2013 US Nationals Senior Mens SP

**gmyers** · 01-25-2013, 11:34 PM

Guess Abbott decided no quad for Sps the rest of the season - risky!

**Jammers** · 01-25-2013, 11:35 PM

Why do a quad at Nationals when you don't need it?

**emma** · 01-25-2013, 11:35 PM

um....i'm so happy for Ross that I want to squeal like Tara L in the kiss n cry for the 98 olympics...alas, my household save me has gone to bed so I will just bite my tongue instead!

**Icey** · 01-25-2013, 11:36 PM

The content of these programs, for the most part, look like ladies' programs. Does not bode well for worlds.

**museksk8r** · 01-25-2013, 11:36 PM

Originally Posted by emma

um....i'm so happy for Ross that I want to squeal like Tara L in the kiss n cry for the 98 olympics...alas, my household save me has gone to bed so I will just bite my tongue instead!

Ross is definitely Jeremy's biggest threat here. I wouldn't be surprised if they comprise the senior World team.

**Tonichelle** · 01-25-2013, 11:36 PM

really liking Miner tonight. nice skate!

**gmyers** · 01-25-2013, 11:37 PM

Originally Posted by Jammers

Why do a quad at Nationals when you don't need it?

He's not the type who can pull a quad out of a hat!!

**Mrs. P** · 01-25-2013, 11:39 PM

Ross Miner

4S - look like he got it--but it may be UR.
3A - got it here
spin
3Z-3T - and nails it!
spin
sit
spin

Great skate for Ross. He definitely made a statement here!

42.10 + 38.89 = 80.99 (2nd after 19 skaters)

**aftertherain** · 01-25-2013, 11:39 PM

Originally Posted by Jammers

Why do a quad at Nationals when you don't need it?

When is he going to do a quad then? It's kind of like the 3-3 for ladies. A lot of skaters keep putting it off like, "Oh, I'll do it on the GP circuit next season, which turns to oh, maybe Nationals. Four Continents/Europeans? Nope. Worlds then! Oh, crap. That did not turn out well." I think it would benefit them in the long run if they tested those elements out in competition at least once or twice.

Then again, I don't really follow Abbott, so I don't know if he's done a quad all season.

**museksk8r** · 01-25-2013, 11:40 PM

The top 3 currently are my dream men's podium, except I would switch Miner and Farris!

**jan** · 01-25-2013, 11:41 PM

If he is serious about a world medal at some point he needs one quad if not two.

Originally Posted by aftertherain

When is he going to do a quad then? It's kind of like the 3-3 for ladies. A lot of skaters keep putting it off like, "Oh, I'll do it on the GP circuit next season, which turns to oh, maybe Nationals. Four Continents/Europeans? Nope. Worlds then! Oh, crap. That did not turn out well." I think it would benefit them in the long run if they tested those elements out in competition at least once or twice.

Then again, I don't really follow Abbott, so I don't know if he's done a quad all season.

**Jammers** · 01-25-2013, 11:42 PM

Originally Posted by aftertherain

When is he going to do a quad then? It's kind of like the 3-3 for ladies. A lot of skaters keep putting it off like, "Oh, I'll do it on the GP circuit next season, which turns to oh, maybe Nationals. Four Continents/Europeans? Nope. Worlds then! Oh, crap. That did not turn out well." I think it would benefit them in the long run if they tested those elements out in competition at least once or twice.

Then again, I don't really follow Abbott, so I don't know if he's done a quad all season.

Abbott has had a bad back this season so maybe he's not up to it yet. So try a quad and injure yourself before Worlds? Not smart.

**emma** · 01-25-2013, 11:42 PM

very fun to watch the men's SP and thanks Mrs. P for all the pbp's.

Grant is one of so many gorgeous skaters...it reminds me of just how much talent there is in skating. too bad for the fall...but his program and his skating are captivating.