#TeamTrainwreck 19: The Journey of a Thousand Miles Starts with a Single Splat

[SmallFairy]

I made it through an entire rhythm dance. Don’t know when was the last time. Today I learned what kpNNYN stands for. I thought it was about time with both my couples at the GP finally. It’s not something from chemistry class. And it’s not a KGB code.
Better late than never. Me:

 

[rfisher]

Susie Much improved twist, she landed her SBS jump (he doubled), tiny but very nice landing on the Thlutz. SHE'S BACK

 

[love_skate2011]

Susie Much improved twist, she landed her SBS jump (he doubled), tiny but very nice landing on the Thlutz. SHE'S BACK

I think we can all agree now the twist issue is definitely hers
she rotates too slow in the air, guys have hard time catching her

potato sack from both Klimov and her new manservant

 

[rfisher]

I think we can all agree now the twist issue is definitely hers
she rotates too slow in the air, guys have hard time catching her

potato sack from both Klimov and her new manservant

No we don't all have to agree and if you are looking for an argument to support your favorites, you're in the wrong thread.

 

[love_skate2011]

No we don't all have to agree and if you are looking for an argument to support your favorites, you're in the wrong thread.

I didnt brought any names , but Stolbova struggled with the 3 twist even with former partner Klimov

 

[pinky166]

All my favorite skaters at the same GP event! Wish I could have watched more than the second half of the men’s SP live!

Happy for Uno, Vasiljevs, Ginger Soldier

S/S were great but underscored IMO. He needs to bring his grease look up to her level

Happy for Stolboss too but she’s a little rusty. Should get better soon I’m hoping!

Dare I ask if poster boy is in danger of being kicked off the team? It seems these days he’s not really heartbreaking since it’s been a lonnggg time since we’ve seen a glimpse of the old promise. Sad for him but rules are rules

 

[Colonel Green]

Tarasova/Morozov join Kolyada in the "should be on the train" club. Just when it looks like they're going to deliver that program clean, Vlad messes up the easiest elements in the program, putting them behind and potentially out of the Final. And his hair = deluxe.

 

[Ka3sha]

I just love Boikova/Kozlovskii/Moskvina. That’s it

 

[Vagabond]

Tarasova/Morozov join Kolyada in the "should be on the train" club. Just when it looks like they're going to deliver that program clean, Vlad messes up the easiest elements in the program, putting them behind and potentially out of the Final. And his hair = deluxe.

Sometimes I wonder if @pinky166 uses pseudonyms here.

Fake Tarasova / Fake Morozov Competitive Highlights

Three World medals
Five European medals, including two gold
Fourth in their only Winter Olympic Games appearance
Medals in virtually every Grand Prix event in which they have competed, including four gold medals.
They are not Perkova.



They're OUT!!!!!

 

[SmallFairy]

Hase/Seegert WUZROBBED

 

[Colonel Green]

Fourth in their only Winter Olympic Games appearance

Ahem, I believe you mean "were second after the short program at the Winter Olympics, saw the first-place team make mistakes in the free leaving the door wide open for them to win gold, then fell apart and dropped off the podium entirely". Pure .

 

[Jeschke]

GP Ladies SP

Schott - Well, she never looked really relaxed; I could totally see that combo going off; can't believe she is still sitting in 8th with that; will be a tough fight for WS points though. I approve her statement for the team with #thefinger to end!

Stasia - What the hell is going on here? Seriously, this is a different girl than at Aurora Games. You could tell right from the start. No lightness of being. Very stressed. This is really breaking my heart.
(Folks, please rewatch and focus on Chebotareva on the 3lz fall, priceless )

Shiraiwa - I love that program so much!

 

[Jeschke]

GP Pairs SP

Boikova/Kozlovskii - I love how he slays the pink! They are just stunning! Totally loved it! (I am kinda missing his fistbumps though)

Tarasova/Morozov - I really like them (and their set of programs) this season and hope they get their shit together

Stolbova/Novoselov - What happened to her lips? She looked kinda different Not sure what to think to be honest; to me she was overpowering/overselling it right from the start. I really liekd Andrei, well, I always have, so no surprise here, I have no clue where to put them inside RUS. Sorry for @Mad for Skating it did not start better.

