Wow, that's a great score for Mariah! I know it can't exactly be taken seriously because #clubcompjudging, but the fact that she won by almost 23 points says a lot. And Paige! Good for her! All of the headcases did so well :luv17:
). It's one jump that he doesn't have, and one jump that's beautiful when it works out but not reliable (3Axel). Apart from those two, he really is technically very, very good. His spins, steps and all other jumps regularly get very high +GOE, and so they should.
It's weird how we still keep debating the same over and over again.
No, he won't medal at Worlds or Olympics without a quad (barring a collective meltdown from all other skaters)
Yes, he needs to put a reliable quad out there if he wants to have a chance. Preferably many.
We all know this. He knows this.
However, I don't think it's fair or even accurate to say or imply that he's technically deficient overall, which is what lots of people like to do (not talking about you, TontoK, your post just inspired me
As to the complaint that we always see everywhere after he scores high: "How did he get XXX with no quad? That's not right!"
Well. What should the judges do?
He doesn't do a quad, and obviously then doesn't get points for one.
There's no mention of quads in any of the PCS criteria. So they're free to score him as high as they want to in the 2nd mark, and they often do.
For all other elements, there's no bullet point for lack of quad. How would it even work?
"This spin gets +3 GOE if the following 7 bullet points are met: x, y, z, a, b, c and d, which is "Has performed a quad in the programme at some point".
Having said that, I found the GF scores to be ridiculously high, but see no point in getting my knickers in a twist over that. Had I been a judge, he would've got maybe 88 / 175 from me, but I am not and I can only blame myself for not having studied to become one.
True, and I did say "chance" and "preferably many (quads)".
I personally don't care if he medals or not. I want him to place just high enough to a) make World & Olympic teams and b) secure three spots for the US team. I admit it, I'm selfish and just want to see him skate at competitions as often as possible
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I suppose it comes from have ubered Toller back in the day, but medals say nothing to me about skating skills, ability to interpret and put together and put out a program, and transitions and choreo and spins, all of which Jason has in many multiples.
Can he revolve four times in the air? Beats me; I have to wait and see. Do I care? Nope.
And anyone who says "but it's a sport" and "that's just show skating", :dumb:, don't stand too close, I will slap you upside the head. Maybe even with my old lady cane. That's what was said about Toller. Didn't work then, won't work now.
Just let me watch Jason. In competitions. I'm a happy camper.
