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actually the top 6 could possible win.
i think the yellow boxes means review
i think the yellow boxes means review
2018 US Championships Sr. Ladies SP
- Thread starter dorispulaski
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Mirai.....your 2nd national title is calling. Answer with your 3A's
That would be amazing, winning the 2nd US national 10 years later. has that ever been done?
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why the heck would they review her spin levels? Karen is one of the most consistent over-levelling (is this even a word???) spinners in US....
Mainly making sure she got two full rotations on each of her spin positions as she can be very quick between them.
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the tech panel ur karen's combo
They certainly aren't doing her any favors. If she wants to go to Korea, she is going to have to make a case for herself in that long program. I think the pressure may be just a bit too much. I hope I am wrong.
I wouldn't be surprised if we see Moulin Rouge on Friday night.
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I love Ashley, but I'm tired of that SP and I'm sure the American judges are, too.
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ON that note I'm off to bed. I've been up since 6am and I'm beat. Night all.
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So was the skating. Like no one beside Bradie can deliver a SP? Really! It’s very concerning.
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I doubt it. She even said after the SP that she might consider getting a new shirt because the freshness of La La Land feels so good.
The judges had better go gaga for La La Land. Or Ashley's probably headed to a pre-Olympic retirement from competitive skating. For the last two years, the USFSA seems to really be sending Ashley a message that they're done propping her up.
It's telling that Bradie Tennell and Mirai got season's best PCS. And, almost out of nowhere, Karen got a season's best score and is in qualifying position.
Friday should be very interesting.
It's telling that Bradie Tennell and Mirai got season's best PCS. And, almost out of nowhere, Karen got a season's best score and is in qualifying position.
Friday should be very interesting.
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Awww Emmy what happened
I'm starting to really think USFSA is desperate to replace Bradie with Gracie.
Again. What have I said? LOL
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I thought Karen's SP was very elegant and had the most attention to detail (as J/T noticed, I actually agree with them for once) while having exceptional speed. Some other ladies were elegant but little speed. Bradie's arms and posture need some work, some of her positions are not very refined and she skates slow. Ashley went for a lot of gimmicky performance things like shaking her hands and bunny hops, and does not have quite as much worked out on the polish - plus, that small twizzle hiccup? That definitely brings down the PCS. Mirai has the capability of bringing attention to detail and elegance like Karen but she was waaay too nervous in the first half.
With all these considerations, the PCS are quite fair.
With all these considerations, the PCS are quite fair.
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What a story if Mirai manages to do the 'what many considered to be impossible' and win another title this year. Got left behind last Olympics in heartbreaking fashion, rediscover that fire within herself again, learned and landed the 3A (in her 20's!!!!), and now wins her 2nd national title 10 years after her first. :eeking:
But really, she needs to skate like she has nothing to lose. If she starts to tighten up with nerves again, she's going to be hammered with UR calls.
But really, she needs to skate like she has nothing to lose. If she starts to tighten up with nerves again, she's going to be hammered with UR calls.
