Jason Brown is similar to Adam Rippon was. Andrew Torgashev had a disaster of a free skate.
Russian skaters are banned from the 2026 Olympics. But some can qualify as neutral athletes and attempt to qualify via ISU Qualifier in September.
Or maybe it is more along the lines of some people are naturals to be a head coach and others are not.
Granted coaches got away with a lot more in the 80s, 90s, 00s. Especially if you were a winning coach.
https://collegegymnews.com/2025/03/24/2025-regionals-draw-individual-qualifiers-announcement-live-blog/
Official seedings and placements.
Also individuals.
Please note the individuals include athletes from play in teams, should a team advance to semi-final these athletes continue with their...
Clemson is probably unhappy they were geographically linked to Alabama as host and got hosed being 27 and having to do play in due to Utah and Penn State having so many play in and bubble teams getting geographically locked in as well.