2015 NHK Ladies Free Skate
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It's unfortunate, she was better than some who came after her. But she never built up a reputation for herself. When you have top skaters coming after you, the judges leave room for them. Unless u have proven to be one who delivers. Mirai had lots of problems with her jumps and her performance in the past. She is rebuilding her reputation. The score she got was not bad, and it moves her in the right direction. If she keeps performing well the scores will come.
I'm happy for Courtney. Can uimagine her score if she ever goes clean. Does anyone know if she beat Polina's CofC score?
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First off, I expect a medal for Gracie-probably not gold, but a medal for sure. Ashley will probably be fourth or fifth. I also expect either Courtney to be the third lady as she's totally eclipsed Polina on the GP and could conceivably be a final alternate.
Mao could either win, win bronze and be disappointed with it, or totally die and not even make the top 5 a la Sochi. Satoko could be back in the top 5 and will definitely make the top 10. Rika is more unsure but I think she'll be in the top 10.
Evgenia and Elena could both medal but I doubt both of them will. I'm not sure who the third lady will be: if it's Anna, I expect a meltdown; if it's Liza, she could either be brilliant or terrible; and if it's Yulia, get out your tissues and prepare to cry incessantly.
That's my prediction, anyway.
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Mao is almost certainly sick skating in front of a home audience with incredibly difficult tech content, so it would be nice if you showed her a little consideration. Her skating was very beautiful to me, but she did have some problems with jumps, which is understandable given the situation. I think it's impressive that she doesn't complain even though her reputation is at stake. That's a noble and selfless attitude. It will always be an honor to watch Mao skate until she decides herself that it's time to retire.
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She's sick? Wow.
My respect for her just grew by about 89%. Because anyone who can do 3As (landed or not) while ill, in front of thousands of fans who expect you to win, is somewhat superhuman. #YouGoMao
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Wow, wow, wow. So at all what I expected. I haven't watched yet, but did look through the score sheets. Congrats to Satoko for a well deserved win at home! Congrats to Courtney on a surprise silver! Her skating is not really my cup of tea 
but she must be thrilled.
I hope Mao is feeling better soon, as I see here she's not feeling well. And I'm so disappointed for Ashley. I really hope this is her meltdown for the year, and it's out of her system now.
The finals will tell us a lot this year, I look forward to seeing each lady and really hope they put their best efforts for us to enjoy
but she must be thrilled. I hope Mao is feeling better soon, as I see here she's not feeling well. And I'm so disappointed for Ashley. I really hope this is her meltdown for the year, and it's out of her system now.
The finals will tell us a lot this year, I look forward to seeing each lady and really hope they put their best efforts for us to enjoy
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Yuzuru would be like. And then he would propose to her.
I just bursted out laughing!!!!!!
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Mao got full credit for her too-footed and under-rotated 2A-3T.:noshake: I checked results first, and noticed that Mao got a full credit 2A-3T, was happy for her. but then found out it was too-footed and under-rotated...
No biggie, just ISU being ISU.
No biggie, just ISU being ISU.
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Told ya Courtney is good, you were all so negative when I mentioned her tztz.
Did Kaety fall twice?"sad panda face"
I agree but what the heck is a "tztz"? Lutz?
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Well, I haven't seen any skater other than Hicks. However, I have to say, that stylistically, I prefer Polina. However, Courtney like Tonya H. Has undeniable height on her jumps and excitement in her performances that are very hard for a judge to ignore. I'm still not sold on M.Bell but if I had to pick a third US lady right now. I honestly couldn't make a decision. I guess it will come down to Nationals.
US people. Is Polina still the obvious choice for the third spot on the World Team?
US people. Is Polina still the obvious choice for the third spot on the World Team?
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Im not that big a Marai fan. But, the fist combo looked absolutely clean.
But they're not supposed to either "leave room" or judge on reputation.
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Once again this competition proves that you can't blow the short and hope to win with the long.
this is a new element in FS
it´s how you have your hair 
No seriously, you do not know that expression? It´s when you disagree with someone, similar to a sigh.
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this is a new element in FS
No seriously, you do not know that expression? It´s when you disagree with someone, similar to a sigh.
Oh, like tsk, tsk? Ah. I get it now.
Sooner or later it will happen.
Yes
Silly German slang ^^ Not sure if it´s international, might should use tsk, tsk from now on ^^
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