Recent content by baramin

If Amber can set the psychological component aside, she'd rate with the best in the world. Total package skater, I'd adore seeing her get her Wylie moment :) And hey, the older ladies have been killing it on the world podium lately...

I didn't even let myself hope for 3 spots this year--it just seemed so far fetched. And they even overshot and came in at a combined total of 12 rather than 13--amazing! Isabeau was obviously the clutch team member (US ladies skating has gotten to the point that it seems unbelievable that we...

Thanks for this! The U.S. has such a rich history of phenomenal mens skaters with inconsistent jumps--maybe some day we'll figure out how to pair up one of the coaches turning out artistic youngsters with a jump doctor.

Matt Savoie was always such a joy to watch, and had one of the most rewarding career closes to see as a fan--chronically underscored every year at nationals, only to finally have a real breakthrough in 2006 and not only make it to the Olympics, but finish an outstanding-for-him 7th? (5th in the...

Part of the reason climate change continues to be a growing issue is that people are willing to pretend that fighting it is primarily about individuals making personal lifestyle choices. Obviously everyone can do a little bit, but the major changes need to come from 1) governments and 2)...

Actually, the top US ladies have a pretty good track record of sticking with the sport--maybe not as long as Carolina, but at least into their twenties. The last one to retire 'early' would be who, Meissner? And she was dealing with injury. Obviously Tara was in and out once she won, but even...

Genuinely not trying to take part in the debate, just noting for my own fun: Jason's Oly score would have given him bronze here. Fully understand why he wasn't here, that he likely wouldn't have repeated those exact skates & that podiums don't seem to be what drive him, but still a little bummed...

Camden--??? Not only 3rd in the free (small world medal winner!), not only the only American to go completely clean, not only 5th overall, but we can wuzrob him of 4th? Seeded next season? I love a skater who could literally place anywhere at any given time. Vincent--after the olys, so thrilled...

Has Mariah dipped her toe into coaching at all? I know it's not for every skater, but between the way she's handled her own unorthodox coaching situation this year & the way it looks like her presence was a positive for Alysa at worlds/the Olympics, it might be something that works for her down...

So the big question is...if K/F win worlds this year, do they get World Champion scoring inflation next year? :lol:

Were all skaters tested, or just Valieva as the winner of the competition?

Don't US ladies beat them, or am I misunderstanding your metric? 2006, 2002, 1998, 1994, 1992, 1988, 1984, 1980, 1976, 1972 & 1968 Still very impressive for our dance program. I remember the early 2000s being so frustrating in terms of our young, promising teams constantly splitting, but Tanith...

Chock/Bates were on a downward trend--switching to character based (a little kinder than gimmicky ;)) programs seemed to revitalize their own interest in the sport and brought them back into the medal conversation. After 2020, we all pretty much knew S/K would be on the podium here, leaving one...

Absolutely horrible for Vincent. At least he had the chance to compete here, and he skated a good competition in 2018, so when the future Vincent he mentions in his video looks back, he'll have a lot to be proud of when it comes to his Olympic experiences. Fingers crossed this doesn't spread...

If Karen had landed her loop, she would almost certainly have ended up 3rd, even with the 3t<, based on her second mark--the judges left room when scoring Schizas. While it's not unheard of for Karen to fall, it's also far from a guarantee, and Mariah's jump landings are hardly more secure. It...