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If Abbott had not screwed up would the U.S. be in contention for team silver?
I think possibly... or at least only a few points behind Canada.
I think possibly... or at least only a few points behind Canada.
I think possibly... or at least only a few points behind Canada.
If Jeremy was clean like at nationals he would have been in first place.
Yes. If Jeremy had skated like he did in the Nationals he would likely have been second in the men's short. That would make it a tie between the US and Canada. I'm not sure how the tie-breaker would work, but had the men's free been scored more accurately, the US would have got silver. (I would have had Machida ahead of Reynolds, as his spins, footwork, and presentation are better than those of Reynolds--and both ahead of Plushenko).
Actually, Jeremy coming in second would have given the US the outright silver. The US would have gotten five extra points, i.e. 65 points total, and Canada would have lost one point, i.e. 64 points total.
I really don't think the international panel would have placed Abbott ahead of a clean Hanyu even if he replicated his Nationals performance. I think he would have been 2nd here in the team event as he does not have the international momentum or reputation of Yuzuru due to his inconsistency. Remember, this is the same kid that the ISU allowed to place ahead of a clean Chan in the GPF LP with a big fall.