U.S. Ladies [#25]: Method in the Madness

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Love her reaction! Amber went through so much during her previous seasons: missed 7 months of training, could not compete, changed coaches, and had to end her season early. Amber’s goal of achieving at least a 70 in the Short was achieved... and in an international ISU competition to boot, so that’s a big step forward for her.
 
Challenge Cup Ladies Results
2. Starr Andrews, 187.69 - no falls, but two under-rotations and one edge call
4. Amber Glenn, 180.91 - one fall, one pop, and three under-rotations

First time Starr has put together two relatively clean programs and Amber did not fall apart. Small steps for both ladies heading into the next season, but good steps nonetheless.
 
natsulian said:
Challenge Cup Ladies Results
2. Starr Andrews, 187.69 - no falls, but two under-rotations and one edge call
4. Amber Glenn, 180.91 - one fall, one pop, and three under-rotations

First time Starr has put together two relatively clean programs and Amber did not fall apart. Small steps for both ladies heading into the next season, but good steps nonetheless.
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The true Amber struck again...sigh. How about some beautiful, uplifting LP music next season (in addition to tech improvements)? Starr - a true improvement there!
 
After reflecting on the Challenge Cup results, I will state that I am happy to see the US ladies competing w/ grit and determination lately. I know that Bradie and Mariah did not have ideal LPs at 4CCs, but neither really gave up on their programs, which is something I got used to over the past decade w/ so many other US ladies, especially at 4CCs. The same can be said for Starr and Amber at Challenge Cup, which is a new thing for Amber. I'm used to seeing catastrophic LPs from her. Maybe this is a 1st step in the right direction and shows an ability to compete? Then, you have Alysa pushing the boundaries. I would say that the future looks brighter than it did a few months ago.
 
Next season we have hungry Seniors and Juniors all vying to change the state of US Ladies Figure Skating which is really exciting. We’ve never had such a batch of hungry skaters, but as this season was a season of adjustment and proving oneself, next season will see the fruits of this season ripen. We also have fresh newcomers to the Junior and Senior stage, but a lot of the Juniors won’t be able to compete internationally because of age eligibility.
 
natsulian said:
Challenge Cup Ladies Results
2. Starr Andrews, 187.69 - no falls, but two under-rotations and one edge call
4. Amber Glenn, 180.91 - one fall, one pop, and three under-rotations

First time Starr has put together two relatively clean programs and Amber did not fall apart. Small steps for both ladies heading into the next season, but good steps nonetheless.
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Amber Glenn needs to keep that SP and turn it into her free skate for next year. She nails that as a SP, lets see her turn it inot a free now since the free is her weakness!!!!
 
AngieNikodinovLove said:
Does this accrue ISU points?
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Yes, Top Five are eligible for WS points, since there are at least two entries from two different members on the results list, but whether they make a difference is more complicated :COP:

There are two IC/CS slots per season, with two seasons ago factored by .7, and only the top four count.

If they already have points for two internationals and/or CS events this season, and what they'd earn here is greater at least one of them, the points replace their existing lower score in one of this season's slots. Andrews' 225 replaces her 160. Glenn's 182 replaces her 164.

Those with open IC/CS slots get full values in a slot this season, in this case Kihira, Higuchi, and Meite.

Higuchi already had four over three seasons, and the 203 replaces her 198 in the WS total. (The 198 will carry over as one of the two 2018-19 slots.) Meite has four, and the 164 replaces her 144 in the WS total. Glenn's 164 was already on of her top four scores, so she'll get the incremental difference added.

This is only Kihira's first senior season, so she gets full value, which puts her over Tursynbaeva and guarantees her a spot in the last group of the World's SP: with at least Osmond, Mihara, Higuchi, Sotskova, and Kostner not competing, with Zagitova and Mededeva in, Kihira would be 6th ranked, after them, Sakamoto, Miyahara, and Tennell, 5th if Tuktamysheva skates instead of Medvedeva. (Tursynbaeva should be hoping for Tuktamysheva to be chosen, since she's on the cusp fir the last group.)

So someone at the Japanese Fed was doing the math, and it shows how important late winter and early spring internationals can be, aside from the former being last changes fir the TES minimums.
 
VenusH. said:
As much as i liked the idea behind her new FS, she seems to like the old one much more, so it is good she is using it.

I hope she overcomes this slump and becomes a real star. I do enjoy watching her skating very much.
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Yes, I wanted to like the new one, but there's no doubt the old one fits her better. She's really a lyrical skater IMO. Very beautiful when she extends those long limbs, and she moves so lightly and sinuously.
 
Spun Silver said:
She's really a lyrical skater IMO.
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I don't agree. I've always found her charismatic programs to be better and what makes her stand out from the crowd. But when you are having a rough season and struggling to adapt to physical growth, etc., an old program can put you back in your comfort zone and give you the confidence you need.
 
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