2021 U.S. Nationals: Senior Men - Free Skate

[Skatefan15]

I’m so happy Jason participated in this competition (it was nice to see some REAL PCS in the US). TES wasn’t very good today, but this is his first competition in a year, whereas some others are on their 4th or 5th one.

 

[elbkup]

What's the story behind the purple top. I'm not familiar with the play he's skating to.

Gene Kelly wore a purple T-shirt in the film Slaughter on 10th Avenue

 

[LadyB]

Jason saved my predictions i think maybe

I've got the top three right, but I wasn't banking on Naumov and Paniot. That will change from now on.

 

[LadyB]

Good night everyone and see you next time @elektra blue @LadyB

Sleep well, can't wait for next time!

 

[LadyB]

Thank you Lady B!!

I'm at work, so shouldn't have been watching, but I caught the entire last group.

I just want to say one thing:

Yaroslav P: comes out dressed as Elvis
Me: Starts grinning like a loon and immediately starts planning a fan club

Also his choreo sequence

My pleasure, love. See you soon!

 

[Skatefan15]

When did Paniot start representing the US? I remember he represented Ukraine in Pyeongchang. It’s a little interesting to switch to a larger country, especially in terms of qualifying to go to the higher level competitions.

 

[elektra blue]

Good night everyone and see you next time @elektra blue @LadyB

good night my dearest child

I've got the top three right, but I wasn't banking on Naumov and Paniot. That will change from now on.

i've got top three and Naumov, trusted Tomoki instead of Paniot, once again i bet on the wrong men, the story of my life

 

[BlissfulSynergy]

Bottom line: Maxim Naumov and Yaroslav Paniot are two guys to look out for.

Yeah, these were two very familiar names for me, but Max coming up from juniors and Paniot being 10th last year, I wasn't expecting this much from them. So this is great from them, and I hope their exciting journey of excellence continues.

We have to remember that there are so many guys with great skills who can break through. Tomoki is not exactly done. Neither is Krasnozohn. And I'm sure Andrew Torgashev will be more than in the mix. Hopefully, Camden will find a way to reach his potential too.

 

[LadyB]

good night my dearest child

i've got top three and Naumov, trusted Tomoki instead of Paniot, once again i bet on the wrong men, the story of my life

Tell me about it...

 

[ladyjane]

I suspect not many of us taking part in the Predictions game had Paniot there (this time). Nice surprise, even if it means I don't win a medal!

 

[Arriba627]

Jimmy playing to the cardboard crowd and I am loving it. He is never boring.

We need him to do an encore of Turn Down For What!...I am loving how they wave and bow to the cardboard cutouts!

 

[snowflake]

It's really too bad for Jason there wasn't much of a season. From what I understand, he can do the quad, it's just a matter of incorporating it into competition. What he needed this year to do that was more events. He needs to keep trying it until it becomes second nature.

So why didn't he go for it in the short? If he can do it?

 

[LadyB]

It's bedtime here, have fun with ice dance (Canada) & gala if there is one! See ya soon!

 

[Seven Sisters]

My candidate for the viral moment of these Nationals:

Jimmy Ma drops the S-bomb upon receipt of his scores

 

[ice coverage]

When did Paniot start representing the US? I remember he represented Ukraine in Pyeongchang. It’s a little interesting to switch to a larger country, especially in terms of qualifying to go to the higher level competitions.

2019-20 was Paniot's first season of competing in U.S. qualifying (including U.S. Nats).

Paniot does not yet "represent" the U.S., I would say.
He is not yet listed in the USFS International Selection Pool.

Anyway, congratulations to Nathan, Vincent, Jason, and Yaro.

Also to Max N and to Jimmy Ma.

(Hugs to those who had hopes for better performances and higher placements.)

 

[el henry]

I have more faith in Evgenia landing that quad sal than Jason Brown ever landing a quad in a competition.

You posted once after the comp was over in the US national mens LP thread to post that

What Jason does in skating skills, spins, spirals and every other aspect of his skating, other than one more revolution in the air, is so athletic and so hard, a quad in competition seems less important to many of us.

Although I want it for his sake.

 

[snowflake]

Gene Kelly wore a purple T-shirt in the film Slaughter on 10th Avenue

that's explains it nice color

eta is it a good film?

 

[elektra blue]

time to go to bed! see you next time. love you all!

 

[1111bm]

Fortunately his amazing skating skills and spins are respected and rewarded.

I know what you mean, but it's just a little bit funny since he lost a level on both his step sequence and one of his spins.
(yes I know levels are not a representation of overall quality and more of a 'ticking of the boxes' kinda thing, and even the ones most skilled at spins and footwork mess up once in a while)

 

[BlissfulSynergy]

So why didn't he go for it in the short? If he can do it?

Come on, snowflake.

Leave off criticizing someone not many skaters can hold a candle to, quads or no quads. And Jason can land quads. Meanwhile, I don't see many skaters with Jason's level of stretch, skill, exuberance, expressiveness and flat-out nonstop performance ability, including throwing in tech elements seamlessly.

The dissing gets so old. Lots of noise that won't keep Jason from continuing to excel, quad or no quad. And btw, he's landed quads plenty of times. He'll get over the hurdle of landing it cleanly and officially ratified in competition. What you think of Jason Brown isn't important.