Claws vs Paws with Cal @ Clemson ( SCORES ACCN) we begin at 5pm (PST) with a very special guest, World European and Commonwealth medalist, Ondine Achampong (Cal)! See you after the meet for The Original College Gymnastics Post-Meet Show! Tonight’s Mocktail: Correct. Full season mocktail menu here
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CHAPTERS
00:00 – Welcome to College & Cocktails
01:05 – What This Show Is & Why We’re Here (Live BTS, Rated TV-14)
02:40 – Claws vs Paws: Cal @ Clemson Setup
04:10 – Meet Context, ACCN Broadcast & Week 6 Stakes
06:05 – Special Guest Intro: Ondine Achampong
07:55 – Ondine Health Update: ACL Surgery
10:15 – New Coaches vs Old Coaches: What Changed?
12:45 – Training, Transitions & Athlete Trust
15:05 – Breaking News: Iowa State Meet Cancellation
18:10 – Travel Chaos, Norovirus History & Emergency Replacements
21:30 – Did the Right Team Win? Cal vs Clemson Results
23:40 – Score Deep Dive: Bars Start Values & SV Fixes
26:10 – Beam Questions: Ring Credit & Composition
28:40 – Floor Strategy: Front Tumbling, Ankles & Smart Choices
31:45 – Superlatives: Artist, Assassin & Simone of the Meet
35:30 – Sports Are Entertainment Award
37:10 – Commentary Lows & Broadcast Facepalms
39:40 – Meet Highlights: Vaults, Bars Height & Beam Moments
43:10 – Comedy Corner: Commentary Quotes We Cannot Ignore
45:30 – Announcements: New Merch & Live Show Season Pass
48:10 – Personal Stories: Crypto Arena & Olympic Gymnastics Suites
51:00 – Corrupt or Correct: Vault Scores Explained
54:10 – Code Shortcut: Why a 9.9 Wasn’t Possible
56:30 – Q&A: Out of Bounds, Lines & Floor Design Problems
01:02:10 – World Peace Segment (Yes, Really)
01:05:20 – International Lineups & Fantasy Nerd Corner
01:10:05 – Final Thoughts, Thanks & Happy Handstands
Drink of the Week: CORRECT
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Every week we pick a college meet to watch, then go live, right here on this page to discuss our immediate thoughts about the meet. Our superstar, bar tender Linzers, creates a bespoke themed mocktail and cocktail recipe for each meet.
College & Cocktails combines our weekly Behind The Scenes Q&A live podcast with a college meet of the week. It’s all part of the bonus content for our Club Members who support our work year around. For more info on how to watch your favorite elites, Olympic and World medalists in college and all year long, check out The Balance Beam Situation’s schedule with links.
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