LADIES FREE Skate

[Spun Silver]

In the K&C Mr Nicks wanted her to kiss him. She was embarrassed (but she did it)! He looks like a little roast chicken ("about 18 billion years old," as Ashley put it). But they are a great team.

 

[jan]

2Axel+2footed 3toe was the only major mistake I saw. Will they catch a wrong edge on the 3Lutz entry too? Still, she showed fire and passion out there, not timidness and doubt.

There was nothing to "catch". It was quite obvious.

 

[Mrs. P]

Why such a low score for Ash?! :scratch:

Don't feel bad. It's a good score. 4CC scores tend to be a bit inflated...

 

[tulosai]

Why such a low score for Ash?! :scratch:

I think he score was fine. Definite edge call on the lutz, and the program overall was not as strong as 4CC though Ashley herself was a TIGER. I am happy for her. She will surely be in the top 5; she has made a true fan of me this year.

 

[christinaskater]

Ashley deserved at least 130 for that masterful performance.

 

[lavender]

Wow that was lower than I thought. She did 7 triples so something had to be downgraded.

 

[macy]

Well, for one thing, she has gained weight. The extra weight actually looks wonderful on her but....3 or 4 pounds can mean the triple becomes a double. Or a fall. Kwan, once upon a time, was thrown off by two extra pounds.

she GAINED weight? i don't see it...she lost between 2010 nats and 2010-2011 season and more in between seasons this year. she's looked the same to me all season, which IMO is too skinny.

 

[brightphoton]

Podium finish for Ashley? I shall tempt the skate gods and predict a podium finish for Ashley.

 

[mateusp1]

Ashley!! Amazing!

For me, the PC's were VERY underscored. She deserved 60-62. Only 57? Come on judges.

 

[Serious Business]

Ashley's relatively low score may be a matter of reputation (in which case a podium is out of reach), or it's the new PCS regime after judges have been reeducated on scoring such things, in which case Ashley has a chance.

 

[CassAgain]

So USA does its best and worst in years in the ladies free skate. Way to go, Ashley!

 

[Tonichelle]

Ashley was FANTASTIC! way to bring it, girl.

whod've thought a year ago that Ashley would carry the USFSA's singles skating program here in Nice?!

 

[Jammers]

Now that is how an american lady skates with pressure at Worlds. Not puke face or Kerrigan face for Ashley.

 

[tulosai]

Ashley's relatively low score may be a matter of reputation (in which case a podium is out of reach), or it's the new PCS regime after judges have been reeducated on scoring such things, in which case Ashley has a chance.

I believe it's the second. We will see shortly

 

[macy]

YEAH ASHLEY! THAT WAS GORGEOUS! but lowballed...

 

[Selene]

Ashley did have some little mistakes, but I thought the score was low for her. I guess that is what was to be expected with the European judging panel.

 

[Art&Sport]

Great skate from Ashley, but she was low-balled in the marks. I guess the ISU has spoken and really gotten back at U.S. daring to have top teams in ice dance.

 

[lilshorty]

There is nearly a 20 point gap between first and second right now. Ashley could very well podium. She has set the standard for this last group.

 

[RemyRose]

Carolina looks smoking in that silver/gray body suit!!!

 

[Becki]

I really really want Akiko to win at least Bronze (in which I think she will)!!