What's happened has happened, and I won't dwell on the past or "what could have been". It's pointless.
That said, I do think Alyssa gets more credit for her skating than she may deserve. She may have impressive moves but her overall skating quality I find to be on the weak side...
Alyssa's spins and spirals are probably the best of any lady skating today. But overall, I find her to be a very tentative skater. I think it would be a big mistake to send her to the Olympics.