I thought that Honda was retiring, but even if he's not, I think he's a long-shot for the podium under CoP, because he has inconsistent landings, and he's had pretty empty programs for his last couple of LP's. I also think that with the advent of the crop of younguns who are realizing their potential, as well as late-bloomer Lindemann, the competition will be deeper, and experience won't carry him over.berthes ghost said:Umm....am I the only one who remembers SLC 4th place finisher and two time world bronze medalist Takeshi Honda?
What about Li and Dambier? Griazev and Weir may be this months's flavors, but I still think it's a wide field.
soogar said:Yevgeny has been talking about doing 4 quads for years. I'll believe it when I see it.
Joesitz said:Every figure skating fan or not fan of Evgeni is concerned about the knee. When he doesn't do well, his fans claim it's the knee. Yet he plans all those quads?
Do you think the knee problem is a hoax? or not really all that bad? Joe
Joesitz said:Hi Andromica and welcome to Golden Skate. No attacks in Golden Skate and certainly not from me.
I did see the phot of Dr. Streit but no diagnosis and and no prognosis. I don't doubt you but I would like to read something more about his problematic knee. BTW, those photos are really wonderful and should bring many moments of reflection to Evgeni in his later years.
Soogar - I do know what a torn cartilege is. Way back when there was no artroscopic surgery I had my cartilege torn out and consequently stopped dancing and at the point skating, too. In those days, it was called a trick knee until it was removed surgically. The arthritus then sets in and a decade or sol later comes the knee replacements.
I do feel for Evgeni if that is what he is going through and facing. I don't blame him for not having the surgery which will happen in the future. It's just when he misses, the fans claim it's the knee and then they praise him for working on 4 quads. I would like to read a diagnosis and prognosis of the knee. (As you know, quads, for me, are just circus tricks.)
Cheers - Joe
January 1, 2004
Evgeni has consulted with Dr. William I. Sterett at the Steadman-Hawkins clinic in Vail, Colorado about his knee injury. The doctor has confirmed the Meniscus diagnosis and surgery has been planned for later this year after Evgeni finishes skating with the Summer COI tour. Dr. Sterett will perform the surgery.
Andromica, what in your opinion is wrong with Johnny's presentation skills that he needs to work on? Just curious.andromica said:Back to Johnny...he needs to try out his quad in a competition. He has such great potential but even with the quad he needs to work on his presentation skills IMO.
Interesting, because that's the same formula ballet dancers use: miss one class, and it takes three days to get back up to speed.andromica said:But Evgen is also consistent in saying that if you miss a week of practicing you need at least three weeks to catch up. That might be one reason why he hesitates. Not sure how long this kind of operation will keep you from practicing though. It's always a risk but the risk is even bigger without the operation.
Dee4707 said:Andromica, what in your opinion is wrong with Johnny's presentation skills that he needs to work on? Just curious. Dee
Andrommica - Those factors which the presentation mark in Cop count are: basic skill - his jump tehniqwue is perfect (true edges in entering, good position in the air, and perfect edge and flow out of the jump. His spins positions are second to none.
One of the advantages of recuperating from surgery or an injury is the ability to start afresh and undo bad habits. Plushenko has been overcompensating for his knee all year. Taking time off will allow him to unlearn "bad" muscle memory and to reestablish basic technique. Plus, he'll be able to do upper body and abdominal work during his recuperation, which should help his quad attempts and protect his back.