Men - Short Program- Fri. Nov. 26, 10:50 am EST

[bigsisjiejie]

Yes the tvali.ge link is on about 10 minute delay, but I'm getting excellent quality.

[Nadine]

I can't say what the men have landed thus far because I'm not really watching, just waiting until the last group takes the ice, but I have to admit I am interested to see Nan Song of China again. I loved watching him live in person at Skate America, he has a very ethereal John Curry type of quality to his skating.

[iriseyes]

I agree, Nadine-- the music drew me in and then I was equally impressed! Then again, I'm always a sucker for the blues interpreted even mildly well.

[iriseyes]

Not sure what Chafik landed, but his score was 73.something

[snowflake]

Chafik I thinK: 4toe-3toe, 3-axel and 3-loop.

And Stanick Jeanette was sitting beside him in kiss&cry

[ImaginaryPogue]

Not sure what Chafik landed, but his score was 73.something

70.33

[Nadine]

Yeah, Nan Song landed all his jumps! Opened with a beautiful 3L/3T right on time to the music, then followed that up with a nice steady 3A, and finally ended with a big 3F. Nice spins, beautiful quality to his skating. I enjoyed it, but am especially looking forward to his LP. (:^)

[iriseyes]

70.33

My bad... half asleep

[Nadine]

Kozuka does wonderful Russian splits in front of Kevin Reynolds. Kev warms up with a nice 3S. All the top men are on the ice!

[Nadine]

Replay shows Mroz landed a beauty quad! And Kozuka is owning the ice, what's new!

[herios]

Chafik I thinK: 4toe-3toe, 3-axel and 3-loop.

And Stanick Jeanette was sitting beside him in kiss&cry

Correct. that was more than impressive debut in a GP for him. Someone to watch tomorrow.

[Nadine]

My first glimpse of Brian, and he wins most handsome by far! And he too owns the ice, just does a beautiful quad!!!!

1 minute left in warmup!

[Nadine]

Gentlemen, the warmup is over, will you please clear the ice, thank you.

[bigsisjiejie]

Besseghier: Where has this guy been hiding? Diamond in the rough.
Liebers: Enjoyed his programs a lot at CoC. Hope he continues to improve. He's got a unique sense of style, without being kooky.
Song: Always his skating even when I can't stand the music (RFOD). Think he's the best of the current Chinese men by far.

[evangeline]

FLORENT AMODIO, FR
Once Upon a Time in Mexico

3A – v. good
3Lz-3T
3F
I know Morozov is given a lot of flack around here here, but IMO, he’s done wonders for Florent's jump consistency in so short a time.