^^ Thanks for sharing that link about the technology they used to help Chris' knee. I really think that Alexa & Chris are rarin' to go and eager to ratchet up and be their absolute best, especially after their Nationals hiccoughs, now coupled with the boffo performances and results of their three rival U.S. pairs colleagues at 4CCs! Yep, the Knierims are rarin' to go and inspired 100-fold I imagine.
Have Chris and Alexa said anything about plans to retire after this season? It will be interesting to see because it looks like the three teams behind them are rarin' at the bit to be the best. And that kind of pushing each other to excel is exciting for U.S. pairs.
Haven't listened to the teleconference but yeah, that sounds about right.
I actually listened to the teleconference, and that's why I asked the question, cuz Alexa clearly said they wanted to do that quad twist in all of their programs (sp included). She must have just been exaggerating in the sense of showing how gung-ho they were about absolutely including their quad twist to give it their all. When she said it, I immediately thought jeez, I didn't know quad-twist is now allowed in the sp. Actually, I don't see much reason why it shouldn't be allowed in the sp. I think initially, the sport has been a bit reluctant to push the envelope in pairs, perhaps partly for safety concerns?
And now with the stated ISU intention to lessen values of some pairs elements!
ISU is foolish and inept in their approach. They need to get consensus of coaches and skaters prior to making decisions, especially bonehead ones!
ETA:
Also, Chris
retweeted Lynn Rutherford who has the same interpretation:
Alright, I'll take another listen. Perhaps I misheard or misunderstood. The audio on those teleconferences is crappy.
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Oh boy! 
It must be someone who has fave pair skaters in the second tier and who is afraid of seeing the increasing improvements of U.S. pairs. 
He said that he wants to be part of Team Cain/LeDuc! 
So do I! 
