Thursday recap, Friday preview

Thu, May 29, 2008 - 11:22 PM

12:35 a.m.

While sadly I wasn't able to watch much of round four due to prior obligations, I had the opportunity to review the round results tonight.

Unlike most years, round four wasn't a bloodbath. Only 18 spellers were eliminated in the round compared to the 27 knocked out in round three. Surprisingly, the round three words seemed harder than round four.

Tomorrow's action begins at 11:00 a.m. on ESPN. The 45 spellers remaining will face grueling tests in the semifinals as bee officials typically try to whittle the field to under fifteen prior to the live broadcast on ESPN.

Many spellers who have lived their dream with sheer luck on Thursday will find a nastier world tomorrow morning.

I'll post before the semifinals in the morning to explain a few more specifics.

Last thought: In less than 24 hours, we will have a champion. Oh the excitement!

-Josh Dawsey