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2014 Skate Canada Mens SP 10/31
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angst angst angst angst angst angst.
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I hope so does his skating.
Now let's pray Adam will pull off a Mao in the free skate.
Adam did something like that at his last international (I think Finlandia, but it was a weaker field). Looking back, I think Adam looked a bit tense during the warm-up. This is Adam's 7th year on the GP circuit. The question is, does he want to continue skating, and if so then can somebody get to the sources of his problems?
I guess it ain't that easy (looking at Jeremy Abbott with his talent and meager international results). At least Johnny Weir was able to get his competition nerves under control enough to make an impact over the course of his career. Actually, I think Johnny should have scored better at 2004 and 2005 Worlds, but politics kept him from medaling. He does have a bronze World medal from 2008. Also, of course Johnny should have come in at least 3rd or 4th place at Olympics 2010. His own nerves kept him from an Olympic medal in 2006.
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I hear you, I have penchant for following the headcases as well--it can take a few years off your lifeOn the bright side, when they do succeed it's also the most amazing, emotional triumph and you feel so satisfied (...well that's what I tell myself to get through it anyway haha).
I am too!
I think it's also in part because it tends to be the more artistic, introspective, soulful skaters who are the headcases. They aren't robotic technicians, they pay attention to detail, and sometimes they overthink.
Many of my favorite skaters ever have been "headcases": Jeremy, Adam, Paul Wylie, Sasha Cohen, Johnny Weir, Alissa C, to some extent Yuka Sato.
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Johnny's LP in Vancouver was suburb, it was brilliant and he did not get anywhere near what he deserved for that gorgeous program.
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(Wistfully) this is true.
True, but Adam really needs to figure out and fix his competition nerves, because there are few windows of opportunity especially for U.S. men because they are so deep in talent. For example, Amodio and Brezina can be assured they have a ticket to Worlds. Guys with equal or better talent from the U.S. have to fight the living daylights out of limited chances to make the World team.
