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Gushue officially announces Ferbey has joined his team

Published on April 8, 2010
Published on July 1, 2010
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Bally Haly Curling Club , St. John's , Alberta , Newfoundland and Labrador

Brad Gushue made it official today when he introduced Randy Ferbey as the newest member of his curling team during a news conference at Bally Haly Curling Club in St. John's.

The 50-year-old Ferbey, who is from Alberta, will throw third stones on the rink with skip Gushue, lead Ryan Fry and second Mark Nichols.

Ferbey, who will not compete for Newfoundland and Labrador in Brier competition, will join the Gushue team after next weekend's Players' Championship in Dawson Creek, B.C.

Further details in Friday's Telegram.

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    Mark
    - July 2, 2010 at 15:04:30

    This could potentially back fire on Gushue. He couldn't win until he brought in Russ; Russ called the shots and when he left, Gushue had no success.

    Now he's bringing in Ferbey, who you know is going to call the shots, whether he's the skip or not. If they have success, it's only going to look bad for Brad. It will show that he obviously can't handle making decisions while being the skip on the team.

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    Steve
    - July 2, 2010 at 14:58:15

    This has to be the ultimate in irony!

    It was Mr. Ferbey who was one of the most out spoken critics of Brad Gushue and his team after they won the right to represent Canada at the Torino Olympics. Mr. Ferbey felt that they had not earned the right to be there.

    There must be truth to what they say - Time heals all wounds!

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    Joanne
    - July 2, 2010 at 14:57:33

    I love how people keep commenting on how poorly The Gushue team has done without Russ. Russ threw 2nd stones if Mark or Brad didn't make a shot they wouldn't have won anything. I don't think a lot of people follow the curling because if they did they would see that the Gushue team last year won 3 tournments. They didn't sit in the top 5 in the world with Russ or Randy. Is it that horrible that they want to be the best and to be the best you need 4 of the top curlers not 2 or 3 all 4. Teams have good days and bad days like anyone else. Way can't people be happy for others. Ferby's team mates have decided to take time off and so has Jamie if Randy didn't think it was a good team he wouldn't be coming to join them.

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    tometoe
    - July 2, 2010 at 14:50:59

    one hasbeen and one wannbe is never a good mix

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    hurry hard
    - July 2, 2010 at 14:47:22

    Adam from NL writes: Your right Mike. That is unless you call 4 consecutive playoff appearances at the Brier including one final, a WCT major title and currently sitting in 4th place on the WCT Order of Merit no success.

    I agree, any success they have will bring questions, but a look at the big picture of this team shows they have been very successful.

    ==============================

    Big difference in rising to the top and qualifying for the briar in this province as compared to doing so in Alberta for example. If Brad were in Alberta, he would be competing against many many more tough teams and quite likely not have made any briar appearances to date.

    One other thing, I believe Korab's sabatical was not of his choosing. I suspect he was given the nudge. Korab has a propensity to show off and clown around. It would probably be tolerable if he were a brilliant curler, but he hasn't been bringing an 'A' game to the rink lately, his antics along with a lackluster performance probably contributed to his so called 'sabatical'.

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    AudJack from Calgary
    - July 2, 2010 at 14:43:49

    Not sure what the problem is? This has absolutely nothing to do with Provincial paydowns or representing your Province, its about money, bottom line. If you look at most teams out there, how many are actually from the province they represent? In many cases, these guys pay their bills by curling, let them ice the best team.

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    Heather
    - July 2, 2010 at 14:43:23

    Mark Sparrow - jealous much?

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    Off the Cuff
    - July 2, 2010 at 14:41:13

    That's two big egos on the same end of the ice, can the ice support this, mark being moved is a mistake the best third in the game and they just will never be a team.

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    Adam
    - July 2, 2010 at 14:40:25

    Your right Mike. That is unless you call 4 consecutive playoff appearances at the Brier including one final, a WCT major title and currently sitting in 4th place on the WCT Order of Merit no success.

    I agree, any success they have will bring questions, but a look at the big picture of this team shows they have been very successful.

