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Darknight

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  1. Eurosport was my favorite. I wish they would replace Johnny and Tara. ISU needs remarketing.
  2. Darknight

    Gymnastics

    I just want to say I'm so happy for The Russian men. Laurie, I want to believe in her but she hasn't shown anything yet.
  3. Yes. I would appreciate the entire package. Good quality jumps, spins, skating skills, choreography. Judges actually dinging skaters for poor technique, skating skills, choreography. If the Eteri skaters(minus Alena) and others like Liu had good technique, good skating skills, and good choreography I wouldn't complain. Heck, if the judges point out their flaws I wouldn't complain. But they're getting rewarded and praised for poor technique, no skating skills, and their scores are through the roof. And of course other coaches and skaters see this and follow to keep up. So why even have PCS scores? Just make it a jumping competition. As a fan for many years since Katerina Witt's Carmen, I haven't connected to many skaters this generation. The connection isn't there. I do appreciate these young skaters trying but this isn't the way to go.
  4. Alena 3A was very good. Her skating skills are also good. The choreography and song mashup I can't get into. She does work with it but I think she deserves better music and choreography.
  5. Simone is amazing with amazing technique. She never puts in things she isn't 100 percent on. Heck she is getting better every year. She makes sure it's ready and she can do the skill. Gymnasts are also dinged if the skill isn't good. It's about execution too not just put in harder skills and hope you land them. Simone also paced herself which I appreciate a lot. I wish more coaches did this. What gets me upset about the quads is that the judges never ding them. They aren't executed well. This goes for ladies and men. They just throw the quad in with poor technique just for points. So many coaches and skaters don't care if a quad is a quad. Just throw it in and hope for the best. Skating isn't just about jumps either. Where is the skating skills and artistry? Connection? Very few skaters today are the whole package. It's just about the jumps while lacking everything else. Some skaters can't even hold an edge. Shoma needs a coach asap. I definitely agree. I just think figures are something special. It takes so much control and hard work to do them. I already think the sport is dying out at least here.
  6. Alena Kanysheva?? Spelling? Also, learning a quad was injured and missed the junior grand prix. I'm worried about her upcoming quadstars. I can't lie, I love watching figures. Sadly, figures will never come back because skating is now a jumping competition with bad technique.
  7. Eteri and the judges really did Evgenia a disservice by not fixing her technique or calling her out for it But why would she? She was winning with it and was never called out for it. She won Gold medals and world records for it. Now they're calling her out. I remember her saying when she moved to Canada, she didn't realize how far behind she was. It still pisses me off the judges called out Mao for her technique to the point she had to relearn everything but they allow others to get away with it. This is why coaches should make sure their skaters have the right technique to begin with. Don't take shortcuts. Proper technique also prevents injuries. The judges can easily call you out and the system can change. What if next season the judges( highly unlikely) start calling out "quads". Most men and ladies wouldn't make the podium.
  8. I just think either they should make everything equal or split the judging panel in half. Spins might be easier than jumps but something should be done so that skaters don't just focus on jumps . Judges should be split. One for PCS one for tech, but the ISU shot this idea down fast. It's like skating doesn't have rules just a guide that judges choose not to follow and want to see their favorites win. I don't care if a skater is from Russia or Japan. Just judge their skating without the politics. Liza getting a 0 on her lutz is a joke.
