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- May 15, 2009
Seeing topics on Mirai and Caroline I thought I would start one for Rachael.
I like her consistency but am not really a big fan (yet). It seems many think it will be Rachael and someone else in Vancouver next season.
I am not sure why because consistency alone is not enough if other skaters have progressed or are skating more brilliantly at Nationals.
Maybe this "it" factor stuff has been discussed enough - but for me, if a kitchen break becomes necessary, it wont happen when Sasha, Caroline or Mirai are skating. It could be during Rachael's skate (or Emily, Kimmie, Ashley, etc).
That means nothing as far as medaling and is just my preference at this time.
Will Rachael be on Natl team next season? Will she add a little more artistry and flair and skate a little faster? I am sure that is what I miss in her skating.
I don't mean for this to sound negative towards Rachael and think she is a very talented skater and a very good competitor. With several meltdowns and a great skate she could even back into a bronze in Vancouver.
I like her consistency but am not really a big fan (yet). It seems many think it will be Rachael and someone else in Vancouver next season.
I am not sure why because consistency alone is not enough if other skaters have progressed or are skating more brilliantly at Nationals.
Maybe this "it" factor stuff has been discussed enough - but for me, if a kitchen break becomes necessary, it wont happen when Sasha, Caroline or Mirai are skating. It could be during Rachael's skate (or Emily, Kimmie, Ashley, etc).
That means nothing as far as medaling and is just my preference at this time.
Will Rachael be on Natl team next season? Will she add a little more artistry and flair and skate a little faster? I am sure that is what I miss in her skating.
I don't mean for this to sound negative towards Rachael and think she is a very talented skater and a very good competitor. With several meltdowns and a great skate she could even back into a bronze in Vancouver.