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2009 SEC Championships – March 20, 2009
Some quick highlights from the Friday practice sessions for the 2009 SEC Championships in Nashville, Tennesse
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The girls look relaxed.
ALABAMA CRIMSON TIDE
Alabama Head Coach Sarah Patterson“I think it is the strongest field we’ve ever seen. There are four teams in the field that were in the NCAA Super Six team finals last season and there are six teams ranked in the top-12 nationally right now. …
AUBURN TIGERS
Auburn Head Coach Jeff Thompson… The only unblemished record is held by Georgia and I think that they, too, are beatable on the right night. … One step on one landing on just one event will separate the winner from second place.”
FLORIDA GATORS
Head Coach Rhonda Faehn“The Southeastern Conference Championships are going to be a challenge for us. Although we are short handed due to injuries, this team isn’t giving up. We have some gymnasts stepping into the lineups with limited experience, but they want to do it for the team. The athletes are really motivated.”
GEORGIA GYM DOGS
Head Coach Suzanne Yoculan“First of all, I am so excited for Nashville. I love neutral sites. I love being able to expose other areas and other people to what a great sport collegiate gymnastics is.”
“Our team is ready. We are looking forward to defending our title and competing against some of the best teams in the country.” …
“The win-loss records in the SEC have been all over the place. It’s certainly the most wide-open that the SEC Championship has ever been. It’s going to be a fight not just for first but also for second, third and fourth. Anyone can emerge as the SEC champ this year. It will be a fight to the end.”
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