2010-11 US Senior Men

**Jenna** · 10-19-2010, 03:02 AM

That's true. It's too bad he didn't know of the withdrawls of the other two men before he himself pulled out. Otherwise he could've just taken the ice and qualified. I recall this happening a few years ago (with Tim LeDuc, IIRC). We were all baffled when we saw a segment score of something like 3.96

**nashvilledancer** · 10-19-2010, 03:02 AM

Originally Posted by haribobo

Hmm. Was Tommy Steenberg required to compete at SA to continue the season?

Wesley Campbell has been pretty much MIA this season also.

Wes moved from Nashville to Boston and is training both singles and pairs. Can't wait to see how his programs have developed. His short was gorgeous this summer.

**mgobluegirl** · 10-19-2010, 04:25 AM

Originally Posted by nashvilledancer

Wes moved from Nashville to Boston and is training both singles and pairs.

Does he have a partner? He was still listed on IPS last time I looked at it.

**Sylvia** · 10-19-2010, 12:07 PM

I've heard that Wesley Campbell does have a partner (also new to pairs, I believe?) but they are not planning to compete this season. Campbell has competed a short program only (Liberty, Cranberry Open) but AFAIK is scheduled to compete in the Senior Men's event at Easterns.

**Sylvia** · 10-24-2010, 10:11 PM

Here's a new Richard Dornbush article (with quotes from the Dresden JGP) -- he has qualified for his third consecutive JGP Final (3rd in 2008, 4th last year) and was 11th in his senior debut at 2010 US Nationals: http://www.goldenskate.com/articles/2010/102410.shtml

**jlai** · 10-25-2010, 04:35 AM

I know it's rather early for predictions, but what do others think the US men's field is playing out? I'm sure most will agree the title is likely contested between Rippon and Abbott. But other than the two no one has jumped out as a favorite medal contender at nationals--it could be Mroz, Armin, Miner, Messing, Dornbush, or perhaps Carriere (if he improves). It's pretty wide open at this point. I suspect it will be like 2007 nationals, with two men going for the title and one spot wide open.

My guess is whoever gets the quad down will be the one that gets the nod. Thoughts?

**dinakt** · 10-25-2010, 05:41 AM

Originally Posted by jlai

I know it's rather early for predictions, but what do others think the US men's field is playing out? I'm sure most will agree the title is likely contested between Rippon and Abbott. But other than the two no one has jumped out as a favorite medal contender at nationals--it could be Mroz, Armin, Miner, Messing, Dornbush, or perhaps Carriere (if he improves). It's pretty wide open at this point. I suspect it will be like 2007 nationals, with two men going for the title and one spot wide open.

My guess is whoever gets the quad down will be the one that gets the nod. Thoughts?

Please come back, Ryan Bradley?

I think you are right and it is completely up in the air ( the third spot, that is). I was disappointed that Icenetwork did not put up Southwestern Regionals Senior Men, becasue I am curious about Mroz's programs. His scores were not too good- but then it's very early.

**ryanbfan** · 10-25-2010, 06:39 AM

Do not rule out Messing for any color of medal. Messing has been attempting the quad on the JGP circuit. He has it planned for his Nationals FS along with his signature triple axel.

and I agree, PLEASE come back Ryan Bradley :'(

**Theatregirl1122** · 10-25-2010, 06:39 AM

Originally Posted by ryanbfan

Do not rule out Messing for any color of medal. Messing has been attempting the quad on the JGP circuit. He has it planned for his Nationals FS along with his signature triple axel.

Is his triple axel special in some way?

**ryanbfan** · 10-25-2010, 06:40 AM

Originally Posted by Theatregirl1122

Is his triple axel special in some way?

It's his best jump, he's been having a bit of trouble with it due to a growth spurt... but he's been somewhat better with it this season so far.

**Theatregirl1122** · 10-25-2010, 06:42 AM

Originally Posted by ryanbfan

It's his best jump, he's been having a bit of trouble with it due to a growth spurt... but he's been somewhat better with it this season so far.

