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- Jul 11, 2003
A poster said on another thread that MK has a phobia about the CoP. This is what I think about MK and the CoP:
I don't understand the word 'phobia'. From what I read, Michelle seemed to think it was enough for her to continue the same way she has been doing right along and that's basically what she's done for the past few years and has brought home medals (however, usually in the 6.0 system).
Despite some transition moves and improvements in jumps and spins (thank you Rafael), she got a taste of other compertitors at Worlds, who had already understood the power of the CoP. Irina who does so many tricks including Bielmans and Sasha who squeezes in two separate spins at the end of her program and Carolina going for the big combos are well Cop oriented!
MK must decide to catch-up. It's not a fear; it's a choice.
IMO, if we see Michelle skating in Skate America with a very CoP oriented routine (I don't want to hear, she's still working on the routine) then I belive she is serious about the Olys. She doesn't have to win SA; just present herself as a CoP skater!!
If we see the usual beautifully skated routine without risks, then we know she is not serious about the Olys and maybe will just make an announcement of leaving eligibility at the US Nationals.
The third option, and it is what makes me have a phobia, is that we will be presented with an announcement of retirement before Skate America and probably at a Cheesefest.
Any other aspects of this skater at the crossroads?
Joe
I don't understand the word 'phobia'. From what I read, Michelle seemed to think it was enough for her to continue the same way she has been doing right along and that's basically what she's done for the past few years and has brought home medals (however, usually in the 6.0 system).
Despite some transition moves and improvements in jumps and spins (thank you Rafael), she got a taste of other compertitors at Worlds, who had already understood the power of the CoP. Irina who does so many tricks including Bielmans and Sasha who squeezes in two separate spins at the end of her program and Carolina going for the big combos are well Cop oriented!
MK must decide to catch-up. It's not a fear; it's a choice.
IMO, if we see Michelle skating in Skate America with a very CoP oriented routine (I don't want to hear, she's still working on the routine) then I belive she is serious about the Olys. She doesn't have to win SA; just present herself as a CoP skater!!
If we see the usual beautifully skated routine without risks, then we know she is not serious about the Olys and maybe will just make an announcement of leaving eligibility at the US Nationals.
The third option, and it is what makes me have a phobia, is that we will be presented with an announcement of retirement before Skate America and probably at a Cheesefest.
Any other aspects of this skater at the crossroads?
Joe