NCAA: SUPER SIX PREDICTIONS AND RE-CAP

It's quite early on in the season but I am really excited about the NCAA National Championships. As you know, watching these events can be hard because of time zones and I only really started following the NCAA gymnastics season this year so I consider myself to be a bit of a novice but this is my Super Six;

1. UCLA
I think UCLA and Florida are top of the list to qualify for the Super Six. UCLA have won all their meets this year. They also have a big line-up of greatness with a variety of Freshmans, Juniors, Seniors and Sophomores. I am really anticipating Peng Peng Lee's debut but I doubt she will compete this season.

2. Florida
Florida have lost only one meet but they also have a huge line-up of strength and depth of all ages. They have the highest team season high score also. Not only do they excel as a team but they have very strong all-arounders like Bridget Sloan, Kytra Hunter and Ashanee Dickerson. 

3. Michigan
Michigan are the dark horses for the NCAA team title. At the start of the season, they were briefly top of the table but that was short after the Florida team. They have also only lost one match this year. They have difficulty and also a great set of all-arounders like Joanna Sampson. 

4. Alabama
They haven't had such a repetitive win rate but the Crimson Tide could definitely make the Super Six. They don't really have much as all-arounders but they have many gymnasts that are very likely to finally like Marissa Gutierrez and Diandra Milliner.

5. Utah
I think Utah can just scrape into the Super Six this year but it's going to be a struggle after Junior Corrie Lothrop injured herself a few weeks ago. They have strong all-arounders (Georgia Dabritz and Tory Wilson.) They usually score 9.800+ as an average. Tory Wilson scored a 10.00 last week and is top of the standings. 

6. LSU
LSU are really everyone's favorite. They're being backed by many people and for me, I would be thrilled if they could make the Super Six. They have very strong gymnasts from Rheagan Courville, Jessie Jordan and Sarie Morrison. They currently have an amazing floor exercise specialist, Llomincia Hall, it would be so lovely if she could make the event final and possibly win it!


I think that Oklahoma will be 7th, Stanford will be 8th, Georgia for 9th and Nebraska for 10th. 

Comment below saying who you would like to see at the Super Six or at National event finals.

NCAA WEEK SEVEN: GUIDE

Top of the rankings after last week is still Florida. Vanessa Zamarippa and Bridget Sloan are the highest on all-around. Let's see what's on the schedule this week. 

Note: The first teams are the hosts. 

Friday 15th February 2013

6:30pm CST - Iowa State v Northern Illinois - Video (free) - Live Stats

7:00pm EST - Kentucky v Missouri - Video ($)

7:00pm CT - LSU v Arkansas - Video - Stats - Tickets

7:00pm PST - Seattle Pacific v UC Davis - Watch (free) - Live Stats

7:00pm MT - Southern Utah v Sacramento (Breast Cancer Awareness) - Stats

7:00pm PST - Stanford v Arizona State - Video (free, Networks)

7:00pm CT - Oklahoma v BYU v Boise v Texas Woman's - Stats

7:30pm CT - Alabama v Auburn - Video (free?)

Saturday 16th February 2013

4:00pm PST - Arizona v Nebraska - Video (free,stream)

4:00pm ET - Georgia v Florida - Video ($) - Live Stats

4:00pm CT - Illinois v Iowa State (Gym Jam) - Video ($)

4:00pm ET - Michigan v Penn - Stats - Video (BTN)

5:00pm CT - UIC v Denver - Stats 

6:00pm CT - Minnesota v Gustavus v Hamline v Winona State - Video ($)

7:00pm ET - NC State v Bowling Green (Sweetheart Invit.) - Video (free)

7:00pm PT - Oregon State v UCLA - Video (Pac-12 Networks) - Stats

Sunday 17th February 2013

2:00pm - Alaska Anchorage v Eastern Michigan - Video (free)

5:00pm ET - Maryland v Rutgers - Video ($)


Judging from these meets, I am likely to be down for watching the Arizona v Nebraska, Alabama v Auburn and LSU v Arkansas. I may be able to watch UCLA, Michigan, Stanford and NC State meets but I'll have to see if the streams are compatible.

