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- Aug 27, 2003
Ross is a solid, consistent skater, but I personally think a lot of skaters can potentially be better, and among the top of this list are Josh Farris and Jason Brown. 2018 is most likely their time, but 2014 is not out of the realms of possibility by any means, especially for Josh where he has the 3a and has tried the 4t in competition before and posted that big number at JW last year. And then Jason is just so unique and racks up points on everything so even with just a solid 3a and no quad, could still be a threat IMO. Josh is really beautiful and I feel his skating is pretty universally appealing (clean lines, pure jump technique, he's masculine and good looking in a clean cut way, and his skating has nice classical style). Brown is more edgy and Weir-ish but most people seem to like that!
I agree with you that Ross isn't necessarily the most naturally talented skater out there. What I like about him, though, is his strength as a competitor. Natural talent is great, but it only takes you so far. Just look at Alissa Czisny. She has tons of talent, yet can't put it together in competition. I just like the steadiness and consistency Ross has shown the last 2 years.