he has, to date).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756899534609502905.post-51584432298642981772009-03-27T07:15:00.001-07:002009-03-27T07:15:00.001-07:00This comment has been removed by the author..https://www.blogger.com/profile/16977271452654335000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756899534609502905.post-90567288837188648312009-03-27T07:15:00.000-07:002009-03-27T07:15:00.000-07:00I don't have a lot of time to follow up on the com...I don't have a lot of time to follow up on the comments while I'm working, but just want to say that Darryl is here as an alternate to a team that won the playdowns. He is not being "sat down" because it would be unfair to the other teams to have him play.<BR/><BR/>Had Darryl been on Jim's team when they won the BC Provincials, they would be playing together..https://www.blogger.com/profile/16977271452654335000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756899534609502905.post-42242134710305988612009-03-27T07:14:00.000-07:002009-03-27T07:14:00.000-07:00Big query, yet again, should Jim play?He had ONE ...Big query, yet again, should Jim play?<BR/><BR/>He had ONE bad game, and lost.<BR/><BR/>The team has had a number of bad games, and they continue to win.....why?<BR/><BR/>Obviousy, Armstrong has TOO much of an impact.<BR/><BR/>Time to assess Team Canada's involvement, or at least Jim's involvement.<BR/><BR/>Let'skeep the championship competitive to all.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756899534609502905.post-76265748256768243382009-03-27T07:11:00.000-07:002009-03-27T07:11:00.000-07:00It is the original question. Jim's knowledge, ice...It is the original question. Jim's knowledge, ice-reading, etc. combined with his shotmaking gives BC too big an advantage.<BR/><BR/>Sit Jim, and have Darryl play. Would make for a great play-off.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756899534609502905.post-82204839684576964672009-03-27T06:32:00.000-07:002009-03-27T06:32:00.000-07:00Actually, why should Darryl sit?He is eligible, an...Actually, why should Darryl sit?<BR/><BR/>He is eligible, and would enhance BC's chances to win, by a long shot.<BR/><BR/>There are five medals, and someone sitting to improve the BC's chance of gold may make sense.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756899534609502905.post-16293009428530497492009-03-27T06:22:00.000-07:002009-03-27T06:22:00.000-07:00So now we are back to the pre-competition question...So now we are back to the pre-competition question.<BR/><BR/>Should Jim Armstrong even be allowed to play?<BR/><BR/>He won last year, having played less than one season.<BR/><BR/>He wins the Worlds in his second season.<BR/><BR/>You have said, Eric, that his knowledge is the advantage, and it appears it is showing again here. BC is on top of the heap (again) as they go into playoffs.<BR/><BR/>Why?<BR/><BR/>It isn't his support cast, who would be reasonably competitive, but not winning, in my opinion without Jim Armstrong.<BR/><BR/>If BC's advantage is Jim's knowledge, it is an unfair advantage, since experience is a skill that cannot be acquired quickly. Therefore, BC will continue to take a play-off berth for years and years, while the rest of us try to catch up.<BR/><BR/>A compettive balance is lost because of one player.....I am not saying it is fair to not have him play, but is it fair to the rest of the field to have him play?<BR/><BR/>Manitoba came off after their game, having clearly outplayed the BC Team, and lost by 4, shaking their heads over the way they were out-strategized, and wore the results of a few BIG TIME shots from Armstrong.<BR/><BR/>What's the answer, Eric?<BR/><BR/>He has had his big win this year, in an arena we can only dream of.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756899534609502905.post-37421586029581627392009-03-27T06:00:00.000-07:002009-03-27T06:00:00.000-07:00I agree that BC has shown some real class with the...I agree that BC has shown some real class with their decisions on who has played so far.<BR/><BR/>I also heard that the reason Darryl Neighbour was selected as fifth, was that Jim Armstrong was questionable in even coming to Halifax. Shed any light, Eric?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756899534609502905.post-33799464628295893392009-03-27T05:57:00.000-07:002009-03-27T05:57:00.000-07:00I agree.Kudos to Team BC.They could field Jim and ...I agree.<BR/><BR/>Kudos to Team BC.<BR/><BR/>They could field Jim and Darryl, and on the ice in Halifax (heavy and swingy), their big weight hits with accuracy would be no contest at the Nationals.<BR/><BR/>It is a true sense of fair play, allowing the competition to enjoy a truly competitive atmosphere.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756899534609502905.post-92207592204958639492009-03-27T05:54:00.000-07:002009-03-27T05:54:00.000-07:00Brings up, once again, how does wheelchair curling...Brings up, once again, how does wheelchair curling integrate the Team Canada players?<BR/><BR/>To bring Team Canada directly into the Nationals at this point in time will eliminate a lot of the competitive nature of this competition. How about Team Canada members NOT being allowed to participate, and they play the National winners after the event, say in a best of three or five playoff as a separate event?<BR/><BR/>What do you think, Eric? Maybe Jim or Darryl could be asked as well?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756899534609502905.post-30584842395622045742009-03-27T04:56:00.000-07:002009-03-27T04:56:00.000-07:00Congratulations to BC for NOT playing Darryl Neigh...Congratulations to BC for NOT playing Darryl Neighbour late in the week. I think it was appropriate to rest teammates on the three day game, and then leave him on the sidelines for the big games.<BR/><BR/>It shows a sporting spirit that should not be fogotten.<BR/><BR/>Can you imagine a team with Armstrong and Neighbour in this competition?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com