There was no curling this past week, so let's take a closer look at the final end of a Bond Girls match vs. New Jersey. As of this posting, New Jersey has the best record in the Curling Club Nationals and will be vying for the championship later today. Here's the video in case you want to watch.
I'm going to talk about the tenth end, which starts at roughly the 2:24 mark. After scoring 6 points in the first 3 ends, the Bond Girls would give up 7 points over the next 6 ends. Fortunately, the Bond Girls are only down one coming home and they have hammer. That didn't work out for them in their earlier game against Wisconsin, but let's see what happens here. (In case you didn't watch the movie, the Bond Girls are yellow.) Also, I have no idea what the time situation was at that moment, but no one really seemed too rushed.
New Jersey's first rock was in the house. A good call to see if they can force a takeout game for the end.
But Marissa called a freeze for Donna, which I consider the right call. At least see what happens before doing a takeout. Donna's throw was a little bit too heavy, but a good stone.
After New Jersey missed their takeout completely to take out their own rock, Donna drew to the other side to split the house. Good call and good throw.
New Jersey then missed freeze, which left a wide open takeout. Jen made the shot. However, New Jersey, made a nice bump/freeze shot. (There should be a better name for this.)
I'm not sure if New Jersey had shot rock after that. However, they went for a draw, which ended up being more open than they would have liked. I think if this were my game, I might have thrown a guard if I was shot rock, but the draw keeps the pressure on to make some takeouts.
Cindy missed the open takeout. New Jersey then threw a guard (the right call in my opinion). In the next shot, Marissa called for a runback on the left side to raise their rock inside the four foot. However, Cindy's shot perfectly made it past the guard and the yellow rock to bump New Jersey's rock and take shot rock. Wow.
New Jersey missed a takeout with their next rock and Marissa threw a well placed guard on the left side.
New Jersey has two choices here I think. You have the draw on the right side. Really, you have to be perfect on weight and line because you're either drawing to the button or hoping to bump the yellow stone. Another, more interesting, option is the runback. If the red rock is hit on the nose, it would go straight down the center. Maybe it stays, but hopefully, it at least leaves you sitting one. Of course, this is a dangerous shot and a number of things could go wrong. New Jersey went for the draw. (I probably would have too.)
I'm going to talk about the tenth end, which starts at roughly the 2:24 mark. After scoring 6 points in the first 3 ends, the Bond Girls would give up 7 points over the next 6 ends. Fortunately, the Bond Girls are only down one coming home and they have hammer. That didn't work out for them in their earlier game against Wisconsin, but let's see what happens here. (In case you didn't watch the movie, the Bond Girls are yellow.) Also, I have no idea what the time situation was at that moment, but no one really seemed too rushed.
New Jersey's first rock was in the house. A good call to see if they can force a takeout game for the end.
But Marissa called a freeze for Donna, which I consider the right call. At least see what happens before doing a takeout. Donna's throw was a little bit too heavy, but a good stone.
After New Jersey missed their takeout completely to take out their own rock, Donna drew to the other side to split the house. Good call and good throw.
New Jersey then missed freeze, which left a wide open takeout. Jen made the shot. However, New Jersey, made a nice bump/freeze shot. (There should be a better name for this.)
Marissa goes for the takeout, even if it takes out their own instead. New Jersey's rock does jam against a yellow, but is open. Still, a nice rock from Jen. I would have called the same thing for Second and ask that he put lots of weight on it (and hope he hits the broom).
Cindy missed the open takeout. New Jersey then threw a guard (the right call in my opinion). In the next shot, Marissa called for a runback on the left side to raise their rock inside the four foot. However, Cindy's shot perfectly made it past the guard and the yellow rock to bump New Jersey's rock and take shot rock. Wow.
New Jersey missed a takeout with their next rock and Marissa threw a well placed guard on the left side.
New Jersey has two choices here I think. You have the draw on the right side. Really, you have to be perfect on weight and line because you're either drawing to the button or hoping to bump the yellow stone. Another, more interesting, option is the runback. If the red rock is hit on the nose, it would go straight down the center. Maybe it stays, but hopefully, it at least leaves you sitting one. Of course, this is a dangerous shot and a number of things could go wrong. New Jersey went for the draw. (I probably would have too.)
They missed just a little long on weight. This was good for the Bond Girls as it gave them an additional backstop if necessary. Of course, Marissa didn't need it at all and drew perfectly to the button.
Whew. That was a long post. I guess that's what happens when you have video to remind you of every little thing. But a very exciting finish and an awesome win for the Bond Girls.
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