Mikhail Kolyada

[vorravorra]

Why oh why could they not have put the men last? I could at least have enjoyed the rest of the disciplines then. As it is I only came around a little by the ladies and was terrible company to people who don't understand why on Earth one particular skater is so important. It didn't help that there weren't any other skaters I care that much about and those I do somewhat didn't exactly cheer me up. And tomorrow I will have to go to the rink too and see it all live one more time. A small part of me wishes Misha would withdraw so I don't have to watch it again.

 

[coldblueeyes]

A small part of me wishes Misha would withdraw so I don't have to watch it again.

I don't think he'd ever would. He'd rather go head on to failure than be labeled as a coward. Though I'm sure for some people whatever he does will be terrible.

 

[rachno2]

Why oh why could they not have put the men last? I could at least have enjoyed the rest of the disciplines then. As it is I only came around a little by the ladies and was terrible company to people who don't understand why on Earth one particular skater is so important. It didn't help that there weren't any other skaters I care that much about and those I do somewhat didn't exactly cheer me up. And tomorrow I will have to go to the rink too and see it all live one more time. A small part of me wishes Misha would withdraw so I don't have to watch it again.

Can you go to the concession stand or hide in the bathroom while he is performing? I know that probably will not make things any easier once you see the scores.

Man, I've wasted the entire day moping about this. Only left the house to buy alcohol. Misha is too powerful of a force in my life

 

[vorravorra]

Can you go to the concession stand or hide in the bathroom while he is performing? I know that probably would not make things any easier once you see the scores

Man, I've wasted the entire day moping about this. Only left the house to buy alcohol. Misha is too powerful of a force in my life

Yes, it wouldn't help, I will know anyway. And what if he actually produces a half-decent Carmen? Misha simply gliding across the ice is a sight to behold, he immediately stands out. Can he maybe skate jump-free or something, just for tomorrow?

 

[Silver Blade]

Why oh why could they not have put the men last? I could at least have enjoyed the rest of the disciplines then. As it is I only came around a little by the ladies and was terrible company to people who don't understand why on Earth one particular skater is so important. It didn't help that there weren't any other skaters I care that much about and those I do somewhat didn't exactly cheer me up. And tomorrow I will have to go to the rink too and see it all live one more time. A small part of me wishes Misha would withdraw so I don't have to watch it again.

Are you at the rink?

 

[vorravorra]

As soon as I saw that wobble at the beginning of the program I knew things weren't going to go well. What is with that, I don't remember Misha having moments in the past when his legs didn't seem to hold him up properly before, and now it is there in every skate, including the EX?

 

[vorravorra]

Are you at the rink?

Yes, I was, should be tomorrow and at the Gala too.

 

[rachno2]

I'm torn between wanting the 4S tomorrow so he can get some mileage on it and wanting him to go back to his Ondrej Nepela layout (esp. with that 3Z right before the Habanera section begins....that would be a great moment). I guess it depends on how well he's landing the salchow in practice tomorrow.

There's a part of me that figures, no GPF, little chance of a podium here, so there's nothing to lose by going for the big jumps. It doesn't look like he'll go clean anyway but there's another part of me that just wants him to skate as clean as possible with an easier layout

 

[coldblueeyes]

I think Misha should forgo quads at all and just do triples. Actually, just the triple lutz and to hell with zayaking. If he's going to lose points for his jumps, might as well go down with style.

(I mean, we do have to give this thread some life, because this is funeral central lately. Come one, Misha, follow Conchita Wurst's advice and RIIIIISE LIKE A PHOENIX!!)

 

[vorravorra]

I just wish we could know what is really going on, it's the not knowing that is the hardest, and they aren't releasing any information. Maybe after CoR. Other people have said plenty of course but they are speculating just the same.

 

[rachno2]

But even the lutz isn't safe, as we saw last week what about a bunch of beautiful double loops? Those are always dependable Or Misha can show us his lip!

 

[coldblueeyes]

I just wish we could know what is really going on, it's the not knowing that is the hardest, and they aren't releasing any information. Maybe after CoR. Other people have said plenty of course but they are speculating just the same.

Seconded this. The not knowing just leaves us hanging, because there must be something going on.

 

[rachno2]

The thing is, I don't think Misha himself knows what's going on, so there probably isn't anything to tell, unless it is indeed health-related.

 

[Silver Blade]

Yes, I was, should be tomorrow and at the Gala too.

Good) where do you sit?

 

[Flyflybutterfly]

I just want to share this: for people who are going to stay tomorrow at Megasport, perhaps you have already read it but in any case I leave it here:
https://vk.com/mikhail_kolyada

 

[vorravorra]

Good) where do you sit?

B1. Although I almost have this thought of maybe not going tomorrow, four sets of free skates is so much, and looking at bright white ice for so long today triggered a migraine, I am bad with both bright lights and loud music (must remember to take earplugs). But considering the money spent and that I am not alone...

 

[vorravorra]

The thing is, I don't think Misha himself knows what's going on, so there probably isn't anything to tell, unless it is indeed health-related.

Misha has shown in the past that if there is something going on with him psychologically he is aware of it and can describe it articulately. Cluelessness doesn't sound like him. Especially considering that this didn't just happen yesterday but has been going for some time, and he would have talked it over with his psychologist if nothing else.

 

[rachno2]

Misha has shown in the past that if there is something going on with him psychologically he is aware of it and can describe it articulately. Cluelessness doesn't sound like him. Especially considering that this didn't just happen yesterday but has been going for some time, and he would have talked it over with his psychologist if nothing else.

Oh, I don’t think he is clueless at all. He is very well-spoken and self-aware, as you said. But I think there is a difference between being able to articulate your mental problems and being able to explain why you are unable to overcome these problems in a competitive context. Sometimes there simply is no answer, no matter how introspective you are.

I am so worried about tomorrow, even though I’m expecting the worst. Hopefully I’ll drink enough at this party that I sleep through the free skate. Please @the powers that be, he has already been knocked so low, there is no need to kick him while he’s down. Let him land some beautiful jumps and no twizzle tumbles please...most of all, I don’t want to see that look on his face that I saw after the short program. That just broke me.

Stay strong at the rink tomorrow and clap with the music for him

 

[Heleng]

I’m Misha has a free skate that he can be satisfied with and gives him optimism going forward.

 

[Yoa]

https://mobile.twitter.com/Cosmos941207/status/1063710550037798913 After group 1 practice, Misha and Yuzuru exchanged smiles today I hope they both will do well today