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- Jul 9, 2014
I'm not sure where you're getting your information. Karen's 4th place at Worlds last year was a higher finish than any pair we've had in more than a decade. The thing that saddens me the most is that Alysa has the ability to finish top 5 at the Olympics and at Worlds. This must be such a heartbreak for her.Knierem/Frazier, Calalang/Johnson, CG-LeDuc collectively have more potential to perform strongly internationally than do Mariah Bell, Karen Chen and Alysa Liu.
Everyone was shocked and amazed when Bell eked out a poor triple-triple last night as she has only managed to complete one other 3-3 all season. Alysa can't consistently land her 3A and doesn't have any technical advantage to make up for her unremarkable skating skills & artistry, and Karen Chen, although the best all-around women's skater, under-rotates many of her jumps. OTOH, C/J have some of the very best lifts in the world along with a top-tier triple twist, K/F are well-rounded without any technical weaknesses, and CG/L have a superb sophistication, great programs, and beautiful lines.