Among the fantasy picks, Russian Ilja Rosliakov (Joy Sadaly/Olympic Ring Worm Wood Stock Market District Attorney) was the only jumper not to qualify. It was no disgrace to Ilja, who jumped with true Olympic spirit, albeit not very far. But it is a definite disgrace to Joy Sadaly for picking him. Even the three Russians who qualified placed no better than 26th.
Germany's Michael Uhrmann (Zach Chromiak/Bankers Club) was the top qualifier, jumping 106 meters, and also had the best form with 56.5 of 60 judge's points. Surprisingly, the Czech Republic's Jakub Janda (undrafted) had the second best qualifying score.Favorite Gregor Schlierenzauer (Brittany B./Buck-Toothed Rabbit Bitches), who was already prequalified, had the morning's longest jump at 107 meters. Pretty good for a K95 hill, according to this reporter who has never before looked at ski jump results.
Provided nobody drops their country's flag at tonight's Opening Ceremony, at least eight of the nine fantasy teams did well on Day One.
Well no surprise really about the Canadians :) I'm actually hoping to see a Finn on the podium tomorrow, but we'll see...
ReplyDeleteSadaly has taken refuge in Erie, Pennsylvania to gather herself after Russia's disappointing performance. She is spending the afternoon pouring vodka down the drain and cursing her post-draft decision to switch her ski jump selection. Sadaly also suspects that Alex Trebek is involved in Olympic score fixing. Sadaly thinks she has uncovered Trebek's master plan--taunting officials by alluding to the non-contenders (ahem, Czech Republic) he financially manipulated to medal opportunities in College Jeopardy clues on the eve before the competition. The Velvet Revolution, Alex? We all knew that answer seemed misplaced. Sadaly will be spending this evening recording all countries mentioned in jeopardy clues.
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