Ross Miner Out Of Olympic Team (OFFICIAL)

[just tuned in]

Officially named 2nd alternate to team per USFS press release - Jason is #1 and Max #3

Does Ross get Worlds at least?

 

[smarts1]

USFSA just dug themselves into a bigger hole...

 

[clairecloutier]

I'll just say I don't agree with this decision.

 

[Foolhardy Ham Lint]

If Adam tanks in PyeongChang, it's gonna look really bad for US Skating.

 

[tony]

Rippon is a total choker with no talent

How many times are you going to say this? I got your opinion the first time you posted it.

 

[Bellanca]

Whether she had 20 sources or she saw my post, she was right too. So I don't get the point.

@Tony Wheeler, it was not you - or TSL. About getting the point, don't worry about it because it was a comment, not a point that I was making - which was certainly not directed at you.

 

[Rob]

Wow, from revenge of Mark Mitchell to Mark Mitchell curse.

 

[caseyedwards]

How many times are you going to say this? I got your opinion the first time you posted it.

lots and lots! Rippon is a total loser and this is disgusting!

 

[Lanie]

The idea that Adam isn’t talented is bizarre to say the least.

 

[smarts1]

Does Ross get Worlds at least?

I highly doubt they would give the second alternate for the Olympic team, after winning silver at Nationals, a spot on the world team.

 

[Foolhardy Ham Lint]

You know that with Brennan scooping this, the shit will really hit the fan in her write - up, I'm sure.

 

[zoe111]

I'm sorry but I think this is a travesty. Why the heck couldn't they name him as 1st alternate? That's just beyond...

 

[genevieve]

Auxier mentioning that Ross tends to only do well at Nats, and that played a role in decision

Vote was 11-1

 

[Catherine M]

So I guess the only ones who had a chance to make the olympic team besides Nathan were Vincent, Adam, Jason and maybe Max if he finished 2nd. Crazy but I guess its what the USFS wants but really isn't fan friendly but then they have never, ever thought about us much.

 

[BittyBug]

Auxier: "We're looking for the athletes who have consistently performed at international competitions who have gotten the scores."

"Ross had a lights out performance and is an example to our younger skaters" "but we had to look at body of work" "he has done amazing at nationals but has struggled internationally"

"average score lowest amount of pool considered"
"had some really challenging skates"
"we weren't sure if we put him out at the Olympics that he would perform"

Vote was 11 to 1.

 

[just tuned in]

Sam says that Ross' average score was the lowest among all candidates.

Committee's vote against Ross was 11 to 1!

Adam says flash photography in the stands was NOT a problem "No, Baby."

 

[caseyedwards]

The idea that Adam isn’t talented is bizarre to say the least.

he’s a total choker loser

 

[Lanie]

That’s so harsh and cruel. Ugh.

 

[BittyBug]

2nd alternate is cruel though.

 

[Cherub721]

I highly doubt they would give the second alternate for the Olympic team, after winning silver at Nationals, a spot on the world team.

At this rate I expect Max Aaron to be named for worlds, pml.

 

[vesperholly]

Wow, 2nd alternate is a bit harsh. But I suppose that really is going with body of work as Jason's fall and last season was stronger than Ross's.

 

[Deleted member 53443]

Second alternate? Congratulations to making the audience of this sport smaller and smaller.

 

[smarts1]

Auxier: "We're looking for the athletes who have consistently performed at international competitions who have gotten the scores."

"Ross had a lights out performance and is an example to our younger skaters" "but we had to look at body of work" "he has done amazing at nationals but has struggled internationally"

"average score lowest amount of pool considered"
"had some really challenging skates"
"we weren't sure if we put him out at the Olympics that he would perform"

Vote was 11 to 1.

Wow biggest nonsense I've heard from USFSA. Since when have they started to think in this way?? It was always nationals results for them in the past and now they can't even put the national silver medalist as the first alternate after pushing him off the Olympic team??

 

[Foolhardy Ham Lint]

I am so sad for everyone right now.

 

[debo]

Auxier: "We're looking for the athletes who have consistently performed at international competitions who have gotten the scores."

"Ross had a lights out performance and is an example to our younger skaters" "but we had to look at body of work" "he has done amazing at nationals but has struggled internationally"

"average score lowest amount of pool considered"
"had some really challenging skates"
"we weren't sure if we put him out at the Olympics that he would perform"

Vote was 11 to 1.

Do they name these twelve At any time?

 

[ks1227]

Excellent decision on the part of the committee.

 

[Bellanca]

USFSA just dug themselves into a bigger hole...

Yes, they did. Team Ross will probably not take this to court like some athletes and their teams have in the past, but today is not a good day for them.

ETA: I had better clarify, in all sports across the board re the naming of Oly teams.

 

[Spun Silver]

Let's hope the execution was quick and that he didn't suffer too much.

My hope was too optimistic. They tortured the guy first. I'm disgusted. At this point it's just politicks.

 

[genevieve]

Adam being very classy, introspective, and humble here. Mentions that 1/6/17 he was in the hospital after breaking his foot.

"Every January 6 I will be taking a sabbatical, in the Maldives, on a yoga retreat. January 6 is now the sabbath"

 

[floskate]

Not even first alternate. That's just downright nasty