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The real question in this competition is.... how did the Russians make a second Plushenko, do they make them in some kind of factory? If so.. this is scary!!!!!!!
And if there is such a factory....try the alexei model instead
Just be glad that Plushy #2 doesn't have the Mullet as the original one. LOL =D
I don't think any Russian skater is automatically the new plush. Artur has the same build, long and thin, same hair style, same kind of flare/attitude, same costume style, same coach, same jumps as far as air position, aproach, everything is the same but the nose.
Why can it not be "new Yagudin", "new Kulik", "new Abt", etc?
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Is video for Kozu on youtube yet???
Why should anyone be "new anyone"? For example I find Kozuka and Chan very similar in style. That does not mean I have to label them.
Well I read the same comments about Kovalevsky, Uspensky, and any other "sky" coming out of Russia these days.
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The real question in this competition is.... how did the Russians make a second Plushenko, do they make them in some kind of factory? If so.. this is scary!!!!!!!
And if there is such a factory....try the alexei model instead
The Alexei model they produced was sent to France... and grew up to become Brian Joubert.
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Comparisons are natural in sport. But notice no one has been calling Gachinksy the "new Yagudin."
Comparisons are natural in sport. But notice no one has been calling Gachinksy the "new Yagudin."
Well, you just wait till he switches to TAT
and I am sure if Yagudin was still competing. We would hear same hatred towards his style as well. Some fans need hate.
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Thanks for posting. That's a great skate.
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Haha well said!!!!!
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The real question in this competition is.... how did the Russians make a second Plushenko, do they make them in some kind of factory? If so.. this is scary!!!!!!!
And if there is such a factory....try the alexei model instead
So...I had to go to work, but of course cannot concentrate at all...I'm already imagining next year and the Patrick - Taka rivalry (I mean, a second quad in the LP and Taka might have one; mistake free SP and ...and...and the possibilities are amazing! go Patrick! Go Taka!!!).
Ok...back to work.
Ok...back to work.
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Wow, I know Russian, hahaha! I've heard the commentators say after Chan's LP, "Great program! Great program!" "Incredible!" "Standing Ovation!"
I've heard the commentators say after Chan's LP, "Great program! Great program!" "Incredible!" "Standing Ovation!"
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Well, you just wait till he switches to TAT
I would rather he switch to Morozov if that would help free Florent and Javi
I am not a Patrick Chan fan at all, but that was a thing of beauty.
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This skate by Patrick is on par with his GPF's but with 2 quads. 
He won both events.
But his best was at the Canadian Nationals.
That is one for the ages.
He won both events.But his best was at the Canadian Nationals.
That is one for the ages.
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Welcome to Goldenskate, kensal.
I'm catching up on reading this thread now, so I don't know if your question has already been answered, but here's my answer, just in case.
According to the ISU rules, when there is only one competitor for a country, which was true of Russia in this case, the placement number at the end must be 1 or 2, to qualify that nation for three entries next year. Since Artur Gachinski finished with a placement of 3, Russia gets 2 spots next year. They only were entitled to one spot this year. If Takahiko Kozuka had not skated so brilliantly, then Artur probably would have held the second place, and then Russia would have gotten the right to send three entries next year. This is quite possibly why, as someone noted, the audience reaction was subdued, but I feel that Russia having earned a second spot for next year is still good news. To me, it was important for Japanese morale that one of Japan's skaters make it to the podium, and I am so very proud of Taka for doing that. I am also very proud of Artur for doing his part to increase Russia's chances next year, as we move toward Sochi, and I think that is very fitting, and I am quite grateful to Russia for giving us a Worlds this year. I also think the extra time to prepare programmes benefitted the skaters. Maybe the rules should be changed to allow a longer break after the GP series, Euros, and Four Continents. I think it might reduce skater burn-out and injury, and would allow time for small changes to improve their programmes. Just a thought.
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