Well when Flatt lost her consistency she had nothing left. She never had any medal winning potential whatsoever even at her best and she was no longer the rock who people could rely on to come 5th-8th and help the U.S cause for 3 spots so people were just over her. Czisny still garners some support as she has more talent and does have medal winning potential at her very best, so atleast she is a risk with possible benefits (even though more probable drawbacks).
I for one expected her to continue. I think she wants to be an Olympian. She has her work cut out for her. But she has as much right as anyone to try. Despite all her struggles, nationals would not be the same without her.
Even though Rachael was injured at Worlds she still manged to place 11th. As oppsoed to Alissa who placed 22nd.
Good for you Alissa, good for you!!
I watch figure skating because it is a vulnerable and unpredictable sport (removing politics and questionable judging aside). The beauty in the sport is not merely in the win, but the personal journey and the story each skaters brings on the day facing their own sets of odds and history, both the highs and lows. US skating would certainly have lost a large part of its aesthetic beauty without Alissa these past years. It is strange considering fragility is a usually a natural characteristic of beauty, yet can be quite unforgiving in the face of national pride.
Let me rephrase this, just in case Alissa is reading this thread.
WE LOVE YOUR SKATING NO MATTER WHAT!
Now that just about sums things up. I would add that we love you, the person. BTW, I agree with Jason. No matter if this temporary slump is an injury or purely mental, she needs a rest either way and a new
beginning. Who would have thought she would have come back to win the GP final? See you in Omaha....
Good for you Alissa, good for you!!
I watch figure skating because it is a vulnerable and unpredictable sport (removing politics and questionable judging aside). The beauty in the sport is not merely in the win, but the personal journey and the story each skaters brings on the day facing their own sets of odds and history, both the highs and lows.
US skating would certainly have lost a large part of its aesthetic beauty without Alissa these past years. It is strange considering fragility is a usually a natural characteristic of beauty, yet can be quite unforgiving in the face of national pride.
Amen to all this! So glad that Alissa will continue in the sport!
Re: Rachael, we were so thrilled for her that she skated very well in her Nationals free skate. It was great to see that happen too, and we loved her reaction afterwards.
Absolutely. There's no reason we have to choose one or the other of these ladies to support. We can enjoy both and urge both of them on. If they're good enough, they deserve to win, and if they're not good enough, someone else will win. As simple as that. Meanwhile, we can enjoy their skating.
Even though Rachael was injured at Worlds she still manged to place 11th. As oppsoed to Alissa who placed 22nd.
Czisny said she was going to do 3f+3t and 2a+3t this season. But we never saw a real attempt at either, even in her better GP performances. Instead we saw meltdowns. Alissa is just not capable of venturing beyond the basic jumps she feels capable of landing.
I do not see any merit in this post. It is very silly to be angry at a skater for a bad performance. It's not like the skaters screw up on purpose just to get our goats. Likewise, why wish anyone bad luck in the future?
Last year I was highly critical of Phil Hersh (it's OK to wish Phil bad luck ) for trying to manufacture a story out of nothing. I was even more critical of the USFSA for letting Hersh bully them into a foolish response.
Anyway, for whatever it's worth Rachael did come back at Nationals and skate a great long program, and I hope Alissa does, too.
Sorry, but I see NO potential for Czisny to medal at Worlds given the new competitive climate. Nearly all the top ladies are doing at least 3t/3t, while Czisny is lucky to land all her jumps in the SP with no 3/3. A 5-triple FS won't make it, either, not when many of the ladies are landing 6 or 7.
Czisny said she was going to do 3f+3t and 2a+3t this season. But we never saw a real attempt at either, even in her better GP performances. Instead we saw meltdowns. Alissa is just not capable of venturing beyond the basic jumps she feels capable of landing.
I'm angry at the judging panels for putting her in. She has no merit being in the top 2 for the kind of skates she did at Nats. As long as she does 2-3 triples in the LP, she will be #2. Hence, I don't want her to land a single triple in the future, just to be sure.
I'm sure she didn't sabotage her SP and LP to get on anyone's nerve.
I remember only a few people who were supportive after World. Mrs. P was one. I'm sure you said something about vile old Phil, but was there any "hope she comes back strong next year" like in this thread?