Happened to Em Hughes last year. This is her first international senior comp, is it not? In such a tough field, a placement like 8th or 9th isn't all THAT bad if you think about it...Originally Posted by Mathman
Happened to Em Hughes last year. This is her first international senior comp, is it not? In such a tough field, a placement like 8th or 9th isn't all THAT bad if you think about it...
What would Emily bring to her competitive career if she got that vacant post at SA? It would have her skip Regionals and Sectionals, and be eligible for US Nats. That's strategy, yes.... but I think she's over the hill and will waste the time of others who have something to gain.
What would Alexei or Becky (the underdogs, if anyone favors underdogs) bring to their competitive career. A chance to go out there and come back a STAR. Not saying either will podium, but it will be a step towards going into US Nats with more confidence. Very important for the potential of a future skater and not for a has-been.
I don't see Emily skating any better than the two underdogs.
I will not count anyone, and that includes Emily, out this season.
But in general, I do agree that the vacant SA spot should go to one of the other ladies that does well in her competition.
I do like the underdog story. For that reason, I will stand behind the person who I believe has the steepest hill to climb.
Alexe Gilles and Castile/Okolski were added to Skate America today (scroll down): http://www.usfigureskating.org/Athletes.asp?id=216
There is one Pairs TBA slot left to fill.
Thanks for the update.
Ah so you will be standing right beind Sasha Cohen then this season RD
Ant
hey now, Ant!!!!!! *gives scolding mother look*
*sounds off Price Is Right buzzer*Ah so you will be standing right beind Sasha Cohen then this season RD
Ant
Absolutely not. Try again...
(Why, you ask? Cohen is not an underdog, nor is she a favorite. She's simply a wildcard, as are the other comeback skaters. And the wildcards may or may not get played this season)
Last edited by R.D.; 08-07-2009 at 11:51 AM.
What?!?!?! It's friday!
I was actually just being silly because you said:
and after everything you've said about the unlikelihood of Cohen skating in either of her GPs or Nationals and how much better she has to be to stand a chance I thought that could mean that in fact Cohen has the steepest hill to climbI will stand behind the person who I believe has the steepest hill to climb
Like i said i was just being silly!
Ant
So i guess that the last official female spot has been filled.
Can't wait to go...only a few months away now!!
and after everything you've said about the unlikelihood of Cohen skating in either of her GPs or Nationals and how much better she has to be to stand a chance I thought that could mean that in fact Cohen has the steepest hill to climb
Like i said i was just being silly!well, while I stand by everything I said, I was actually referring to another skater- one who I believe must start from the drawing board and work her way to the top (if she can get there). I'm not naming any names.
Besides, all this is sort of irrelevant if you consider that it would be great for me to see an American on the ladies' olympic podium after what's happened the past three years. Doesn't matter who that American is.
you make it sound like it's a disaster to not have an American win everything...
It's not. But nothing wrong with expressing my desired outcome, right?
Well, my desired outcome is an exciting Grand Prix ............. followed by a National Championship with no questionable calls or funny judging.
( Now Bob, let's be realistic here. )
I think both Alexe Gilles and Brooke Castile and Ben Okolski will be an asset to skate america and make me glad to have bought tickets a few days ago
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