I would score the hip action in Bolero in the negative column....I know I'm not alone on this.
You and the others in your "not alone" column share the same pattern.
I would score the hip action in Bolero in the negative column....I know I'm not alone on this.
Are you making fun of my Julia photo? I did it on my phone so I can't tell if its bad. Lol and sorry to offend. Ill update it on actual computer asap
It's a side topic, but I wonder who does Ashley's and Gracie's make-up. That person seems to firmly believe that more is always better, in particular when it comes to lipstick. I have noticed that overly flashy color in earlier competitions on Gracie before, but in the picture Ashley seems to have picked it up, too. Makes her look like she is somehow involved with Batman's Joker. Not very flattering, if you ask me. At least Polina skates "clean", I hope she stays that way.
For better or worse, Gracie herself apparently likes the very vivid red lipstick, whether on or off the ice.
In a video this season (I think one of the NBC online fluff pieces), assorted athletes were asked to describe their signature look. Gracie's cheerful answer: her red lipstick.
This is a good list including Polina. Winning Silver at her 1st Senior Nationals is no small accomplishment. I don't see why anyone feels the need to put her down. I see a lot of potential in her chances and apparently so does the USFA.
If Julia scores high, so will Polina. (assuming neither melts down).
Is it really unreasonable to see Polina in the top 10 in Sochi? I'm not a huge fan, but the girl's a good competitor. I don't foresee Osmond, Li, Helgesson, Marchei, et al having two clean skates. Polina's PCS will be lower than at U.S. Nationals, but her technical content is pretty impressive, especially in the short program. If she hits, I don't see why she couldn't be in the 8-10 range. If things are a real mess in the short program, she could pull a Mirai and wind up in the final flight.
I agree with everything you just said. I guess if you're the last on the list your the most easily replaced. I just wouldn't be surprised if she finishes out of the top ten. As an American I really wish I could get excited about her but she's going to have to pick up her speed for me to jump on board. I wish her and her fans the best in Sochi.
But Kostner has had spectacular meltdowns in both her previous Olympics appearances. I'm wondering if history will repeat for the 3rd time.
For better or worse, Gracie herself apparently likes the very vivid red lipstick, whether on or off the ice.
In a video this season (I think one of the NBC online fluff pieces), assorted athletes were asked to describe their signature look. Gracie's cheerful answer: her red lipstick.
Is it really unreasonable to see Polina in the top 10 in Sochi? I'm not a huge fan, but the girl's a good competitor. I don't foresee Osmond, Li, Helgesson, Marchei, et al having two clean skates. Polina's PCS will be lower than at U.S. Nationals, but her technical content is pretty impressive, especially in the short program. If she hits, I don't see why she couldn't be in the 8-10 range. If things are a real mess in the short program, she could pull a Mirai and wind up in the final flight.
Wagner may be in a better position pressure-wise...expectations would have been lowered by her Nationals skate
I was with you until this statement. She will have the most pressure of any Americans. Not trying to be rude and not trying to wish ill will but come on....she has to skate well to escape the shadow of this whole debacle. It's not all her fault it's just the reality of the situation. I hope she can overcome for everyone's sake.