at least Yuna didn't exactly bomb today like "many" predicted (maybe on her lp, who knows) but i'm happy at least she fought for it.
at least Yuna didn't exactly bomb today like "many" predicted (maybe on her lp, who knows) but i'm happy at least she fought for it.
I think Czisny is in a good place. She's right outside of medal contention, as someone mentioned somewhere, she seems to do well when she's not first. She doesn't have it as bad as Mirai does when she's in first (see GPF where she dropped from 1st to 3rd in the LP but still managed to win), but clearly she seems well-suited to do the "fighter" position. Gracefully, of course.Originally Posted by wonderlen3000
If you didn't see her skate how can you be sure her score was a little low?
Not saying I disagree with you but I did watch the last three groups which gave me a little feeling for how the scoring was going.
If Kanako had skated after the two Russian girls and Caro her score might have been a bit higher.
She is still young and her best skating is in the future.
Thanks for the links.
Yuna looked good. Not magical but solid.
As for Mao, she had her moments but overall, she looked fragile. And with all due respect, what was she thinking with that costume.
BTW, if someone has a linky for Ando's SP, pls post. TIA.
I wish Alissa well. For some reason, I don't think she will be rattled with her skating order. When her nerves used to get to her, it seemed like it was an internal issue, not dependent on other skaters. She has really improved on that.
These skaters suffer from low PCS, relative to the higher ranked veterans and to their own TES, especially Kanako. Judges' biases are not so evident, or enough.
I was surprised how weak Kim's performance was today. Hopefully she was getting the nerves out of her system and will better in the long. Ando skated her best but was still her usual mediocre self. Czisny was undermarked and should have been in 1st place over both Kim and Ando.
Think it's a good position for her...however, she does skate right after Kim. If Kim really knocks it out of the park, that's a tough act for anyone to follow.
To the contrary reputation scoring seemed all too evident today.These skaters suffer from low PCS, relative to the higher ranked veterans and to their own TES, especially Kanako. Judges' biases are not so evident, or enough.
So are the judges biased for old favorites or new Russian skaters for political reasons?
I haven't had a chance to watch the programs, but thanks, everyone, for the play-by-play commentary.
Alissa's in fourth? Good for her! Can't wait for YouTube.
I feel terrible for Mao, who's one of the best and most beautiful skaters out there. So light and lyrical across the ice, and she has jumps and all sorts of wonderful positions as well. I hope she skates lights-out in the long. And she's behind Carolina? What gives?
I'm relieved that YuNa didn't fall apart, though I'm sorry to hear about the two step-outs. Of course I want everyone to be phenomenal, for selfish reasons as a lover of spectacular skating but also for unselfish ones--so these ladies can feel the satisfaction of having done their best.
This is becoming excruciating! I hope the Long Program is more orderly and less terrifying.
Mediocre? Well, being medocire got her into second.
To all the women--
Skate for yourself tomorrow. DO NOT think of medals, or points. Who cares about the judges? They're not the ones training six to eight hours a day. I could care less what they mark you. I want to hear your voice through your performance. As Janet Lynn once said, skating is communicating without words. Talk to us =) We're listening.
"I watched in shock and awe and horror. The new scoring system is as inaccurate and political as the old one."
Toller Cranston
I must agree with Toller on this.
Word.
no one is running away with a win. Anyone can still win. Even yuna was disappointed with her performance today on her latest interview. So, everyone should relax.
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