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Here's a link to Michael Weiss' 'schedule' from his official website.
It's noteable, I think, that there's an asterisk before the Grand Prix Final, the 2006 Olympic Games, and the 2006 Worlds. The footnote states "Must Qualify".
This is new for Michael, who, quite frankly, always seemed to take it for granted that he would be on the next year's US World and/or Olympic Team. I think he has finally realized that he's no longer a shoo-in to make the team, not with the likes of Weir, Goebel, Lysacek, Savoie, and others who might also burst onto the scene and the fact that he still struggles with his jumps. I certainly don't criticize Michael for wanting to stay in the game, and I hope he does skate well at Nationals. However, at the age of 29, his best competitive days are behind him, in my opinion. Frankly, I think it will take a minor miracle for him to qualify for the Olympic and World teams next year. He must skate two outstanding programs and hope that the other guys falter. At least that's how I see it.
http://www.michaelweiss.org/events.shtml
It's noteable, I think, that there's an asterisk before the Grand Prix Final, the 2006 Olympic Games, and the 2006 Worlds. The footnote states "Must Qualify".
This is new for Michael, who, quite frankly, always seemed to take it for granted that he would be on the next year's US World and/or Olympic Team. I think he has finally realized that he's no longer a shoo-in to make the team, not with the likes of Weir, Goebel, Lysacek, Savoie, and others who might also burst onto the scene and the fact that he still struggles with his jumps. I certainly don't criticize Michael for wanting to stay in the game, and I hope he does skate well at Nationals. However, at the age of 29, his best competitive days are behind him, in my opinion. Frankly, I think it will take a minor miracle for him to qualify for the Olympic and World teams next year. He must skate two outstanding programs and hope that the other guys falter. At least that's how I see it.
http://www.michaelweiss.org/events.shtml