 

[Jeschke]

Tarasova/Morozov join Kolyada in the "should be on the train" club. Just when it looks like they're going to deliver that program clean, Vlad messes up the easiest elements in the program, putting them behind and potentially out of the Final. And his hair = deluxe.

Denied!

 

[Colonel Green]

Denied!

More evidence for the Articles of Impeachment. Tsk tsk.

 

[Jeschke]

Hase/Seegert WUZROBBED

First time ever 30+ PCS on the big stage and you complaining

Dare I ask if poster boy is in danger of being kicked off the team? It seems these days he’s not really heartbreaking since it’s been a lonnggg time since we’ve seen a glimpse of the old promise. Sad for him but rules are rules

With age comes wisdom. Good question @pinky166 . Let's say, already debated and he only has one of boss/vice left holding him in. Stay tuned

 

[Jeschke]

I think we can all agree now the twist issue is definitely hers
she rotates too slow in the air, guys have hard time catching her

potato sack from both Klimov and her new manservant

I didnt brought any names , but Stolbova struggled with the 3 twist even with former partner Klimov

The right place for this discussion is here:
From Russia with Love [#34]: Autumn 2019

Thank you.

 

[Jeschke]

Seems like Fentz is giving Popova/Mozgov a run for their money in the MESS-race.

shortcut to the interesting stuff: https://youtu.be/ua5ikK0ULV8?t=182

 

[Colonel Green]

Seems like Fentz is giving Popova/Mozgov a run for their money in the MESS-race.

That was a little too lackadaisical to be truly epic.

 

[SmallFairy]

That was a little too lackadaisical to be truly epic.

No, that’s exactly what made it epic!

 

[SmallFairy]

First time ever 30+ PCS on the big stage and you complaining

I love Susie, but come on!

 

[SmallFairy]

Looooved the pink army on top of pairs SP today! (I’m knitting a pink sweater at the moment, can I be on Team Moskvina too?)

 

[Ka3sha]

Channel 1 posted few SP videos that also feature coaches reactions during entire program (Medvedeva, Trusova, Boikova/Kozlovskii, Tarasova/Morozov, SinKats, Samarin , Aliev).
It’s a pity those videos are geoblocked outside of Russia

 

[Vagabond]

More evidence for the Articles of Impeachment. Tsk tsk.

Rules:
1) Worlds/Olympic medalists and Euro/4CC's champions are not eligible
2) Multiple Euros/4CC's medal winners are not eligible
3) Membership and changes to the Rules and Qualities shall be decided by consensus among longstanding posters in the #TeamTrainwreck Threads, subject to points 1) and 2)
4) The pinky166 is not allowed to make more than one proposal a day
5) Proposals can be submitted in the #teamtrainwreck thread
6) New membership is granted only to current skaters
7) New membership is only granted to senior skaters (at least one international senior competition)
8) Membership can be cancelled due to points 1) and 2), numerous decent skates in a row or not being competitive on elite level anymore.

There is nothing in the Rules that would permit Articles of Impeachment.

 

[Ka3sha]

Wait, check if the videos are working or not ..

Реакция Брайана Орсера на прокат Евгении Медведевой. Короткая программа. Женщины. За кадром

Смотрите реакцию Брайана Орсера на короткий прокат Евгении Медведевой в рамках пятого этапа Гран-при по фигурному катанию в Москве!

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Реакция Этери Тутберидзе на прокат Александры Трусовой. Короткая программа. За кадром

Реакция Этери Тутберидзе на прокат и эмоции 15-летней фигуристки: все то, что осталось за кадром выступления Александры Трусовой смотрите в этом видео!

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Александр Самарин. Короткая программа. За кадром. Rostelecom Cup. Гран-при по фигурному катанию

Реакция тренера, комментарии после проката и эмоции российского спортсмена: все то, что осталось за кадром выступления Александра Самарина смотрите в этом ви...

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[Doggygirl]

Wait, check if the videos are working or not ..

Реакция Брайана Орсера на прокат Евгении Медведевой. Короткая программа. Женщины. За кадром

Смотрите реакцию Брайана Орсера на короткий прокат Евгении Медведевой в рамках пятого этапа Гран-при по фигурному катанию в Москве!

