Yes, I picked up on that also. I also noticed that she didn't go for her 3-3 in both programs. She has to start going for them in GP events so that she is consistent on them for deeper competition fields with more highly regarded skaters, (4C,US Nats, Wrlds ect.) She cant beat a the Russians , Gracie, and Polina with out a 3-3 unless she has an inflated PCS.
Has anybody noticed that Ashley got 2nd in her event and has not received much attention from Icenetwork or USFSA?
Gracie and Polina are better skaters than Ashley technically, but if they can't deliver it when it counts like Ashley usually does, their abilities are moot.
Ashley usually does well in a non pressure events. In the big events, she crumbled hard. Look at her past 2 National outings.
She's not anymore consistent than these two.
I think the reason Ashley doesn't get as much attention is that she isn't young and exciting. Ashley is still one of our best women but she has probably already peaked, whereas Gracie and Polina may (or may not) improve in the future.