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[spikydurian]

Poor Michal. What a disappointment for him.

[museksk8r]

I wouldn't necessarily predict that Chan has this one in the bag. Remember, he only had like a 4 point lead over Takahashi in the SP, so he still has to skate REALLY WELL to win this again.

[emma]

Technical score was fair, but only 85.78 in PCS for that program?!

Yeah....I can see the tech, but I'm confused about the PCS....still shaking and trying to watch Michal, so will have to think about this later. Regardless, though, what a moment for Dai and us!!!!

[mikeko666]

Technical score was fair, but only 85.78 in PCS for that program?!

I guess the judges are ready to serve 90 to Chan no matter what.

[lavender]

Dai behind Hanyu in the long??? I miss Hanyu's skate so I don't know what he did but I know Dai's pcs should be higher than that over Hanyu imo.

Originally Posted by museksk8r View Post
I wouldn't be surprised if this is Abbott's last competition. I'm actually preparing myself for it. He keeps saying he couldn't have prepared better for it and with the outcome, he has to feel lost and bewildered. "What more could I have done?" and sheer frustration are the vibes I am getting from him.

I agree.

[Mrs. P]

Hm.. Brenzia for fourth place, again?

[Medusa]

Phil Hersh's twit:
Replay shows Daisuke may have 2 footed quad. Lot of ice flying.

And I assume that comes with a mandatory PCS deduction??

Nope, the judges weren't generous in PCS-department here. This little figure skating fan is not a happy camper.

[jan]

Hanyu had so much speed!!!

Yeah, me too. I love Hanyu, but I felt Daisuke deserved MUCH more than 2 extra points ahead of Hanyu. I think they may be saving the PCS for someone else....

[Becki]

Yeah, Dai will definitely need to work on his TES if he wants to beat Patrick. But still, if Patrick trumps both him and Yuzuru, he will still have the 3rd highest TES for the night...so nothing to be ashamed of!

But yeah, I love his style and will enjoy his skates regardless of how he places.

Look at Yuzuru's TES...91.99. Dai will need to work on his TES if he wants to beat YUZURU...

[treeloving]

I am a little disappointed with Dai's PCS. I just think for this brilliant program, jumps out of nowhere, part of the music, the jumps actually go with the music, all of Dai goes with the music - for this performance, that was very stable, no typical Dai-saves all around - I'd have given >90 PCS. How else do you encourage programs that are so well choreographed, that are one with the music? And that are performed exceptionally.

I totally agree. I expect much higher.

my feed always die when Patrick skate.

[Morning Glory]

Dai & Yuzuru on the podium!!!!! Yes!!!!!!

[evangeline]

Yuzuru medals!!!!!!!! YES!

[hurrah]

Hanyu bronze!! And the final skater takes the ice....

[Leonardo]

I guess the judges are ready to serve 90 to Chan no matter what.

Exactly what I thought. They will hold back Daisuke no matter how he performs.

[lavender]

Dai's pcs should be much higher than Hanyu.

Brezina remnds me of Jeremy. Once again he comes undone in the long. Does he not have the stamina for the long program?