US Nationals Predictions

[CARA]

I realized that we did not have a prediction thread, so I am starting one! Please everyone, do pitch in with your wild predictions!

Dance

1. Davis/White (of course.) - I do hope that they continue working on their FD. This would be their best chance to win the world title. However, I'm not sure if they can beat V/M with the FD at its current shape;

2. Shibs - If they skate a clean SD, Shibs have a better chance of winning the second place than C/Z. I am impressed with how well Shibs managed their first Sr. season. It's ironic in that Shibs placed the 4th at the 2009 Jr. World. However, Shibs appeared to have managed the current season a lot better than the 2009 Jr. World medalists (I/K & P/I). Something to be said about not having high expectations/pressure. ;

3. Chock/Zuerlein - their programs this year are stronger than the last years'; I just hope that they don't succumb to pressure as they appeared to have been at TEB;

4. KRIENGKRAIRUT/GIULIETTI-SCHMITT - Though they only participated in one GP event (Skate America), I was impressed with their performance, especially with their FD;

5. Hubbell/Hubbell - if Keifer's back still troubles him, CANNUSCIO/LORELLO may take over the fifth place.

[CARA]

Ladies Gosh, with consistent Rachael with a leg injury, this one is wildly unpredictable.

1. Mirai Nagasu;
2. Alissa Czisny - Neither Mirai nor Alissa is known for consistency. I'd say Mirai this time has emotional edge as I expect all the pressure is toward Alissa. If Alissa manages pressure and wins the Nationals, she'll have much better chance for medaling at the Worlds. Go Alissa!;
3. Rachael Flatt - this placement also depends on the status of her leg injury;
4. Agnes ZAWADZKI;
5. Ashley Wagner.

[silverlake22]

Hmm ok here goes:

Ladies:

1.) Mirai Nagasu
2.) Christina Gao
3.) Alissa Czisny
4.) Ashley Wagner
5.) Rachael Flatt
6.) Agnes Zawadzki

Men:

1.) Adam Rippon
2.) Richard Dornbrush
3.) Jeremy Abbott
4.) Armin Mahbanozadeh
5.) Brandon Mroz
6.) Ryan Bradley

[Layfan]

Ladies:

1. Mirai/Alissa
2. Christina Gao / Rachael Flatt

Okay, I cheated

How the heck should I know? It all depends on who brings their A-game that night. They are capable of winning - and are all beatable.

But I think those four ladies will be the top. If they bring their A-game I think it will be
1.Mirai
2.Alissa
3. Rachael
4. Christina

Men:

1. Jeremy
2. Adam
3. Ryan Bradley

I just think Jeremy is the best of the bunch. It is his to lose. It's not like the ladies. I think there is a clear favorite here.

[CARA]

Men:

1. Jeremy ABBOT;
2. Armin MAHBANOOZADEH - love his long program!;
3. Addam Rippon.
Sentimental favorite - Ryan Bradley - hope he medals and get to go to Worlds.

[Mrs. P]

Men
1.)Jeremy Abbott (Miles above everyone else.)
2.) Brandon Mroz (He's been pretty consistent this season and can do the jumps).
3.) Richard Dornbush (Dark horse. But if he pulls that calliber of a performance called the JGPF, then I think he can make things interesting).
4.) Armin Mahbanoozadeh (Skate America FS. Enough said.)
5.) Adam Rippon (I really like him to do well but he just hasn't wowed me this season. And that 3A still seems problematic).

