Irlandesa February 17, 2018 Share February 17, 2018 I preferred Hanyu's skate yesterday but looking at his technical, I imagine Nathan is kicking himself for his short. 10 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65121-figure-skating/page/49/#findComment-4066729
COESpiral February 17, 2018 Share February 17, 2018 At this point, if Javier manages to pull out a win, he's going to need security from the Japanese super-Hanyu fans. 5 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65121-figure-skating/page/49/#findComment-4066730
Silver Raven February 17, 2018 Share February 17, 2018 Just now, galaxygirl76 said: I think it's disrespectful to your competitors, like they are not worth your time. How is it different from listening to music on earphones? 6 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65121-figure-skating/page/49/#findComment-4066733
Souris February 17, 2018 Share February 17, 2018 Pretty sure Hanyu skated well enough for the gold. If he doesn't win, the judges will be torn apart by rabid Japanese girls. 9 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65121-figure-skating/page/49/#findComment-4066735
BitterApple February 17, 2018 Share February 17, 2018 I thought Hanyu was good, but he had a few bobbles. I'd love to see Fernandez pull the Oksana Bauil and take the gold. 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65121-figure-skating/page/49/#findComment-4066738
scarynikki12 February 17, 2018 Share February 17, 2018 Ok this will sound weird but hear me out: I want Nathan to be fifth. It would be awful to miss the podium by such a small margin so better to be separated by one skater. 8 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65121-figure-skating/page/49/#findComment-4066740
Darknight February 17, 2018 Share February 17, 2018 Javi ugh. He looks like he came out of a soap opera Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65121-figure-skating/page/49/#findComment-4066741
Dots And Stripes February 17, 2018 Share February 17, 2018 NBC showed Vincent getting kicked off the couches. It’s an awkward set up. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65121-figure-skating/page/49/#findComment-4066742
mtlchick February 17, 2018 Share February 17, 2018 Pending some bobbles, Chen can possibly win the free skate. Yowza. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65121-figure-skating/page/49/#findComment-4066743
sweeks February 17, 2018 Share February 17, 2018 Watching Brian Orser in the background when his skaters do well will never get old. 13 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65121-figure-skating/page/49/#findComment-4066744
Enero February 17, 2018 Share February 17, 2018 I'm not feeling this program by Javier. Though he's skating very well. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65121-figure-skating/page/49/#findComment-4066745
Paws February 17, 2018 Share February 17, 2018 Yes I will Run away with you Javier! 4 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65121-figure-skating/page/49/#findComment-4066747
sweeks February 17, 2018 Share February 17, 2018 I was hoping that Javi could pull it off, but he seemed to lose steam after he made that quad a double. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65121-figure-skating/page/49/#findComment-4066748
Chaser February 17, 2018 Share February 17, 2018 I think he's going to have to throw in a quad to win Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65121-figure-skating/page/49/#findComment-4066749
Omeletsmom February 17, 2018 Share February 17, 2018 19 minutes ago, ChicksDigScars said: Okay, I'm a little Hallelujah-ed out. Between the team and the individual performances....MAKE IT STOP. I love that song, but not that version of it. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65121-figure-skating/page/49/#findComment-4066751
Irlandesa February 17, 2018 Share February 17, 2018 7 minutes ago, galaxygirl76 said: I think it's disrespectful to your competitors, like they are not worth your time. Why would the competitors care? Javi was hidden behind the wall while Hanyu skated. Should he be in his seat? Do you think Lindsay Vonn paid close attention to every single skiier who went down after she did? Maybe a better solution would be to take that camera out of the room if they don't like the look of it. I LOVE Man of La Mancha! 6 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65121-figure-skating/page/49/#findComment-4066752
kittykat February 17, 2018 Share February 17, 2018 7 minutes ago, healthnut said: Good but He was beatable. Oh Nathan... I know. It does no good to say "if only he nailed the short but..." ... If only he nailed the short 10 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65121-figure-skating/page/49/#findComment-4066753
