tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6890625336346715414.post8375287237288535662..comments2023-11-28T06:47:38.822-08:00Comments on The Balance Beam Situation: [8] UCLA @ [4] Utah Live Blog Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6890625336346715414.post-81135907790697718512014-01-27T08:00:21.078-08:002014-01-27T08:00:21.078-08:00Spot-on commentary. I agree, some of the scoring ...Spot-on commentary. I agree, some of the scoring was a little high in the first 2 rotations for Utah, but dammit Georgia was robbed on floor. That's a 10 if I've ever seen one. (And I agree, had she been wearing blue and orange she would have gotten it.) Utah is a really good 3-event team. The problem is they're not a 4-event team. And it's interesting that you're pointing out that in 18 beam routines they've maxed out at a 9.85. That's a problem. Utah doesn't need to go 49.5 on beam, but they need to consistently hit 6-for-6, and score at least a 49. They're strong enough on the other 3 events that a 49 on beam isn't a complete disaster.<br /><br />I've read that Utah is the best vault team in the country right now, but I haven't seen enough of the other teams to check that claim for myself. But 3 vaulters in the top 6 is a telling stat. <br /><br />It'll be interesting to see if Georgia gets a spot in the beam lineup next meet. She's as good as anybody on the other 3 events - give her beam, and even if she gets a 9.8 she'll be competitive in any all-around competition. I'd guess her confidence is riding high, maybe now is a good time to test her in the AA for 2014.<br /><br />Top to bottom it was another good meet for Utah. They win again, and top 197 for the first time this season. But on the negative side, they have 2 falls on the same event for the 3rd straight meet, and missed going 197.6+. This Utah team is teeming with talent, it's just a mental game at this point. If they can fix beam (even for a 49 flat) they're going to make a run at the championship. Thanks for the coverage.Alexnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6890625336346715414.post-56874001726499591022014-01-25T20:27:33.315-08:002014-01-25T20:27:33.315-08:00Thank you. UCLA fan, just moved to LA, and my TV p...Thank you. UCLA fan, just moved to LA, and my TV provider doesn't have Pac-12! So upsetting!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6890625336346715414.post-56930382061427397462014-01-25T18:24:59.179-08:002014-01-25T18:24:59.179-08:00Love this blog. Obviously the point of the Bruin B...Love this blog. Obviously the point of the Bruin Banter is to hear from Val- glad you pointed it out.<br /><br />Anyway, I wanted to comment on Auburn. If they put a meet together where everyone is hitting, they have a number of possible big scores (9.875+):<br />First, as you said:<br />Caitlin Atkinson on all four events<br />Bri Guy on vault and floor<br />MJ Rott on vault and floor (looks like she's a great addition for them- her vault was great today and her double layout is awesome)<br /><br />Also wanted to add that Megan Walker is a possible 9.875+ score on bars and beam for them, so that's 10 potentially excellent routines for Auburn, which could make them a serious competitor in any meet.<br />Leahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10382086780712560726noreply@blogger.com