In fact, I don't recall Wagner ever being hyped (Olympics media aside). The attention of USFS and fans was always on someone else - Zhang, Flatt, Czisny...and now Gold. Even in 2012 when Wagner won, the hype machine was already getting started on Gold out of juniors (remember Hersh's article suggesting she replace Czisny?).
Wagner is not the type of skater that would be hyped, anyway. She doesn't have any "wow" qualities and that's fine - I think she performs better when under the radar anyway (she doesn't appear to be good under pressure). Next year will be interesting with the attention on Gold and perhaps Edmunds/other up and comers...
Gold may have surpassed Wagner but if Wagner can remain a solid US #2 or #3, she'll get her chances...if two other girls can help keep 3 spots for the US...
Wagner is not the type of skater that would be hyped, anyway. She doesn't have any "wow" qualities and that's fine - I think she performs better when under the radar anyway (she doesn't appear to be good under pressure). Next year will be interesting with the attention on Gold and perhaps Edmunds/other up and comers...
Gold may have surpassed Wagner but if Wagner can remain a solid US #2 or #3, she'll get her chances...if two other girls can help keep 3 spots for the US...