2014 Olympics Ladies Short Program

[Kinga]

I like Akiko, but that music is just... not fun to skate. She could have done much more spectacular short to a better piece...

 

[NorthernLite]

Ashley’s group. Chemistry66 I’m gonna need puppies, kittens, baby polar bears & elephants, sunsets over lakes, pretty woodlands …

[And curse you, illegal feeds for not showing it and/ or being virus central.]

 

[BostonFan2016]

I can not believe Canadian broadcast - missed Gracie Gold:disagree:

 

[neraiselle]

I think if I was Zijun's coach, I'd be making an inquiry about that. Something doesn't seem right about that score.

Robin Cousins on BBC pointed out Li's underrotation on the second triple in the combination and wrong edge take off on the second jump even before the scores were out.

 

[ballerynna]

she is Phillippino? excellent Akiko a little better than Kanako??

It's Filipino. Sorry pet peeve

Sad for Akiko

 

[Mrs. P]

What's a B for a spin? meaning level 2?

Basic level. The lowest. Even lower than level 1.

I'm not watching so I can't speak to whether that was merited.

 

[Dutchie]

How awesome is it that Polina is making the top ten! She should be very proud!

 

[Sackie]

Gracie was given the I am the reigning American champ bonus marks. There is no way she should have a score close to her SB score with that skate. Her 3/3 even received +GOE! And her 2A only got a -.21. Any other skater having the same kind of issues would not receive the same kind of score.

 

[ARipp42014]

After 2 periods...
1. Yuna
2. Gracie
3. Polina
4. Akiko
5. Natalie

In case you're wondering, USA 4-Czech Republic 1, Canada and Latvia are tied at 1!

And now, your Eurovision Intermission:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cb46Mhy_mCI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FR9rtB2ilZU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dCl7OUFNSCA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7DTvCNkaOKY

and in case you missed it, this classic from 2010:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-VMHOlCyW8

 

[Rikku]

Intermission time...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ab6gZuOoQRs

 

[Chemistry66]

Ashley’s group. Chemistry66 I’m gonna need puppies, kittens, baby polar bears & elephants, sunsets over lakes, pretty woodlands …

[And curse you, illegal feeds for not showing it and/ or being virus central.]

http://i.imgur.com/NPJ1Zsq.jpg

 

[BostonFan2016]

your preference is my observance and ca scum

 

[kandidy]

now to the final group!

 

[ucrgirl]

Polina's score is holding up better than I thought.

 

[Nater]

Zijun also got edge calling the lutz. Really people need to get a clue and stop predicting scores with their emotions.

 

[Panini]

Suzuki needs to fall once for Gracie.

Edit: Score. Botched Triple Toe.

Disclaimer: Don't like it, deal with it. We deal with enough vitriol from everyone's ubersense here

Classy. Team 'Murica!

 

[Ven]

Gracie was definitely overscored a little. Seems like the U.S. and Russian judging blocks are in fact teaming up.

 

[MaiKatze]

Kanako! What have you done? I can only see one good aspect in this. She cannot retire now (at least I hope so) Also crushed for Akiko and happy for Yuna, who looked so nervous. Now the pressure on Mao increased and this is never good.

 

[WeakAnkles]

After 2 periods...
1. Yuna
2. Gracie
3. Polina
4. Akiko
5. Natalie

In case you're wondering, USA 4-Czech Republic 1, Canada and Latvia are tied at 1!

And now, your Eurovision Intermission:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cb46Mhy_mCI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FR9rtB2ilZU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dCl7OUFNSCA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7DTvCNkaOKY

and in case you missed it, this classic from 2010:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-VMHOlCyW8

Thank you for the hockey update...you've saved me from going to NBC's execrable Sochi website.

But wait! There's more...thank you the Intermission Entertainments, which have been Three Tons o' Fun!

 

[lupojohn]

Gracie's in good position to get a medal.