I mostly lurk on this forum - very seldom post, but in this case simply need to vent about what we've been seeing on television this week. This is in no way meant to trash or flame any individual skaters, only to offer up my opinions, which are ONLY my opinions. That said, I submit...
When it comes to World level skating, the following skaters need to move on to the professional skating realm...
Michael Weiss - no dependable quad, and I can't remember see too many clean programs. He needs to hang it up and let the youngsters have a chance. If there had been stronger youngsters to challenge, he'd be gone already. On the basis of what I saw last night, Todd could have had another US Championship if he was still competing.
Angela N - has had her run at the top and in my opinion will never reach Sasha or Michelle's level, but is an absolutely gorgeous skater and should flourish as a professional. She reminds me of Kadavy.
Amber Corwin - always a bridesmaid-reminds me of Tonia Kwiakowski.
Other remarks
All the young guns in the Men's - you guys keep trying - maybe one of you will be the next Boitano.
All the Pairs - why do we even have pairs competition anymore? The US hasn't had a superlative pair since Tai and Randy. Hopefully the Russian coaches that now live and work in the US have some future US world beaters in Novice and Junior- I sincerely hope so. All the senior pairs currently skating should just hang it up. (Sorry guys, I know you work hard,but that's how I see it.)
Tim - I hope you get your equipment/consistency problems worked out - you ARE alot better than that!
There - I've got it out of my system now. Please don't take me TOO seriously.
When it comes to World level skating, the following skaters need to move on to the professional skating realm...
Michael Weiss - no dependable quad, and I can't remember see too many clean programs. He needs to hang it up and let the youngsters have a chance. If there had been stronger youngsters to challenge, he'd be gone already. On the basis of what I saw last night, Todd could have had another US Championship if he was still competing.
Angela N - has had her run at the top and in my opinion will never reach Sasha or Michelle's level, but is an absolutely gorgeous skater and should flourish as a professional. She reminds me of Kadavy.
Amber Corwin - always a bridesmaid-reminds me of Tonia Kwiakowski.
Other remarks
All the young guns in the Men's - you guys keep trying - maybe one of you will be the next Boitano.
All the Pairs - why do we even have pairs competition anymore? The US hasn't had a superlative pair since Tai and Randy. Hopefully the Russian coaches that now live and work in the US have some future US world beaters in Novice and Junior- I sincerely hope so. All the senior pairs currently skating should just hang it up. (Sorry guys, I know you work hard,but that's how I see it.)
Tim - I hope you get your equipment/consistency problems worked out - you ARE alot better than that!
There - I've got it out of my system now. Please don't take me TOO seriously.