Lindenwood has not been SAVED

When the #SaveLindenwoodGymnastics mission started, it was understood by the leaders and a few others who have been deeply involved, that Lindenwood University had outlined in its’ press release when they cut programs, β€œno donor support would change this outcome”. Today, that message was re-enforced to us that the decision to cut the Lindenwood Gymnastics program will not be re-considered. Β …

Over $450,000 was pledged by over 325 different parties.Β …

As we move forward, we ask three things:  

1) Those that that did pledge, please consider directing the funds you were willing to contribute to our mission, to a gymnast or gym family in need. …

2) Please support Team 12, their parents, Coach Catelyn Branson and her staff. The Lions are off to an absolutely amazing start to their season. Let’s cheer them on as they pursue another national championship.

3) Support the school. While disappointed with this news, Lindenwood provided an amazing education and experience for us all.  

Save Lindenwood Gymnastics

Cal 197.875

Cal 197.875
Michigan State 196.725
BYU 196.100
NC State 195.675

Big day for Cal as they set a program vault record and MJ Frazier sets the team AA record at 39.775 with a 10 on beam. …

That total will move them up to 2nd in the in-progress rankings.Β 

Balance Beam Situation LIVE blog

Oklahoma 197.900

Still the team to beat in 2024.

Oklahoma 197.900
LSU 197.150
UCLA 197.100
Utah 196.975

Sage Kellerman – Vault

I’m OK with 10.0 for this one.

Clemson – 196.350 – Georgia

Wow.

I’m really impressed with Clemson scoring 196.350 in their first meet of the season.

You know β€”Β same score as that other plucky upstart βž™ Georgia.

Olivia Karas talks Vault

This is one of the better fan ‘explainers‘ I can recall.

Good selection of VIDEO examples.

Chae Campbell – Vault

Men’s Gymnastics Ramblings

A NEW Men’s Gymnastics website β€”Β but one with good content and links.

They are posting on Facebook and Twitter, as well.

The first week of the best time of the year has started – Men’s NCAA gymnastics season! …

The new Division lll teams are off to a great start of their second season, with Simpson scoring 366 (a 24.65 point improvement over week 1 of 2023) and Greenville scoring 383.5 (a 10.4 point improvement over week 1 2023). …

NCAA Snapshot Week 1

Freshman stepping up:

  • Greenville freshman Logan Watterson ranked #1 in the nation on vault with a score of 14.95
  • Michigan freshman Kyle Walchuck ranked #1 on pommel horse with score of 14.3
  • Greenville freshman Zach Connelly ranked #1 on floor with a score of 14.1.
  • Michigan freshman Pierce Wolfgang is ranked #1 in the nation in the AA. Check out this video he made about the state of men’s NCAA gymnastics. …

Men’s NCAA preview 2024

Christy Sandmaier posted a terrific article with Head Coach interviews with 8 top ranked teams.

Stanford’s Thom Glielmi:

Key Athletes: β€œThis is a difficult one to narrow down. Asher Hong, definitely, as he brings big scoring potential on most events. After that, it’s between Colt Walker, Khoi Young and Taylor Burkhart. I’m going to give the edge to Taylor, as he will be in the mix on every event and brings high scoring potential on most.”

Secret Weapon: β€œNick Kuebler or Brandon Nguyen

Michigan’s Xiao Yuan:

Key Athletes:Β β€œWorld medalistsΒ Fred RichardΒ andΒ Paul Juda, no question. Last year Paul was injured, so to have both this year, together for the first time at Michigan, is very fortunate. …

Secret Weapon:Β β€œMaybe not a big secret, since he’s on the National Developmental Team, butΒ Landen Blixt. …

Two years ago, the gap between Stanford and Michigan was 10 points. Last year it was 2.5, and this year we have Paul Juda. …

Read the full article:

06 JanΒ 2024 Men’s NCAA Preview!