Russia Cup 3rd Stage in Sochi (Oct. 23-27)

[Wyliefan]

Is she training the 3A?

Sofia? She was for a while. Don't know if she still is, but I really hope so.

 

[Jeschke]

Come on Daria!

 

[Wyliefan]

That's good for 4th. Good girl. Just keep plugging away.

 

[rfisher]

Sofia? She was for a while. Don't know if she still is, but I really hope so.

Actually, I meant Gulyakova

 

[Jeschke]

Actually, I meant Gulyakova

Waiting for @alchemy void response

 

[rfisher]

I'm guessing Usachyova is planning a 3A for that opening jump by nationals.

Well, not her best. And, she's hurt. Hug your doggie, little one.

 

[alchemy void]

Usacheva

2A huge
3Lz+2T
3Lo
2A
Heavy R&J at the beginning is all wrong for her
3Lz+1Eu+3S gorgeous euler
3F+3T fall
3F ok

I absolutely adored the SP but this LP really doesn't do it for me. A generic R&J program with busy Gleikenhaus choreography. I don't know why they insist on always giving her such heavy music.

 

[beckab81]

She's crying and they sent her to the K&C alone???

 

[Wyliefan]

Doggone it, even I want some ice cream by now.

 

[Hanna]

Usacheva. It's weird - it's like part of me can't warm up to her at all and then another part really really likes her. I can't make up my mind.

Unfortunate combo, it was going so well!

 

[rfisher]

She's crying and they sent her to the K&C alone???

Anna skates next. They're with her.

 

[Wyliefan]

Ball's in your court, Anna!

 

[rfisher]

Anna has a black eye!

 

[Ananas Astra]

Has Anna's toe point always been this bad?

 

[Wyliefan]

So the Russian for "wow" is "wow."

 

[sk8nlizard]

Usacheva. It's weird - it's like part of me can't warm up to her at all and then another part really really likes her. I can't make up my mind.

Unfortunate combo, it was going so well!

I think I like her bc she doesn’t have triple axel or quads. I can’t image she gets much attention with Eteri without them And it makes me root for her. Plus I feel like her skating skills are decent...

 

[alchemy void]

What median PCS do we think Scherbakova gets today? I'm going with 9.75

 

[Jeschke]

Danny is so moody these days.

 

[Wyliefan]

These jump landings are getting wonky. Are they at altitude? Everyone seems to get exhausted mid-program.

 

[Lana K]

Lots of little mistakes today for Anna. Yikes.

 

[Jeschke]

I guess with current judging we must be pleased, the system at least recoginzes invalid element

 

[Hanna]

Ah it's the Med 2016 rip-off program again. Gets better when Beethoven Secrets part starts.

Scherbs is like a one or two-level downgrade from Valieva. Almost the same but not the same carriage and line and finish.

But she is charming and musical.

 

[rfisher]

The 3Lz-3T needs to be earlier in the program. She runs out of energy by then, but it's lovely to see her skate well and smile.

 

[Wyliefan]

I guess with current judging we must be pleased, the system at least recoginzes invalid element

Wait, what was invalid?

 

[Ananas Astra]

Poor kid is about to cry.

 

[Wyliefan]

Aw, Anna. Go get some ice cream. Eteri can't actually pop out of the woodwork and grab it . . . I think.

 

[beckab81]

She had 84 tech before the box went away, and she's in tears...

 

[alchemy void]

Scherbakova

OK I like the dress. Very Medvedeva

4F wow indeed. at first glance that looks better than her quad lutz does
3F+3T
2A
2A
3Lz< that entrance
3F+1Eu+3S
3Lz+3T*< foot down

She repeated the lutz, flip, and toe? But didn't attempt the loop at all?

 

[tony]

Shcherbakova is lovely. I wish Daniil would realize that not every program has to be a constant sprint from start to finish around the ice. I get trying to be jam-packed, but it’s all been predictable for a long time.

 

[Jeschke]

Slay Tuk!