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Who else wants to see more red, white and blue from the US in Glasgow?
Sunday, October 18, 2015
USA WAG Take Note
Who else wants to see more red, white and blue from the US in Glasgow?
Thursday, October 15, 2015
Let's Play, Who's the Alternate!
So according to Simone's ask account, the alternate for USA's world team has already been decided and, spoiler alert, it's not Maggie Nichols. I'm glad for Maggie but now I'm more curious than ever as to who it's going to be. And really, isn't this not supposed to be figured out after podium training? If they know already, then I want to know too.
So cast your votes down below, personally I think it's Brenna though I wish otherwise.
RESULTS ARE IN!
Brenna (12 votes)
Maddie Kocian (4 votes)
Mykayla Skinner (3 votes)
And 3 voters just didn't know.
We shall see folks!
So cast your votes down below, personally I think it's Brenna though I wish otherwise.
RESULTS ARE IN!
Brenna (12 votes)
Maddie Kocian (4 votes)
Mykayla Skinner (3 votes)
And 3 voters just didn't know.
We shall see folks!
Tuesday, October 13, 2015
USA World Team: Background and Expectations
Simone Biles
Background: Simone has literally been queen of the sport for the past two years. Winning Worlds in 2013 and 2014, Nationals 2013, 2014 and 2015, and earning countless EF medals. With 9 World medals altogether, Simone is two away from beating out Alicia Sacremone for record-holding spot. Unless something very strange occurs in Glasgow, it will happen.
Expectations: Simone has this Worlds in the bag once again, unless she falls a few times. Barring a fluke, she's expected to nab a third AA title (maker her the first to do in a loooooong time), lead the team to gold and possibly end up on the podium in both VT, FX and maybe even BB! Go Simone!
Gabrielle Douglas
Background: Unless you lived under a rock in 2012, you'd know Gabby. She's the London AA champion and after time off and a gym switch she's back for more. Gabby was a part of the 2011 World champion team and obviously the Fierce Five but other than the AA she's had little individual success outside of the US.
Expectations: You know, I'm not sure. She's not at the top of the pack anymore and has a relatively low D-score on her best event, UB and with the likes of Kocian and Dowell, she won't be able to break into the top ranks. She will however, likely try for the AA but Simone easily has her beat and Aly too if she's in contention.
Brenna Dowell
Background: Brenna was alternate for both 2013 and 2014 Worlds, She retired from elite last year, slayed in NCAA and then decided she'd comeback for another go. She fought her way from not making the national team after P&G's to making the World's team just a month and a half later.
Expectations: We all want Brenna to compete in Glasgow and not be made alternate again...but it is a very real possibility. However, if my prays were to come true and Brenna get's to finally have a go at it, she can absolutely go for an EF medal on bars. She can also be used in qualification (and possibly TF) on both VT and floor. We're rooting for you Brenna!
Madison Kocian
Background: Madison made last years world team with the hope that she and Ashton Locklear would both be in contention for EF medals on bars. Sadly, an error in qualification took her out of the running. Since then, she's battled injuries but managed to come back this summer in good shape and won bars at P&G's. Though she did compete AA at nationals for the first time in 2 years, her part on the world team depends on her bars.
Expectations: Kocian is another athlete possibly to be named alternate. If that doesn't happen she'll most likely only compete bars in qualification and team final. If she nails her routine, she has a change of an EF medal as well.
Maggie Nichols
Background: So, yeah, it seems a little weird to call Maggie a rookie since she's a 3rd year senior and been around awhile. But, she's the only one on the team not to have been apart of a World's team in some way so that does make her the new kid in some way. Maggie probably would have made last years team if it weren't for an injury at Pan Ams but she battled back stronger than ever and came in 2nd at this years nationals.
Expectations: Though I personally can't see it happening, people are speculating that perhaps Maggie will be the one named alternate in Glasgow. If not (and I hope not), she is dependable and can be put up on any event during quals or TF. I don't see them putting her in the AA with Aly, Gabby and Simone around but who knows.
Aly Raisman
Background: At age 21, Aly is absolutely the veteran of the bunch after having been a part of two successful world teams and the Fierce Five. After time off, Aly has been back in the gym for over two years and back in competition just since the spring.
Expectations: If Aly does the AA, she can compete for silver or bronze. As far as EF, she could potentially medal on FX and go up on beam. She's only won an individual bronze at a Worlds before.
Mykayla Skinner
Background: Mykayla made it onto last years World's team and earned herself a bronze on VT. This year, she had some difficulties at Classics and Nationals but was still named to the national team. I have to be honest that I didn't want her on the Worlds team as I'm not a fan of her gymnastics but girl is a fighter and earned her spot so good for her.
Expectations: Mykayla could possibly be named alternate but now I think it's unlikely that she has her Amanar back. She can contend for an EF medal on VT for sure but with Aly on the team, FX will be more difficult for her.
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Expectations: Simone has this Worlds in the bag once again, unless she falls a few times. Barring a fluke, she's expected to nab a third AA title (maker her the first to do in a loooooong time), lead the team to gold and possibly end up on the podium in both VT, FX and maybe even BB! Go Simone!
Gabrielle Douglas
Expectations: You know, I'm not sure. She's not at the top of the pack anymore and has a relatively low D-score on her best event, UB and with the likes of Kocian and Dowell, she won't be able to break into the top ranks. She will however, likely try for the AA but Simone easily has her beat and Aly too if she's in contention.