NCAA WEEK SIX: RANKINGS & RQS's

After another amazing week in the NCAA, We're already at Week Six. I was lucky to watch the Lindenwood v Bowling Green meet. I also saw the live stats of the Minnesota meet.
Utah's Tory Wilson scored a 10.0 on vault and made it to the ESPN's Top 10, so obviously Utah have managed to get over the upset of Corrie Lothrop's injury. 

So, who is top of the leader board this week?

1. Florida
2. Oklahoma
3. Michigan 
4. UCLA
5. Alabama
6. Utah

Yes, Florida manage another week at the top. Utah have crept up. One of my favourites LSU are just 7th. I really would love to see them at the Super Six this year. 

As you know, over the past couple of weeks, teams have been clocking their RQS's (Regional Qualifying Scores.) A few major teams like Florida, UCLA and Bama haven't yet but here are most of the RQS' in highest to lowest.

1. Oklahoma (197.025)
2. Michigan (196.770)
3. Georgia (196.370)
4. LSU (196.290)
5. Denver (195.625)
6. Arizona (195.525)
7. Oregon State (195.455)
8. Auburn (195.385)
9. Kentucky (195.240)
10. Ohio State (195.035)
11. Central Michigan (194.730)
12. North Carolina State (194.605)
13. Penn State (194.565)
14. California (194.315)
15. Brigham Young (194.310)
16. Rutgers (193.310)
17. UC Davis (193.060)
18. San Jose (192.990)
19. Ball State (192.805)
20. Bowling Green (192.500)
21. Seattle Pacific (190.475)
22. Alaska Anchorage (190.375)
23. Lindenwood (188.250)
24. Winona State (181.865)
25. Wisconsin-Eau Claire (181.275)
26. Wisconsin Oshkosh (179.975)

Colleges yet to record their RQS;

1. Florida
2. UCLA
3. Alabama
4. Utah
5. Nebraska
6. Stanford
7. Minnesota
8. Boise State
9. Maryland
10. Arkansas
11. Illinois-Champaign
12. Kent State
13. Washington
14. Arizona State
15. West Virginia
16. Iowa
17. Pittsburgh
18. North Carolina
19. New Hampshire
20. Southern Utah
21. Eastern Michigan
22. Western Michigan
23. Missouri
24. Bridgeport
25. Iowa State
26. George Washington
27. Sacramento State
28. Michigan State
29. Northern Illinois
30. UIC
31. SE Missouri
32. Towson
33. Utah State
34. Illinois State
35. Air Force
36. Texas Woman's
37. Brown
38. William & Mary
39. Cornell
40. Pennsylvania
41. Temple
42. Centenary
43. Yale
44. Southern Conn.
45. Wisconsin - Whitewater
46. West Chester
47. Brockport State
48. Cortland State
49. Ursinus
50. Wisconsin La Crosse
51. Wisconsin Stout
52. Springfield 
53. Ithaca
54. Hamline
55. Gustavus Adolphus
56. Rhode Island
57. Wilson College

NCAA RESULTS ROUND-UP: FRIDAY

Luckily, I watched and tweeted a bit of the NCAA yesterday night. I watched Central Michigan v Northern Illinois and BYU v South East Missouri but I also tweeted/blogged live stats too and I briefly listened to LSU audio against Missouri (when Mincia Hall got a 10.0!)
As you know, I'll do the highest scorers on all the events and all-around.

(NSH means New Season High)

LSU (197.275) v Missouri (194.575)

So, I briefly listened to the LSU audio and I was so excited when LSU's Llominica Hall managed to score a perfect ten, the first time in decades. Not only that, Rheagan Courville won the all-around, with a new season high. It was also the first time that Jessie Jordan went up for an all-around meet, she managed to gain 3rd. 

Vault: Rheagan Courville (LSU) - 9.950
Bars: Kaleigh Dickson/Rheagan Courville (LSU) - 9.850
Beam: Rachel Updike (Missouri)/Jessie Jordan/Rheagan Courville (LSU) - 9.900
Floor: Llomincia Hall (LSU) - 10.000

Kentucky (195.825) v Georgia (195.825)

WOW, a draw between No.18 Kentucky and No.6 Georgia. I couldn't watch this meet because of damn ALL ACCESS but I did tweet some of the Live Stats. Audrey Harrison from Kentucky managed a new season high for the all-around and managed a win. Georgia's Brittany Rogers managed a 9.925 on vault to tie for the win, a new season high also and she also debuted her all-around meet.

Vault: Brittany Rogers/Brandi Jay (Georgia) - 9.925
Bars: Brittany Rogers/Chelsea Davis (Georgia) - 9.900
Beam: Kaylan Earls (Georgia) - 9.875
Floor: Audrey Harrison (Kentucky) - 9.900
AA: Audrey Harrison (Kentucky) - 39.900

Brigham Young (195.150) v SE Missouri (192.350)

I was lucky enough to watch this meet, I have become a very supporting fan of the BYU cougars after I watched them a few weeks back at Boise State. They started off strong on the vault, freshie Eliane Kulczyck took the highest score of 9.875, SE Missouri could've started better after they had to count a fall but Taryn Vanderpool had a beautiful routine to score 9.800. 

Vault: Eliane Kulcyzk (BYU) - 9.875
Bars: Haylee Rollins (BYU) - 9.850
Beam: Makenzie Johnson (BYU) - 9.850
Floor: Haylee Rollins (BYU) - 9.825
AA: Raquel Willman (BYU) - 39.000

Florida (198.100) v Alabama (196.850)

Florida managed an easy win against the Crimson Tide. Florida's Bridget Sloan managed an all-around win and a new season high. Florida also managed to create a new team high score. For Alabama, Marissa Gutierrez won the vault, with 0.050 on her season high.
Kim Jacob also achieved a new all-around season high.

Vault: Marissa Gutierrez (Alabama) - 9.950
Bars: Bridget Sloan/Mackenzie Caquatto (Florida) - 9.950
Beam: Mackenzie Caquatto (Florida) - 9.925
Floor: Ashanee Dickerson (Florida) - 9.975
AA: Bridget Sloan (Florida) - 39.675

Michigan (196.925) v Ohio (196.250)

Ex-leaders Michigan managed a narrow win against the Buckeyes. Hungarian gymnast Austin Lee Sheppard managed a new vault season high of 9.875. Katie Zurales and Joanna Sampson both did amazing jobs at competing all-around but we didn't see Suchi Sugiyama completing the all-around field. 

Vault: Katie Zurales (Michigan) - 9.925
Bars: Alyssa Marohn (Ohio) - 9.900 (NSH)
Beam: Briley Cassanova (Michigan) - 9.875 (NSH)
Floor: Joanna Sampson (Michigan) - 9.925

That's a handful of the meets that were on last night, the new season rankings haven't been announced yet but I think Florida will be able to retain their lead. LSU also did very well tonight, they were No.8 ranked coming into this weekend and I think they could move up. Brigham Young did very well still, hopefully I will be catching up next week with them. 

Today's (Saturday) Meets;

5pm - Illinois v Minnesota - Stats
7pm - Lindenwood v Bowling Green - Video
9pm - Utah v California - Video - Stats

NCAA NEWS: WEEK SIX GUIDE

Last week, we saw a dramatic turn of events in the NCAA. Florida managed to clench on to their no.1 ranking and UCLA's Vanessa Zamarripa scored a 10.0 on vault.

