For me the preliminary competition is always the most interesting. Especially with ZZ Top playing loud!
The pressure is on. Qualifying for finals is the most important goal as Ohio found out this year.
The 6 qualifying to Team Finals:
1) Penn State (218.90)
2) Oklahoma (218.600)
3) Minnesota (216.900)
4) Stanford (216.35)
5) Illinois (216.30)
6) Michigan (215.35)
My favourite team to watch in the meet — Cal State Berkeley — did not make the cut. This the cleanest, most artistic squad at Championships simply did not have enough difficulty, partly due to injuries to key players.
I’ve known Cal Head Coach Barry Weiner for decades. He’s as good a coach as anyone in the world, I reckon.
Predictions?
I guess Oklahoma will take the Team. David Sender win the All-Around. I could be wrong. This meet is VERY competitive.
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