geisha said:anyway based on both her SP and LP.
“I would be pleased if representatives of USFS attended and observed my practice session in Los Angeles, California on or about January 20th and a run through of my short and long programs, again in California, on January 27th or 28th. The purpose of the latter would be to assure the USFS observers that my programs contain the technical elements necessary for an Olympic level performance, and to give further assurances to the USFS that my prior injury will not prevent me from being physically ready to compete at the highest level at the 2006 Winter Olympic Games on February 21, 2006. Should those USFS representatives, after observing my short and long programs on January 27th or 28th, determine, in their sole discretion, that my programs do not contain the technical elements necessary for an Olympic level performance, or that my prior injury will prevent me from being physically ready to compete at the highest level at the 2006 Winter Olympic Games on February 21, 2006, I will withdraw from the team. Thank you for your consideration.”
Piel said:Kwan is dangerous as the underdog.
Reserve your chickens and Junior Mints now!
Rgirl said:Good for Michelle! IMO, she deserves it based on the main criteria of the panel: They want to send the skaters who are most likely to win medals and Michelle can do that. Emily, as well as Kimmie and Alissa are up in the air when it comes to that--Alissa had two great events and two meltdowns, so she's still an unknown IMO, albeit one with more international experience than the two others...
ITA about Emily. Her SP showed her strengths, but even that was rough around the edges. Her LP showed her weaknesses and IMO she's just got too many right now to go to the Olympics when Michelle is an option. But as Emily gains experience, BeBe too, watch out!
One reason I'm glad Michelle is going is that I've been dying to see the LP Tarasova choreographed for her! Plus I think this is the first time Michelle has had programs choreographed by a COP master. The Olympic ladies event just got a whole lot more interesting for me because now I get to see if my prediction that Michelle will win the gold and have a complete set of Olympic medals will come true...
Rgirl
millie said:Kwan is going to have to pull a Forest Gump in a very short time.
paralegalmkfan said:I mostly lurk and very seldom post, but I have to say this. You are truly one of the most annoying people on this board ~ and you're not funny. Well, maybe in your own mind you are. :sheesh: