Thursday, March 20, 2008

Jones Looking For World Title

Hello. Jennifer Jones has got to be excited about the upcoming Women's World Curling Championships. It will be a far different experience for her than 2005.
For one thing, the championship is in Vernon, BC. Jones has had success in BC, winning last year's Canada Cup in Kamloops.
Another reason for excitement is the ice conditions have to be better than what she faced in 2005. Mike Harris told me using the word "ice" to describe what the curlers faced in Scotland was almost inaccurate. It apparently took away any type of draw game that Jennifer Jones excels at. Ironically, Harris mentioned Colleen Jones would've probably loved it!
Finally, Anette Norberg of Sweden is not in the field. While Debbie McCormack is, in looking at the names I think Jones has to feel she's no worse than co-favourite to win.
Will it happen? In Jones' case I think it will. Dawn Askin looks like an all-world lead. Jill Officer is a great second and sweeper. I would probably pick Jennifer Jones to throw any must-make shot I'd ever face. That just leave Cathy Overton-Clapham, who can be brilliant, to hold her own.
Look for the world title to remain in Canada.

Regards,
Steve

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