Does anybody know if Ashley is using a different cut to her Moulin Rouge program? I love that program but why would you repeat something you did your best at?
Because that program gives you your best chance to do your best again.
Does anybody know if Ashley is using a different cut to her Moulin Rouge program? I love that program but why would you repeat something you did your best at?
This is the way almost all young girls speak when they are with friends and being a little silly. It doesn't mean they are immature or unintelligent, although it can seem that way to the older generation.
I find all of the girls charming in their different ways of describing their program, I enjoy listening to Karen Chen and watching her seriousness crack a little with a smile is just as endearing as Nagasu's whimsical stuff.
Glass talked to linguist Penny Eckert, who did a study asking people to rate how authoritative a radio reporter with vocal fry sounded. The response depended on the age of the rater. Those under 40 thought it sounded authoritative while those over 40 did not. Basically, as summed up by Glass, “if people are having a problem with these reporters on the radio, what it means is they're old.”
ECKERT: And particularly - so when I first started teaching in 1973, I lowered the pitch of my voice intentionally in order to be taken seriously. I mean, I was one of three women in a faculty of 35 people - in a department of 35 people. And it was clear they didn't want me there (laughter) - or some people didn't want me there. Now I have - we get new assistant professors. They're not worried about trying to sound authoritative. I have a colleague who has a very high, girly voice. And it's not a problem. And it may be a problem for some people. But you only get change by not allowing it to be a problem to you.
I already really miss Gracie. I sometimes just go watch old programs to see how good she really was and can be! Carly was posting on instagram and if reports of Gracie's skating are accurate, then Carly can currently outjump Gracie. I find it hard to believe that physically Gracie has lost that much. I really wonder if that is a mental issue too. I'm not bashing Gracie at all. I just want her to be the best she can be, because I know she could be on par with anyone if she was!
And I think that Polina has matured as a skater since her last nationals performance. She's getting her jumps back, and she did win Four Continents a few years ago, so some of the judges do take her seriously. Actually Polina and Mirai have a lots of similar issues with the under roataions, but can also put out some amazing performances.
I really hope that she comes back and skates like she can! Fredtx121, I would also include Bradie Tennel in the list because she is working hard to prove her case for being a contender from everything she's done this season so far, and as long as she continues in the way she has skated, I think judges will take her more seriously. No she isn't at the level of Ashley or Gracie, but there are upsets in results many times, and I think she could possibly be the one to deliver.
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I like Courtney and her 3F3Lo so I'm hoping for the best... She hasn't got any GP assignments yet, right?A medal could be Courtney 's for the taking this week at Autumn Classic. She's competing against a COMPLETELY unpredictable field.
However just because I registered and started posting in an Olympic season does not make me someone who watches figure skating every four years. I've been a fan, skater and competitor for nearly 20 years now and know my skating well.
I like Courtney and her 3F3Lo so I'm hoping for the best... She hasn't got any GP assignments yet, right?
Also it'll be really interesting to see Polina when she gets to Finlandia Trophy. The video from St. Moritz already showed her doing 2A+3T and 2A+1/2Lo+3S (although possibly <) and going for 3Lz and 3F (although falling) -- I wonder if she's already doing 3+3 in practice?
ETA: just noticed your post
I was just trying to point out that there are now articles aimed at the general public (as opposed to people like you and me who are on skating forums), I didn't mean to cause offense! Sorry!
There was a new Ice Network article that just was posted, focusing on Polina: http://web.icenetwork.com/news/2017/09/19/255022618
She says that "I have combos and everything" (so I assume that means 3-3).
Re-posting the protocols from St. Moritz, where she did get some unders.
http://www.stmoritzisc.org/SkStm17/2017SkateStMoritzIJSEvents/index.html
It's probably 2A-3T and 2A-3S. With those combinations she doesn't need a 3-3 to get to 7 triples in the LP, and her time will be better spend getting the 3F and 3Z in shape. Given how many of the US Ladies < their 3-3's, if Polina can skate a clean SP with a 3-2 she won't be out of the medal hunt.
Right, though I'm assuming that USFS would like the person on their Olympic team to at least "have" a triple triple in their arsenal for the short (though I guess Jan is far enough away that she could have one by then).
That's a good point, and the USFSA has overlooked those calls in the past. Personally, I'd rather see skaters who can rotate everything in their arsenal on the team rather than skaters who can do a 3-3 but < between four and six of their jumps. But maybe the hope is that the skaters with the 3-3 have a higher scoring potential and at least have a chance to place high. For the team event, we obviously need one solid SP skater who can land a rotated 3-3 on her feet, and I don't know if we have that skater right now.
That's a good point, and the USFSA has overlooked those calls in the past. Personally, I'd rather see skaters who can rotate everything in their arsenal on the team rather than skaters who can do a 3-3 but < between four and six of their jumps. But maybe the hope is that the skaters with the 3-3 have a higher scoring potential and at least have a chance to place high. For the team event, we obviously need one solid SP skater who can land a rotated 3-3 on her feet, and I don't know if we have that skater right now.
Karen Chen, sometimes.
Her 3-3 landing infuriates me. I have been completely won over by Karen Chen, but god, why why whyyyyyyyyy does this girl with the huge 3-3 underrotate that -3T? It seems to be more of a landing problem than a "cannot get the rotations in" problem.