- Joined
- May 19, 2011
What the Russian ladies have to go through makes Regionals and Sectionals in the US look like a tea party.
Yep. Their level of competition (on every level) is so far beyond what we have in the US. That's why those Russian girls are so scary. They have to fight like hell to get an international assignment of any kind and they know if they slip up there are at least three other people waiting to take their spot.
Too soon to know now, though.
We do need fearlessness in our skaters but that alone won't cut it these days. Consistent, world-class talent is what it'll take and the US has lacked that for how long now...close to a decade?
Agreed. She's got pressure right now b/c she skated decently in Sochi and Saitama. I'm sure she knows, being the US silver medalist, that eyes are on her this year. In addition to that she's coming into her first senior season...so there is some pressure there but not nearly the amount of pressure needed to really test her. I hope she'll be able to handle it.
ITA about needing consistency and talent. We've had a handful of skaters who have had flashes of brilliance (Mirai, Alissa, Ashley, Gracie) but then revert back to mediocrity...it's so frustrating!! I thought Ashley might be that person and for a while she was...but she couldn't seem to keep it going. She was awesome on the GP but at the GPF, nationals and worlds (the big events) that fight and consistency would go AWOL. *sigh* It really is a sucky situation for the US. I'm glad I like all of the Russian girls otherwise I'd probably stop watching skating this quad. :sarcasm:
Now raising a glass to the killer instinct!
I'll drink to that!