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- Dec 21, 2011
This whole thing could have been avoided if Ashley had gone out there like the 2 time champ she is, skated like she has in the past and not with those massive nerves. Not that I don't get it, I would be a wreck out there too knowing it comes down to four minutes, but she has prided herself on thriving when the pressure is on and being the best, etc. Now we have this unfortunate situation that has a ton of people upset. I feel really bad for Mirai the more I think on. She earned it. Casting her aside because she hasn't done well in the past isn't the point of a sport. Ashley's proven herself in the past, but she didn't do it when it counted. Mirai did. I just knew there was no way they would leave Ashley home with her name out there and sponsorship deals though.
File that appeal, Mirai. Stand up for yourself. Your fans support you.
I dunno I don't think it was just nerves on Ashleys part, at least in the free. In the free it was VERY clear she was fighting for it- it looked more to me like she couldn't quite get her legs under her.