Tech specialist has nothing to do with PCS...
I was referring to TES ("scores are nosediving in both TES and PCS"). Sorry if that was unclear.
Tech specialist has nothing to do with PCS...
So I come back to this point: Why do we even have a Worlds weeks after the Olympic Games? It's just cruel, useless and anticlimactic.
She definitely seemed faster. I think she is just very tired and her scores here were a fluke, plus I think she thought she wasn't going to the FS and was upset and then when she found out she was going it was kind of hard to get prepaired for it. Now that she's with Orser I think she'll show great improvement next season, URs aren't normally an issue for her, and she has the goods, she just needs to get tougher mentally. But hey, look how far Mirai has come in a year, so it's encouraging what a difference a good coach can make.
I'm sure I won't be able to get on here later, and I don't have a feed. It's making me feel that I'm hearing about an event that's taking place in another dimension. I just wanted to wish all the ladies the best skate that's in them. I really hope Mao wins this one. She has one of the world's great smiles, and I'd love to see it this weekend. And Mirai, stay serene!
FOr people like Carolina Kostner to redeem themselves and gain confidence after cracking under Olympic pressure. No one is forcing these skaters to enter! Plus, what about all those who failed to qualify for the olympics, such as Tamar Katz. She only would have competed once this year, at Euros!
So I come back to this point: Why do we even have a Worlds weeks after the Olympic Games? It's just cruel, useless and anticlimactic.
I don't think Brian Orser will allow MJ to get too upset. He clearly sees the potential in her and wants her to know that despite the result, that she has it.
I agree. Although I guess for the people that didn't do well at the Olympics it's an opportunity to redeem themselves. I just think most people will have a good olympics and a bad worlds or a bad olympics and a good worlds, and those few special ones will have a good olympics and a good worlds.
Yeah, you're right. Sorry to beat the dead horse. This debate occurs every Worlds after the OG. I'm just frustrated to think some skaters are just too tired after a long year to perform their best. I can't even begin to fathom how draining performing in one competition is, let alone two practically back to back.
I sure hope so. She was such a breath of fresh air at 4CC and the Olympics, it was sad to see her struggle here. She's in good company though, seeing that even Queen Yuna had an off night yesterday. I also wonder if not having a day in between the SP and the FS is tough for skaters? I know I'd be tired.
I can see what you mean! It is a very long and stressful season out there. I think that a worlds should definetly be held, but I think the top skaters should give themselves a break! No one is forcing them to come, and I think they should just take it easy. I was shocked that Yu-Na was competing, and look what happened. These seasons are a big burden on skaters, and sometimes I think they do not realize their limits.
I can see what you mean! It is a very long and stressful season out there. I think that a worlds should definetly be held, but I think the top skaters should give themselves a break! No one is forcing them to come, and I think they should just take it easy. I was shocked that Yu-Na was competing, and look what happened. These seasons are a big burden on skaters, emotionally and physically, and sometimes I think they do not realize their limits.
This is nothing new. They always have Worlds even in Olympic years. In the old days, before the GP skaters did not have as many competitions. Who is the last Lady OC to win Worlds - was it Kristi back in '92?
Well, skaters have their reasons for participating. Miki wants redemption. Mao because she hasn't had two performances she was satisfied with this season. Yuna came because I think she really wants to defend her title. The last skater who did it after the Olympics was Witt I believe.
Mao and Akiko did Natls and 4CC. Akiko also did the GPF. I am sure some are very tired.
Yuna did not have to do a Natls and skipped 4cc - but she was still training all of that time for the Olympics. So yes, it is a long season.
I wonder if Yuna is here mostly to keep two spots for Korea next season at Worlds?
Gosh its a long break between groups.
I think everyone is getting fatigued! But yes, I think it's a lot for Akiko considering that she's only doing GP events and 4CC in 2009. I think we are so used by Akiko and her charm and skill that we forget that this is her world's championships debut!