Nathan seemed very matter of fact, as usual, in his interview. He made it clear that he understood the added risk he was taking, was prepared to follow Hanyu, and doesn't have the components scores.
I think that the Nathan hype is good for American casual interest in skating. I've had friends who have never mentioned skating before mention Nathan. (They've mentioned Karen Chen, too, but that may be be partly because these friends are Asian-Americans in the Bay Area). So, the hype might put more pressure on Nathan, but I think it's good for American skating. For all sorts of reasons, I wish NBC had put the men on broadcast tv tonight, not the women.
I think that the Nathan hype is good for American casual interest in skating. I've had friends who have never mentioned skating before mention Nathan. (They've mentioned Karen Chen, too, but that may be be partly because these friends are Asian-Americans in the Bay Area). So, the hype might put more pressure on Nathan, but I think it's good for American skating. For all sorts of reasons, I wish NBC had put the men on broadcast tv tonight, not the women.