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Really? And thats why hes 3 time National Champ, right? :sarcasm:
Those were the hits.
Really? And thats why hes 3 time National Champ, right? :sarcasm:
Really? And thats why hes 3 time National Champ, right? :sarcasm:
As I recall, this year's Skate America's Men's panel were extremely generous. In fact, I recall making that comment during Men's FS. Dai's far below average performance - 6~7 errors in total where 5 jumps were either pop or had error while one spin was downgraded to Lv 2, was getting 159!? :sarcasm: Protocol here : http://www.isuresults.com/results/gpusa2013/gpusa2013_Men_FS_Scores.pdf
That's why it's dangerous to compare scores between two different competitions.
He (Stephane, I mean) ditched the 3A completely in 2010, didn't he? (she said rather hesitantly having just proven what a rotten memory she has) However, it does seem that for a few skaters the quad is actually easier than the 3A. I wonder why that is?
ITA! Beautiful program. I think we will see him in Sochi and in 4 years he will be a real contender. If he secures his quads, he has all the goods! Huge potential!Ahhhh Josh's Schindler's List is goooooooooorgeous! Even with mistakes it did funny things to my heart...
I agree with you both! loved him!ITA! Beautiful program. I think we will see him in Sochi and in 4 years he will be a real contender. If he secures his quads, he has all the goods! Huge potential!
I'm going to take a risk on what I think I remember learning on here and say that because some skaters are more comfortable with edge jumps than toe jumps, and others the other way around, some skaters might have an easier time with certain quads (the ones that are the different type of jump) than with the triple axel. I think Patrick has added to whatever his weakness is by leaving his technically sound former coach and essentially working without a jump specialist right now. As we saw with Michelle Kwan in late 2001-early 2002, this is not a great idea in an Olympic season. In 2001, I was a bundle of nerves for Michelle; I fear I will be anxious for the next few months about Chan (and for Takahashi, for different reasons). Will someone remind me what was supposed to be such fun about being a skating fan in an Olympic year?
1. Patrick CHAN (CAN) - 262.03 Free Skate
Except I don't think Machida's score was, he had Tech in the 90 and rightfully so. He also had an issue with his second quad and became a sequence so there's some more room tech there. He has excellent skating skills, I don't think the PCS were ridiculous either.
If he continues to skate like that and win, he could be very dangerous.
Are you more qualified than Kathy Johnson? How does dumb people look like? Personally, I can't tell. But I can tell 'crap talk'.
ok, but seriously. You hate someone's coach? How do you feel about his girl friend? Can't we content ourselves with just hating the skaters themselves?
I just watched the Victory Ceremony....is it me or does Yuzuru look taller than Patrick?? Is Yuzuru the tallest of the competing Japanese men? :O
Dai's far below average performance - 6~7 errors in total where 5 jumps were either pop or had error while one spin was downgraded to Lv 2, was getting 159!? :sarcasm: .
REALLY? Well, that would explain alot.
Athletes do tend to grow far later than the average teen, even into their early-20s, particularly during the off-season when their training regimen is not as strict....
Mao had her final growth spurt (albeit a small one) in the Vancouver Olympic season.
That's too bad for Yuzu that he is now contending with growth spurt. I guess it's gonna have to be the next Olympics for him. Hope he won't hurt himself trying too hard.
You might say that .
OT. Here is Patrick's Four Seasons from 2008. This is one of the best men's performances ever. Note the uncluttered choreography. We do not see programs like this any more.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xc2jXafZZws
!He IS Hit or Miss at Nationals of late- last year, he was really off. But IcyEdges I agree with you about how extraordinary he is. One of the best artists ever and he can actually do all the hard jumps with ease IF he is in the right mental place. It is just so frustrating to watch such incredible talent fail to deliver on a consistent basis. But I adore him and would never criticize him.