Actually Scimeca-knierim/Knierim have beaten both the French team and T/M and Sui/Han so they are actually in a great spot to do some damage or at least be a team that could mess them up so it could be very exciting!
I imagine if they hated the music, they wouldn't have chosen it. Personally, I mostly liked the music choices at Euros.
Respectfully to both you and SK/K, beating T/M before this season when they were Russia's #3 isn't the same as beating them now when they are Russia's#1. They have improved but also their political prospects are improved. There is no way SK/K can beat them this season. If they do I will eat my pillow; you can hold me to it- I'll livestream . Beating the French last year and previously also isn't the same as beating them this year IMO, though the French can and do have meltdowns so that one isn't impossible. As for Sui/Han if both teams are healthy (a big if) I think there's almost no chance of their beating them either. I like SK/K fine but they really just aren't a 'top' pairs team right now. They are a solid B level team who could potentially move up if they could get the SBS jumps under control and perform their programs a bit better..
Well first you have no idea as you have not seen them this year. They also could have improved, a ton. Which I am guessing is significant or they would not have a bye to 4CC's and Worlds right now. SO you may have to have that pillow ready lol as they also have their time which could be now. Internationally they are known if they throw down and that is a big if for ALL the teams it is possible. They have beaten all the teams mentioned already so if they too have improved significantly which I am guessing they have I would definitely have that pillow ready. They are a top team it is up to them to claim it and although difficult and not expected it is when they flourish as the underdog. Some pairs just do better like that they are one that does. The only reason T/M is the top Russian team is because the top team is out with expected baby. So consider that in your pillow offer. So seeing as we have no idea what their programs are like or how they have improved although with their new choreographer and extra training for the Male pair of the K I think this will be exciting! Although I am not for sure of anything no one should be. I am sure that the other teams are not happy about Sk/K being at 4CC's and Worlds though. They do throw a wrench and that is pretty good for a USA team let's be real no one is expecting gold or perfection for the USA in pairs although it would be nice. I am sure that shocked them at Skate America in the short when they were ahead of Sui Han It sure as hell shocked me and I know how good they are having seen them in person they are very powerful and quiet striking actually. They will however be there to fight and I for one am very excited to see how much as a married couple they have improved. It is interesting and adds another twist (pun intended). My point was they have beaten those teams so anything is possible. They also beat S/K of Russia after only a few months together so?? That was a bit shocking too but no joke on how hard the USA has to climb in pairs every year regardless especially after this disastrous Nationals. Bless them for fighting the good fight. Go USA!