Weekly Quote

When man invented the bicycle he reached the peak of his attainments.  Here was a machine of precision and balance for the convenience of man.  And (unlike subsequent inventions for man's convenience) the more he used it, the fitter his body became.  Here, for once, was a product of man's brain that was entirely beneficial to those who used it, and of no harm or irritation to others.  Progress should have stopped when man invented the bicycle.  ~Elizabeth West, Hovel in the Hills

Sunday, January 18, 2009

Waddell vs. Drysdale: 4 More Years of Singles Duals

The world could not have asked for a better reality television show than 4 years of Rob Waddell vs. Mahe Drysdale. The latter who has said on several occasions prior to the Olympic trial drama that Waddell was an inspiration and one reason he converted to single sculling after marginal success in the four in 2000. Now New Zealand rowing seems to be showing some signs of trepidation about giving Drysdale the bid outright to 2012.

Waddell's volatility and NZ Rowing's willingness to blow with the wind, seems like a perfect storm abrew. I would expect Drysdale to jump ship before things get too rough and he may be looking to the Aussies for a life raft.

One thing is for certain, if they televise the trial, I will be tuned in.
Posted by Scott Wisniewski at Sunday, January 18, 2009
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