2013 worlds pairs FS

[Ziggy]

Maybe Zhang wants to retire but they are not letting him.

Sorry but that team is just ridiculous. She's nowhere, nowhere near his skating ability.

 

[WeakAnkles]

Technically they are promising but I think that S/C have a lot of work to do on the presentation and the overall polish. I am underwhelmed.

Polish takes time. It's too bad they couldn't spend a year with a really good ice dance coach. But they already look like they have far more innate grace than any other current American team vying for Sochi. A coaching change would probably help.

What's happened to the Chinese? They used to seem so invincable.

 

[Ziggy]

Polish takes time. It's too bad they couldn't spend a year with a really good ice dance coach. But they already look like they have far more innate grace than any other current American team vying for Sochi. A coaching change would probably help.

Yes. Delilah is not a bad developmental, junior team coach but I feel they would need somebody else to move to the next level. Especially presentation wise.

 

[WeakAnkles]

Yes. Delilah is not a bad developmental, junior team coach but I feel they would need somebody else to move to the next level. Especially presentation wise.

And the thing is, I think they *could* move to the next level, which is more than you can say for the rest of the top American teams. They just finished in the top 8 at their first world's after little more than what? a year together? I think they have real potential, but they need the right training to get to that next level.

 

[Skater Boy]

Wow, everyone is bringing it. This is Fierce. I wonder if the top 8 can handle the pressure. Teams not in the top ten scoring well over 100 is pretty impressive.

 

[Ziggy]

I read on another forum S/S are going for the 3A today, if anyone can confirm it I would really appreciate!

I hope so. They have nothing to lose now. Rather see them go for th3a and fall than deliver another bland meh performance like in the SP. If you're going to get shot down anyway, at least go out with all guns blazing.

And the thing is, I think they *could* move to the next level, which is more than you can say for the rest of the top American teams.

Oh yeah, they have the technical goods, it's just the case of finishing touches now and building consistency.

 

[Jammers]

Who would have though that the 2nd place US team would still be leading at Worlds with just two groups to go? Great job S/K.

 

[Skater Boy]

Already 170! Looks like medal winners need 210 at least.

Well I think one would medal with 200 probably less.

 

[Ziggy]

I have just noticed. Peng/Zhang got higher PCS than Berton/Hotarek. Wow. Seriously?

S/K got 7s. Skating in second group and not even skating to their 100%. Bizarre judging.

 

[koatcue]

Alexa Scimeca looks a bit like Gracie Gold in that red costume.

YES! I thought I'm the 1 who see it)) They really look similar! Both are beautiful)

 

[FSGMT]

I hope so. They have nothing to lose now. Rather see them go for th3a and fall than deliver another bland meh performance like in the SP. If you're going to get shot down anyway, at least go out with all guns blazing.

I read on another forum S/S are going for the 3A today, if anyone can confirm it I would really appreciate!

:agree: V/T will win anyway at this point, so giving it all is the best strategy, since they don't have a sbs 3Lz like D/R nor inflated scores like the Russians...

 

[koatcue]

I like the 2nd American couple - it's likable May be, if they continue to improve, they'll be contenders after Sochi

 

[demarinis5]

Great score for Scimeca and Knierim! I think they are the future of American pairs skating.

I agree. I am just loving this young talented American team. A little rough around the edges but they got talent,
great score for the newbies.

 

[Ziggy]

Did Chinese Fed really believe they could get 3 Olympic spots? :/

 

[bigsisjiejie]

OK, so theoretically, if S/K left Sappenfield, what coach would be best for them to get them to the next level? I'm racking my brains. The Florida bunch? Johnny Johns in Michigan? Someone in So Cal?

 

[SamuraiKike]

WTH? 112 compared to 123 they got for their Euros LP which was similar (she fell on the 3S and here doubled). I absolutely hate this inconsistency in judging from one competition to another.

At EUros they were in the final group and medal contenders. Here they are just another OES team doubling their triples.

But they were hammered on PCS indeed. Peng and Zhang got higher scores skating to the same music and with not even half of the passion.

 

[Jammers]

I hate to say it but this might be C/S only trip to Worlds. With D/C coming back next season and S/K and other teams on the rise they might be lucky to make it into the top 5 next season.

 

[FlattFan]

I don't understand why C/S didn't go for any big tricks. This might be their only trip to big event. With 2 hungry young teams behind them and with D/C coming back, they will be out cold. C/S had nothing to lose and they went for 2A and 3Sal? Really? I'm disappointed in them, in all of the talk about 3As and 4Sal. Goodness. They are done.

 

[WeakAnkles]

OK, so theoretically, if S/K left Sappenfield, what coach would be best for them to get them to the next level? I'm racking my brains. The Florida bunch? Johnny Johns in Michigan? Someone in So Cal?

Honestly? I would love to see them train with a DANCE coach. LOL. Igor would whip them into shape and teach them about all the NON-jump and overhead lifts elements. LOL Crazy idea, but sometimes a crazy idea can yield great results.

Seriously, one thing I have noticed is that the spins in dance seem to be so much better than in pairs. Or is that just me?

 

[bigsisjiejie]

I hate to say it but this might be C/S only trip to Worlds. With D/C coming back next season and S/K and other teams on the rise they might be lucky to make it into the top 5 next season.

Agree. Next year they'll likely be behind D/C and S/K, fighting for #3 spot with D/F, Z/B, and possibly even D/S (if Donlan can get her jumps together). And an improving L/L.