Not to mention that, at 17, there's little chance that body changes will cause her to lose her jumps. I haven't seen an American lady with such technical prowess in years.Originally Posted by Mathman
Not to mention that, at 17, there's little chance that body changes will cause her to lose her jumps. I haven't seen an American lady with such technical prowess in years.
She is amazing. Great talent + tough coach.
Ashley is the US champ but is she really the golden girl?
I foresee a ton of Gracie coverage in near future, possibly endorsements that will have escaped Ashley, and marketing as our bright future star. Dunno why, but I think this is the real start.
Probably because it's easier to market "Gold is Golden!", "GOLDen Girl!" "Gold lives up to her namesake!", etc.
That, and because she has a pretty smile. (Not to say Ashley doesn't have a pretty smile; she does.)
Her first name is no slouch, too. Graceful Gracie grabs the gold.Probably because it's easier to market "Gold is Golden!", "GOLDen Girl!" "Gold lives up to her namesake!", etc.
That, and because she has a pretty smile. (Not to say Ashley doesn't have a pretty smile; she does.)
Last edited by Mathman; 01-28-2013 at 09:07 PM.
She and Michael Siebert need to go back to SOI while they're at it and help the pro skating get back their footing...
Sandy just needs to put down the mic and contribute her gift again! Stop pouting about the system and just do it for goodness sake!
Alliteration! I like that.
Also, bouncing off my earlier point; Gracie "peaked" at the right time. NBC decided to show Nationals this year because it's a pre-Olympic season event--many people were outraged that she didn't win, nabbing her sympathy bonus points and now more people know her name vs. that of Ashley's.
... Unpopular opinion, but I still think no one deserved the National title based one their performances there.
And thus, Ashen Ashley is almost again.
I've had the same sad thought.Alliteration! I like that.
Also, bouncing off my earlier point; Gracie "peaked" at the right time. NBC decided to show Nationals this year because it's a pre-Olympic season event--many people were outraged that she didn't win, nabbing her sympathy bonus points and now more people know her name vs. that of Ashley's.
... Unpopular opinion, but I still think no one deserved the National title based one their performances there.
Oh really? I'm sure if this was a certain Canadian skater, you would've said something like this: "she had absolutey nothing to lose going into the LP. It's easy to deliver when you have little to no pressure on you."
Where's your generally very fair and unbiased dis-hyping of overhyped skaters?
^ Oh, pooh, at "no [girl] deserving to win the Nats this year".
Gracie Gold put down a technical performance that no American lady has done since...I guess someone mentioned Kristi Yamaguchi? Early 90's?
Yeah, so she messed up her SP. That doesn't make her FS any less commendable.
The two best girls to send to Worlds are being sent to Worlds. Ashley Wagner was held up a bit (especially in PCS, IMO) but Gracie Gold fairly stole the show and got a very deserving trip to London, Canada. I wouldn't have protested had she actually become the new US Ladies Champ.
Wasn't Gold considering leaving skating not too long ago?
Not in the last 2 seasons.
Perhaps when she failed to qualify for Nationals at the Junior level in 2010-2011? But I really wouldn't know.
Uh, no. She was very unhappy with herself when she missed qualifying for Juniors two years ago (2011) and had about 10 minutes of "I'm gonna quit" after falling 3X in the LP at Sectionals. Then promptly came home, said this is what I love and I am going to prove to myself that I can do this! She's been on a mission ever since.
Ditto.Alliteration! I like that.
Also, bouncing off my earlier point; Gracie "peaked" at the right time. NBC decided to show Nationals this year because it's a pre-Olympic season event--many people were outraged that she didn't win, nabbing her sympathy bonus points and now more people know her name vs. that of Ashley's.
... Unpopular opinion, but I still think no one deserved the National title based one their performances there.
Ashley won b/c that's what her federation wanted, nothing more. I can't even say it was the victory of the least bad.
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