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Kimmie - "Still Plagued By Falls..."

I think the article is somewhat nasty. How many skaters screw up their exhibitions? It doesn't has to mean anything! It's so discouraging for the skater reading an article like that 2 weeks before worlds.
 
He's a reporter and tells it how he sees it. As with reporting he brings up previous background to muse over. His conclusions are his and he is entitled to them.

I think Ludington had something more interesting and nice to say about Kimmie.

She really is taking a beating from all over. So unsportsmanshiplike.

Joe
 
Joe, your replies always confuse me. And I don't want to sound conceited - but I am not easily confused. But I absolutely didn't understand what your opinion is on that matter...

I know the reporter is entitled to his opinion - but is it psychologically wise to tell people that a tiny exhibition went wrong? It's like: "ohh, nothing changed - she will totally blow it." - Kimmie knows it's not looking good - but now people will be reading that article and the whole whispering behind her back will increase even more. Stupid reporter...
 
Medusa said:
Joe, your replies always confuse me. And I don't want to sound conceited - but I am not easily confused. But I absolutely didn't understand what your opinion is on that matter...

I know the reporter is entitled to his opinion - but is it psychologically wise to tell people that a tiny exhibition went wrong? It's like: "ohh, nothing changed - she will totally blow it." - Kimmie knows it's not looking good - but now people will be reading that article and the whole whispering behind her back will increase even more. Stupid reporter...
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It's a problem for me. I think faster than I write, and with short term memory much gets lost particularly good English. :ohwell:

I'm defending the reporter who gave us facts about her problems in the routine. I believe she is quite prominent in the DC/Maryland communities and is newsworthy as such. That's what being a star is all about. The good and the bad. As the saying goes, when they stop talking about you, then you have to worry.

Joe
 
Also, this is a local state of Deleware on-line newspaper, and the article is in the section on University of Deleware sports. (Go, University of Deleware Mud Hens :laugh: ) Maybe the reporter is not feeling kindly toward Kimmie because Kimmie is bailing out on the U of D and it's prominent skating program and moving to Florida.

Anyway, I didn't think the reporter was being especially mean. Kimmie fell. The reporter said she fell. Kimmie has had two bad competitions in a row and has an uphill road to get everything back together for Worlds. The reporter said this. Not much of controversy in the article, IMO.
 
Mathman said:
Anyway, I didn't think the reporter was being especially mean. Kimmie fell. The reporter said she fell. Kimmie has had two bad competitions in a row and has an uphill road to get everything back together for Worlds. The reporter said this. Not much of controversy in the article, IMO.
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Okay, when was the last time you've read an article about a world-class-skater messing up a show when the worlds are right around the corner?
 
Medusa said:
Okay, when was the last time you've read an article about a world-class-skater messing up a show when the worlds are right around the corner?
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I don't think it was meant to be malicious. It may have been bad timing, but Kimmie is a major celebrity in Delaware, and I think people in Delaware have a right to be concerned, given the way she's been declining so steadily lately.

Medusa said:
Joe, your replies always confuse me. And I don't want to sound conceited - but I am not easily confused. But I absolutely didn't understand what your opinion is on that matter...

I know the reporter is entitled to his opinion - but is it psychologically wise to tell people that a tiny exhibition went wrong? It's like: "ohh, nothing changed - she will totally blow it." - Kimmie knows it's not looking good - but now people will be reading that article and the whole whispering behind her back will increase even more. Stupid reporter...
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They were some glaring facts. I mean, how often is it that a skater would fall three times consecutively?
 
Seems to me like the journalist called it as he saw it - but, I agree it's the last thing a struggling athelete would want to have 'aired' before a big competition.

I suspect lot's of great champions have fallen during exhibitions but there is this constant reference to 'the nerves of competition' that are assumed to be lifted or relieved in exhibition, thus allowing a skater to skate his/her best - barring injury. It's really unfortunate that Kimmie's great taped session couldn't be IT without the other part - the actual exhibition - to cast a shadow of doubt and POTENTIALLY add to any confidence problems she MIGHT be having.

Having said that - I really believe Kimmie is a fighter, and wish her all the VERY VERY best at Worlds and beyond!!!!
 
Seems to me like the journalist called it as he saw it - but, I agree it's the last thing a struggling athelete would want to have 'aired' before a big competition.
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I agree.

