Tin foil hat time. I have no evidence to this. But I think she wasn’t making any progress in the throws. In my limited observation Bruno’s teams usually are strong on the throws. Again I have nothing to back this up but this is my theory.
Not the worst theory.
I thought GP assignments were pretty locked in if decided by the federation unless there is injury. That's why I was surprised to see they are actively training and not injured but were still replaced one week before SA. I haven't heard of USFSA doing that in a while but it does make sense in this case.
Bruno Marcotte was with Ellie and Danny at Finlandia Trophy.
) taken from a different angle yesterday: https://www.instagram.com/p/CymuVogMTu_/
I'm with those who think that what we saw today is probably her limit.
" which seems to confirm the SA withdraw was not injury related and moreover more USFSA's decision to replace them.
Neudecker posted 3TW w/ Hanns on his Instagram story today with "Twisting into the weekend
Considering Hanns Neudecker scored 137 and 121 this season while Martins Bedard have scored 157, 135, 153, and 155, I’d say that the decision is pretty justified. It never made much sense to give Hanns Neudecker the host spot in the first place.
I'd say Meekins 'knows someone' but he had unofficially claimed he doesn't work with them as a main coach. Natalia does and I don't believe she has ties with anyone in particular.
Neudecker posted 3TW w/ Hanns on his Instagram story today with "Twisting into the weekend
It was certainly an odd decision, but some of the teams not on the ISP also don't make sense (Fitzpatrick/Bearinger scored 150+ at Battle of the Blades NQS in late August).
USFS normally does not replace skaters unless they, along with their coaching team, voluntarily choose to withdraw, which I assume was the case here.
The exit is part of the element. It should count as a fall on the element and receive -5 GOE from the judging panel.
The landing, being assisted to the ice on one foot is part of the criteria of the twist as a whole. So yes, that is still part of the element.
Their skating is gorgeous, smooth and complementary to each other; and they have the most adorable connection of any of our pairs right now. I know that doesn't count much with some people, but it's important to some of us. Expression and communicating feelings to the audiences. 
that they'd both been taught different throw techniques, so they're having to make adjustments and they're coming along. Five months together, lest we forget! And a bronze medal at a GP, Skate America no less! (The French judge had them in first! 
)I noticed that during the non-run-through parts of their practices, Chelsea was landing both jumps and throws. i think there's a strategy there. It might be that they want to make their run-throughs without big errors, for their own feelings not necessarily for the judges' reactions. This is just a guess on my part, supported by my qualifications as an Empath.
Thanks. We debated where the error was. They lost a point for the fall, but also got negative GOE for the element.
Here @rfisher, for future reference: https://www.fsuniverse.net/forum/th...sion-join-the-sbs-double-salchow-club.110748/
And I'm in the other camp (I live in hope
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No official confirmation yet, AFAIK.
I wonder if he will be released in time for Zagreb. Or is there another international before nationals they could do?
Does anyone have any information about Chan and Howe? Are they out for the season? It will be very sad if that is the case
Neither has said anything publicly yet. If they withdraw from NHK Trophy then we'll have to wait and see about Nationals...
So, three won't make Nationals since there are 4 with byes - Chan/Howe, Kam/O'Shea, Plazas/Fernandez (2023 Nats Top 5) and the Mokhovs (CoC travel conflict).
