CoP is not Tara's 6.0 system, where her egregious flutz was ignored, her 3lo/3lo wasn't subjected to rotational validation, and her minuscule 2a didn't get -GOE for lack of height. She needs to stop referring to her long-ago prowess and take the time to understand that there's no way to guarantee that she would have done as well under the current system as she did under 6.0. Tara should stop talking about herself and concentrate on the skaters about whom she's supposed to be commenting.
I don't think it's a growth issue with Mirai but to many trips to the refrigerator. I know that sounds harsh but even she admits that's she's lazy sometimes and i don't think she is in very good shape. Just look at how slow she has skated this year. Her spins are even slow. What has happened to them? They used to be the best part of her skating. Her coaches have even said they have to get on her to train harder sometimes. I wonder how much she really wants to be a champion.I just don't believe that
- she is in a position to comment at all, let alone negatively on a full grown ladies skills when she has not experienced competition at this stage herself.
- She can compare competing or skating under the 6.0 system as opposed to the IJS. I just checked her lp from nationals when she was 15. She had a glaring flutz and the second loop on her lp/lp was between a half and quarter cheat. That was with low level spins and footwork.
There are few ladies in the world who are completing consistently clean 3/3s (not including toe) without downgrades or
edge calls in the program under pressure. Kudos to those that have hung in there until adulthood. Mirai is still battling growth issues IMO. She appears to have a more womanly body this year and is likely having to make adjustments accordingly. I hope she hangs in there as she is doing great for an 18 year old. Mao Asada is arguably the most talented skater in the last 20 years and has had to make adjustments after growing.
I just found Taras comments to be indicative of her experience or lack there of while at the same time insulting. Maybe she would be better off working the Jr Grand Prixs.
I don't think it's a growth issue with Mirai but to many trips to the refrigerator. I know that sounds harsh but even she admits that's she's lazy sometimes and i don't think she is in very good shape. Just look at how slow she has skated this year. Her spins are even slow. What has happened to them? They used to be the best part of her skating. Her coaches have even said they have to get on her to train harder sometimes. I wonder how much she really wants to be a champion.
One of the British Eurosport guys went to Lake Arrowhead this summer and watched a few of Mirai's practice sessions, and said she worked really hard. That's a good sign, at least. He says it here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cA6SEBdXMOE&feature=player_detailpage#t=226s