Yulia Lipnitskaya

[Sandpiper]

Although my question still remain: Why would Eteri wanted to change the free, since we know very well it could not have been ready for the nationals?

Several speculations, with varying amounts of plausibility:
- She was put on the spot by the interviewer, and said it without really considering the feasibility. (In a perfect world, she'd want to Yulia to change the free; not that she necessarily wants to do so in reality)
- She thinks if Yulia does Senior B's and skates the new program well, that would be enough.
- She thinks the Russian Fed will send Yulia to Europeans (as defending champion), and Yulia will use the new program to prove herself there.
- She expects Anna and Alena to totally bomb Nationals, freeing up the slot for Yulia even if she doesn't skate.

 

[MalAssada]

And another speculation:
-That offer was made a while ago, maybe after CoC (still giving her time to have a reasonable skate at Nats).

 

[Alba]

And another speculation:
-That offer was made a while ago, maybe after CoC (still giving her time to have a reasonable skate at Nats).

Maybe, but when she was asked how she plan to solve the problem: Tutberidze said she would "make a completely new one

Several speculations, with varying amounts of plausibility:
- She was put on the spot by the interviewer, and said it without really considering the feasibility.

I don't buy that. There are many ways to respond.

(In a perfect world, she'd want to Yulia to change the free; not that she necessarily wants to do so in reality)

She said I asked Yulia. I also see why Eteri would want to change it in reality.
She said Yulia has to want to skate the free well. So she might think another program would be good in this aspect. To stimulate, incite her.

- She thinks if Yulia does Senior B's and skates the new program well, that would be enough.

That's what I was saying.

- She thinks the Russian Fed will send Yulia to Europeans (as defending champion), and Yulia will use the new program to prove herself there.

Maybe, but still not enough time for a new program.

- She expects Anna and Alena to totally bomb Nationals, freeing up the slot for Yulia even if she doesn't skate.

 

[Sandpiper]

So wait... you're saying "She expects Anna/Alena to bomb Nationals" is actually the second most plausible option (after "doing Senior B's")?

 

[Alba]

So wait... you're saying "She expects Anna/Alena to bomb Nationals" is actually the second most plausible option (after "doing Senior B's")?

No, I thought that didn't make any sens. So I thought you were kidding.

Were you serious?

 

[Sandpiper]

No, I thought that didn't make any sens. So I thought you were kidding.

Were you serious?

No, no, it was descending order of plausibility (for me). But you dismissed the "interviewer put her on the spot" and "go to Europeans" options. While you didn't refute the "Anna/Alena bombs" option.

 

[Ituriel]

First: sorry for my english

Yulia said that she is optimistic

Can we be optimistic too?

Is our role as fans suffer and be in panic?

She don't need our anxiety, she needs our support and good vibes.

By the way, photos of her in the GPF banquet? Anyone?


One more time: excuse my english, I don't post often because of that

 

[Sam-Skwantch]

First: sorry for my english

Yulia said that she is optimistic

Can we be optimistic too?

Is our role as fans suffer and be in panic?

She don't need our anxiety, she needs our support and good vibes.

By the way, photos of her in the GPF banquet? Anyone?


One more time: excuse my english, I don't post often because of that

I understood every word loud and clear and agree. Your English is great. Thank you

 

[Sam-Skwantch]

Here are a few cool photos from Barcelona

https://pp.vk.me/c540105/v540105008/2bf8f/b2fP2Vvmr8k.jpg

https://pp.vk.me/c540105/v540105008/2bdef/vatMqFO3Pkc.jpg

https://pp.vk.me/c540105/v540105657/1de53/xfczgxlYKFM.jpg

https://pp.vk.me/c540105/v540105008/2bd0c/JgTDV0JKm8c.jpg

 

[Alba]

No, no, it was descending order of plausibility (for me). But you dismissed the "interviewer put her on the spot" and "go to Europeans" options. While you didn't refute the "Anna/Alena bombs" option.

Honestly I thought you were joking, and the emoticon just made more convinced about that.

But since that's not the case, and to answer, I think that would be the most irresponsible thing that Eteri can do. Because willing to take the risk, because you are convinced that with something new you can do better, and in anyway at least you have tried everything to make this season work, it's one thing. To let your fate in the hope that two skaters will bomb at nationals it's irresponsible, to say the least, for me.

 

[Yamita]

Ituriel, when our favorite skater is at a low point, we fans also feel the stress. Call me crazy: I literally woke up in the middle of the night worrying Yulia's condition right after her LP in Barcelona.

You expressed yourself very well. If an non-native English speaker like me can understand your English, you are good (to post more ).

 

[Alba]

Yulia has all my support, always will have, for what it counts. I'm not panicking at all, I am discussing possibilites. Pure speculation actually since I was discussing on something that will never happen. She is not going to change the LP and is going at Nationals. We all know that.
But I'm a curious person, so I wanted to know. What am I suppose to speak about here?

BUT, if you want the topic about honey, bunny, speak about her dog, horses, cat, how much beautiful she is, how she smiles, how she eats, walk, speak, bla bla bla. ALL THE TIME!
Please do tell me, because I certainly would not want to disturb any longer and be bothered by anyone here.

 

[Sandpiper]

Honestly I thought you were joking, and the emoticon just made more convinced about that.

But since that's not the case, and to answer, I think that would be the most irresponsible thing that Eteri can do. Because willing to take the risk, because you are convinced that with something new you can do better, and in anyway at least you have tried everything to make this season work, it's one thing. To let your fate in the hope that two skaters will bomb at nationals it's irresponsible, to say the least, for me.

I am joking. I decided to further continue the joke by wondering why drama you refuted all the other possibilities but not this one.

 

[Alba]

I am joking. I decided to further continue the joke by wondering why drama you refuted all the other possibilities but not this one.

I thought I already answered you question. But for some reasons I see you're doubtful, which sound weird to me.

I'll give another try: I think that speculation was is ridiculous, because it will be completely irresponsible from Eteri even to think about that, let alone hoping, and I just don't believe she is that bad.

 

[Sam-Skwantch]

Yulia has all my support, always will have, for what it counts. I'm not panicking at all, I am discussing possibilites. Pure speculation actually since I was discussing on something that will never happen. She is not going to change the LP and is going at Nationals. We all know that.
But I'm a curious person, so I wanted to know. What am I suppose to speak about here?

BUT, if you want the topic about honey, bunny, speak about her dog, horses, cat, how much beautiful she is, how she smiles, how she eats, walk, speak, bla bla bla. ALL THE TIME!
Please do tell me, because I certainly would not want to disturb any longer and be bothered by anyone here.

Alba....I can not image this page without you. I don't think it's personal in this case. I do feel like a bit of a panic mode has befallen this page and we need optimism here too. For instance...can you imagine Yulia winning Russian Nationals against all odds? I can. I'd probably cry for days.

 

[Alba]

Alba....I can not image this page without you. I don't think it's personal in this case. I do feel like a bit of a panic mode has befallen this page and we need optimism here too.

Maybe, but not from me. I repeat, I was discussing something that will never happen.

For instance...can you imagine Yulia winning Russian Nationals against all odds? I can. I'd probably cry for days.

I can imagine that very well.
I decided to have a good meal for that day, linguine with clams (I love it), and watch her with a glass of white whine.

 

[Ituriel]

Maybe I have a diverse point of view because I'm a teacher in a high school. I have at least one student in every class that practice sports at competitive level (but in my country the support for the athletes is zero :disapp. When I was reading the last interview, I was thinking "She is so like my students". Because of that, I think what she really needs is to remain positive. Everyone has to pass for a storm. The most important thing is don't give up. And we know that she is a tiger.




Edit:

Alba, sorry if I offend you. It was not my intention. I'm not here for proclaim rainbows and butterflies. But to much speculation and discussion about "what Eteri and Yulia must do" is a little exaggerate. I often read about her technique and strategies. We must concentrate in that, the real things, not create more speculations.

Well, sorry. That is because I don't post often. I can write, but I don't know HOW to write. Sorry if I didn't express well.

 

[dada16]

Do you know the exact dates of nationals ?? Sorry for my english too, and I agree with Ituriel, google translate can be very useful

 

[Sandpiper]

I thought I already answered you question. But for some reasons I see you're doubtful, which sound weird to me.

I'll give another try: I think that speculation was is ridiculous, because it will be completely irresponsible from Eteri even to think about that, let alone hoping, and I just don't believe she is that bad.

Okay, maybe I'm the one who has bad English. :hopelessness:

I know you don't genuinely believe the speculation. I was just making a joke about how it's the only one you didn't refute.

 

[Sam-Skwantch]

Do you know the exact dates of nationals ?? Sorry for my english too, and I agree with Ituriel, google translate can be very useful

Russian Nationals are December 24-28 and I believe the ladies are on the 25th and 27th.

This link is a good place to follow the action as many threads will pop up very shortly

http://www.goldenskate.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?443-2015-Russian-Figure-Skating-Championships