It was a pure delight to see Johnny do what only he can do. The flow, the attention to detail and just beautiful skating. And the jumps weren't bad either. The way he lands and holds his edge is just breathtaking.
I think Matt is also a wonderful skater, and I agree, underrated. I think he's really been hurt by the years he was sent to worlds and did poorly, and lots of injuries, and the judges don't always give him his due. Remember how he blew Mike and Johhny away at the Marshall comps! And all the "judges" agreed about that, although the public didn't get it. He is all about transitions, edges and flow. It is too bad he fell, but look at the attack and speed of rotation in that jump. He has had a tendency to be slightly lethargic in the past, so I loved seeing him attack.
Mike did so well, but I can't help feeling that it was lucky. His jumps have been so off for so long.
Evan is terrific, too. He needs to become more subtle and sophisticated with his movment and musicality, and that will be nice to see. Any three of these guys will make a terrific Olympic team., but I'm going for Johhny, Matt and Evan.
I think Matt is also a wonderful skater, and I agree, underrated. I think he's really been hurt by the years he was sent to worlds and did poorly, and lots of injuries, and the judges don't always give him his due. Remember how he blew Mike and Johhny away at the Marshall comps! And all the "judges" agreed about that, although the public didn't get it. He is all about transitions, edges and flow. It is too bad he fell, but look at the attack and speed of rotation in that jump. He has had a tendency to be slightly lethargic in the past, so I loved seeing him attack.
Mike did so well, but I can't help feeling that it was lucky. His jumps have been so off for so long.
Evan is terrific, too. He needs to become more subtle and sophisticated with his movment and musicality, and that will be nice to see. Any three of these guys will make a terrific Olympic team., but I'm going for Johhny, Matt and Evan.