- Joined
- Dec 29, 2004
Kwanford's List...
Men
1. Plushy (this kills me, but he DOMINATED for most of the decade. You can't deny either his place on top of this list or his place as one of the all time greats.
2. Joubert - Plushy's number rival throughout the decade. And he's hot.
3. Yags - if the decade were adjusted, he'd be on top but alack number 3 is as far as I can fairly place him.
4. Buttle. I'm not a fan, but he deserves this spot
5. Stephan. Again, not a fan but what can you do?
6. Johnny. If he'd won an Olympic Medal, I'd have him higher.
7. Timothy Goeble. If not for CoP and injuries...sigh
8. Evan. He kept plugging away and working hard and now he's on DWTS
9. The Japanese Men. This is where the real Asian Invasion is going to come...but not yet. I believe they have more to give and to add them too high is to fail in recognizing that their the best of their todays will be the worst of their tomorrows.
Ladies
1. Michelle Kwan. Seriously? I will spare Toni with my detailed analyst of why she's number 1. I can sum it up with: Red Violin, Fields of Gold, The Feeling Begins, Tosca and Song For You.
2. Irina. The only one to truly compete with Kwan. Also, her entire story, career and 2005 season are the stuff of legends.
3. Mao. Since she burst on the scene, has the story ever not been about her?
4. Sasha. If she'd just held on during 2006...well. She'd be number 2. The entire decade had Sasha in the mix. We talk about Kwan's longevity, but what about Sasha's? With serious injuries. This girl is a monster.
5. Yuna. She's had an amazing two years, but that does not a decade make. I sincerely hope she stays active because I don't think she's reached the apex of that tremendous talent.
6. Fumie. Year after year, she's been in the mix. I love her determination and clutch ability.
7. DivaKwara. The most matestic creature on ice with the hardward to prove her OGM wasn't a fluke.
8. Miki. Not a shabby career no matter how you look at it... If she'd ever been able to translate that sick talent into a complete season, how different would this sport and list be?
9. The US Ladies as storyline. Once Kwan & Cohen left, we US fans have been ready to anoint the next big thing and each of the current skaters have made (and sometimes failed to make) their case from Kimmie & Emily to MiRai & Racheal. None have pulled it off, but the back and forth has been fun to watch after a decade of superstars making on the bronze medal an interesting fight.
Pairs and Dance are Shen & Zhao followed by Navka and that guy she skates with and Belbin & Agosto... I love these three teams so much, that it's pointless to pretend I have strong opinions on everybody else
Men
1. Plushy (this kills me, but he DOMINATED for most of the decade. You can't deny either his place on top of this list or his place as one of the all time greats.
2. Joubert - Plushy's number rival throughout the decade. And he's hot.
3. Yags - if the decade were adjusted, he'd be on top but alack number 3 is as far as I can fairly place him.
4. Buttle. I'm not a fan, but he deserves this spot
5. Stephan. Again, not a fan but what can you do?
6. Johnny. If he'd won an Olympic Medal, I'd have him higher.
7. Timothy Goeble. If not for CoP and injuries...sigh
8. Evan. He kept plugging away and working hard and now he's on DWTS
9. The Japanese Men. This is where the real Asian Invasion is going to come...but not yet. I believe they have more to give and to add them too high is to fail in recognizing that their the best of their todays will be the worst of their tomorrows.
Ladies
1. Michelle Kwan. Seriously? I will spare Toni with my detailed analyst of why she's number 1. I can sum it up with: Red Violin, Fields of Gold, The Feeling Begins, Tosca and Song For You.
2. Irina. The only one to truly compete with Kwan. Also, her entire story, career and 2005 season are the stuff of legends.
3. Mao. Since she burst on the scene, has the story ever not been about her?
4. Sasha. If she'd just held on during 2006...well. She'd be number 2. The entire decade had Sasha in the mix. We talk about Kwan's longevity, but what about Sasha's? With serious injuries. This girl is a monster.
5. Yuna. She's had an amazing two years, but that does not a decade make. I sincerely hope she stays active because I don't think she's reached the apex of that tremendous talent.
6. Fumie. Year after year, she's been in the mix. I love her determination and clutch ability.
7. DivaKwara. The most matestic creature on ice with the hardward to prove her OGM wasn't a fluke.
8. Miki. Not a shabby career no matter how you look at it... If she'd ever been able to translate that sick talent into a complete season, how different would this sport and list be?
9. The US Ladies as storyline. Once Kwan & Cohen left, we US fans have been ready to anoint the next big thing and each of the current skaters have made (and sometimes failed to make) their case from Kimmie & Emily to MiRai & Racheal. None have pulled it off, but the back and forth has been fun to watch after a decade of superstars making on the bronze medal an interesting fight.
Pairs and Dance are Shen & Zhao followed by Navka and that guy she skates with and Belbin & Agosto... I love these three teams so much, that it's pointless to pretend I have strong opinions on everybody else