Thanks for your thoughts on the U.S. single skaters, DR Ron. I always look forward to your analysis of the skaters and felt the same thing this year right down the line.
The old guard skating commentators (Scott Hamilton and Sandra Bezic) were certain Johnny Weir would be offered the third spot on the men's team despite his abysmal performance. In the old days, he probably would have been, but with the new points rules that seem to change and intensify each year, they really can't afford to give even good skaters a "bye" and potentially leave the year's best skaters at home. I say you must earn your right to go to Worlds every year by skating your best at the Nationals.
