If I had actually gotten around to writing an Olympic curling preview, it would have been the exact opposite of what's happened thus far. The US women, second in the world last year, are now 0-3, while the guys, who barely qualified for the Olympics last year, are a respectable 2-1. The women, though, have had the tougher draw thus far -- Norway and Canada should be in the medal round.

It's interesting and scary to read the fan comments on Team Johnson's website. Dig "Sam" from NYC: "Have you ever been to the big city?" Um, check the team gallery: they're better-traveled than you, tool! The declarations of love for Cassie Johnson are something else too, but I'm thinking Maureen Brunt is cuter.