Brenna Dowell
Expectations: We all want Brenna to compete in Glasgow and not be made alternate again...but it is a very real possibility. However, if my prays were to come true and Brenna get's to finally have a go at it, she can absolutely go for an EF medal on bars. She can also be used in qualification (and possibly TF) on both VT and floor. We're rooting for you Brenna!
Madison Kocian
Expectations: Kocian is another athlete possibly to be named alternate. If that doesn't happen she'll most likely only compete bars in qualification and team final. If she nails her routine, she has a change of an EF medal as well.
Maggie Nichols
Expectations: Though I personally can't see it happening, people are speculating that perhaps Maggie will be the one named alternate in Glasgow. If not (and I hope not), she is dependable and can be put up on any event during quals or TF. I don't see them putting her in the AA with Aly, Gabby and Simone around but who knows.
Aly Raisman
Expectations: If Aly does the AA, she can compete for silver or bronze. As far as EF, she could potentially medal on FX and go up on beam. She's only won an individual bronze at a Worlds before.
Mykayla Skinner
Expectations: Mykayla could possibly be named alternate but now I think it's unlikely that she has her Amanar back. She can contend for an EF medal on VT for sure but with Aly on the team, FX will be more difficult for her.
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Friday, October 9, 2015
Here it is!
With Key and Bauman as non-travelling alternates. Not exactly the team I expected but pretty close! No Key is the shock for me but I'm psyched for Brenna!
I'll write more about this later, college calls :).
Whoa, look at Simone and Maggie's arm becoming one! I didn't mean to do that but it's pretty awesome.
Thursday, October 8, 2015
The Final Countdown!!
Well, tonight is the nigh folks!! The World's team announcement is drawing ever near and I can't wait to finally find out who will go to Glasgow. The picture above is from yesterday's first night of camp competition. Everyone looks pretty happy, what could this mean??
As far as final predictions go, I suppose I'm going to stick to my initial one. Perhaps because I think it's most likely or perhaps because I don't like to go back on my word! Here it is: Biles, Douglas, Key, Nichols, Raisman, Kocian Alt. Skinner..
Now, in a perfect world I'd replace Douglas with Dowell but I just don't see that happening.
We will know soon enough!
Saturday, October 3, 2015
No Glasgow for Kyla Ross
Being realistic, I don't think Kyla would have made the team. She would have had to have an absolutely stellar performance at selection camp and we all know this has been a really rough year for her. Still, I feel sad that she won't be on this team.
USA Gymnastics announcement was pretty vague, there was no mention of injury or upcoming plans for Kyla, in a way it almost sounded like they were bidding her farewell. I don't want Kyla to be done, what I want is for her to get some rest. And then when her body is back to 100%, I want her to work her upgrades until she is completely comfortable with them and return to kick some butt this spring. Of course, it's easy for me to say this while sitting on my butt and typing.
I want to know what you think about all this, so vote below:
USA Gymnastics announcement was pretty vague, there was no mention of injury or upcoming plans for Kyla, in a way it almost sounded like they were bidding her farewell. I don't want Kyla to be done, what I want is for her to get some rest. And then when her body is back to 100%, I want her to work her upgrades until she is completely comfortable with them and return to kick some butt this spring. Of course, it's easy for me to say this while sitting on my butt and typing.
I want to know what you think about all this, so vote below:
Kyla is...
Monday, September 28, 2015
The "Nominative" List
Skinner, Kocian, Dowell, Biles, Raisman, Douglas, Nichols.
No Key, no Ross.
I guess no Kyla is sort of expected because she hasn't really hit in a long time. But Key is sort of a shock and I'm sort of suspecting that she'll be added on after October camp.
Actually, the whole darn list could change if Marta wants it to!
As it is now, there could be EF medals galore! Simone and Skinner for VT if Skinner get's her Amanar back. Dowell and Kocian for UB if they both hit. Biles for BB possibly. And Biles and Riasman for FX.
I'm super psyched to see Brenna on this list, even if she doesn't get to Glasgow it still means that she's in the game right now and that's great. Skinner, I didn't quite expect but you know? Girl's been pretty solid so even if I dislike her gymnastics I have to give her props.
I wish selection camp can just happen already because I'm getting impatient, I want to know who will be on this team so I can seriously start thinking about the logistics and not hypotheticals.
October 9th, hurry up already!
No Key, no Ross.
I guess no Kyla is sort of expected because she hasn't really hit in a long time. But Key is sort of a shock and I'm sort of suspecting that she'll be added on after October camp.
Actually, the whole darn list could change if Marta wants it to!
As it is now, there could be EF medals galore! Simone and Skinner for VT if Skinner get's her Amanar back. Dowell and Kocian for UB if they both hit. Biles for BB possibly. And Biles and Riasman for FX.
I'm super psyched to see Brenna on this list, even if she doesn't get to Glasgow it still means that she's in the game right now and that's great. Skinner, I didn't quite expect but you know? Girl's been pretty solid so even if I dislike her gymnastics I have to give her props.
I wish selection camp can just happen already because I'm getting impatient, I want to know who will be on this team so I can seriously start thinking about the logistics and not hypotheticals.
October 9th, hurry up already!
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