Category: NCAA

Stanford cuts 11 sports – but not Gymnastics

Stanford was already facing some difficult financial choices as it tried to support one of the nation’s largest athletics departments.  …

11 of its 36 varsity sports will be shuttered next year. …

At least 171 sports programs from four-year schools have been cut since the pandemic began in the United States, according to research by The Associated Press. …

“If it can happen at Stanford, it can happen any place,” Big 12 Commissioner Bob Bowlsby said. “They’re the broadest, most successful program in the history of college athletics …

‘Heartbreaking day’ — Stanford drops 11 sports to cut costs

 

Georgia on Black Lives Matter

Well said.

Click PLAY or watch it on Twitter.

 

SAVE Seattle Pacific University Gymnastics

Though it looks hopeless, the team at SPU have not given up.

College Gym News brings us up to date:

Seattle Pacific Gymnasts Fight for Discontinued Program

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#MaskUp for Gymnastics

Despite a President who refuses to wear a mask, an increasing percentage of Americans have come to the realization that there is unlikely to be a return to normal without flattening the curve.

As of July 2, 2020 confirmed COVID-19 cases are increasing in about 40 / 50 States.

If we want College Gymnastics in 2021 we should do everything we can to reduce the spread of the virus.  #MaskUp and physically distance from strangers. 

Happy Pride from UCLA’s Kaly Steele

If parents ask me what NCAA team would do the best job of welcoming their athlete regardless of race, sexual orientation or even weird hair style, I’d recommend UCLA #1.

For example, Kaly Steele from Colorado Aerials felt totally accepted by everyone in the Bruins program.

She tells her story here.

Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.

LIU names coaching staff

Long Island University, the newest NCAA Gymnastics team, already has a deep roster.

Yesterday Randy Lane announced the coaching staff.

Utah’s Sidney Soloski #MaskUp

Utah GOP Gov. Gary Herbert so far has encouraged citizens to #MaskUp, but not required it.

Utah Hospital Association is encouraging the use of face masks in public, as well.

#MaskUp

Denver’s LYNNZEE BROWN

Lynnzee posted her story:

This One Is For You, Mom

In future, she’d like to represent Haiti as an Elite.

Florida is trying …

… but can’t quite say #BlackLivesMatter.

Savannah Shoenherr from Florida was interviewed about her coming out experiences, being an openly LGBTQ+ gymnast in college, and Florida’s statement  against police brutality in a podcast called Half in, Half out.

Savannah’s had nothing but support from the Gators.

Savannah also talks about the team working together to respond to criticism  online regarding Black Lives Matter.

Click PLAY or watch it on Twitter.