Wow, what an event
Rachel finally gets her National title after two years of silver and Nagasu did an amazing job to grab silver and likely the second Vancouver spot. A big "take that" to everyone who told her to wait until Sochi. I knew she could pull it off if she just held it together. USFS- SEND Rachel and Mirai. They deserve it 110%
Ashley- Great freeskate but the short program deficit proved to be too much to overcome. A bit sad for her but at the same time, she's only 18 (19?). She should be proud of herself for fighting back and not be TOO down on herself for missing the team.
Sasha- You know, I have to hand it to her. I was doubtful she'd even show up, let alone skate both phases of the competition and she proved me wrong. She showed up and really gave it her best effort. Of course, the absence from competition really showed in her freeskate performance, and in this National field you cannot make those mistakes and hope to win or get to Olys. And the way she handled it at the end with Andrea Joyce- I have new respect for her now.
Hughes- she fought for it. A proud moment for her, I hope.
Gao- wow. What can I say? She could be the future IF her jumps hold. I see a lot of potential in her.
Zhang and Czisny... too bad a very forgettable competition for both of them, but especially for Czisny, being the defending champion.
That's about it for now...off to edit footage...
Because it's primetime network TV. It's like how American Idol airs three hours later in Washington state than it does in New York. Same idea.
What do they put in the water up in Canada?
Guys, Flatt's performance was 12 points better, not 20. Slight difference.
janetfan, the water comes from a lovely glacier. But it's a 6.0 glacier, and you know how unclear the impurities in it are. I plan on switching soon.
Anybody else impressed with Ashley tonight?
I thought her LP really
I think Flatt versus Nagasu is what the general audience finds confounding about Code of Points. I'm certain that most of the general audience found Mirai's free skate better than Flatt's.
Imagine if they gave it to Wagner and Nagasu. That would be awesome.
Sorry Janetfan, I am not impressed with Ashely's skating....she is just so jerky. I feel very uneasy when I watch her skate.Anybody else impressed with Ashley tonight?
I thought her LP really
Sorry Janetfan, I am not impressed with Ashely's skating....she is just so jerky. I feel very uneasy when I watch her skate.
Mirai will go to Vancouver but I think she deserved the title.
Her skating is so much more refined and elegant than Rachael's.
But maybe my grandpa eyes are too old see all of these urs.
I also missed all the high pcs Rachael scored too
Yes, absolutely loved it. She has won me over. As I've said, she'll have her day. Wonder what would have happened if she hadn't fallen in the SP. She'd prolly be on the team.
I'm stunned that Rachael beat Mirai. I thought Mirai was perfection and the salvation of US figure skating! She was thrilling! I think the whole stadium fell madly in love.
I have NO problem with Sasha losing to Mirai. The idea that Rachael is superior to Sasha, Mirai, and Ashley? No way. :banging: She's a COP skater and a workhorse. Sorry, that's not good enough.
No, Sasha couldn't do the job. But dang! she fought for those landings. I just wish she could have started her comeback last fall as planned so all her Olympic hopes wouldn't come down to her first two skates. I'm very proud of her for fighting her way back to this level. I hope she has a few more competitions in her but whatever she decides - She will always be La Exquisita and La Tigresita for me.