2018 US Championships Sr Men SP

[zschultz1986]

Again, this myth that Hanyu has superior skating skills. They're good, like 8-range, but they're not even at Shoma level, much less Chan level.

Chan is clearly the best until he retires. However, Yuzu's skating skills are pretty good. Not Chan level, but then again, no one in the mens field is Chan level. There's a reason I listed him first.

 

[kevinVchicago]

Guys! I am super excited to start attending the competition tomorrow night but I'm gonna miss commenting along you guys this weekend

You will have so much fun

 

[Yatagarasu]

Did Zhou get an UR on his quad?

Yes, both on the 4F and the 3A.

 

[CanadianSkaterGuy]

I don't think they called it. It would be crazy inflation on the most ridiculous of levels to give a 93 to a quadless skater who only did a messy 2A instead of a triple.

Adam's 96 is silly as well but at least he was clean as a whistle and its nationals so there is some excuse. Jason not so much then

Yeah, you're right, it seems like it wasn't called... I just thought his GOE was so high on everything else that he still managed a huge tech score with a 3A<.

I'm a big Jason Brown fan, but like everyone else who could plainly see, Jason should be behind Grant and sub 90.

 

[Violet Bliss]

His skating, yes! The drama, the missed jumps, etc. NO

Jeremy was usually at his best at the Nationals, no missed jumps, and only wonderful drama.

 

[Lissy]

You will have so much fun

I'll try and provide an in-arena perspective as much as I can!

 

[Princessroja]

Well, that's a wrap. Top 5 is as I was hoping it would be, although I do think Grant and Jason should be switched points-wise. I'd love for Grant to make the Olympic team... but... I'm so torn! Grant and Jason, I love them both! But if Grant has a good skate tomorrow that'll be at least another 4CC and probably another Worlds for him, which would be a fantastic way to retire.

 

[readernick]

Again, this myth that Hanyu has superior skating skills. They're good, like 8-range, but they're not even at Shoma level, much less Chan level.

I respectfully disagree. He has difficult transitions, wonderful edges, and speed. Chan is better. But, is anyone else? Shoma and Kolyada might be at the same level? Jason is great but does not quite have the same speed (his edges are wonderful).

But, I guess you are entitled to your opinion. The judges and most fans don't agree.

 

[Miss Ice]

I honestly don't understand all the hype around Rippon. Maybe if that's the skating style you prefer, sure. His style is not my cup of tea, and he is not competitive with top men who have quads. He's like a male version of Ashley that skates around looking like a diva. Not fair to skaters like Chen, (and now most recently) Zhou and internationally Hanyu, Shoma who skate their butts of trying to push the limits of the sport while still remaining elegant and refined.

 

[CanadianSkaterGuy]

ooohh the stress of it all!! Adam is 41/2 minutes from becoming an Olympian!!

I don't want to jinx him, but he is HUNGRY to be on that team. Like he looked ready to burn the house down with his sass and take no prisoners. He will get on that team through sheer determination.

 

[GGFan]

Though his "explanations" for the misses were always so very entertaining.

Him and Ashley should write a book: Making a Failure Sound Triumphant.

I'll take my Michelle Kwan simplicity: I fell on my butt.

 

[kevinVchicago]

Yes, both on the 4F and the 3A.

Oooooooh. I'm so mad that Brown didn't get called on his 3A. Shame on that referee! [emoji35]

 

[zschultz1986]

I would say Adam is his spinning equal, save for that Half Biellmann position, but footwork and edge quality, Definitely.

Adam's spins have been great this season. Fast, centered, and good positions.

 

[WeakAnkles]

Guys! I am super excited to start attending the competition tomorrow night but I'm gonna miss commenting along you guys this weekend

Well a DETAILED apres-event post would be most welcome. It really is a great audience--at least tonight's was--so it would be fun to get an eyewitness account.

Good Lord, I've turned green! And it's so not my color!

Have a wonderful time.

 

[GGFan]

Jeremy was usually at his best at the Nationals, no missed jumps, and only wonderful drama.

But he was always setting us up for the drama! :dev2:

 

[SarahSynchro]

I hope the last group is on YouTube already. Stupid dead stream ruined my night. :ddevil:

 

[NAOTMAA]

I love Jason but the caller has to be consistent and the 3axel was visible to the entire world to see that it was under. He should have been at 89 at highest. Shame for Grant

I've always said Jason was a USFSA golden boy and that they back him big time. They will hold him up and put on the team unless he implodes and makes it impossible for them to do so. This pretty much shows it

He didn't show a quad and he has a completely unreliable 3A (that was clearly ur here) why they didn't dump him like they did with Ashley on Wednesday is beyond me. Grant was robbed!

 

[Yatagarasu]

I honestly don't understand all the hype around Rippon. Maybe if that's the skating style you prefer, sure. His style is not my cup of tea, and he is not competitive with top men who have quads. He's like a male version of Ashley that skates around looking like a diva. Not fair to skaters like Chen, (and now most recently) Zhou and internationally Hanyu, Shoma who skate their butts of trying to push the limits of the sport while still remaining elegant and refined.

Yup. He's a great performer but when you remove that, his program is very empty and there are many, many more complex ones. Jason's for one. But it's Nationals and when they shoved themselves in the corner by giving Zhou 42...

 

[TCAngel18]

I respectfully disagree. He has difficult transitions, wonderful edges, and speed. Great posture. Chan is better. But, is anyone else? Shoma and Kolyada might be at the same level? Jason is great but does not quite have the same speed (his edges are wonderful).

But, I guess you are entitled to your opinion. The judges and most fans don't agree.

Yes to all of this except posture. Yuzu skates bent over a LOT, and pumps his back often.

 

[da96103]

Jimmy Ma beat Max Aaron?

Oh my Aaron is spiraling down a slippery slope of skating salchows.