#151
Posted: 2/18/14 at 3:14pm
I thought the Canadians were sensational. The Russians had neat tricks, but the whole program couldn't compare to Virtue & Moyer and, especially, Davis & White.
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#152
Posted: 2/18/14 at 8:56pm
Anyone watch Sarah Hughes on the NBC Olympics website doing her Olympic Ice commentary? I'm sort of shocked by her lack of presence. Also, for an educated woman, I think she has lousy diction. Meow. LOL.
#153
Posted: 2/18/14 at 9:14pm
I never liked her, especially when she won the gold.
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#154
Posted: 2/18/14 at 9:42pm
I never liked her either. I didn't think she had anything special going on. She kind of just skated the moves with not much personality or style.
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#155
Posted: 2/18/14 at 9:51pm
She had the skate of her life when it counted, and then did nothing after that!
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#156
Posted: 2/19/14 at 12:33pm
I'm home sick today (caught a cold/cough on the endless flight home), so am watching the Ladies Figure Skating short program live on NBCSN (silver lining).
Yuna Kim just skated a gorgeous program! Absolutely beautiful.
I also have to say that I am really enjoying Johnny Weir and Tara Lipinski doing the commentary.
It's the one thing you miss being there - not hearing the commentary. I'm really enjoying their insight, opinions, and explanations.
Yuna Kim just skated a gorgeous program! Absolutely beautiful.
I also have to say that I am really enjoying Johnny Weir and Tara Lipinski doing the commentary.
It's the one thing you miss being there - not hearing the commentary. I'm really enjoying their insight, opinions, and explanations.
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Updated On: 2/19/14 at 12:33 PM
#157
Posted: 2/19/14 at 1:02pm
Addy, I wish those two were doing the commentary during prime time. I taped today's short program just to hear what they had to say.
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#158
Posted: 2/19/14 at 1:04pm
I think I'll do the same for tomorrow!
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#159
Posted: 2/19/14 at 1:10pm
Addy, I know you're not feeling well but I need you to kidnap Gus Kenworthy (the puppies too!) and bring him back for me.
Can you do that?
All kidding aside, feel better!!!!
Can you do that?
All kidding aside, feel better!!!!
....but the world goes 'round
#160
Posted: 2/19/14 at 1:34pm
Taz, I'm already home!! Bummed I couldn't go through with the kidnapping plan for you! 
I did get a chance to meet him, though. At the Today Show on Friday 2/14 - he was there with his fellow medalists, and we had the chance to go 'backstage' to meet him. I posted a photo on Facebook.
Too adorable!
And those puppies! *melt*
I did get a chance to meet him, though. At the Today Show on Friday 2/14 - he was there with his fellow medalists, and we had the chance to go 'backstage' to meet him. I posted a photo on Facebook.
Too adorable!
And those puppies! *melt*
"Two drifters off to see the world. There's such a lot of world to see. . ."
#161
Posted: 2/19/14 at 1:35pm
oh, and Robbie and PalJoey - I am holding you to those serenades you promised!
Next time I see you!
Next time I see you!
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#162
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Posted: 2/19/14 at 1:41pm
A unique tour of the village the athletes are staying in!
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#163
Posted: 2/19/14 at 1:43pm
I'm so glad you're home safe and sound!
I'll make alternate arrangements to woo Mr. Kenworthy.
I'll make alternate arrangements to woo Mr. Kenworthy.
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#164
Posted: 2/19/14 at 3:03pm
Watched the ladies figure skating short program. No spoilers, but that was certainly interesting in the last 2 groups.
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#165
Posted: 2/19/14 at 5:20pm
"I never liked her [Sarah Hughes]either. I didn't think she had anything special going on. She kind of just skated the moves with not much personality or style."
I honestly haven't tuned into the 2014 Winter Olympics but do recall one distinguishing aspect of Sarah's skating; she rotates clockwise unlike most skaters of Olympic caliber. I remember watching the 2002 coverage from Salt Lake City when she upset Slut... [sic] and Kwan, marveling at her jumps solely due the counter rotations in the air and take offs on the opposite foot. When I used to roller skate I always hated stroking forward in a counter clockwise direction because the crossovers felt backwards to me.
