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Sunday, April 25, 2010

The Brian Orser Debate

Poor coach Orser, he's found himself in a little bit of media controversy this week. The rumors are flying thanks to a couple of less that reputible Korean media outlets saying he has agreed to take on Yu-Na Kim's main rival Mao Asada on as a new pupil. He's being hit hard by Kim's fans/supporters for not even considering her needs, wants, whatever in his decision. Mind you, all three parties are denying that any such arrangement has been made, but because the Korean Tabloids have proclaimed it, it's being taken as Gospel.

Say what you will about Orser as a skater, or a coach, but one thing he is not, is stupid. There's no reason for him to choose to take on Asada when that would mean a move on one of their parts, he's in charge of the skating program at his rink - why would he want to leave that for Japan? Mao Asada's main coaching issues are she does not want to live anywhere else but home. So hmmmm. This does not seem like a smart move.

Skating message boards now have a conspiracy going that it's IMG that is calling the shots - and not the Japanese federation - because they "hate" Yuna and want only bad things for her. Because Orser was once an IMG skater, it makes sense that in passing it was brought up, but I can't see this being anything but rumor fodder brought on by the Korean media to play up this rivalry that has gotten so old that I can barely stand to go on message boards.

I have a feeling it's going to be a long off season. *sigh*
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2 comments:

  1. EverythingApril 26, 2010 at 9:15 AM

    I absolutely despise the impact of insane fictions which TABLOIDS invent and so many gullible people believe.

    I do wonder at the intelligence level of our species... it seems to be headed for the toilet.

    In USA courts when a Tabloid is sued for libel for stories such as this one about Brian Orser, Kim Yu-Na, and Mao Asada, the Tabloid's first line of defense is always: "But we make it all up and everyone knows that. We don't mean for people to take it seriously."

    That defense actually once upon a time worked but not anymore. The courts recognize that these crazy stories ARE BELIEVED and do harm to the people written about.

    Also I want to point out that "garbage in garbage out" is true for people's minds as much as it is true for computers.

    Be careful what you let into your life. Be selective and always CONSIDER THE SOURCE when evaluating the value of information.

    Brian has publically and firmly denied any desire or intention to 'abandon' Kim. He wants to continue as her coach. Mao hasn't even asked him to be her coach.

    If you are sooo fickle you can ignore the great loyalty and affection between Orser and Kim then you are simply an ignorant fool.

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  2. Toni ReitterApril 26, 2010 at 7:46 PM

    I hope by "you" that you are not referring to me. I have not said anything to suggest I believe the tabloid gossip. I agree that it seems so insane that people would give credit to a report about Orser dumping Kim.

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