2018 US Championships Sr Men FS

[HollyRose]

Well, the jumps weren't really there, and it's Moulin Rouge sadly, but that step sequence was great!

 

[synteis]

138 so Alexander stays in 1st I think.

 

[kevinVchicago]

And Andrew is absolutely living up to the drama of it! Such a pity about the early jumps, this would be an absolute barnburner if he could nail those first two jumps.

I was being sarcastic, but at the same time I do 100% agree with you!

 

[penniavaswen]

The black velvet pants almost distracted me from how fast Andrew skates! So far the only one I haven't been disappointed with SS on screen versus in person.

 

[loop9497]

Andrew and Alexander stood out to me from last year's Nationals and they still do for me this year, too. I hope to see these two guys really improve in the next couple of years. They are definitely talented and have potential.

 

[blue_idealist]

Sure, he made a lot of mistakes, but he can really sell a step sequence!

 

[Makkachin]

Not directed at Andrew alone/his choreographer but I can't stand it when skaters just kind of glide or do crossovers while gesturing frantically with their hands as if this is considered choreography/intense display of emotion Please stop

 

[Crossover]

What a gripping performance from Andrew! Jumps are a major part of required elements in singles and I usually love big jumpers, but I can care less about jumps as he is a SUPER performer that can carry out every details to music. His arms and constantly moving feet make me forget everything about jumps.

 

[NAOTMAA]

I guess Alexander's parents being Soviet pairs and ice dancers explains the skating skills to die for

if he could get the jumps together he'd crush Nathan if you ask me :thumbsup:

 

[s_parks]

I'm really glad he got a real coach now, but kudos to his parents for teaching ss like he has!

 

[jillredhand]

I was being sarcastic, but at the same time I do 100% agree with you!

Ah, haha, whoops. It is pretty overused. But Andrew's performance of it does show why skaters go back to warhorses over and over. As long as you can skate your heart out to it and match the drama, then it'll get the crowd on your side.

 

[Chemistry66]

Alex Johnson Slay Count: 2

 

[silverfoxes]

If his parents love him and want him to succeed, they should send him to a good technical coach like, tomorrow. He has everything else...the passion, the skating skills, just get him the jumps! He could even make me tolerate my most hated warhorse because he sold it so well.

edit - oh, I didn't know he was with a new coach already. Is she good? Idk her...

 

[auser]

Well, the jumps weren't really there, and it's Moulin Rouge sadly, but that step sequence was great!

Realized I was so involved watching his step sequence, I forgot to be creeped out by Roxanne vocal

 

[el henry]

The black velvet pants almost distracted me from how fast Andrew skates! So far the only one I haven't been disappointed with SS on screen versus in person.

Saw Andrew live in August and that St. Seq. was wonderful then. If only he could get it together....

Come to think of it, I saw Alex J., Alex K., Tim, Andrew and Max. And Sean:luv17: 2nd & 3rd groups, anyone?

 

[Heleng]

Aleksei shows remarkable expressiveness for a 17 year old.

 

[Baron Vladimir]

Oh... my man now

 

[kevinVchicago]

Ah, haha, whoops. It is pretty overused. But Andrew's performance of it does show why skaters go back to warhorses over and over. As long as you can skate your heart out to it and match the drama, then it'll get the crowd on your side.

I loved it so much when it was first released! I remember parking in an empty lot and blasting it on the stereo and dancing with my friend one evening! [emoji23]
16 1/2 years ago oy vey

 

[synteis]

Such that fall. And still no skater is safe from the 3A's gluttony :ccc

 

[TCAngel18]

Crap, some bad falls from Tim so far