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- Dec 21, 2011
Generally good selections, but if the selection were entirely up to me, I'd have this for the men:
Worlds
Jason, Adam, and Max
4CC
Jason, Joshua, and Max
I think people here underrate Max Aaron a bit. He was actually the third highest American man on the Grand Prix circuit based on the system the ISU uses. He was tied with Ricky in terms of qualification points, but Ricky barely edged him out on 1st tiebreaker. Jason was obviously highest ranked. With more backing from his fed, his PCS would improve a decent amount, too. I can understand not liking his skating, but it would be smart for USFS to treat him with more respect.
I also think the USFSA should back Max more, probably as our number 2. I'd argue that, other than Jason, he is our most consistent man (not saying much, but it is something) and his tech content is much higher than Jason's and our other top men however you slice it. That's because he is our only top man with a consistent quad (though perhaps Farris is getting one now (and I hope so)- but I think it would be wise to withhold judgment on that for the moment). Yes, his 'artistry' leaves something to be desired, but his SS and TR are actually quite good, and his PCS would go up if the USFSA would support him- i think the comparison to Kovtun, made elsewhere, is apt.