The word of the past 24 hours is “WOW”.

Out of the women’s signings, I’ve only been right about one thing. I am not going to quit my dayjob, I’ll tell you that much!

Since I haven’t seen the news posted anywhere, I’ll take pleasure in knowing I’m the first to report on these 2 items. It’s not the first time I’ve broken news, but I just want you all to remember this when everyone else picks up these stories, mmk?

Anyway…

Hayley Peirsol has indeed turned pro. And the one thing that I predicted correctly is that she is now represented by PMG sports. Now it’s time for the bombshell. Hayley has signed an swimear contract with TYR! No, not Speedo, but TYR. Color me shocked! I thought Speedo had her on lock! But TYR does make their own “Hayley Suit”, so she will still be at home while competing. I’m still trying to digest all this, so please bear with me.

That brings me to the next signing. One that I wasn’t expecting to be reporting until this time next year! Our girl, Jessica Hardy has forfeited the remainder of her college eligibility and turned professional! This was even more shocking to me than Hayley signing with TYR! I really thought she’d complete her junior year competing for Cal and then turn pro leading up to Beijing. WRONG AGAIN! So far, Jess is being repped by PMG, but doesn’t have a swimwear contract. I have a feeling it won’t be long before she signs though. I want to predict Speedo for Jess, but clearly I don’t know what I’m talking about when it comes to professional signings, so I’m sure I will be wrong again!

See, we really do suck at predicting these things, don’t we?

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