Armed with a fairly consistent quadruple toe loop
Kozuka is oftentimes a scrappy skater
The most technical skater of the competition, Joubert could attempt as many as three quadruple jumps in his freeskate, but he would be better served to focus on skating clean programs if he wants to contend for the title.
I don't think scrappy refers to his skating skills, and I'm not getting into a debate whose are best, except to say I disagree with your picks . I think it was more of a reference to inconsistency and occasional lack of flow in the programs; the former label could be applied to just about every skater in the men's field; in fact, in every field except maybe the dance.He is what?! He, Patrick and Nobunari have by far the best skating skills. Calling him a scrappy skater is like calling Lambiel a mediocre spinner.
I read an interview in which he said he wants to do two quads in the LP - quad toe and quad sal, but no quad combo IIRC - as well as two 3As. But definitely not three quads, as you stated. I think it would be too risky, and I'm not sure there's enough reward even with the tinkered scoring to justify such risk, unless a skater has Plush-like consistency. Which none of them do. Brian's got the 3As, at least... Does anyone remember if he has actualy landed a 4S in competition other than his 3 quad LP at 2006 CoR?Brain stated in an interview that he is planning one quad and two triple axels in his LP this season.
And I strongly doubt B&A will win the dance. I'm not even sure they'll be the top American team; D&W have been getting a lot of love.
Davis and White will have to skate with much more confidence and accuracy than they have to date should they hope to hang with the top teams, but it is likely that they will never challenge for the podium in this competition.
I originally picked Del/Schoe, but if I'm looking at who will most benefit from not having a CD, I agree that K/N might win.I'm starting to think K/N might win it. They've got the highest FD score of all the teams going to the GPF, and their OD score is up there as well. I'm still questioning whether DomShabs should go, the way his knees are. IMO, it would be better to miss this to prepare for the rest of the season.
I'm actually not a D/W fan - probably the only such person on GS . So I'm really looking at it solely based on results. Meryl and Charlie won SC - rightly, I think - and medalled at CoR behind two strong teams and despite that atrocious OD performance, which to me means the following: 1. they're really good; 2. they have a very good FD; 3. The judges must like them or they wouldn't have been in contention at CoR even with an amazing FD.And yes it could be because I'm a big fan, but I take issue with this:
Davis and White will have to skate with much more confidence and accuracy than they have to date should they hope to hang with the top teams, but it is likely that they will never challenge for the podium in this competition.
Their highest FD score is within a point of B/A's; why is it so sure that they cannot challenge for the podium, especially considering there is no CD? And I doubt the disaster of their OD at CoR will be repeated. I think they have the potential to make the podium, not necessarily that they will.
My real point is that the teams are so close that it's hard to predict what will really happen.
I originally picked Del/Schoe, but if I'm looking at who will most benefit from not having a CD, I agree that K/N might win.
I'm actually not a D/W fan - probably the only such person on GS . So I'm really looking at it solely based on results. Meryl and Charlie won SC - rightly, I think - and medalled at CoR behind two strong teams and despite that atrocious OD performance, which to me means the following: 1. they're really good; 2. they have a very good FD; 3. The judges must like them or they wouldn't have been in contention at CoR even with an amazing FD.
You're right - the top teams are very very close. maybe it's not just the men's that we should pull names out of a hat for .
Patrick Chan is from CANADA...not Usa. Elvin put him down as usa.
I'm actually not a D/W fan - probably the only such person on GS .
you're not alone
Today we really enjoyed Davis & White. They were on today. They skated the best we have ever seen them. What really amazed us was how technical they were!! On television it can sometimes be difficult to see lobes, edges, and speed. We really loved their spin, because it is just as difficult as it can get, and still they manage to execute it very well. Their circular step sequence was very edgy, and they didn't lose any speed thought it. We liked all of their lifts, especially their first combination lift, which was very innovative and well executed. The only part where I found them a little uncomfortable was the midline step sequence, where they began to slow down in the middle, and the lobes in the one-foot section were small compared to the ones they did in the circular. However, overall it was an excellent performance, and we really think they deserved they marks.
Ditto. Love Davis and White
I think you misread what we were saying... I appreciate their skating, but I'm not a fan... their skating does nothing for me. They look pretty out there, but I'm not as moved as others are.
to each their own
Patrick Chan is from CANADA...not Usa. Elvin put him down as usa.
Ditto for Kevin Reynolds. Sure, he's a quad machine, but I don't want a shaggy-haired boy who looks like a cross between a poodle and a wood elf in his Tacky Tarasova costumes to be our #1 athlete. That is just WRONG!!!
The 2009 US Nationals would get pretty crowded if Patrick were competing there; the battle for the World team is going to be quite bloody as it is!
You truly have a way with words...
Patrick Chan is awesome, but Canada can keep him. There will be more then plenty of drama at the US Nationals, makes my head spin just thinking about it...
I really do think I might try that hat idea.
As far as I'm concerned, the best winning LP of the season was Abbott's, and I don't care where it ranks in terms of the actual score.
Thanks. You might like the one, too: I honestly believe Evan's LP outfit was the unfortunate result of a sparkly weather balloon and a penguin caught in a nuclear blast.
Patrick Chan is from CANADA...not Usa. Elvin put him down as usa.
siberia82, you've started a trend! Considering the top American men and the top three French guys, perhaps we need to use this method for Nationals this year, too .
I found Chan's LP and SP from TEB on a content sharing site that will not be named and finally watched both. You guys can keep him. He's got lovely skating skills and great footwork, but I actually stopped halfway through the LP because it wasn't holding my interest at all. And having seen it, now I really don't get how his TES was so high.
ITA. His performance at CoC was just amazing. And what's funny is that I actually prefer both of his programs from last season (although his current ones are wonderful as well), but it seems to me that he's more consistent with what he has this season.
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I have notified the web editor, and it should be fixed shortly. In the article, Chan was rightly identified as from Canada. :yes: