And I also wrote that Joannie should not be considered an automatic winner in the ladies, though I didn't expect it to be Akiko.I agree with everyone who pointed out that Evan beating Nobu is not a given... Even with a World Champion PCS boost like Evan got at the WTT, Nobu can still take it on the strength of better jumps, provided he counts them properly.
Great job by Oda. First place well deserved. Bravo!!
With Oda's popped jump I thought he might be second but
the rest of his program was first class.
Evan and Oda were the highlights for me. They were wonderful.
Was Lysacek downgraded on anything? That's quite a mediocre TES, especially for a guy with steps and spins, that often earn lots of GOE.
A bit meh about Lysacek's Scherezade (sorry Yu Na does it better imo) ... why did he get better choreography marks than Oda? :scratch: Maybe some of the more experienced fans could enlighten me on this?
Was Lysacek downgraded on anything? That's quite a mediocre TES, especially for a guy with steps and spins, that often earn lots of GOE.
I haven't seen Lysacek's LP yet. But could it be because of less stops & posing?
And only -0.18 on the GOE with two URs in the combination? Wow. I get the feeling Evan is getting some help from the judges based on last season; I wonder how long that will last.
And only -0.18 on the GOE with two URs in the combination? Wow. I get the feeling Evan is getting some help from the judges based on last season; I wonder how long that will last.