As you know, I have recently started covering the NCAA results and I decided to go out on the hunt to look for this week's competitions and then put them into an almost 'TV Guide' so I think I've got most meets but don't hold your breath

Friday 8th February 


2:00pm PT - UCLA v Washington v UC Davis v Sacramento - Video (free) - Stats

3:00pm - Alaska v Winona State v Centenary

6:30pm CT - Missouri v LSU - Video ($) - Tickets 

7:00pm ET - Kentucky v Georgia - Video ($) - Live Stats

7:00pm MT - Air Force v Utah State

7:00pm ET - Florida v Alabama - Tickets  - Video ($)

7:00pm MT - Arizona State v Oregon State - TV

7:00pm CT - Auburn v Arkansas  

7:00pm ET - Northern Illinois v Central Michigan

7:00pm MST - BYU v Southeast Missouri - TV

7:00pm MT - Denver v Southern Utah - Live Stats - Tickets

7:00pm ET - Maryland v North Carolina v New Hampshire v Towson - Live Stats

7:00pm CT -  Michigan State v Iowa - Live Stats

7:00pm ET - Michigan v Ohio State - Live Stats - Video ($)

7:00pm CST - Oklahoma v Iowa State (Beauty & The Beast) - Live Stats

7:00pm - San Jose State v Seattle Pacific - Video (free)

Saturday 9th February 

4:00pm CT - Minnesota v Illinois - Video ($) - Tickets

7:00pm MT - California v Utah - Video (free) - Live Stats - Tickets

Sunday 10th February

2:00pm MST - Boise v Southeast Missouri - Video - Live Stats  

2:00pm PT - UCLA v Washington v UC Davis v Sacramento - (free) - Live Stats - Tickets

2:00pm CST -  West Virginia v Iowa State  - Video (free) 



Looks like we have a big showdown coming up this week. 

Leggo!

NCAA REGIONAL RANKINGS: WEEK FIVE

I decided to mix up the weekly NCAA rankings and do them by Regional ranking so here we go. Week Five offered a lot but unfortunately, I could watch it but all the results shown are the Top 5

West

Team

1. UCLA
2. Stanford
3. Oregon State
4. Boise State
5. California

All-Around

1. Vanessa Zamarippa (UCLA)
2. Ivana Hong (Stanford)
3. Kelsi Blalock (Oregon)
4. Ashley Morgan (Stanford)
5. Olivia Courtney (UCLA)

South Central

Team

1. Oklahoma
2. Nebraska
3. Arizona
4. Arkansas
5. Illinois-Champaign

All-Around

1. Emily Wong (Nebraska)
2. Katherine Grable (Arkansas)
3. Taylor Spears (Oklahoma)
4. Erica Brewer (Oklahoma)
5. Jessie DeZiel (Nebraska

North East

Team

1. Michigan
2. Penn State
3. New Hampshire
4. Pittsburgh
5. Bridgeport

All-Around

1. Joanna Sampson (Michigan)
2. Katie Zurales (Michigan)
3. Sasha Tsikhanovich (Bridgeport)
4. Sharraya Musser (Penn)
5. Austyn Fobes (New Hampshire)

Central

Team

1. Alabama
2. LSU
3. Auburn
4. Kentucky
5. Ohio

All-Around

1. Kim Jacob (Alabama)
2. Rheagan Courville (LSU)
3. Caitlin Atkinson (Auburn)
4. Marie Case (Kent State)
5. Kaleigh Dickson (LSU)

North Central

Team

1. Utah
2. Denver
3. Minnesota
4. Iowa
5. BYU

All-Around

1. Corrie Lothrop (Utah)
2. Georgia Dabritz (Utah)
3. Moriah Martin (Denver)
4. Melodi Pulgarin-Linero (Denver)
5. Jenny Covers (Minnesota)

South East

Team

1. Florida
2. Georgia
3. Maryland
4. North Carolina
5. West Virginia

All-Around

1. Kytra Hunter (Florida)
2. Bridget Sloan (Florida)
3. Ashanee Dickerson (Florida)
4. Alaina Johnson (Florida)
5. Haley Watts (North Carolina)

So a quick re-cap;

At the top of the National Team Rankings, we see Florida followed by Oklahoma then ex-leaders Michigan.

In the all-around competition, Florida's Kytra Hunter is in the lead, closely followed by Vanessa Zamarripa of UCLA and in 3rd, Stanford's Ivana Hong.

But the NCAA Gymnast Of The Week has to go to UCLA's Vanessa Zamarripa after she pulled out a huge 10.0 Vault during the weekend so congratulations Vanessa.

Watch the vault here