  9. 19 is older? Evgenia was taught by Eteri. She has been with Eteri since she was 6 or 7 years old. Alina wasn't taught by Eteri until 12/13 years old and got her technique elsewhere. That's why Alena has good skating skills she was taught by another coach. Eteri hand picks her skaters now. They come from different coaches or they're taught by different coaches. She has young skaters clawing at her door.
  10. I think Tess and Scott played up their relationship. Fans speculated and they have great chemistry and used it to their advantage. I mean I get it. Ice dance is about telling a story and having chemistry. I honestly don't understand why some fans are so obsessed about them. They're ice dancers. They're competitive. They spent every day with each other for 20 years. They're partners. It's acting. I like their performance. Who cares about everything else.
  11. I honestly see Alysa similar to the Russians in regards to enjoying her now and not worrying about the future. USA fed should also stop with their hype. I do see some good up and coming USA lady skaters. Lindsey and Isabeau look good. However, saying Alysa will take over and win everything and Gracie, Bradie, and Mariah should retire shouldn't be said. We don't know how Alysa will skate at 16 or next year. Many skaters have been hyped up before. Who knows. Maybe Bradie, Gracie, Mariah, or another USA lady will breakout. We just don't know. Which is why fans need to be mindful and not predict who will win or say older skaters should go. Who knows about Eteri skaters . Eteri already has skaters until 2030 at least. There are only three spots and she has 7 skaters I believe who are eligible for the Olympics. 4 this year are eligible for Worlds. We just don't know who will survive, get tired, injured, etc. Everyone thought she would win Gold but Gold went to Alina. Everyone thought Eteri juniors and seniors would be undefeated and win everything this season. Fans need to understand we don't need to push older skaters out just because new ones come along. If anything older skaters have more experience, knowledge, and maturity. Why should older skaters retire? I honestly think Evgenia got screwed because she got away with poor technique and skating for so long and went undefeated for two seasons. So now she has to fix a lot of her skating and also allow her body to grow and heal. I honestly would've never predicted a two time world champion and a skater who went undefeated for two seasons would be in the position she is in now. I say that in a good way not a bad way. Leaving Russia, fixing her skating, being called out for her technique, not winning gold at the Olympics. This is why I just enjoy the moment.
  12. His costumes are the worse. He honestly looks like a tourist going on vacation.
  13. I just want to say this. Seeing Simone Biles and other gymnasts in their 20s performing is amazing. Simone is 22 and still doing great things. I'm sad to see comments from fans and others telling older skaters like Liza, Evegenia, Alina, Gracie, to retire to make way for the upcoming baby jumping ballerinas. People are already predicting the Olympics and Worlds. The Eteri new senior skaters are 15 and 16 years old. Alyssa is 14 years old. So what happens when they're 17 and 18 years old? Will they be seen as old too? I enjoy these skaters in the moment and I'm not on the hype train. So many things can happen that we just can't predict who will win or who will be at the Olympics. We forget they're all young girls with young bodies. They're kids. Let them skate. Kids aren't kids forever. I just hope they all stay healthy and pace their training right. And Elisabet is injuried with a serious back injury. Her mom said she can't even sit forward. I hope she gets better. What reality show?
  14. I understand this but weighing all elements equally would force skaters and coaches to train and improve all of their elements. Spins, skating skills, jumps should be equal. A skater who has great jumps but terrible skating skills should be forced to work on their skating skills. The whole pre-rotation and under-rotation thing. Why is it a rule when judges clearly don't call it out nor care? It's clearly in the ISU rule book but the judges and the ISU just ignore it. Men and ladies have gotten away with bad jumps and poor technique for years because the judges and tech panel don't follow rules.
  15. I miss this. Heck bring back figures too. Spirals are my favorites
  16. Darknight