However, for some perspective, let's flash back to a couple weeks before nationals. I believe we had a source who trained with her who claimed she was hitting everything, practices were going well, she was solid, etc. This continued, I believe, up to practically the day of the competition. Then, down she went in the short program. But at least she could still rebound in the freeskate. Then that day came and down she went- again, and again, and again.

What I'm trying to say is that it means nothing at all. What counts is what you put out there on the ice on Competition Day. Just like a skater can nail practice and fall apart in competition, one can appear to be struggling in practice and then some miracle occurs and they deliver when it counts.

That said, when she went to Florida, a quote from her struck me as odd given what she's been saying. she said something to the effect of "I know I can reach the podium at worlds." Doesn't sound like someone with a confidence issue to me. Is confidence REALLY the problem here? or is it something else, like maybe growing pains? or injuries? or lack of quality training time? etc.

Anyway, wish her the best at the worlds, because she's gonna need every ounce of it here.
 
I didnt read anything mean in the article, it was just a play by play so to speak.

I just hope Kimmie can pull it together for Worlds.:agree:
 
Kimmie - Still Plagued By Falls...."

I just don't see anything wrong with the article. What should the writer have said instead? Kimmie fell yet again but I'm sure she will be in top form at the World championship!

In the first place, after the disaster at Nationals, it's only natural that everyone would be holding their breath watching the exhibition. And....of course, we are hoping and expecting that she has resolved her jump problems. Being in the public eye, plus being a former World and National champion we expect the best from her. Nothing wrong with that.

Kimmie is very fortunate to be representing the U.S. at Worlds this year and I certainly hope that she makes the best of it.

As far as criticism goes, if she can't take the heat then she isn't the competitor I thought she was.

Dizzy
 
I am really not expecting kimmie to skate well at worlds. Sorry, but i can't see it.
 
Dealing with scrutiny is the price that comes with being a champion. When you are down, that's the one chance to learn who you are, what you really are made of. This experience will make her tougher than any amount of wins would have.

I'm not sure why this article is causing the outcry we see here. Maybe it's because posters like her or feel this really deep sympathy for her and want to "protect" her or something. But, as a former champion, and after a really bad showing at Nats, folks will obviously be scrutinizing every jump to see if she can work her way back up. I'm sure she can handle it. If anything it will motivate her to get out of the slump faster.

Kimmie is very fortunate to be representing the U.S. at Worlds this year and I certainly hope that she makes the best of it.
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it was definitely handed to her in hopes that she could pull it together. I don't envy her at all, because in addition to her struggles she has that expectation to live up to, to help the US get 3 spots for next year. Wagner and Liang certainly cannot do it by themselves.
 
Medusa said:
Okay, when was the last time you've read an article about a world-class-skater messing up a show when the worlds are right around the corner?
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Medusa - It's just a reporter doing what he is supposed to do and an Editor who ok'd it. Kimmie is doing what she is supposed to do. You seem to want to change that to what you are thinking what they should do.

Joe
 
It's sad to see the local media who were so supportive for Meissner send out such articles like this, but who's to blame when Kimmie hasn't been Kimmie recently. I wish the best for her in Sweden, not only because the US needs those 3 spots, but also hope she can rehabilitate herself again.
 
So what if she fell 2x's in an exhibition. Remember, some skaters fall 2x's in LP's are able to make the podium.

GO KIMMIE!!!!!!!!!!
 
yes the word use could have been a little more neutral. It did have a negative overtone to suggest to a reader who is not following the sport as avidly as most posters on GS are would come to think Kimmie is a has been of massive proportions.
 
inloveagain said:
It's sad to see the local media who were so supportive for Meissner send out such articles like this, but who's to blame when Kimmie hasn't been Kimmie recently. I wish the best for her in Sweden, not only because the US needs those 3 spots, but also hope she can rehabilitate herself again.
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Actually I think the press and fans as a whole have been very nice to Kimmie given what she has put out there the past two competitions. Remember, if it were Kwan or Cohen they would have been chewed up and spit out by now. Even "the critic" Hersh has shown signs of support in his latest article. For some reason or another people seem to be backing Meissner; how come other US skaters of the past have not gotten the same treatment when they went through their down times?

Of course, if she continues like this expect folks to either turn on her or ignore her altogether. But hopefully she can turn it around.
 
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