Jerry Wright again posted a detail preview of the Men’s NCAA Gymnastics season.
He mentions the Pre-season Coaches Poll:
1. Oklahoma
2. Illinois
3. Michigan
4. Stanford
5. California
6. Penn St.
7. Ohio State
8. Minnesota
But expands on that with his own predictions:
I see any one of five teams capable of winning the 2012 NCAA Team Title. Illinois, Michigan, Oklahoma, Stanford and Penn State; should make this a most interesting season …
But names Illinois as best of the best:
Illinois will have the return of Paul Ruggeri from serious injury and if he is at full strength the Illini will be very strong. Paul is capable of contending for first place honors in FX, V, PB and HB and is a Nissen-Emery favorite. Along with Tyler Mizoguchi they field two outstanding talents.
From last year’s 3rd place team the Illini return virtually everyone, making them very strong candidates to win the Big Ten and Nationals. …
College Gymnastics – COLLEGE GYMNASTICS ASSOCIATION – N C A A M E N’ S G Y M N A S T I C S – PREVIEW 2012 (PDF)
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