The CONCEPT of CoP seems like a winner but APPLYING that concept is where it becomes blindsighted. The Technical score is cut and dry. Each jump has a face value but the problem lies is in the PCS just like the presentation score in the 6.0 system. It is very subjective. Even the GOE can be suspicious and troublesome.
I don't think the casual fan need to study CoP in order to be able to tell a sloppy skating from a clean, flowy one. The difference with this new system is that the casual fan is able to question the 6.0 system more and yet agree with it easily, with CoP their left with a blank look with their face and saying "What the *@%#?!?!
I agree it is up to the fans to study the system and most casual fans are only concern with the rankings. However, CoP sure take the joy out of these casual fans when they could scream like hooligans when they see those 5.8s, 5.9s and 6.0s. Instead, of jumping up from my couch and pumping my fist when I see the scores, I kind of just have little tweety birds flying around my head and asking myself - "Am I suppose to be cheering when I see the mark or should I be disappointed?"
Notice, at the GPs and Euros, the fans are quiet during the scores. This to me take out the excitement when you're in the arena or just watching the TV and you hear the screaming fans. I love seeing fans clapping when they see the scores, now fans are just subdued with this look
I don't think the casual fan need to study CoP in order to be able to tell a sloppy skating from a clean, flowy one. The difference with this new system is that the casual fan is able to question the 6.0 system more and yet agree with it easily, with CoP their left with a blank look with their face and saying "What the *@%#?!?!
I agree it is up to the fans to study the system and most casual fans are only concern with the rankings. However, CoP sure take the joy out of these casual fans when they could scream like hooligans when they see those 5.8s, 5.9s and 6.0s. Instead, of jumping up from my couch and pumping my fist when I see the scores, I kind of just have little tweety birds flying around my head and asking myself - "Am I suppose to be cheering when I see the mark or should I be disappointed?"
Notice, at the GPs and Euros, the fans are quiet during the scores. This to me take out the excitement when you're in the arena or just watching the TV and you hear the screaming fans. I love seeing fans clapping when they see the scores, now fans are just subdued with this look