The word is out, just prior to today’s Olympic curling men’s draw in Vancouver.
Chris Plys, the young man we first noticed two years ago and declared to be Dude ... is going in.
The former world junior champion, seen here throwing Olympic practice stones with Team USA, is off the bench and into the lineup at skip position for today’s match against France.
Plys will throw third stones, with regular third Jason Smith throwing last rocks.
As AP is reporting, the decision was made by team coach Phill Drobnick on Thursday night.
Good luck, Dude!
[Photo by Anil Mungal is copyright The Curling News]