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Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Four Continents Predictions

Pairs:
1.) Pang/Tong - they should have no problem winning here, but they should look to skate good, clean performances as a lead up to worlds.
2.) Takahashi/Tran - I really like this team, and if they skate two clean programs, I think they should be able to make the podium.
3.) Yankowskas/Coughlin if they skate like Nationals.  Their LP was emotionally and technically impressive.  If she lands her throws cleanly, they should do well here.

Dance:
1.) Davis/White, obviously, but I hope they get some rest before this competition.  They looked tired at Nationals, and I don't want them to be burnt out by worlds. 
2.) Virtue/Moir, but they are a question mark - could be great, could need work, no one knows.
3.) Crone/Poirier, but there will be competition from the Shibutanis.  I really like both of these teams' programs this season, and I wish they could both be on the podium, but there are only three spaces.  It will go to whoever skates clean and gets their levels.

Men:
1.) Kozuka - he is the most consistent, and takes advantage when others falter.  Hopefully he will land his quad in the LP.  I expect he will be second or third after the SP, and quietly come from behind in the LP when no one is looking and kick everyone's butts! (GO TEAM SATO!!)
2.) Rippon - he has something to prove after placing 5th at Nationals.  This was his best event last year, and I think he will want to defend his title :)
3.) Takahashi - will probably win the SP, but make many small errors in the LP, dropping down to third.  If he goes for the quad flip, he will most likely be third, as it will be <<.

Ladies:
1.) Asada - she is on the upswing and has her confidence back.  If she trusts herself, she should have no problem winning.  I hope she nails her triple axels and goes for a triple-triple combo! (GO TEAM SATO!!)
2.) Ando - she has been skating solid LPs all season, and her SP is an improvement from whatever the hell she had on the GPS.  If she lands all her jumps, she has high enough technical content and GOEs (which I may not agree with) to place above Csizny's high PCS.
3.) Czisny - this is her year, but if she falters, Nagasu has something to prove after placing 3rd at Nationals.  This spot is up for grabs, and whoever skates clean can take it.  If the favorites bomb and Phaneuf goes clean (LOL!) she could sneak in their for a medal.

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