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Another point I have to make though, is that Haven and Brandon had a very good skate, in many ways better than that of Alexa/Chris. But because Alexa/Chris are considered returning top U.S. pair (despite Haven/Brandon being U.S. National champions), it's Alexa/Chris who are being given more rep and credit. Frankly, Haven/Brandon should have received much better scores in both programs, but especially the fp. They've been together a long time and they have an ease and flow and connection that even the switched Chinese pairs do not possess. It's purely figure skating politics that Haven/Brandon are rated lower at 4CCs -- they shouldn't have been. They have to get those jumps together for Worlds. But they definitely had a strong skate at 4CCs (better than Nationals) but didn't receive the marks they deserved.[/QUOTE
To simplify things: Alexa and Chris if they have rep and credit they have earned it full force and with their elements and joy of skating. . Having been a fan of Alexa and Chris since the beginning it is so untrue what you wrote although opinions are just that. Facts state otherwise.
It is your opinion and mine differs obviously.
The reason Alexa and Chris have placed higher than every National Champ at Worlds except for the year they won because it was them is due to the fact they skate like a senior team. Fast, strong, powerful, and artistically. Not perfectly but they belong there and have earned their place.
Also since Haven and Branden have gotten second at an International before and won Jr Worlds it is purely a rude and disparaging comment to say it is purely politics that caused them to place lower. I understand being disappointed in a favorite team but you are not helping them by making such a statement that is so obviously false. It is also true that Alexa and Chris would be the National Champs THIS YEAR if they had gone to Nationals and if Alexa had not become so ill.
It would be better to offer suggestions like to work on height for throws and jumps that would help. Working on speed and power to skate bigger would really help them and we need both teams in tip top shape for Worlds.
Alexa and Chris need to keep working on programs, run troughs, and consistency. We need both teams for three spots and I believe they can do it. I know it is a long shot but it is also possible.
No one here got the marks they deserved including Alexa and Chris but don't trick yourself into believing it is purely politics they place consistently higher check your facts. Let's also support both teams and pray for three spots.
Work to do! but tearing down a good team that has earned every bit of their success Internationally won't help the team you like better to get better marks.
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