2017 U.S. Nationals Championship Men FS

[temadd]

The real winner of this entire Nationals was Rafael Arutunian. 1 Gold, 1 silver, and 1 bronze. He got a medal of each color. Lol.

Yes! He trains half of the singles medalists. You think he would train me? I am an equestrian in show jumping - I don't even care if he knows nothing about the sport.

 

[StitchMonkey]

The real winner of this entire Nationals was Rafael Arutunian. 1 Gold, 1 silver, and 1 bronze. He got a medal of each color. Lol.

For that matter Rohene got two bronzes and a silver.

 

[temadd]

Note to Nathan: all singles in the ex, please

I would hope that Raf ordered him to have one foot on the ice at all times.

 

[ice coverage]

Realized that I posted other comments, but forgot :hopelessness: to congratulate Nathan, Vincent, Jason, and Grant :yay:.

Big hugs to Max ... and thanks for your candor and sense of humor:

https://twitter.com/LynnRutherford/status/823262043079901187​

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The real winner of this entire Nationals was Rafael Arutunian. 1 Gold, 1 silver, and 1 bronze. He got a medal of each color. Lol.

Congrats to Raf :yay:.

Gambill outdid herself with Karen and Vincent.

 

[Jammers]

Even though Raf coaches Adam and Ashley too Nathan has always been his prize pupil you can just see it. He sees an Olympic champion.

 

[temadd]

I think it was the first time I ever saw Arutunian smile.

When Ashley won World Silver

 

[Nathan13]

KC saves its best for last. We now know that pressure has literally no effect on Nathan Chen--in fact, pressure makes Nathan Chen even better. Every time he hit a quad there was an enormous cheer, and when he was done, even Tara and Johnny were on their feet. He got another standing O when his scores came up.

The other performance I absolutely loved, and thought was underscored, was Mr. Grant Hochstein. Looking at his protocol I see the problems, but he is seriously an incredibly soulful performer.

To be honest, a major highlight for me was Sean Rabbitt. What a skate, what a performer, what an athlete!!! He connected with the audience the best of anyone, and he gave really a fun amazing performance.

 

[Mrs. P]

Nathan just doesn't need to jump. I mean you did 5 quads. I won't mind this time if he just skated around to the music.

Even though Raf coaches Adam and Ashley too Nathan has always been his prize pupil you can just see it. He sees an Olympic champion.

Nathan has been with Raf longer too. I think he switched to him shortly after winning his second Novice title back in 2011.

 

[Nathan13]

Gambill outdid herself with Karen and Vincent.

I meant to add this to my post, but kudos to Tammy for an amazing week! Vincent, Karen, and sentimental favorite Sean Rabbitt were all sensational!!!

 

[Mathman]

(great week in the Hochstein/Zhang family)

Yay and good for them!

 

[demarinis5]

Congrats to Nathan, Vincent and Jason!

No words for the technical content of Nathan's programs, mind boggling!
What a talent he is!

Jason showed his grit and determination tonight and fought it out and delivered a great program, good for him!

Shout out to Alex Johnson, Ross Miner, Grant Hochstein and Sean Rabbit!

Overall I thought the Men's FS was really good!

 

[Mrs. P]

Yay and good for them!

Honestly, I really think they bring the best out of each other. Grant really believed in Caroline long before Caroline herself did. And Caroline has been with him -- physically, even -- through the ups and downs this season. Must've been so exciting to see Grant do so well.

 

[begin]

They had a cool, marketable, friendly young man doing super athletic things on the ice that no other US man could do. they chose to trash him and chase the arteestes. Now that it's Chen, somehow it's all okay agian.

Max doesn't have the consistency or control that Nathan is thus far demonstrating. The kid just became the first American to break 300 and the first man ever to land 5 quads. Not to mention a GPF medalist at the tender age of 17. I mean, it's not even a comparison. And as much as I like Max, he's just never offered us compelling programs to watch. Chen, while a bit stoic and rough around the edges, is at least a more naturally musical skater.

 

[da96103]

For that matter Rohene got two bronzes and a silver.

And Frank lost a Gold. Oops...

 

[da96103]

Note to Nathan: all singles in the ex, please

Nathan should just do spins. He needs practice.

 

[da96103]

The real winner of this entire Nationals was Rafael Arutunian. 1 Gold, 1 silver, and 1 bronze. He got a medal of each color. Lol.

I wonder if Raffy would accept a free Gold from Frank.

 

[da96103]

Ohhh my godd https://twitter.com/axelpiggy/status/823302196464939008

Oh no, #saltbae the meat guy!

 

[SarahSynchro]

Holy Cow.....I literally cried watching him. He reminds me so much of me....Even his cute little fro. I was just asking where the black boys were. I can't believe I have never seem before.......

I can't believe it either! Isn't it nice to find new skaters to follow?!

I didn't want to use the "chocolate smurf" reference in that post, because anyone reading it who doesn't know you and your Chaka Khan music video story would think I was being a racist.

 

[da96103]

And the best is Nathan can still improve! He lost levels on two of his spins and flubbed one of his triples. Now, I think Nathan can beat everyone and maybe even Yuzuru!

Oh boy.... Here come the Yuzuru fans.

This is Nathan's plan.

1. 3A combo
2. 4Lo
3. Redo Lysacek's POTO replacing all triples except 3A with the respective quadruples.

 

[da96103]

Marina was not in the Kiss and Cry with Nathan.

I believe the woman with Nathan and Raf was Raf's wife, who herself is a coach.

In any case, definitely was not Marina, who looks completely different.

Thanks for the clarification. I was thinking, "Hey Nathan, you shouldn't be hugging Marina so lovingly in front of Raffy."