2023 CS Autumn Classic Men's Free Skate

[Jumping_Bean]

i think i popped these predictions like Ilia popped his 4A

I surprised myself for once and men's might end up being my highest-scoring prediction here with 55 pts (if I can count) In what universe did I end up in?

 

[Carol1]

I plan on spending the hour before the free dance watching Guarino Sabate's program on loop, whistling along, and drinking wine coolers. Yee-haw!

 

[TontoK]

i think i popped these predictions like Ilia popped his 4A

No, he made it clear yesterday that he wouldn't try the 4A here. That 3A is a placeholder, for sure though. Gives him the go/no go option in the future.

 

[elektra blue]

time for me to go. i won't be joining you for dance. take note of worthy costumes though see you around! love you all

 

[el henry]

Never a doubt.

Word was that Ilia was not attempting the 4A?

His jumps are so darn pretty that I hold him to a higher standard for the PCS. I know the judges are going to give him the quad bonus, but I would like to see him earn it. I do give him props that he is trying (more in the SP) and his spins and other moves are also improving.

 

[ramurphy2005]

I really liked his short. FS not that much - the costume is a miss (what was the idea here?). But he and this program have a lot of potential this season, so I am looking forward to it!

I think it's supposed to be symbolizing the stock market going up and down.

 

[Katyaever]

a 3A with high goe and yet you know it's a pop

It was not a pop. It was an intentional 3A. Nicely done, too.

 

[yuumagical]

I'm dying to see this now! I might be one of the few people who loved Shoma's Bolero and I'm surprised that Kevin chose music the year after someone else won Worlds with it. I assume it's a different arrangement and I'm sure Kevin makes it his own!

I loved Shoma's Bolero too, you're not alone!

 

[el henry]

And Kévin comes back to win silver! Bravo!

 

[Andrea82]

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[Jeanie19]

Kevin has the highest pc's in the long program.

 

[4everchan]

I think Rinky ate the Internet and my post. I was just saying that Sota and Kévin were the only two with interesting and detailed choreography. Other men mostly wait until the choreo seq and step seq to do stuff... So, sure Ilia needs work but in this field, he was not the worst at all.

 

[Jeanie19]

I think Rinky ate the Internet and my post. I was just saying that besides Sota and Kévin were the only two with interesting and detailed choreography. Other men mostly wait until the choreo seq and step seq to do stuff... So, sure Ilia needs work but in this field, he was not the worst at all.

How was Kevin in person?

 

[TontoK]

I think Rinky ate the Internet and my post. I was just saying that besides Sota and Kévin were the only two with interesting and detailed choreography. Other men mostly wait until the choreo seq and step seq to do stuff... So, sure Ilia needs work but in this field, he was not the worst at all.

I think much improved. He was criticized for doing so many shows over the summer instead of working on his programs, but he clearly benefitted from so much audience exposure, as well as working with more naturally gifted performers.

I don't know what I was expecting from the music - I've never seen the show it comes from - but it had intensity. I already like it tons better than last year's HBO program. (Or Showtime or Cinemax or whatever).

He held the intensity for the most part throughout, but I think he got a little tired in the homestretch. I also think it's the kind of program that will need to be skated near-perfectly to really, really work. But no doubt, it was an excellent season debut.

 

[Jumping_Bean]

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The Norwegian judge is kind of iconic, his scores feel both chaotic and kind of justified in some aspects at the same time?
The French judge really loved Kevin (no surprise), and the Canadian boys.
The Japanese judge's scores seem the most reasonable at first glance.

 

[el henry]

I think much improved. He was criticized for doing so many shows over the summer instead of working on his programs, but he clearly benefitted from so much audience exposure, as well as working with more naturally gifted performers.

I don't know what I was expecting from the music - I've never seen the show it comes from - but it had intensity. I already like it tons better than last year's HBO program. (Or Showtime or Cinemax or whatever).

He held the intensity for the most part throughout, but I think he got a little tired in the homestretch. I also think it's the kind of program that will need to be skated near-perfectly to really, really work. But no doubt, it was an excellent season debut.

Well, this show is also HBO, but I watched ten minutes and turned it off. The machinations of a Murdoch type family.

His best TV show program was as a tiny young pup wearing a motorcycle jacket to "Sons of Anarchy". 2019 I believe? so he was maybe 14 years old?

I agree doing shows and more shows over the summer is the best thing he could have done. He doesn't need to work on a quint axel. He needs "Sons of Anarchy" mojo.

 

[moonvine]

After the popped loop, I was a bit nervous, not going to lie. But that's ok. Only the Challenger Series.

 

[4everchan]

How was Kevin in person?

Just standing next to me now. Very short on the ice, it was the program of the day for me in terms of music interpretation. He is intense and projects well. Crisp

 

[el henry]

Just standing next to me now. Very short on the ice, it was the program of the day for me in terms of music interpretation. He is intense and projects well. Crisp

You didn't know that? Kévin is Shoma sized, one of his charms.

ETA: thanks for the updates, hope you are having a good time!

 

[yuumagical]

Just standing next to me now. Very short on the ice, it was the program of the day for me in terms of music interpretation. He is intense and projects well. Crisp

Did you get Kevin's autograph?!?