Aliona Savchenko & Bruno Massot

[Skater Boy]

You need to give them time to fully gel. It's only their first season together, so expect the next ones to be more better. The PCS they received at euros was indeed quite laughable but the judges obviously liked what they saw and are prepared to give them higher marks if Bruno cleans up a bit.

Willing to do that but that doesn't mean they should be treated like an automatic red carpet to the podium. The judges seem quick to dump D and R now that S and K , V and T are back and Sui And Han seem like the anointed ones. Savchenko and her man in the attempt of her elusive OGM can pay their dues and work hard like the rest.

 

[QuadThrow]

Here is a video of the SP at Bavarian Open made by Bruno´s girlfriend:

https://www.facebook.com/bruno.massot.31?fref=ts

Now, the entrance into the twist is more difficult. Very nice in my opinion (although they did not get level4 for this!?). In addition the Spin position at the end is harder.

 

[bramweld]

It must be the most difficult thing in figure skating to be an ambitious, opinionated and talented woman. Robin chose to retire. Aljona chose to try for one more Olympic medal. Solution, peacefully go in your own separate ways.

 

[dorispulaski]

We have a nice fan fest for Aliona and Bruno, with links to articles and videos:
http://www.goldenskate.com/forum/sh...avchenko-amp-Bruno-Massot&p=931601#post931601

 

[MaxSwagg]

It must be the most difficult thing in figure skating to be an ambitious, opinionated and talented woman. Robin chose to retire. Aljona chose to try for one more Olympic medal. Solution, peacefully go in your own separate ways.

I wouldn't call it "peaceful"...

 

[Skater Boy]

I wouldn't call it "peaceful"...

My thoughts exactly. Some of the comments, some of the stares - it was like Barbara FP all over again. cordial would be generous.