2021 US Classic - Men

[alchemy void]

He needs to skate semi-clean at the Olympics and watch this program blow up and go viral.

 

[Debbie S]

And we have Dean Martin!

And techno Dean Martin.

 

[Rukia]

I do wish he didn't stalk those axels so much, but he's just so musical. That fw is so good.

 

[peibeck]

Carillo deserves 8s for presentation even if the whole program wasn't the cleanest. Love that he puts it all out there for the audience to enjoy.

 

[Sylvia]

I've seen Carrillo landing 4S and 4T in practice clips so he's working on upgrading his technical content.

 

[Sylvia]

Eric Sjoberg's FS music is from the Interstellar film soundtrack, choreo. by Misha Ge.

 

[tony]

I've seen Carrillo landing 4S and 4T in practice clips so he's working on upgrading his technical content.

Yeah, I've seen him landing those, too, and sometimes in super crowded rinks which makes it even more impressive. Just wish the triples were tidier. The 4S attempt here wasn't too bad.

 

[Wyliefan]

#elegantpop

 

[Sylvia]

#elegantpop

Darnit, Eric has been landing the 3A very well this summer (and in the SP yesterday).

 

[peibeck]

Sjoberg is Timothee Chalamet levels of emo.

 

[Wyliefan]

Opening pop aside, that was beautiful!

 

[tony]

I generally like Ge's choreography, and this is no exception. Surprised this music hasn't made the rounds through skating in a huge way yet, honestly.

Eric has the unique habit of turning his head 90 degrees to the side before going into almost every jump. Pretty good performance.

 

[Aceon6]

There has got to be a place for such an elegant, introspective skater. Axel aside, that was quite good for this early in the season.

 

[Sylvia]

YAY, deserving scores for Eric & he will medal in his first senior international!

 

[peibeck]

Eric can't seem to believe he medaled.

 

[alchemy void]

Jimmy Ma looks so ****ing hot

 

[Aceon6]

Oh, Jimmy. Manbun AND illusion? This better be special.

 

[Wyliefan]

Eric can't seem to believe he medaled.

He has a lot in common with #SurpriseCypriot!

 

[Theatregirl1122]

Do I love Jimmy Ma? Yes. Do I love Jimmy Ma's shirt? No. No, I don't.

 

[floridaice]

The Cock has gotten behind a little for me. What great opening jumps for Jimmy

And I seem to have jinxed him a little

 

[rfisher]

I guess Ma didn't want a win after all.

 

[alchemy void]

That ChSq1 was wiiiiiild

 

[Braulio]

I'm probably second in line to @Braulio in being thrilled for Mexico to get a spot into the Olympics, but I was hoping for just a bit more from Donovan in his progression. He really stalks the 3A still and it's all over the place, and a lot of his other jumps are always tight. 3T has the toe-Axel issues, etc.

But this program is fun. Much better than the SP. Hopefully he gets to show it in Beijing.

Yes, I think that the 3axel preparation to almost a stand stil will be a big issue and the tight jumps completing the rotations is still there. He spent the summer working with Gleikenhauz-Dudakov in some training camp in Mexico but though they helped with his content but tecnique needs lots of work. His stamina looks improved though and he doesn't look like he is going to pass away in the end.

I'm glad that he is qualified to the Olympics but I am realistic that his jumps needs work, work and rework his technique though unfortunately I think that wont come while training in Mexico. He needs a jumping coach asap if he wants to go beyond 2022 Olympics and be in contention not for a medal of course but to be in a second tier group around 10 to 15th place

 

[peibeck]

After that glorious SP yesterday, old Jimmy is back. Sigh.

 

[tony]

I actually quite liked that from Ma, too. His hands and arms are actually very elegant in the slow parts of the music and he still has hints of the modern, intense movements that first made him popular.

Not as strong technically today but his overall skating quality is definitely better.

 

[Karen-W]

Do I love Jimmy Ma? Yes. Do I love Jimmy Ma's shirt? No. No, I don't.

Yeah, it's like it wants to be a Yuzuru onesie but just can't make the complete commitment to bling and shredded fabric bits hanging off so it just goes with sparkly illusion claw stripes and and a bit of weird red on the shoulder.

 

[floridaice]

I agree about Jimmy's shirt @Theatregirl1122

 

[Rukia]

I really like that program though. I hope he continues to grow throughout the season and plays potential spoiler for everyone.

 

[alchemy void]

The guys are trying to hand the gold medal to Brezina.

I fear the worst.

 

[alchemy void]

Ma has improved so much in the last year.