I just don't see how something can be a "signature" if it is a move required to be competitive as a senior and not different in any way.

**ryanbfan** · 10-25-2010, 06:43 AM

Originally Posted by Theatregirl1122

I just don't see how something can be a "signature" if it is a move required to be competitive as a senior and not different in any way.

I am sorry I used that word then, just a bad choice of words.

But also, a lot of senior men don't have a 3a. I am not sure Caluza has his, and Gonzales just mastered his over the summer.

**chipso1** · 10-25-2010, 04:42 PM

I don't think Caluza and Gonzales will be challenging for the podium at Nationals, anyway, triple Axel or not.

I agree that gold and silver is between Rippon and Abbott, and bronze will be contested between 6-7 different guys. Here's how they stack up this season:

Jeremy Abbott, NHK Trophy (218.19)
Brandon Mroz, SW Regionals (198.56)
Armin Mahbanoozadeh, Nebelhorn (196.17)
Richard Dornbush, JGP Germany (195.23)
Joshua Farris, JGP Sheffield (187.74)
Keegan Messing, JGP Romania (187.38)
Ross Miner, NHK Trophy (186.62)
Alex Johnson, SW Regionals (184.60)

Grant Hochstein, Finlandia Trophy (183.51)
Andrew Gonzales, SWP Regionals (182.11)
Jason Brown, JGP Courchevel (180.57)
Jason Wong, Nebelhorn, (179.55)
Sean Rabbitt, SWP Regionals (176.29)
Jonathan Cassar, Finlandia Trophy (171.95)
Scott Dyer, SA Regionals (168.24)
William Brewster, Coupe de Nice (167.67)

Adam Rippon scored 166+ for his Japan Open free skate, and he competes this week at Skate Canada.

**Sylvia** · 10-25-2010, 04:47 PM

Upcoming international assignments for U.S. Senior men:

Skate Canada: Rippon, Hochstein
Cup of China: Mroz, Miner
Skate America: Rippon, Carriere, Mahbanoozadeh
Ice Challenge (Sr B in Graz, Austria): Douglas Razzano
Cup of Russia: Abbott
TEB: Mroz
Junior Grand Prix Final: Dornbush, Messing, Farris (plus Max Aaron who is staying Jr. in US)

**newbatgirl** · 10-26-2010, 01:17 AM

Originally Posted by Sylvia

Upcoming international assignments for U.S. Senior men:

Skate Canada: Rippon, Hochstein
Cup of China: Mroz, Miner
Skate America: Rippon, Carriere, Mahbanoozadeh
Ice Challenge (Sr B in Graz, Austria): Douglas Razzano
Cup of Russia: Abbott
TEB: Mroz
Junior Grand Prix Final: Dornbush, Messing, Farris (plus Max Aaron who is staying Jr. in US)

Only one U.S. man for CoR and TEB?

**dinakt** · 10-26-2010, 03:37 AM

Icenetwork posted Brandon's SP ( Southwestern regionals). No long yet.

**HisWeirness** · 10-26-2010, 04:38 AM

Originally Posted by newbatgirl

Only one U.S. man for CoR and TEB?

Yes.
http://isu.sportcentric.net/db//files/serve.php?id=2165

**ryanbfan** · 10-26-2010, 07:34 AM

Originally Posted by chipso1

I don't think Caluza and Gonzales will be challenging for the podium at Nationals, anyway, triple Axel or not.

I didn't say they were, I was just pointing it out.

**DORISPULASKI** · 10-26-2010, 12:35 PM

The Ryan Bradley thread says Ryan is redoing his Charlie and the Chocolate Factory ex as an LP. Perhaps Ryan (dressed as Willie Wonka) will be at Nationals! (If so, I hope he grabs the 3rd spot.)

**ryanbfan** · 10-27-2010, 04:04 AM

Originally Posted by DORISPULASKI

The Ryan Bradley thread says Ryan is redoing his Charlie and the Chocolate Factory ex as an LP. Perhaps Ryan (dressed as Willie Wonka) will be at Nationals! (If so, I hope he grabs the 3rd spot.)

I would love this

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