The Matrix overstayed its welcome, but Joubert's programs aren't universally bad. I really like this one, for instance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tm9DI2QGjzcbang: at the 2A-1T, but it was a great performance).
I said he ought to fix his facial expression, but your right, all he needs to fix are his programs. Though I guess the only way to improve is to keep try these things? I hope he can succeed in that way, because I really don't wan to see another excellent skating skills not so good expression.
Han Yan has been discussed already, my problem is he hasn't produced a program I like. What's up with these weird humour programs when his natural style and presentation seems more serious and classical. Give him a Patrick Chan program please to highlight the skating skills above all else.
I am surprised no one mentioned Michael Christian Matinez from Philippines yet. Although only came 19th at the Olympics he really made a big impression on the BBC broadcast along with HanYan (Robin Cousins positively gushed) along with Jason Brown as the youngsters to watch for. Michael is very young but he could be a Denis Ten in a few years with the right mentorship. He is a pioneer in the making for being the first ever skater from south East Asia - tropical zone region to qualify for the winter games (sole Phillipines athlete took part at the winter Olympics) and managed to make it to the FS. He has been skating at juniors and this season should make it to senior. His first event will be at skate America. I wonder if we may get a fluff piece depends on how he get on with the SP I suppose..tough road ahead but one to watch out. Good looks don't hurt either
Agree about Han Yan. He needs a serious, classical program. The cutesy/humour programs are really not working. If he gets a better program, it'll force the judges to take another look at him. His EX with Zijun was beautiful and expressive--that's the kind of program his presentation skills are tailored toward. (Also, he needs to start being more consistent with his jumps, but that goes without saying).Han Yan has been discussed already, my problem is he hasn't produced a program I like. What's up with these weird humour programs when his natural style and presentation seems more serious and classical. Give him a Patrick Chan program please to highlight the skating skills above all else.
I am surprised no one mentioned Michael Christian Matinez from Philippines yet. Although only came 19th at the Olympics he really made a big impression on the BBC broadcast along with HanYan (Robin Cousins positively gushed) along with Jason Brown as the youngsters to watch for. Michael is very young but he could be a Denis Ten in a few years with the right mentorship. He is a pioneer in the making for being the first ever skater from south East Asia - tropical zone region to qualify for the winter games (sole Phillipines athlete took part at the winter Olympics) and managed to make it to the FS. He has been skating at juniors and this season should make it to senior. His first event will be at skate America. I wonder if we may get a fluff piece depends on how he get on with the SP I suppose..tough road ahead but one to watch out. Good looks don't hurt either
It was a classic case of "skating a 6.0 program under COP." Buttle's combinations wouldn't have made much of a difference under 6.0, since no 3-3/3-2-2 would be able to outweight a quad. But under COP, Brian only doing two combinations, one of them being a freaking 2A-1T, basically sent his technical mark into a black hole. Add to that how the quad was (not) valued back then, plus the SP deductions, and the result was that huge margin of victory. I'm not sure who deserved to win overall, but I enjoyed Brian's LP more and would've given him the segment if I were a 6.0 judge. (Lol, "vs. threads" are really popular right now. Maybe it's time for Joubert vs. Buttle
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It was a classic case of "skating a 6.0 program under COP." Buttle's combinations wouldn't have made much of a difference under 6.0, since no 3-3/3-2-2 would be able to outweight a quad. But under COP, Brian only doing two combinations, one of them being a freaking 2A-1T, basically sent his technical mark into a black hole. Add to that how the quad was (not) valued back then, plus the SP deductions, and the result was that huge margin of victory. I'm not sure who deserved to win overall, but I enjoyed Brian's LP more and would've given him the segment if I were a 6.0 judge. (Lol, "vs. threads" are really popular right now. Maybe it's time for Joubert vs. Buttle
The gap between them was too much, even considering Brian's COP mistakes. Though considering Brian's SP, I guess everyone thought the right guy won overall so it didn't really matter. (Btw, anyone know if Brian got music deductions earlier on the season? Because if he didn't, I can see why the French federation wasn't too pleased about the deduction suddenly popping up at Worlds).No, I agree with you. I understand perfectly why Buttle won, fair enough. But just like you said, I enjoyed more that 6.0 program.
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(Btw, I didn't end up making Joubert vs. Buttle, but I did just make Joubert vs. Lambiel.
It's borderline. His music did have a lot of vocals but as far as I could tell it was just "ahhs." If it's not okay though, I think the ISU should've told him so earlier in the season.I don't remember, but I presume they didn't. I mean, if they did earlier in the season than Joubert must've been crazy to use it at Worlds. Although it wouldn't suprise me at all.
Oh come on, I think Joubert had a better career than Buttle, even if he did lose that World title due to COP illiteracy. At least he's won GPF, has been at the top longer, and was a more dominant skater.In both cases you've picked a lost cause with Joubert I'm afraid.
