Belbin and Agosto withdraw from US Nationals
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Here's the link to the article at Icenetwork
http://web.icenetwork.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090108&content_id=58107&vkey=ice_pressrelease
They will be missed!! I hope Ben continues to recover and at a rate that will enable he and Tanith to compete at Worlds.
This will be such a weird Nationals, no Tanith and Ben = [
http://web.icenetwork.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090108&content_id=58107&vkey=ice_pressrelease
They will be missed!! I hope Ben continues to recover and at a rate that will enable he and Tanith to compete at Worlds.
This will be such a weird Nationals, no Tanith and Ben = [
well, this is bad news. Poor Ben 
...I wonder if they'll be able to skate at Worlds.I think as long as Ben is healthy and they have enough time to train, they will get it. The main issue will be Ben's health, the federation rushed Michelle Kwan back onto the ice for Torino and she wound up reinjuring herself on the first practice. I don't think they want to make the same mistake.
So disappointing for them. I'm sure they had high hopes of being able to show their 'stuff' at 'home' in the US.
So many injuries this season, no?
That said - "chaos" brings opportunities. Obviously, real chance for Davis/White to show how they can compete as now, the de facto favorites. Will shift the focus of attention as well, somewhat, to the incredibly dense "pack" that follows them. Broadens the 'chance' for a team to be "on the podium" with all the perceived benefits that that can bring... to confidence, visibility, etc.
So many injuries this season, no?
That said - "chaos" brings opportunities. Obviously, real chance for Davis/White to show how they can compete as now, the de facto favorites. Will shift the focus of attention as well, somewhat, to the incredibly dense "pack" that follows them. Broadens the 'chance' for a team to be "on the podium" with all the perceived benefits that that can bring... to confidence, visibility, etc.
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Oh, this just really makes me sad. I always enjoy watching Tanith and Ben and admire their dedication so much. I hope Ben recovers fully and quickly and that this injury doesn't become chronic or something that will flare up to bother him from time to time. Get well soon, Ben!
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Oh no! This will be weird to not see them there.Get better soon, Ben!!!
and they've gone so long without a major injury I guess it was bound to happen sooner or later... better this season than next!
I'm so sorry to hear this. Best wishes to Ben for a full and speedy recovery. I'm glad he's taking the time to heal completely. Rushing back would not be good for long term health.
It will be very strange for them not to be at Nationals. I'm quite sure they will get the bye. They sure have earned it, imo.
It will be very strange for them not to be at Nationals. I'm quite sure they will get the bye. They sure have earned it, imo.
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ITA. I'd be astounded if they didn't get the bye. Looking at what they've accomplished this season results-wise (even if they didn't win a GP), they won two silvers and qualified for the GPF with the highest points total. If they are capable of skating at the level (or close to) we've come to expect from them, I am fairly confident they'll be in Los Angeles.
Isn't Ben's back a bit of an ongoing problem? I remember B/A having to withdraw from GPF in what, 2006 because he had an issue with his back (or some kind of injury).
