2019 US Nationals Pairs Free Skate

[moonvine]

Apparently Chris has a torn ligament in his wrist. Happened in Germany.

I thought there must be some reason. Hope he recovers well.

 

[semosk8tfan]

Another scary lift moment. Maybe I will watch this on replay instead of live

 

[labgoat]

Famous Detroit area pair skaters...Johnny Johns with two different partners, Jason Dungjen with two different partners, Danielle & Steve Hartsell, anyone else?

 

[Colonel Green]

These two are a bit rough around the edges still, but that's to be expected given how new a team they are.

 

[ruffledgrouse]

Apparently Chris has a torn ligament in his wrist. Happened in Germany.

Damn. Do you think that's why they had to leave Aliona?

 

[labgoat]

Jessica & Brian have a bit of Tai & Randy in them. Nice lines and extensions.

 

[Princessroja]

You know, I like Jessica and Brian together. I'm curious to see how they'll develop, because I think they could be more successful than either of their previous partnerships.

 

[hippomoomin]

I am confused. Shouldn't Pairs Free be over before Men's Short? And now it is still going on?

 

[labgoat]

I can see the US sending Alexa & Chris to 4CC.

On second thought, have the surgery instead. Let's get these young teams some experience and international points.

 

[Spirals for Miles]

... I think Audrey and Misha should lead...

 

[twirlingblades]

I am confused. Shouldn't Pairs Free be over before Men's Short? And now it is still going on?

They spilt the schedule. First two groups went earlier.

 

[semosk8tfan]

You know, I like Jessica and Brian together. I'm curious to see how they'll develop, because I think they could be more successful than either of their previous partnerships.

Agree. They have the makings of a good team

 

[moonvine]

I am confused. Shouldn't Pairs Free be over before Men's Short? And now it is still going on?

They’re both divided into 2 sessions, apparently for TV. I hate it too. Especially leaving the hotel at 8:15 am for the early pairs after getting back to the hotel after midnight last night.

 

[DanseMacabre]

I thought there must be some reason. Hope he recovers well.

Explains the lifts today but honestly, their problems seem more numerous than one injury. They've been struggling for a while.

 

[moonvine]

Now this is getting ridiculous. Alexa and Chris cannot end up in 7th.

 

[Princessroja]

Explains the lifts today but honestly, their problems seem more numerous than one injury. They've been struggling for a while.

I honestly think it's just the changes this year. They seem like a really thoughtful and sensitive couples and two moves in one year, one of which was (I'm guessing) not 100% desired, is just a ton, on top of what sounds like a nasty injury.

 

[Lissy]

I am rooting for ‎Deanna and Nathan purely because of the sparkles on her eyelids.

 

[ruffledgrouse]

Now this is getting ridiculous. Alexa and Chris cannot end up in 7th.

Always count on Alexa and Chris to do the impossible!

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I am rooting for ‎Deanna and Nathan purely because of the sparkles on her eyelids.

Deanna's dress is stunning

 

[moonvine]

Always count on Alexa and Chris to do the impossible!

I’m getting ill.

 

[DanseMacabre]

I honestly think it's just the changes this year. They seem like a really thoughtful and sensitive couples and two moves in one year, one of which was (I'm guessing) not 100% desired, is just a ton, on top of what sounds like a nasty injury.

None of that helped but the cracks were starting to show before this season. Worlds last year was a disaster and from what I hear, their training situation wasn't ideal even when they were with Delilah. I don't want to get too into it but their problems extend farther than this one season.