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- Oct 30, 2012
I am surprised that Karen is back on track so soon. It definitely shows she is still quite serious about her skating career.
Karen hasn't competed since the Olympics, almost 11 months ago, and that wasn't exactly a sterling effort after two lackluster GP appearances. If she didn't show up and deliver at some competition this fall, her 'body of work' going into Nationals wouldn't stand up against competitors like Bell, Tennell and Wessenberg---and there are only two spots for Worlds this year. There are only four Nationals podium spots, with at least two newcomers (Liu and Cui) who are serious contenders for those.
Tennell has had a good season, but Bell or Wessenberg aren't going to bump a National silver medalist off the World team.
Karen was third last year. Bradie and Mirai if I recall correctly WAY ahead of everyone else (or maybe I'm just thinking final result).
I would think Karen's performances last year and her no show on the GP this year means she'll have to be great at Nationals. Does a national title, 4th at world's two years ago and possible potential still hold enough weight to counter what's happening now?
I would argue Bell had almost as good a season as Tennell thus far. She had a tougher second GP but was scored very similarly. Her score at NHK would have put her on the podium at IDF. The only thing Bradie has over Mariah is her ACI gold.
I think the 4CC spot is the most important. It’s based in the US and offers a ton of WR points as well as an opportunity to get a new SB. For someone like Karen who needs to make up a lot of points ans needs a good SB to get two spots next year, this is critical.
I actually think Karen won't fall out of the top 24 in WS because she's actually pretty high up, but a 4CC assignment would definitely help her.
Karen was third last year. Bradie and Mirai if I recall correctly WAY ahead of everyone else (or maybe I'm just thinking final result).
I would think Karen's performances last year and her no show on the GP this year means she'll have to be great at Nationals. Does a national title, 4th at world's two years ago and possible potential still hold enough weight to counter what's happening now?
Karen is going to have a harder time than ever with the new UR rules.
I'm interested to see how Ting has progressed and if she has increased her stamina/consistency in the LP since her last outing.
Karen is going to have a harder time than ever with the new UR rules.
I would argue Bell had almost as good a season as Tennell thus far. She had a tougher second GP but was scored very similarly. Her score at NHK would have put her on the podium at IDF. The only thing Bradie has over Mariah is her ACI gold.