- Joined
- Jan 1, 2014
I think Gracie CAN win nationals, but I don't know how likely that is. I think she might have won last year had she not fallen in the SP and found herself so far behind Ashley to begin with. Also, she faced a lot of pressure last year (even if it is a different type of pressure than she will face this year) and came out with a silver medal, which is pretty darn good for your first senior nationals. On some level, Ashley and Gracie probably know they're the favorites to make the team and that has to make it slightly (emphasis on "slightly") easier. I'm also interested to see how working with Frank Carroll is treating Gracie, since she has now had an extra month and a half or so since we last saw her compete. I'm guessing Ashley and Gracie will be the top 2. Regardless, I hope all of the ladies skate well and let the best three continue on to Sochi.