kyla2 said:Her coach told her to do the Grand Prix Series last year and she decided not to do it. I really wish she HAD listened to him. I think the outcome at Worlds would have been different. Michelle is the one that is in control here.
Count me as another 'naive' one.realistic51 said:And while it may sound "naive" to some people, did anyone ever stop to consider that maybe Michelle just likes to compete, wants to go to the Olympics again for that Olympic experience? I mean, maybe she's actually stating the truth for her and everyone makes an assumption she's trying for the gold medal again. Truth be told, I figure if she's going she IS trying for the gold medal, but I also figure that her life won't be over if she doesn't even medal no matter what anti-Kwan fans might say.
But that's just me. I'm just one little opinion in a big fat scummy pond.
emma said:In the meantime, between now and then, and between Kwan committing and Zhao recuperating from injury (and my list is actually longer, these are just my two biggies), I'm going to have a permanent stomache ache.
I don't think anyone is labelling her chicken - not when she will face the Olys. An unprepared skater will not do well at the Olys. She has tough competition all of whom will be prepared.fscric said:I don't understand the logic, which seems only apply to Michelle, that only because her chance of getting on the podium is so slim in some people's eyes that she should stand aside for the talented upcomers. But then if she chose to not go for 2006 Olympic instead, I'm sure people are labelling her chicken out of the COP challenge. It's obvious that she'd be criticized for whatever decision she took - go for it, she's delusive and barring other skaters; but if she calls it a day, she's afraid of COP.