Red Dog said:Oh man. The excitement factor just plunged. :disapp: Now Cohen basically has this one in the bag. Yawn.
cianni said:I so wanted her to skate. I guess she isnt sitting on her laurels as some accuse. I guess Sasha doesnt have to earn the Nats. its a gift. I was hoping that woulnt happen. I want to see Michelle at Olys anyway. Now Nats dont interest me. Let Cohen enjoy her gift.
JanJam said:Here comes the splatfest... I wonder if she'll do her Romeo & Juliet "FALLING to her death" ending, ha ha ha! I hope Alyssa wins this one.
Being an underdog due to injury is different from just being the underdog, IMO.I think that it puts her in just the perfect spot. Kwan is known for putting together clutch performances when the heat is on, and like it or not, the Olympics is the perfect place for clutch performance(s). All Kwan needs to do is skate two great programs and she can win. We’ve seen it before – an “underdog” skating two great performances (Lipinski and Hughes) AND the sometimes unusual things that happen only in Olympic judging. I think if Kwan can get healthy, she’s in a great place.
I don't think Sasha's talent has ever been in question. She probably has the most physical talent of any skater. Unless one of the other ladies pulls a Hughes at Nationals I just can't see Sasha losing. IF she does have an off competition, she has an off competition..it happens. Look at the big picture, her competitive history. History shows that she is one of the top two U.S. ladies.My opinion is that if she can not win nationals with Kwan gone, there will be a lot of questions about her ability to medal in Turino and some questioning of her overall talent.
Piel said:Just like whoever wins the Olympics wil be the OGM WINNER even though Mao isn't there, whoever wins Nationals will be our NATIONAL CHAMPION no matter who competes. Whoever wins, having the title will be a boost for their confidence going into Turino.
Joesitz said:Let's wait for the Announcement. There will 50 different speculations about this including mine.
Joe
SailorGalaxia518 said:I would imagine if the petition is passed ( I would be suprised if it isn't), They (USFSA) would probably make her do 4CC as a test event to see if she is healthy and fit enough for the Olympics
I will LMAO is Sasha still doesn't win nationals
You're welcome. No need to bow.Piel said:To the skate gods...
She said today she will be watching it on TV, cheering for her friends who are skating.Red Dog said:Anyway- any bets that MK will be at Nats ANYWAY? Even if she's not skating there- she might be in the audience (like Angela was last year) or she might be featured on the ESPN/ABC broadcast.