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    Mark
    - July 2, 2010 at 14:39:22

    @ Heather @ Adam

    Not jealous, just stating the facts. As an athlete and someone who plays provincial bball for NL, there is no second place or top 5 finishes. We always go out there to win ~ success comes in W's; lots of them.

    I'm just saying that I hope this decision doesn't backfire.

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    Mark
    - July 1, 2010 at 21:53:47

    This could potentially back fire on Gushue. He couldn't win until he brought in Russ; Russ called the shots and when he left, Gushue had no success.

    Now he's bringing in Ferbey, who you know is going to call the shots, whether he's the skip or not. If they have success, it's only going to look bad for Brad. It will show that he obviously can't handle making decisions while being the skip on the team.

    Submit a comment

  • Username
    Steve
    - July 1, 2010 at 21:46:10

    This has to be the ultimate in irony!

    It was Mr. Ferbey who was one of the most out spoken critics of Brad Gushue and his team after they won the right to represent Canada at the Torino Olympics. Mr. Ferbey felt that they had not earned the right to be there.

    There must be truth to what they say - Time heals all wounds!

    Submit a comment

  • Username
    Joanne
    - July 1, 2010 at 21:45:05

    I love how people keep commenting on how poorly The Gushue team has done without Russ. Russ threw 2nd stones if Mark or Brad didn't make a shot they wouldn't have won anything. I don't think a lot of people follow the curling because if they did they would see that the Gushue team last year won 3 tournments. They didn't sit in the top 5 in the world with Russ or Randy. Is it that horrible that they want to be the best and to be the best you need 4 of the top curlers not 2 or 3 all 4. Teams have good days and bad days like anyone else. Way can't people be happy for others. Ferby's team mates have decided to take time off and so has Jamie if Randy didn't think it was a good team he wouldn't be coming to join them.

    Submit a comment

  • Username
    tometoe
    - July 1, 2010 at 21:34:09

    one hasbeen and one wannbe is never a good mix

    Submit a comment

  • Username
    hurry hard
    - July 1, 2010 at 21:27:54

    Adam from NL writes: Your right Mike. That is unless you call 4 consecutive playoff appearances at the Brier including one final, a WCT major title and currently sitting in 4th place on the WCT Order of Merit no success.

    I agree, any success they have will bring questions, but a look at the big picture of this team shows they have been very successful.

    ==============================

    Big difference in rising to the top and qualifying for the briar in this province as compared to doing so in Alberta for example. If Brad were in Alberta, he would be competing against many many more tough teams and quite likely not have made any briar appearances to date.

    One other thing, I believe Korab's sabatical was not of his choosing. I suspect he was given the nudge. Korab has a propensity to show off and clown around. It would probably be tolerable if he were a brilliant curler, but he hasn't been bringing an 'A' game to the rink lately, his antics along with a lackluster performance probably contributed to his so called 'sabatical'.

    Submit a comment

  • Username
    AudJack from Calgary
    - July 1, 2010 at 21:22:17

    Not sure what the problem is? This has absolutely nothing to do with Provincial paydowns or representing your Province, its about money, bottom line. If you look at most teams out there, how many are actually from the province they represent? In many cases, these guys pay their bills by curling, let them ice the best team.

    Submit a comment

  • Username
    Heather
    - July 1, 2010 at 21:21:24

    Mark Sparrow - jealous much?

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  • Username
    Off the Cuff
    - July 1, 2010 at 21:17:38

    That's two big egos on the same end of the ice, can the ice support this, mark being moved is a mistake the best third in the game and they just will never be a team.

    Submit a comment

  • Username
    Adam
    - July 1, 2010 at 21:16:24

    Your right Mike. That is unless you call 4 consecutive playoff appearances at the Brier including one final, a WCT major title and currently sitting in 4th place on the WCT Order of Merit no success.

    I agree, any success they have will bring questions, but a look at the big picture of this team shows they have been very successful.

    Submit a comment

  • Username
    Mark
    - July 1, 2010 at 21:14:34

    @ Heather @ Adam

    Not jealous, just stating the facts. As an athlete and someone who plays provincial bball for NL, there is no second place or top 5 finishes. We always go out there to win ~ success comes in W's; lots of them.

    I'm just saying that I hope this decision doesn't backfire.

    Submit a comment

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