Ladies
1.) Alissa Czisny (momentum's on her side.)
2.) Rachael Flatt (barring injury)
3.) Mirai Nagasu (I think she could beat Rachael, but she hasn't been that impressive during the GP.)
4.) Christina Gao (Her 3F-3T is her friend.)
5.) Ashley Wagner (She wants it too badly)

Paris
1.) Caitlin Yankowskas / John Coughlin (They seem hungry this year. Plus relatively decent GP results).
2.) Amanda Evora/Mark Ladwig (They medeled at GP and I think they have some momentum)
3.) Caydee Denney / Jeremy Barrett (It would be awesome to see them win three in a row, but something in my is hesitant as putting them as the winner. Namely that they had key chances to medal during GP this year and didn't.
4.) Marissa Castelli / Simon Shnapir (If they do that 3A Throw, things might get a little more interesting...)
5.) Felicia Zhang / Taylor Toth (Not great GP results this season, but I think they have enough to make the top 5.)

Dance
1. Meryl Davis/Charlie White (yep)
2. Maia Shibutani/Alex Shibutani (solid GP season)
3. Madison Chock / Greg Zuerlein (also solid GP results, but scores not as high as the Shibs)
4. Lynn Kriengkrairut / Logan Giulietti-Schmitt (impressed by what I see from SA)
5. Madison Hubbell / Keiffer Hubbell (Big ???)

[blue_idealist]

I'm just going to predict the medals.

DANCE

1) Davis and White - Obviously. lol.
2) Shibutanis
3) Chock/Zuerlein

The Shibs and C/Z could be switched, but I doubt it.

PAIRS

1) Yankowskas and Coughlin
2) Denney and Barrett
3) Evora and Ladwig

This one is really up in the air though. I think this will be the podium, but not necessarily in that order.

MEN

1) Jeremy Abbott (unless he has a meltdown, which seems to more often happen to him at international events)
2) Adam Rippon
3) Brandon Mroz

Armin Mahbahnoozadeh could steal the bronze from Mroz, if he skates well. I'm under the impression that Ryan Bradley is not coming - if he actually is, he could take bronze too, or even silver.

LADIES

1) Alissa Czisny - With Mirai and Rachael struggling with injuries, it's hers for the taking
2) Mirai Nagasu
3) Rachael Flatt - I think she might have a hard time, as she did at the GP Final

Ashley Wagner could take any of the medals, though, if any of the three I listed have problems.

[Pikachuusb]

It's going to be up in the air for most part but I'll take a guess.

Ladies:

1) Mirai Nagasu
2) Alissa Czisny(could win though)
3) Rachel Flatt

Men

1) Jeremy Abbott
2) Adam Rippon
3) Brandon Mroz

I'm hoping Ryan Bradley or Armin hop into 3rd

Pairs

1) Denney & Barrett
2) Yankowskas & Coughlin
3) Evora & Ladwig

Ice Dance

1) Davis & White
2) Shibutanis
3) Chock & Zuerlin

I'm hoping Samuelson & Bates have a miraculous recovery and hop onto the podium, in ideally in 2nd but I'll take 3rd as well.

[hyperbunny]

Oooookay

Umm.

Ladies:
1. Rachael Flatt
2. Agnes Zawadski
3. Alissa Czisny
4. Mirai Nagasu

Men:
1. Jeremy Abbott
2. Adam Rippon
3. Ryan Bradley
4. Brandon Mroz

Ladies (JR.):
1. Courtney Hicks
2. Lauren Dinh
3. McKinzie Daniels
4. Ashley Cain

Men (JR.):
1. Max Aaron
2. Alexander Zahradnicek
3. Alexander Aiken
4. Timothy Koleto

Ladies (NOV.):
1. Hannah Miller
2. Barbie Long
3. Mariah Bell
4. Jessica Pfund

Men (NOV.):
1. Nathan Chen (obv.)
2. Nix Phengsy
3. Jordan Moeller
4. Troy Tomasello

Phew!