Moxie Cat February 17, 2018 Share February 17, 2018 No matter where Nathan finishes, the U.S. has all three men in the top ten. Quite an accomplishment that no other country achieved. Sorry Ross Miner - I like you fine, but my guess is you wouldn't have been there. The U.S. picked the right team. 22 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65121-figure-skating/page/49/#findComment-4066754
scarynikki12 February 17, 2018 Share February 17, 2018 3 minutes ago, sweeks said: Watching Brian Orser in the background when his skaters do well will never get old. And Tracy Wilson. They jump up and down after the jumps. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65121-figure-skating/page/49/#findComment-4066755
Enero February 17, 2018 Share February 17, 2018 Javier most definitely deserves a medal for that skate. He did very well. I hope he takes Silver. 10 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65121-figure-skating/page/49/#findComment-4066756
MaKaM February 17, 2018 Share February 17, 2018 Javier looks like a man out there. Rowr! 11 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65121-figure-skating/page/49/#findComment-4066757
KenyaJ February 17, 2018 Share February 17, 2018 I'm sure Hanyu will win, but I liked Javi's program so much more. 4 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65121-figure-skating/page/49/#findComment-4066758
Dots And Stripes February 17, 2018 Share February 17, 2018 Please let Javi medal. 5 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65121-figure-skating/page/49/#findComment-4066760
AshleyN February 17, 2018 Share February 17, 2018 Tracy Wilson is coaching now? I guess that explains why she's not on the commentary team. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65121-figure-skating/page/49/#findComment-4066761
Moxie Cat February 17, 2018 Share February 17, 2018 1 minute ago, kittykat said: If only he nailed the short Yeah, Nathan beat Yuzu in the free by almost 10 points. The opportunity was definitely there. 7 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65121-figure-skating/page/49/#findComment-4066763
Silver Raven February 17, 2018 Share February 17, 2018 1 minute ago, scarynikki12 said: And Tracy Wilson. They jump up and down after the jumps. I was wondering where Tracy was when Hanyu was skating, but I guess she was with Fernandez. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65121-figure-skating/page/49/#findComment-4066764
Growsonwalls February 17, 2018 Share February 17, 2018 Hanyu amazing technically but that LP didnt really do it for me. Just doesn't seem to fit him as a skater. 5 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65121-figure-skating/page/49/#findComment-4066765
BitterApple February 17, 2018 Share February 17, 2018 Dammit, that popped quad killed his chances for the gold. Still an awesome skate, though. If he asked me to leave my husband, I'd have to fake outrage before saying no.... 8 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65121-figure-skating/page/49/#findComment-4066766
sweeks February 17, 2018 Share February 17, 2018 Seeing the top three posing for a selfie just now was quite endearing. Nothing makes me happy like competitors getting along and having good sportsmanship. 16 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65121-figure-skating/page/49/#findComment-4066767
mtlchick February 17, 2018 Share February 17, 2018 Tracy and Brian gives me Calgary feels. How is that 30 years ago?! 8 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65121-figure-skating/page/49/#findComment-4066768
Silver Raven February 17, 2018 Share February 17, 2018 The camera people who are supposed to keep their concentration on the coaches keep moving their cameras around and it makes me kind of nauseous. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65121-figure-skating/page/49/#findComment-4066770
Paws February 17, 2018 Share February 17, 2018 Yay Javier!!! 4 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65121-figure-skating/page/49/#findComment-4066771
anniebird February 17, 2018 Share February 17, 2018 I'm so happy Fernandez is getting a medal! 6 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65121-figure-skating/page/49/#findComment-4066773
kittykat February 17, 2018 Share February 17, 2018 At least Javier is getting a medal for sure. Sorry Nathan. Imagine if he remains#1 in the free ? 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65121-figure-skating/page/49/#findComment-4066775
