Chock and Zeurlein Splitsville?

[L'amour]

Judy Blumberg & Michael Seibert, 1983-84 season comes to mind...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cyfosI-IcYY

There was a controversy over their music choice at the time.

Thanks for the video

I really like this song and it coul be a great program to some teams, i hope someone use it;

[okb1947]

As a long-time fan of Blumberg & Seibert (how can you resist a guy who choreographs the programs, designs & makes the costumes, and is a great dancer???), I have a vivid memory of the '84 Olympics "controversy". The Americans placed 4th [again]--and the lead judge was interviewed for ABC.

She sited the rule AT THE TIME--that a change in music rhythm was mandatory & required a one point deduction. Tracy Wilson observed that T&D 's Bolero didn't meet that requirement. Judge's reply---"They're T& D--THEY CAN DO WHAT THEY WANT."

At this point, my mom went ballistic -- "she admitted they cheated!!!!" very memorable moment. I also recall the ISU's swift action: no member of the judging panel could be interviewed after a competition.

[sk9tingfan]

http://www.usfigureskating.org/Story...224&type=media

Too bad......

[kittyjake5]

Aww that is to bad. I will miss this team. Wishing both of them the best. I am hoping it is not to difficult for Madison to find a new partner.

[beepbeep]

cr*p
I'll miss them.

Best of luck to both of them.

[Debbie S]

I really liked this team and am sad to see them split, but I'm sure Greg thought about it a lot and made the best decision for him. I wish him the best as he moves on to the next phase of his life and I hope Madison can find a good partner and compete next season.

[inthemiddle]

[Spinner]

CAN NO US TEAM STAY TOGETHER?!?!???

[rfisher]

Boy Hubbell to the rescue! He wouldn't even have to learn a new name for her.

[Sylvia]

Teams usually have legitimate reasons for splitting, though. Since they're the ones who are training with each other day in and day out and setting/revising their respective goals each season, I think fans' opinions are not going to be taken into serious consideration.

[Yazmeen]

Not to mention weighing the expense and time involved and their likely future placement against D/W, S/S (two World medalist teams) and a returning S/B, I can understand this decision. They had a great season, got to Worlds, I can understand him wanting to go out on a high note and get on with life. Yes, we'd love them to stick with it, but it's not our money and lives here.

[Spinner]

I think fans' opinions are not going to be taken into serious consideration.

WHAAAAAAAT? I thought every skater consulted fan boards and rinkrats before deciding their futures.

[Cal Girl]

Sad day - I liked them a lot!

[figurefan]

Well this sucks, I really liked them and thought they had potential...I was hoping it was a rumor.

[Capella]

WHAAAAAAAT? I thought every skater consulted fan boards and rinkrats before deciding their futures.

That might just be Ryan Bradley.

[manleywoman]

Awwww. Too bad.

[ros01]

The Hubbell brother retired, right? That's tough, two top ladies looking for new partners at the same time.

[Sylvia]

The Hubbell brother retired, right?

From the Hubbells' May 12, 2011 USFS press release: Keiffer Hubbell "is exploring his options, both on and off the ice."

[mel on ice]

nooooooooooooooooo! I really liked them. 7th at worlds too...

[JamieSix]

From the Hubbells' May 12, 2011 USFS press release: Keiffer Hubbell "is exploring his options, both on and off the ice."

He can have another Madison in his ice dancing life! Maybe?