I haven't kept up with this thread in the past few weeks, but an epiphany of sorts came to me this AM in regards to Noburani Oda. I'm thinking his getting married, having a baby, and becoming a man will make him stronger, just as it did Evgeni Plushenko. He's now the head of the household, the breadwinner, and hopefully that sense of responsibility will translate into much needed mental toughness, knowing he has a family to take care of now.
From here on in I now expect him to go for the quad every time out without fail, get it consistent, and eventually become #1 in Japan, and maybe even the world...
From here on in I now expect him to go for the quad every time out without fail, get it consistent, and eventually become #1 in Japan, and maybe even the world...