XX Olympic Winter Games - Page 20

DisneyDaniel · 02-20-2006, 11:57 PM

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Johnny Weir, second after the short program, dropped to fifth overall with a free skate that included six triples and only one combination. Weir said a lack of preparation for the free skate after he missed the bus for the arena didn't help his cause. He had to take a car to Palavela and didn't arrive until 9:20 p.m., less than an hour before he was to take the ice for warm-up.

"I felt very rushed," he said. "I missed the bus and had to jump in a car. I got here late. I never caught up to myself, and my body didn't catch up.

"I'm very disappointed in myself. I'm beyond angry with myself right now," he continued. "My elements weren't strong. I don't deserve a medal tonight; I didn't expect one."

In tough competition such as the Olympics, isn't mental preparedness just as important as physical skill? Hence, Weir didn't expect to get a medal, so he didn't ... and he didn't skate very well in the free skate either.

Onto women's figure skating, I think this is Sasha Cohen's time to shine. She's proven she has the athletic skill, artistry and elegance to compete on the international level. As long as she doen't make any small mistakes--the cause of her several second and third places in recent years--I think there's a chance Sasha (a Southern California/Newport Beach resident) could beat Russia's Irina Slutskaya for the gold.

innerSpaceman · 02-21-2006, 12:53 PM

Ooooh, if she wins - being a local - will she be "going to Disneyland?"

scaeagles · 02-21-2006, 01:06 PM

If she does, all 200 of the people around the country watching the Olympics will hear about it, I'm sure.

Moonliner · 02-21-2006, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by innerSpaceman

Ooooh, if she wins - being a local - will she be "going to Disneyland?"

If she does you can be sure she won't be wearing a mic while riding in the parade.

DisneyDaniel · 02-21-2006, 01:57 PM

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If she does you can be sure she won't be wearing a mic while riding in the parade.

Hehehe...
I had forgotten about Nancy Kerrigan's corny comment to Mickey Mouse.

Stan4dSteph · 02-21-2006, 05:32 PM

Men's curling makes me laugh.

"Haaaaaaaaard!"
"Yeeeeeeeeeeees!"
"Wooooooooooooah!"

Not Afraid · 02-22-2006, 12:39 AM

Well, that is the BEST I've ever seen Sashe Cohen skate. Let's hope she can keep it up on the long program. Her lead is TINY and Irian Slutskya is a tough competitor. Thursday should be fun!

Ghoulish Delight · 02-22-2006, 09:10 AM

I really liked Gegevanishvili and Suguri's programs. Really entertaining. Cohen and Slutskaya were technically outstanding, but uninteresting to watch.

Dick Button is an Ass.

Gemini Cricket · 02-22-2006, 11:57 AM

Are the Olympics still on?
When are the closing ceremonies?

scaeagles · 02-22-2006, 11:59 AM

I watch curling again this morning while exercising.

Trust me - none of the other women's teams are hot like the US team. Not even close. Hardly worth watching.

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Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	I really liked Gegevanishvili and Suguri's programs. Really entertaining. Cohen and Slutskaya were technically outstanding, but uninteresting to watch. Dick Button is an Ass. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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scaeagles I LIKE! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,819	I watch curling again this morning while exercising. Trust me - none of the other women's teams are hot like the US team. Not even close. Hardly worth watching.
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