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Headline News
- Starting with the good stuff: This Def happened from Haruka Nakamura (JPN)
- Now to the bad: Al Fong is under SafeSport investigation with 40 allegations spanning decades. We discuss why on earth this investigation has taken 2.5 years so far and whether it is acceptable to take a break from an investigation for the Olympics.
- John Roethlisberger breaking the news that USAG Team Strategic Lead is pregnant and Simone Biles is “back in the gym”.
Winter Cup Preview
- We preview the senior women’s competition at Winter Cup this week, featuring the most anticipated new seniors and injury comebacks, top returning favorites, and whether there might be any Donatella Effect.
- Plus, what’s on the line for the junior women and whether there might be an EVO factor in the men’s meet.
- How to watch Winter Cup 2023:
Friday February 24
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- Senior Women Podium Training – 8:00am ET/5:00am PT – USAG YouTube
- Senior Men’s AA – 1:30pm ET/10:30am PT – USAG YouTube
- Nastia Cup – 7:00pm ET/4:00pm PT – USAG YouTube
Saturday February 25
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- Senior Women – 1:00pm ET/10:00am PT – NBC
- Junior men whatever
Sunday February 26
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- Junior Women – 12:00pm ET/9:00am PT – USAG YouTube
- Men Event Finals – 5:30pm ET/2:30pm PT – USAG YouTube
NCAA Week 7 Headlines
- National Qualifying Score (NQS) is now in effect. We discuss what it is and who it benefits, and how Oklahoma already has a chance to set an all-time record. In February.
- Strategy season: Which teams are taking a resting approach and which teams are going all-out every meet
- Trinity moved one step closer to the 10s record, and it’s Senior Night this Friday.
- Another score sheet signed in protest. WE LOVE IT.
- Spencer needs college commentators to stop constantly talking about the parents, and Jessica needs all other schools to take a cue from LIU when it comes to meet themes
- Plus, an anonymous judge spills THE TEA
- Check out the NQS Tracker here.
- Link to the study mentioned at the end of the show
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