2014 Olympics Short Dance

[blue_idealist]

I can't really decide who I liked better..

 

[ARipp42014]

The Turks tend to get a little frantic, but I really like them. I hope they don't get screwed on their music like they did at Worlds last year. She is gorgeous. It'll be close with the Aussies.

I still don't understand why they got docked a point because of the music! Maybe because it's something from Eurovision?

 

[elle_e]

Ouch all those level 2s killed them :/

 

[imisscohen]

Oh boy. The Reeds edge closer to qualification.

 

[ARipp42014]

Darn, they got killed by the GOEs!

Well the Aussies made the Final 20!

 

[hyperinflation]

that was kinda harsh

 

[imisscohen]

I thought the turks looked more like an ice dance team

I agree with this!

 

[auser]

Darn, they got killed by the GOEs!

Well the Aussies made the Final 20!

Aussie Aussie Aussie! (well done)

 

[Orange Cat]

That seemed like a really low score for the Turks... The audience sems to agree, what with the booing.

But at the same time I'm so excited for Dani and Greg!!!! Go Aussies!!

 

[WeakAnkles]

The Aussies are slow but they they have more polish and do better with the required elements. The Turks are more exciting, but they are a bit frantic and not smooth (especially him), so their elements tend to be choppier. I can understand the scoring and I think it's fair.

 

[hyperinflation]

The Aussies are slow but they they have more polish and do better with the required elements. The Turks are more exciting, but they are a bit frantic and not smooth (especially him). I can understand the scoring and I think it's fair.

yep

they deserve to be above the reeds tho

 

[Sam-Skwantch]

Sasha Zhulin is a legendary coach? Really, Tara?

I really like Tara and Johnny but they don't seem into this like they are into the individual events. They constantly are comparing it to the individual event like when commentators watching hockey relate it to basketball or football so the average sports fan isn't lost. The difference seems, to me at least, they aren't relating it to individual skating for the viewers but for themselves to stay interested.

 

[hyperinflation]

why is the rink so dark

 

[Mrs. P]

The Aussies are slow but they they have more polish and do better with the required elements. The Turks are more exciting, but they are a bit frantic and not smooth (especially him). I can understand the scoring and I think it's fair.

Looks like the levels cost them. Three level 2 elements. Greg and Danielle only had one level 2.

The Turks did win on PCS.

 

[ARipp42014]

Johnny, Michael Flatley called. He wants his headband back!
http://www.chich.20m.com/images/lotdmich1.gif

 

[WeakAnkles]

I really like Tara and Johnny but they don't seem into this like they are into the individual events. They constantly are comparing it to the individual event like when commentators watching hockey relate it to basketball or football so the average sports fan isn't lost. The difference seems to,me at least, they aren't relating it to individual skating for the viewers but for themselves to stay interested.

Neither of them were ice dancers so this really isn't their area. I'm surprised that NBC didn't augment their commentary with someone who, you know, actually knows what to comment on. Just a thought, NBC.

 

[VirMo]

Neither of them were ice dancers so this really isn't their area. I'm surprised that NBC didn't augment their commentary with someone who, you know, actually knows what to comment on. Just a thought, NBC.

Tracey Wilson and the Aussie commentator are so much better

 

[elif]

Why Agafanova/Uçar got negative GOE for twizzles? I didn't notice any mistake and its not like theirs was slow

 

[WeakAnkles]

Looks like the levels cost them. Three level 2 elements. Greg and Danielle only had one level 2.

The Turks did win on PCS.

Yup. Choppy elements. I really like them and think they can only improve with more experience. He needs to CALM DOWN. If he does, I bet they'd have much smoother stroking and elements. They certainly have pizzazz galore.

ETA: I see "butt curtains" has been added as a tag, which is entirely appropriate! LOL!

 

[caitie]

Neither of them were ice dancers so this really isn't their area. I'm surprised that NBC didn't augment their commentary with someone who, you know, actually knows what to comment on. Just a thought, NBC.

Seriously. I guess they are saving Tracy Wilson for the primetime broadcast which is fine, but I don't see why they can't get Judy Blumberg (she used to commentate for Universal Sports, which is in the same family I think?) or Ben Agosto if they don't feel comfortable allowing Tanith to commentate because of her relationship with Charlie.