I'm a long time figure skating fan. I feel like I understand the system well. But after seeing SC and esp the NHK Trophy I'm left scratching my head.
I've always felt that Kostner is overscored in PCS, and the same for the Canadian ladies recently.
My question: Is there any way to hold judges accountable? It is seeming more and more likely that we already know who the judges will prop up for the Olympics. So say Kostner falls/pops several jumps, while one of the Japanese/SK/US girls has a great program. It seems like that wouldn't matter. Kostner would receive such a ridiculously high PCS that she is untouchable, even with errors.
This is making me feel less and less excited about the Olympics. And I don't need to wonder what it would do for the future of the sport. It will just tick everyone off.
Curious for your thoughts, as I know many of you are much more vested in the sport than I am.
I've always felt that Kostner is overscored in PCS, and the same for the Canadian ladies recently.
My question: Is there any way to hold judges accountable? It is seeming more and more likely that we already know who the judges will prop up for the Olympics. So say Kostner falls/pops several jumps, while one of the Japanese/SK/US girls has a great program. It seems like that wouldn't matter. Kostner would receive such a ridiculously high PCS that she is untouchable, even with errors.
This is making me feel less and less excited about the Olympics. And I don't need to wonder what it would do for the future of the sport. It will just tick everyone off.
Curious for your thoughts, as I know many of you are much more vested in the sport than I am.