Category: NCAA

UCLA Christmas Party

Read Spencer’s Bruin’s 2024 Preview.

Carly Dockendorf rights the ship 

It ain’t easy to take over as Head Coach of the Utah Utes, one of the most storied programs in NCAA history.

But it’s so-far, so-good for Carly Dockendorf.

The news became official on Dec. 7, when the university announced that Dockendorf had signed a four-year deal to lead the Red Rocks through 2027 and shed the interim head coach tag she received following a mutual parting of ways between the school and now former head coach Tom Farden. …

Friday night at the Huntsman Center, though, was Dockendorf’s first opportunity to be Utah’s head gymnastics coach in front of a large crowd, during the preseason showcase known as the Red Rocks Preview.

Afterward, sitting at a nondescript table in the depths of the arena, dozens of interlocked U logos emblazoned on a background behind her, Dockendorf looked the part of head coach more than she ever had before. …

Utah gymnasts weigh in on new coach Carly Dockendorf

new NCAA Landing “Finishing Position”

An excellent improvement on College rules. This will definitely help separate the best of the best routines.

Hopefully we’ll see NO MORE College Sticks getting a 10.0 score.

LANDING is a skill. And should be evaluated as a SKILL. 

Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.

Michigan guys at the PARTY 😀

Justin Spring & Nicole Langevin – NEW podcast

Listen to their 1st episode on YouTube.

Subscribe.

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1st College Meet of the season

A different format.  10.0 maximum for Men’s NCAA competitors. 

2023 CGA ALL-STAR COMPETITION

Streamed December 16th at 5:00pm Eastern on YouTube.

  • 4v4 on each event.
  • Scoring out of 10.
  • Six skills per routine.
  • Head-to-head format.
  • Courtesy of Ian Gunther, each individual apparatus champion will receive a title ring made from the steel of a high bar.

A different format.  10.0 maximum for Men’s NCAA competitors. 

Utah gymnasts – free Jeep Grand Cherokee lease

Those who worried NIL was a slippery slope, were right.

  • Every student-athlete from those three sports — women’s gymnastics, and men’s and women’s basketball — will have the opportunity of receiving a free lease on either a 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Limited Edition or a 2024 Ram 1500 Big Horn Night Edition truck.
  • That is different than the football NIL opportunity announced in October in a couple different ways — only scholarship football players were offered the opportunity, while this deal applies to all athletes on the gymnastic and men’s and women’s basketball teams. Also, football players only had the Dodge Truck as an option.
  • Lease and insurance costs will be covered by donations to the Crimson Collective for each student-athlete.

Details – Utah gymnasts, men’s and women’s basketball athletes latest to receive free vehicle lease in NIL deal

Also, … how do I transfer to Utah. 😀

Cal’s Liz Crandall-Howell interview

Like everyone, I’m a huge fan of Cal Berkeley since award winning Liz and Justin Howell took over.

John Carney was named the WGCA Assistant Coach of the Year 2023, as well.

Certainly Cal is a contender for the Final 4 – 2024.

Listen to an excellent interview with Liz on the All Things Gymnastics Podcast.

Their gymnasts train more difficulty than they compete, in order to build confidence in their so-called easier routines.

Michigan Made: Women’s Gymnastics

“Michigan Made: Women’s Gymnastics” is an all-access look at the months leading up to the Wolverines’ 2023-24 campaign.

Weaving interviews with coaches and student-athletes with behind-the-scenes practice footage and a look at life outside the gym, the five-episode series will give an unparalleled look into the historic program and those committed to continuing the winning legacy of Michigan Women’s Gymnastics.

… debuts on December 5th with new episodes every Tuesday.

Click PLAY or watch the trailer on YouTube.

NCAA 2024 Coaches Poll

  1. Oklahoma (1727 points) (22 first-place votes)
  2. Florida (1724 points) (21 first-place votes)
  3. Utah (1648 points) (2 first-place votes)
  4. Michigan (1600 points) (4 first-place votes)
  5. Auburn (1509 points)
  6. LSU (1434 points)
  7. Alabama (1395 points)
  8. California (1325 points)
  9. Missouri (1262 points)
  10. UCLA (1242 points)

Read the full list.

Here’s Spencer’s take.

There’s plenty of discussion online. 😀