    Gymnastics

    I don't believe Laurie stands a chance. The field is too deep but maybe she'll prove me wrong. Unpopular opinion but I think it was a bit selfish for Jade to go the individual route.
  17. I wish Eteri would work on other skills with Trusova. Because she will not do well if she can't land those quads. If another skater has the same tech as her, judges start to look at skating skills and other things. Same with Liu and other jumping machines. If judges want a jumping competition then just get rid of artistry and PCS scores. Hanyu landing quints and a 4A scares me because he has already been injured. I just want him to stay healthy but he said he will land 4A and will not give up. Koylada is out of the GP due to surgery and he's one of my favorites. I watched Chen and his costume is ugly. I'm not a fan of most of the costumes this season. Rika said she needs to work on her PCS scores and not just quads. I wish the judges would just judge every skater fairly. Now you have Rika and others with good PCS scores working on their PCS when they don't need to. All because the judges can not judge properly. Instead yhey just hand out points like candy. I don't understand why jumps, spins, skating skills aren't weighed the same. It would force skaters and coaches to work on everything and not just jumps.
  18. Yes. This is why I appreciate skaters from other countries and skaters who are just appreciate being there. It's about the experience for them and doing the best they can/ work with. Also, skating is expensive and countries like Japan and Russian fund their skaters. These skaters don't have to worry about paying for skating. They can just focus on skating. The USA we have resources but little funding. Some countries have no funding or resources but the skaters still go out there and skate. Every skater has a different goal and it's not all about winning.
  19. Darknight

    Gymnastics

    I agree. I don't believe Martha would've allowed her to do this. It's crazy how things are different without her. Ugh Simone. I'm saying ugh in a good way. She is just too good and amazing. Sad this is her last Worlds. I'm surprised by Italy and I'm happy for Russia getting second. I wonder where Morgan fits in. I wouldn't count her out yet but the talent is just too deep. Simone is basically the only one locked right now.
  20. Darknight

    Gymnastics

    So I was actually wondering if Jade would've gone the individual route if Martha was here. I also love seeing France and Brazil. Melanie is so talented. Simone makes everything look so easy. I'm surprised she has mostly been injury free since her skills are so hard on the body.
  21. And this is why figure skating is losing fans. Even Eurosport isn't showing skating. I hardly watch skating. I don't understand the ISU. Even gymnastics show competitions online.
  22. Darknight

    Gymnastics

    I honestly believe Mykayla has a chance at 2020
  23. Let me be honest and say I don't really like them. I honestly think the judges wanted them to win last year over Tess and Scott. Now, since they're gone I'm sure they're number one. The only people who are ruining figure skating are the judges. ISU needs to understand their the problem. Also, I cringe when I see some of the Eteri skaters and Aysa land their jobs. It looks like they're going to break their ankle. Lindsay Thorgen looks wonderful and her coach was so encouraging.
  24. I'm guessing one of Eteri's juniors will be at the Olympics maybe one senior Alena or Alina but I can't see her senior quad skaters Anna and Alexandra lasting until the Olympics without injuries or burning out. The human body especially a kids body can't handle all of that. Japan has Rika and upcoming juniors. South Korea and China has amazing skaters too. I'm actually hoping Liza can make the team. It's unfair they don't reward her amazing technique. She needs better choreography and I wish she wouldn't change things around. As for the 3A she has a 12yo doing two quads and two 3A which is ridiculous to me. She can't compete in juniors for two years. However, her 3A looks small and hopefully it gets bigger. But that's not her technique. As for her seniors Trusova is trying to learn a 3a but I can't see her skaters doing a 3a at least this season. Maybe next season. She can cheat quads but it's harder to cheat a triple axel. It's interesting to see her skaters as well as other lady skaters who can do quads but not the 3a. That says a lot. And just heard Tessa and Scotf are retiring no shock there. But they were so amazing. And Vanessa and James pulled out
  25. I agree. I blame the judges for this. They're rewarding it. I find Eteri skaters all looking the same like machines who are programmed. I do enjoy Kamilla's SP but it's the same like her LP. Alexandra's programs are boring to me. Yes she can jump quads but skating is more than jumps. I worry fir her the most because there is no way her body can handle that for three years. I'm curious to see how Alysa handles pressure and coming back. And Anastasia's scores. Why do they always do this to her? Also, I heard Anna's PCS scores went up in a day. Her quad was similar to Alysa's And Hanyu will not retire until he lands a 4A. I read he is doing quints in hardness. Someone should tie him down to a chair before he injuries himself. He sounds obsessed with landing the 4A. I hope he stays healthy..
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