I honestly haven't tuned into the 2014 Winter Olympics but do recall one distinguishing aspect of Sarah's skating; she rotates clockwise unlike most skaters of Olympic caliber. I remember watching the 2002 coverage from Salt Lake City when she upset Slut... [sic] and Kwan, marveling at her jumps solely due the counter rotations in the air and take offs on the opposite foot. When I used to roller skate I always hated stroking forward in a counter clockwise direction because the crossovers felt backwards to me.
#FactsMatter...your feelings not so much.
#166
Posted: 2/19/14 at 5:32pm
Well, yes, the skaters are judged primarily on the technical excellence of their jumps and not on style. that's how she won.
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#167
Posted: 2/19/14 at 5:36pm
I'd argue that she won because she skated flawlessly and with genuine emotion...and the others in the top three (Kwan, Slutskaya and Cohen) did not. Kwan fell. Slutskaya was sloppy and nearly bashed her head into the ice and Cohen...well...let's not speak of that.
Hughes had the absolute best skate of her life...and of the night. The others all choked to some degree (and it KILLS me to say that about Kwan). Hughes was terrific.
Hughes had the absolute best skate of her life...and of the night. The others all choked to some degree (and it KILLS me to say that about Kwan). Hughes was terrific.
#168
Posted: 2/19/14 at 5:55pm
I think that the appreciation of all art, including styles of figure skating, is subjective. In fact, one of the olympic skaters said the same thing. So arguments about who is best could go on forever. Hughes' skating never did a thing for me.
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#169
Posted: 2/19/14 at 6:18pm
Jane,
Call me a Neaderthal if you must but I prefer watching skaters who have womanly figures, not teen-aged pixies who are fearless because they are...well, teen-aged pixies.
I much prefer Oskana Baiul's performance (and presentation) in the 8-yr old clip at the jump than her Olympic gold medal performance when she still looked like a starving war refugee. The jiggle adds to the performance
Oksana All Grown Up
Call me a Neaderthal if you must but I prefer watching skaters who have womanly figures, not teen-aged pixies who are fearless because they are...well, teen-aged pixies.
I much prefer Oskana Baiul's performance (and presentation) in the 8-yr old clip at the jump than her Olympic gold medal performance when she still looked like a starving war refugee. The jiggle adds to the performance
Oksana All Grown Up
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#170
Posted: 2/19/14 at 6:45pm
Javero, whoever said anything about bodies of skaters? I sure never did, you did.
Oksana Baiul was a favorite of mine. And talk about Neanderthals, my all time favorite female skater is Denise Bielmann, a skater who you might say had a Neanderthal approach, with her power and strength. The spin where the skater grabs their ankle from behind and lifts their leg up is named after her - the Bielmann spin.
Oksana Baiul was a favorite of mine. And talk about Neanderthals, my all time favorite female skater is Denise Bielmann, a skater who you might say had a Neanderthal approach, with her power and strength. The spin where the skater grabs their ankle from behind and lifts their leg up is named after her - the Bielmann spin.
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Updated On: 2/19/14 at 06:45 PM
#171
Posted: 2/19/14 at 6:55pm
JUST WATCH THE NEXT VIDEO.
I haven't seen a woman or man skater with that much speed, energy, skill, stamina and power ever. And she's 31 there
I haven't seen a woman or man skater with that much speed, energy, skill, stamina and power ever. And she's 31 there
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Updated On: 2/19/14 at 06:55 PM
#172
Posted: 2/19/14 at 6:57pm
UNBELIEVABLE SPEED, ENERGY, STAMINA AND STRENGTH. AT 31
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SrI-L34_Jh0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SrI-L34_Jh0
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Updated On: 2/19/14 at 06:57 PM
#173
Posted: 2/19/14 at 8:48pm
I don't know if Michele's performance in 2002 would be considered a choke, but that fall definitely cost her. Sarah skated amazingly well when it counted, but she never came anywhere close to the artistry that Kwan demonstrated. I will always have respect for Michele Kwan for her longevity and staying on top for as long as she did. The only one of our two most recent Olympic gold medal winners who actually skated to defend a title.
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#174
Posted: 2/20/14 at 9:20am
With the modern scoring system and the elimination of compulsory figures, there's no telling how many World and Olympic titles Bielmann could have won. She revolutionized women's skating, but is usually overlooked when discussing all-time greats.
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#175
Posted: 2/20/14 at 9:44am
yes, she is, madbrian. I favor her because like my men's favorite, Plushenko, they are no nonsense skaters. I tend to go for that rather than the delicate, more graceful skaters.
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