Jason Brown

[Bookseller]

I remember this so well. It was SO funny. Eventually, Shoma listened and left the ice. Of course, Jason had to keep talking to his fans. Finally Kori yelled "Jason Brown, you are grounded!!!!" Everybody was dying laughing! I think they were waiting for the guys to come to the press conference, and they couldn't get them off the ice. Such fun memories! I remember Jason had a beautiful skate at that competition.

Jason had a great competition. But it was the comp where his quad was downgraded and called under-rotated when it wasn't. I think it scarred him and made it hard for him to get his mind around what a quad was. I've watched that replay over and over and there was the tinyiest little curve. Even Johnny and Tara called it fully rotated. But he came in 2nd and Kori did tell him he was grounded and threatened to break his medal. Over the announcement system. It was totally hilarious. Shoma started it, but he did get off first, then Adam reluctantly got off and Jason didn't want to say no to anyone. They finally got him off, waving with everyone cheering. They had the press conference and then they had to clear the ice for gala practice. Wasn't that entire competition awesome! There were so many great skaters! I had so much fun! I screamed so loud when Jason landed that quad (and he did land it, no matter what they said) I can hear it on the replay. I got my first Jason hug at the competition too. It was amazing! We had the best time ever!

 

[el henry]

I know many of us have probably already seen it, but I love Baby Jason skating videos so much.

From today's Daily Jason:

 

[el henry]

And posting as a second post because I think it deserves it, Rohene's comment:

Look at that interpretation at such a young age!!! What happened?!?? Bahahahaha

Rohene!

 

[MarkinBerkeley]

Interesting how the conversation has changed from: Jason needs a quad, he just needs it, to: Jason doesn't even need a quad. Funny.

I'd love to see him get a nice quad, but one good quad just gains him 4-5 points over a triple. He can score about 276 (96 + 180) without a single quad. However, I'm sure he doesn't want to be known as the man who never landed a fully rotated quad in competition. He has done it in practice.

 

[kan01]

I'd love to see him get a nice quad, but one good quad just gains him 4-5 points over a triple. He can score about 276 (96 + 180) without a single quad. However, I'm sure he doesn't want to be known as the man who never landed a fully rotated quad in competition. He has done it in practice.

Actually he can score about 280 without a quad. He scored 274 with 94+180, but the 180 was with a double and when he scored that he wasn't as sharp as he was at his previous competition which was Nationals. And it's very doable having into account the fact that he's very consistent with triples when healthy. For me, I don't mind him not ever attempting a quad, it would make him less injury prone, but I can understand him wanting to go for it. I used to compete locally in a certain martial art and when you're used to the pain and you embrace the pain and effort because you're so determined to reach that next goal, you don't just stop and settle. And I was doing it as a hobby, I can't imagine being an actual elite athlete, the kind of focus and ambition it takes.

 

[noskates]

I would prefer he skate a beautiful program, land all his triples, maybe add another combination, than attempt a quad and fall on it. I guess I'm just old school but.....his body isn't getting younger and why risk the loss of points and potential injury.

 

[fzztsimmons]

KMT (Kirsten Moore-Towers) just posted on twitter that she completed a bucket list skating item today... an edge class with Tracy and Jason

When the *sob* inevitable day comes that Jason retires, just IMAGINE the demand for such workshops should he be so inclined to go that way...

 

[el henry]

KMT (Kirsten Moore-Towers) just posted on twitter that she completed a bucket list skating item today... an edge class with Tracy and Jason

When the *sob* inevitable day comes that Jason retires, just IMAGINE the demand for such workshops should he be so inclined to go that way...

Oh, that is a wonderful, thank you. We get more skating content from Kirsten about Jason than from Jason.

(well today's Daily Jason at least showed him on the rink.)

 

[Tavi...]

Oh, that is a wonderful, thank you. We get more skating content from Kirsten about Jason than from Jason.

(well today's Daily Jason at least showed him on the rink.)

And since David Wilson is peeking through the window, apparently the finishing touches are for SL. It will be interesting to see what they’ve done. Although I’m not holding out hope that it’s a return to V1.

 

[katmari]

The entry list is posted for Golden Spin of Zagreb and Jason is on it so he will have another competition before Nationals (if he doesn't make the GP Final).

Good luck to Jason this week!

 

[karne]

If Jason goes into modelling post his skating career, he should submit today's travel post as a headshot. It is a beautiful picture of him! He has really grown into his looks in the last couple of years.

Also, the mask is cute, and I love that the Avenger you can see most is Captain America. Captain America for our Captain America! I'm sure Jason would be one of Steve Rogers' favourite skaters.

 

[Bookseller]

I absolutely love that Jason and Tracy go touristy when they first get to the competition city! https://www.instagram.com/p/CWWgN_yrytu/
Hoping France will be a fantastic competition for Jason.

 

[Bookseller]

FYI, Jason is also sponsoring a fundraiser for the Grenoble Ronald McDonald House. The one for the Vancouver RMH went very well. I hope this one does also. https://www.helloasso.com/associations/des-vallees-et-des-coeurs/collectes/jason-brown-campaign A few hoops to jump through, but my donation did go through.

 

[Ross74]

We were eating sushi and it reminded me of something Jason posted a few years ago about making sushi. I like that the post also includes Sonja Hilmer who is also competing this week, in Spokane. This makes me smile. .

From July 2017. https://www.instagram.com/p/BWTxj7jgiry/?utm_medium=copy_link

 

[el henry]

Jason talks about his injury: it was an avulsion fracture of his left metatarsal. So now we have the story straight from the source:

Jason Brown Dreams of Perfect Programs - U.S. Figure Skating

In his nearly 10 years of international competition, Jason Brown did something in the off season that he has not done since he left home after graduating high school.

usfigureskatingfanzone.com

 

[fzztsimmons]

I’ve just started a new job and the office looks straight onto a Ronald McDonald house - all I can think about is Jason every time I see it!!

Damn, that does sound like a serious injury from Jason, definitely more than a tweak. Glad he’s addressed it so there’s no more rumours.

I’d love to see him in the team event too

 

[Tavi...]

Brief clip of Jason from what looks like practice today?

https://twitter.com/quadsai/status/1461279421197860873?s=21

Partial FS run through (he marks a lot / doubles jumps, but looks quite relaxed).

https://twitter.com/quadsai/status/1461286451576987675?s=21

 

[Bookseller]

Looks like a reasonable practice for getting ready for competition the next day. Hopefully his foot is stronger and able to deal with the 3A in both programs. If the programs can be skated clean with or without quad, he'll do very well. Very excited for this competition! It would be great to see him at GPF!

 

[Tavi...]

I think the main thing I noticed is that he seems confident in his jumps and especially jump landings. Everything looked quite seamless. Probably some of this is because we didn’t see a lot of triples or any quads - but he doesn’t seem to be hesitating and there doesn’t seem any wonkiness when he lands. Fingers crossed !

 

[Bookseller]

Agreed! He looks focused and relaxed and ready.