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Реакция Этери Тутберидзе на прокат Александры Трусовой. Короткая программа. За кадром

Реакция Этери Тутберидзе на прокат и эмоции 15-летней фигуристки: все то, что осталось за кадром выступления Александры Трусовой смотрите в этом видео!

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Александр Самарин. Короткая программа. За кадром. Rostelecom Cup. Гран-при по фигурному катанию

Реакция тренера, комментарии после проката и эмоции российского спортсмена: все то, что осталось за кадром выступления Александра Самарина смотрите в этом ви...

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Not in the USA. I would LOVE to see the coach cams!

 

[oleada]

They show up as not available for me

 

[Vagabond]

Seems like Fentz is giving Popova/Mozgov a run for their money in the MESS-race.

MESS, or MEEPOTS?

 

[alchemy void]

Work is crazy right now and and I didn't have a prayer of watching anything today. I'm so behind!

I just skimmed the ladies and pairs short programs, and have a few sleep-deprived hangry thoughts:

Pairs

Do they not have botox in Perm? Morozov looks more aged than usual, although it's not totally a bad thing.

As for S/N, I was underwhelmed. Probably my fault for setting expectations too high, but my honest reaction. I don't like the packaging, the program is generic, the twist mediocre, double toes, say no more. I want intense Susie. Medal at nationals will be a challenge.

Happy for Hase/Seegert, they do this kind of program so well, and they're SUCH short program skaters. Too bad the long is worth so much more. Anyways, totally robbed of third.

Boikova is one clean LP from being Russian number 1. I love the schmaltzy music and costumes, it just works so well. Although I wish they'd do the throw on the music crescendo. Stunning elements.

Tarasova. Did Mozer get a sassy shag haircut?! And since when is she with T/M again?! I had high hopes after the stunning start, but fcking up the spins and footwork is about par for the course. It's just so unfortunate as they seem so tight and tense whereas Boikova/K are free and effervescent. Their performances at the Russian test skates just seemed so free and easy.

Ladies:

Peltonen. Wow I would have bet everything I own she was going to do a waxel or fall on the axel. Boring. The coach's permanent unimpressed face is by far the highlight.

Scott. She looks hot as hell. I don't like this music, and I that 3Lo was about as big as Pakhamovich's. Let's just say I didn't need any kleenex to make it through this program.

Ryabova. I can't stand the jump combination or this program, just baaaaad and highlights all her weaknesses. Having said that she landed all her shit in her GP debut, good for her. Finally a decent TES!

Paganini. I want this third after the SP! This is such a great program. And totally loved the congratulations from the announcer and crowd for her birthday. Thank god this beat Ryabova.

Trusova. at the opening wipeout, Eteti's face, and then Eteti's face after she realized she was on camera. LOVE the spiral landing on the 3F, wish she would hold it out just a second more. I enjoyed this infinitely more than Skate America, good attack on everything. I wish this was her LP music, to be honest. I'm really enjoying Eteti's coat, but the flare denim has got to go!

Shiraiwa. Stunning dress, music, and program. Probably one of my favorite SPs of the year. I could re-watch it all day. I'm hoping we get a clean performance somewhere!

I don't like Lambiel's tie.

Postergirl. Another one of my favorite programs but she's skating so tentatively and that takes away most of my enjoyment. The jumps are of course absolutely hopeless, and she has a lot of work to do if she wants to even come close to the GP again. She earned this spot, but I would have preferred to see Nugu or Gubanova or really anyone else tbh.

Med. FINALLY! Awesome 80s inspired costume. I orgasmed for the axel. Actually all the jumps. Stunning program--Averbukh just gets her, in a way that David Wilson has yet to. If she skates like this in the LP, she's back in the conversation at nationals.

Bell. The dress and hair are so on point, as is this sleazy remix of Radar. Ugh, that combo was doomed from the start. I love her and this program but I would have had my girl Alexia above this.

I never thought I'd be able to use the emoji for Satoko, but here we are!

 

[Jeschke]

MESS, or MEEPOTS?

MESS, it was improvised MEEPOTS, which is ineligible.