[AliasJohnDoe]

Ladies:
1.Czisny
2,Nagasu
3.Zawadzki
4.Wagner
5.Flatt
6.Gao
7.Dobbs
8.Zhang
9.Baga
10.Siraj


Men:
1.Rippon
2.Abbott
3.Mabanoozadeh
4.Mroz
5.Dornbush
6.Bradley
7.Johnson
8.Miner
9.Messing
10.Hochstein


Pairs:
1.Yankowskas/Coughlin
2.Denney/Barrett
3.Evora/Ladwig
4.Castelli/Shnapir
5.Marley/Brubaker
6.Vise/Baldwin
7.Simpson/Miller
8.Katz/Lynch
9.Davis/Leftheris
10.Bereswill/Young


Dance:
1.Davis/White
2.Shibutani/Shibutani
3.Chock/Zuerlein
4.Kriengkrairut/Giulietti-Schmitt
5.Hubbell/Hubbell
6.Wingle/McKernan
7.Cannuscio/Lorello
8.Hoptman/Filchenkov
9.Aronow/Donohue
10.Zuber/Herring

[merrywidow]

Men
1.)Jeremy Abbott (Miles above everyone else.)
2.) Brandon Mroz (He's been pretty consistent this season and can do the jumps).
3.) Richard Dornbush (Dark horse. But if he pulls that calliber of a performance called the JGPF, then I think he can make things interesting).
4.) Armin Mahbanoozadeh (Skate America FS. Enough said.)
5.) Adam Rippon (I really like him to do well but he just hasn't wowed me this season. And that 3A still seems problematic).

Ladies
1.) Alissa Czisny (momentum's on her side.)
2.) Rachael Flatt (barring injury)
3.) Mirai Nagasu (I think she could beat Rachael, but she hasn't been that impressive during the GP.)
4.) Christina Gao (Her 3F-3T is her friend.)
5.) Ashley Wagner (She wants it too badly)

Paris
1.) Caitlin Yankowskas / John Coughlin (They seem hungry this year. Plus relatively decent GP results).
2.) Amanda Evora/Mark Ladwig (They medeled at GP and I think they have some momentum)
3.) Caydee Denney / Jeremy Barrett (It would be awesome to see them win three in a row, but something in my is hesitant as putting them as the winner. Namely that they had key chances to medal during GP this year and didn't.
4.) Marissa Castelli / Simon Shnapir (If they do that 3A Throw, things might get a little more interesting...)
5.) Felicia Zhang / Taylor Toth (Not great GP results this season, but I think they have enough to make the top 5.)

Dance
1. Meryl Davis/Charlie White (yep)
2. Maia Shibutani/Alex Shibutani (solid GP season)
3. Madison Chock / Greg Zuerlein (also solid GP results, but scores not as high as the Shibs)
4. Lynn Kriengkrairut / Logan Giulietti-Schmitt (impressed by what I see from SA)
5. Madison Hubbell / Keiffer Hubbell (Big ???)

Mrs. P: I think you've been reading my mind. ITA with your choices

[Mathman]

Oooookay.

Imm...

Welcome to Golden Skate, hyperbunny! Thanks for the input on juniors and novices.

Post often, post long!

[Mrs. P]

Mrs. P: I think you've been reading my mind. ITA with your choices

Ooohhh mind reading talents....how fun..

[silverlake22]

Dance:

1.) Davis/White (duh)
2.) Shibs
3.) Chock/Zuerlein
4.) Hubbells
5.) Cannuscio/Lorrello
6.) Kriengkrairut/Schmitt

Pairs:

1.) Evora/Ladwig
2.) Yankowskas/Coughlin
3.) Denny/Barrett
4.) Castelli/Shnapir
5.) Zhang/Toth
6.) Marley/Brubaker

Junior Ladies:

1.) Courtney Hicks
2.) Katerina Kulgyeko
3.) Nina Jiang
4.) Lauren Dinh
5.) Polina Edmunds
6.) McKinzie Daniels

[samba]

Ladies: Alissa, Mirai, Rachael, Ashley

Men: Jeremy, Armin, Adam, Ryan

Pairs: Y/C, D/B, E/L, C/S

Dance: D/W, Shibs, C/Z, K/G-S (pretty sure I got this discipline right)