The reason for lacks of coverage on ladies is simply because the line-up for ladies at 4CC is very weak compared to the men's and there is no distinctive star to draw the locals or people from the neighboring countries and their media.
Ha, of course not, but a little separation would have been duly appreciated so that I have a moment to recover!
If you like Brendan's 3Lz you will also like Andrew's :yes:
If you would like pay the salaries for the thousands of sports (and news) reporters who have been laid off in the last several years, that would be a good way to get the coverage you want. They are not covering 4CC because they don't want to; it's cause they're unable too.
The ranks of Olympic sports reporters are dropping. Phil Hersh took a buyout with the Chicago Tribune (the nicer version of a layoff) and is only still around cause he's well-known/well-regarded enough to get freelance gigs.
And I think covering a president who is passing policies that could change the way the U.S. operates is pretty important.
And guess what, the reporters are doing their jobs, alright -- with fewer benefits, more furloughs and under low morale and under constant attack from the public.
I apologize for the off-topic, but I have friends who are in this field (including several in sports) and I just won't stand to hear accusations that they're "not doing their job" when they are stressing out to the max and dealing with such unideal conditions at the moment.
Seriously.....???
While I will grant that Korea does not have a star in this event, and Sakoto's absence may impact the Japanese media market, I find it boggling to think that this is a 'weak' ladies line-up.
Yes, this is the one event in which the absence of the Russians makes a huge difference given that Medvedeva and Pogorilaya are always podium prospects. But the chance to see how the women sort out minus the Russians is one of the real interest points of the event.
In any event, I'm counting my blessings that I'm in Canada and will be able to catch the CBC livestream [and replays].
Here's the CBC schedule for those not geo-blocked http://www.cbc.ca/sports/olympics/winter/figureskating/broadcast
Yes, seriously this is a very weak field even compared to the line-ups of the previous two seasons' 4CC.
As the absence of Ashley and Satoko and Gracie and Mao's slump this season as well, this field is pretty much for Kaetlyn to lose. I like many of the participants here but any competition considered too predictable is not exciting to begin with. The European Ladies competition was also boring at least for me except that Anna's presence and Carolina's comeback. I will be very surprised if Kaetlyn wouldn't win although I've acknowledged that her LP consistency is not as reliable as her SP.
^^ (two posts up, in response to crossover's post)
how is this Kaetlyn's to lose when so many people are saying that she's never had 2 back to back clean programs?
Double standard much.
I personally think that the title is up for grabs. Satoko was a huge loss for the event, that's for sure. However, Gracie isn't. She had a terrible season and even if she were attending, I would predict her to be out of the top 6. Was it Ashley or Kaetlyn who made it to Grand Prix Final?
I do not think this field is weak at all. Perhaps though, fans are not discussing it as the men as there, there is a clash with the "old stars" and the young quadsters. Here, we have new stars coming up. Kaetlyn had great results a few years ago but she comes to 4CC almost as a new comer in the role of favourites... The USA are sending their brand new National champion, who also is a newcomer in that role.... Same with Wakaba who has been emerging from junior. Same with Gabby who has now refined and polished her skills, controlled her jumps and can aspire to a podium. Add to this Mirai who can be really hot at times, but has been called a lot for UR this year....
All these girls aren't weak on the ice. They are just not the typical names that come out of the bag when making a favourite's list... why? Simply because 2 or 3 of the Russian girls own those spots, + Satoko... I wouldn't say that even the silver world medalist of last year will be considered a favourite going to this year's worlds with the up and down season she has had.... and I wouldn't be surprised if 4CC confirmed one of the "newcomer" favourites in that specific role for worlds...
YMMV
Totally agree. Two seasons ago (2015) Polina Edmunds won the event with a final score of 184.02. I would be willing to wager we'll see several scores higher than that at this event.
Yes, seriously :handw:this is a very weak field even compared to the line-ups of the previous two seasons' 4CC.
Seriously.....???
While I will grant that Korea does not have a star in this event, and Sakoto's absence may impact the Japanese media market, I find it boggling to think that this is a 'weak' ladies line-up.
The current insane score inflation is not even comparable with the scoring trend in the 2014-15 season. We're living in a bubble era. However, your post makes me miss Polina! I hope to see her next season.
Weak, as in the field? As you know, both Gracie and Mao did not qualify from there perspective countries, Ashley bowed out for the 5th year in a row, or was it because of her last performance in Asia? The field is changing with new American and Canadian champs this year, and a young and upcoming generation of exciting skaters to watch. I have no doubt that the top scores here will be impressive.
The only thing "weak" here is your argument, Crossover.
Not to mention that the thread was very quite unlike the men's thread.
The men's thread will probably have more pages before their event even begins, than the ladies thread will have after their comp is finished.