stealinghome February 17, 2018 Share February 17, 2018 7 minutes ago, mightysparrow said: Was that good? I know Hanyu is the Chosen One but I just wasn't impressed. The quality of the skating just wasn't that impressive. Take away the quads (and they weren't all there) and was that a good skate? I thought the last minute of Hanyu’s skate was really engaging and energizing and artistic, but before that I agree with you. It felt like a lot of “flail arms between jumps” to me. SO pumped for Javi!!!!! 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65121-figure-skating/page/49/#findComment-4066776
Enero February 17, 2018 Share February 17, 2018 (edited) I'm so happy for Javier! I remember when he burst on the scene at the Sochi Olympics. So much potential. Glad he's getting a great result tonight. Edited February 17, 2018 by Enero 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65121-figure-skating/page/49/#findComment-4066777
Moxie Cat February 17, 2018 Share February 17, 2018 Javi medals! Yay!!! 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65121-figure-skating/page/49/#findComment-4066779
Darknight February 17, 2018 Share February 17, 2018 Happy for Javi. Nathan can get top 5 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65121-figure-skating/page/49/#findComment-4066780
Moxie Cat February 17, 2018 Share February 17, 2018 Just now, kittykat said: At least Javier is getting a medal for sure. Sorry Nathan. Imagine if he remains#1 in the free ? Or if Shoma lands below Nathan and Jin Boyang's wins bronze with that tiny point difference. Ugh. 4 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65121-figure-skating/page/49/#findComment-4066781
Jeddah February 17, 2018 Share February 17, 2018 Hanyu hugging Nathan was very sweet. 16 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65121-figure-skating/page/49/#findComment-4066782
gatopretoNYC February 17, 2018 Share February 17, 2018 Yay Javi! 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65121-figure-skating/page/49/#findComment-4066787
mightysparrow February 17, 2018 Share February 17, 2018 1 minute ago, mtlchick said: Tracy and Brian gives me Calgary feels. How is that 30 years ago?! Ah, Calgary. That was a fun Olympics! I remember k.d. lang sang at the closing ceremonies and brought the house down. I thought Javier was a bit conservative. That's the problem with all these fucking quads; they kill artistry. 5 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65121-figure-skating/page/49/#findComment-4066789
Dots And Stripes February 17, 2018 Share February 17, 2018 I need Shoma to get it together and stay on the podium. 4 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65121-figure-skating/page/49/#findComment-4066790
Silver Raven February 17, 2018 Share February 17, 2018 "Nessun Dorma" is another piece they can retire. 15 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65121-figure-skating/page/49/#findComment-4066792
pennben February 17, 2018 Share February 17, 2018 (edited) 12 minutes ago, scarynikki12 said: Ok this will sound weird but hear me out: I want Nathan to be fifth. It would be awful to miss the podium by such a small margin so better to be separated by one skater. I think Ted Ligety, US skier, said precisely the same thing earlier this week when he ended up in fifth. Edited February 17, 2018 by pennben 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65121-figure-skating/page/49/#findComment-4066795
Growsonwalls February 17, 2018 Share February 17, 2018 Shoma has gorgeous skating skills. 10 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65121-figure-skating/page/49/#findComment-4066799
Silver Raven February 17, 2018 Share February 17, 2018 That tripe triple was beautiful. 4 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65121-figure-skating/page/49/#findComment-4066801
sweeks February 17, 2018 Share February 17, 2018 2 minutes ago, Moxie Cat said: Or if Shoma lands below Nathan and Jin Boyang's wins bronze with that tiny point difference. Ugh. Right now, I'm hoping that Shoma edges Jin out of the bronze, since I think that losing bronze by that very slim margin (added to the two poor short programs) would be heartbreaking for Nathan. 4 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65121-figure-skating/page/49/#findComment-4066802
MaKaM February 17, 2018 Share February 17, 2018 2 minutes ago, PoshSprinkles said: I'm very happy for Hanyu, but Nathan had the program of the night. It would have been an Olympic moment...if he had only delivered in the short. Or even half delivered. 7 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65121-figure-skating/page/49/#findComment-4066803
Moxie Cat February 17, 2018 Share February 17, 2018 Shoma always looks like he's about four feet tall to me. A cutie though! 7 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65121-figure-skating/page/49/#findComment-4066804
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