2. Hardly their own skaters either. When Evan "Bring It" took the ice the crowd went bananas, but I was very surprised when Jeremy and Brandon skated, I could hardly tell from the noise that it was home sons skating. Sounded more like the when the rest skated (mostly Europeans).
Interesting observation, Eevun. I noticed this too, and thinking about it, Abbott has often said that he feeds off the crowd energy and has mentioned a few times that he loves skating in Korea for this reason. The support is always there for the skaters! I have found it disappointing to watch the lack of positive crowd response for the majority of the skaters too. It's a testament to how interest in the sport has really fallen in the U.S. No wonder considering Worlds is currently the only televised international event here now. It's a shame!