tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17428443.post238356491339920382..comments2023-07-06T04:55:31.144-07:00Comments on Axels, Loops, and Spins: Plushenko's CloneAaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12064343000309585083noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17428443.post-35165063247710992972008-10-07T12:39:00.000-07:002008-10-07T12:39:00.000-07:00Thanks for catching the joke...I actually got a co...Thanks for catching the joke...I actually got a couple e-mails about it so I decided to change the post a little...but at least someone catches my humor...hahahaha!<BR/><BR/>Brian's spins have improved but I think he's gone from substance to schtick! All the hip wagging and flippy arms and everything...too much! I can remember a Brian Joubert that didn't have all those superficial moves (wow I'm starting to sound like Dick Button!) and was amazing to watch because his skating was straight forward and non-excess...I want to see Brian return to those days. I'll get off my soap box now!Aaronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12064343000309585083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17428443.post-30587694887874204242008-10-07T12:20:00.000-07:002008-10-07T12:20:00.000-07:00The bit about Plushenko being Brian's choreographe...The bit about Plushenko being Brian's choreographer was supposed to be a joke.<BR/><BR/>I wasn't impressed with Brian's short program either. I thought it lacked energy and power, particularly in the footwork. The blade issue may have had an affect on that though. I'm sure he'll work that out by TEB but I think it's missing something...like spark. It's sort of like Belbin and Agosto's That's Entertainment FD as in it's ok but not great. I feel like it may end up being scrapped after the Grand Prix due to a chilly reception from the judges. It looks like he got a pretty decent reception at French Masters though.<BR/><BR/>I notice that he's using a wider variety of spin positions than he used to as well. That's one good thing about this program.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17428443.post-42858782617749341112008-10-07T11:49:00.000-07:002008-10-07T11:49:00.000-07:00Hey there,You should know that Brian indeed change...Hey there,<BR/>You should know that Brian indeed change a choreographer though into Evgeni Platov - not Evgeni Plushenko! <BR/>And dearness me I see in no way any similiarites between Brian and Mr. Plushenko styles of skatimg o_O<BR/><BR/>Take care, <BR/>MalgosiaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com