It's their turn.It's amazing to me how an dance team that finished 6th last season can suddenly in one year be a viable challenger to the world champions. :scratch:
Oh wait, this is ice dance ... I forgot.hwell:
This must be the first time ever that there are no American ladies in the GP Final.
Last year we had Alissa Czisny to carry the banner. She fnished last, but at least she was there.
Red Dog, what's boring about the fact that the favorites are Japanese? Are Japanese skaters less interesting than competitors from other countries? Would it be more interesting if, say, Ando dropped out so the top two would be from different countries (Japan and Korea in this case)?
Nothing wrong with the Japanese contenders, but maybe I'm just sort of bummed that there are no US/NA skaters there. I may have to sit this one out.
To answer the last question, if Ando dropped out, wouldn't one of the alternates (Rochette? Meissner?) get to go? In that case, I'd say yes that probably would make it a little more interesting. But that doesn't really mean they'd have much of a shot at winning (maybe medalling though).
I'm happy that is an all Asian competition. The 4 girls deserved it and it will be an exiting battle. Certainly you won't be bored watching it.
I think Sarah will make the podium. I am not necessarily penciling Julia in for last place. We'll see.
It's amazing to me how an ice dance team that finished 6th last season can suddenly in one year be a viable challenger to the world champions. :scratch:
Oh wait, this is ice dance ... I forgot.hwell: