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College & Cocktails: UCLA at Stanford Pre-American Cup

Live from Vegas: Team Bronze Reunion Meet starring Ana Barbosa and Jordan Chiles. And notes from American Cup podium training. Welcome to The Original College Gymnastics Post-Meet Show! It's UCLA at Stanford (2pm PT on ACC+ [https://www.espn.com/watch/player/_/id/cf6913bd-8f8f-4b9e-9883-1e503559980d] scores here [https://scores.virti.us/?s=N9DghGCiZu]): See you after the meet around 4:00 PT for a group debrief and American Cup Preview from Jessica who is at the meet. Here's how to ask questions live [https://gymcastic.com/community/club-member-area-club-member-area-member-far/#post-89]. Full season mocktail menu here [https://gymcastic.com/community/bts/january-10-2026-300pm-pt-college-cocktails/] Extended Episode [https://gymcastic.com/college-cocktails-ucla-at-stanford-pre-american-cup/] + Live Q&A (Members) +70 extra minutes of analysis, behind-the-scenes secret stories, and answering your questions LIVE. Here's how to ask questions live [https://gymcastic.com/community/club-member-area-club-member-area-member-far/#post-89]. Can't make it live? Add Club bonus episodes to your favorite podcast player (instructions here [https://gymcastic.com/community/postid/89/]). Not a member? Join here [https://gymcastic.com/club/]. SUPPORT OUR WORK * Club Gym Nerd: J [https://gymcastic.com/club/]oin Here [https://gymcastic.com/club/] * Fantasy [https://gymcastic.com/gymcastic-2026-college-fantasy-league/]: 2026 College Fantasy Game [https://gymcastic.com/gymcastic-2026-college-fantasy-league/] now open. Never too late to join! * Merch: Shop Now [https://gymcastic.com/shop/] * Newsletters [https://gymcastic.com/gymcastic-newsletters/] * The Balance Beam Situation [https://balancebeamsituation.com/]: Spencer's GIF Code of Points * Gymnastics History [https://www.gymnastics-history.com/] and Code of Points Archive from Uncle Tim * Resistance Resources [https://gymcastic.com/resistance-resources/] Unlock the Episode 1. Join Club Gym Nerd → Choose a plan [https://www.gymcastic.com/club] 2. Complete checkout — your site account is created. 3. Log in here → /my-account/ [https://gymcastic.com/my-account/] 4. Return to this page and refresh. The extended player appears automatically. Join GymCastic Fantasy League! [https://gymcastic.com/fantasy/] What is College & Cocktails? 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 [https://gymcastic.com/club/] 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 [https://balancebeamsituation.com/2026-ncaa-schedule/].

2026 Fantasy Gymnastics Update - NCAA Week 9

Your fantasy gymnastics update as you enter week 10 of the 2026 NCAA season: who's a steal, who's on a bye, who's competing twice, who's a bargain and much more. Season Pass on sale now: https://gymcastic.com/2026-gymcastic-live-shows-season-pass/ [https://gymcastic.com/2026-gymcastic-live-shows-season-pass/] Week 10 Lineups lock at noon on Thursday, March 05 at 1:45pm PT 00:00 Intro 00:39:10 Roster Bargains 00:57:25 Roster Bargains - All-Around 02:52 Roster Bargains - Vault 04:47 Roster Bargains - Bars 06:58 Roster Bargains - Beam 09:27 GymCastic Updates 11:04 Roster Bargains - Floor 12:55 League Leaders 14:05 10.0 Deals 14:40 League Stats This Week's College & Cocktails: March 07 after UCLA @ Stanford. Join us at 4:00pm PT

Why USAG Finally Pulled The Plug on GAGE, We Answer Your Letters

In an unprecedented move, USA Gymnastics has terminated GAGE's membership. We break down the letter sent to parents, the revolving door of suspended "owners", and what this means for the elite athletes caught in the middle. A preivew of the new Mixed Team format at the American Cup, discuss if the US is violating the Olympic Charter, and celebrate Stanford joining the 198 club in spectacular fashion. Plus, we answer tons of letters. College & Cocktails had a full GAGE Rage update [https://gymcastic.com/college-cocktails-gage-rage-georgia-at-kentucky/] on Saturday. CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro 1:13 GAGE Membership Terminated: The Unprecedented USAG Decision 2:55 Impact on Athletes: History Lesson via Jordan Chiles and Lessons on Consequences 4:46 The Ownership Mystery: Karla Grimes & Tiffany Davenport Suspensions 11:05 SafeSport Rules: Why the GAGE Termination Happened Now 23:20 American Cup Preview: The New LA 2028 Mixed Team Format 35:19 Broadcast Strategy: Should We See Every Routine in 2.5 Hours? 50:04 The Olympic Charter: Should the US Be Banned from the Olympics? 59:25 Feedback: Front Attitude Turns & The Gymnastics Rage-O-Meter 1:18:10 Simone Biles' Future Training: Tropical Islands vs. New Elite Bases 1:22:01 Life Lessons: Stick Crowns & Participation Trophies in the Gym 1:29:59 NCAA Update: Stanford's Historic 198 & The Race for #1 1:40:09 The Grace McCallum Model: Finding Perfection in College Bars 1:41:48 Closing: Join Us for College & Cocktails SUPPORT OUR WORK * Club Gym Nerd: J [https://gymcastic.com/club/]oin Here [https://gymcastic.com/club/] * Fantasy: Open -2026 College Fantasy Game [https://gymcastic.com/gymcastic-2026-college-fantasy-league/] with weekly winners * Merch: Shop Now [https://gymcastic.com/shop/] * Team Bronze Design [https://store.gymcastic.com/products/87501403-team-bronze-t-shirt] * College and Cocktails [https://store.gymcastic.com/products/87758469-college-and-cocktails-t-shirt] * Live Shows * Replay tickets on sale [https://gymcastic.com/2025-winter-gymcastic-live-show/] for our fundraiser show with all the tea from Cecile Landi * 2026 Live Show Season Pass [https://gymcastic.com/2026-gymcastic-live-shows-season-pass/] is now available, 4 shows for the price of 3 * Newsletters [https://gymcastic.com/gymcastic-newsletters/] * The Balance Beam Situation [https://balancebeamsituation.com/]: Spencer's GIF Code of Points * Gymnastics History [https://www.gymnastics-history.com/] and Code of Points Archive from Uncle Tim * Resistance Resources [https://gymcastic.com/resistance-resources/]

2026 Fantasy Gymnastics Update - NCAA Week 8

Your fantasy gymnastics update as you enter week 9 of the 2026 NCAA season: who's a steal, who's on a bye, who's competing twice, who's a bargain and much more. Season Pass on sale now: https://gymcastic.com/2026-gymcastic-live-shows-season-pass/ [https://gymcastic.com/2026-gymcastic-live-shows-season-pass/] Week 9 Lineups lock at noon on Friday, February 27 at 2:45pm PT 00:00 Intro 00:51:10 Roster Bargains 01:07 Roster Bargains - All-Around 03:03 Roster Bargains - Vault 05:12 Roster Bargains - Bars 07:49 Roster Bargains - Beam 10:22 GymCastic Updates 12:47 Roster Bargains - Floor 16:18 League Leaders 16:50 10.0 Deals 17:15 League Stats This Week's College & Cocktails: February 27 after Georgia @ Kentucky. Join us at 5:00pm PT

2026 Elite Season Begins!

Morgan Price makes history again with the first-ever perfect 10 for Arkansas! Another coaching suspension at GAGE, Simone Biles' advice to Winter Olympians, and the start of the 2026 Elite season. From Nemour's new skill in Cottbus to Hezly Rivera's dominant Winter Cup performance, we've got your full gymnastics elite and NCAA update. HEADLINES * Simone Biles went to the Winter Olympics to cheer on Team USA * Morgan Price, who earned Fisk's first ever 10, got another 10 this week for Arkansas * Two more GAGE coaches were suspended in addition to Al Fong and Armine * Karla Grimes was suspended from all contact * Tiffany Davenport (GAGE) was hit with a Center temporary suspension * Elite season is warming up with Winter Cup and the Cottbus World Cup ELITE SEASON IS WARMING UP: COTTBUS * Why does the Cottbus World Cup matter in terms of Olympic qualification? * Sugihara Aiko did not defend her floor world title here, with several OOB deductions * Anna Kalmykova (AIN) won FX and VT [https://www.instagram.com/reel/DVEE07UjXeR/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==] with an ode to Mother Paseka * A shocking upset on bars where Kaylia Nemour, the reigning Olympic Champion, finished 7th [https://www.instagram.com/reel/DU_7goIgeyM/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==] * Elisa Iorio won bars [https://www.instagram.com/reel/DVDFPbHjYEK/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link] with a 14.266, Milana Kayumova (AIN) finished second, and Giulia Perotti (Italy) took the bronze * Why wee are giving the GymCastic Award for Elegance (Cottbus version) to Lea Marie Quaas * Nakashima Karin is taking the GymCastic opportunity for comedy award * Can we talk about the fart noises during Makovickova's floor? * Someone please get Sam Mikulak a polo shirt that fits him better!! * Artistry discussion: Anna Kalmykova edition WINTER CUP * So apparently everyone missed the memo that Winter Cup is supposed to be a flop? * Hezly Rivera won the all-around with a monstrous 56.750, winning beam and floor * New senior Charleigh Bullock took silver with a 55.200, winning bars * Claire Pease took bronze with a 54.350, taking the vault title with two vaults * The American Cup roster has been announced with Hezly Rivera, Charleigh Bullock, and Claire Pease all on the squad * The US will send Charleigh Bullock, Reese Esponda, Greta Krob, Caroline Moreau, and Simone Rose to Jesolo * And now for a Spencer Rage-O-Meter: Winter Cup Edition * DID THEY JUST PICK THE TOP 3 AA FOR A MIXED TEAM, NON-AA COMPETITION? * Why Reese Esponda deserves justice after this decision * If Winter Cup is the selection competition, why aren't we using Winter Cup scores to select the team? NCAA * We have four more 10s this weekend * Kailin Chio is on fire and got 10s on vault and beam * Morgan Price's 10 on vault * Avery Neff's 10 on vault * The race between Kailin Chio, Jordan Chiles, and Selena Harris-Miranda for the gym slam * Ranking updates * Oklahoma stays in no. 1, followed by LSU, Alabama, Florida, and UCLA * NQS season is upon us! How will this shift the rankings? * Jordan Chiles still leads the all-around standings * Chio moves ahead of Fatta for the no. 1 position on vault * Chloe LaCoursiere maintains the no. 1 position on bars * Chio breaks the tie and moves ahead of Torrez on beam * Chiles and Nikki Smith stay 1-2 on floor GYMTERNET NEWS * Suni Lee did an interview with the Today Show, leaving the door open for the 2028 Olympics [https://www.today.com/video/suni-lee-talks-2028-summer-olympics-friendship-with-chloe-kim-258127429880] * Jade Carey made a post on the socials, hinting at an elite return * Sabrina Voinea underwent a successful emergency appendectomy surgery [https://golazo.ro/sabrina-voinea-camelia-voinea-operatie-gimnastica-165459] * Rhys McClenaghan adds a new title, MBE, to his collection of accolades [https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/northern-ireland-ireland-princess-royal-windsor-castle-b2922873.html] * Helen Kevric leaves Stuttgart gym [https://www.swr.de/sport/mehr-sport/turnen-helen-kevric-nicht-beim-dtb-pokal-100.html], where Aimee Boorman is coaching FEEDBACK * Has there ever been a gymnast taller than Casey Brown competing in the NCAA? CHAPTERS 0:00:00 – Intro: Morgan Price Makes History & 2026 Elite Season Begins 0:01:07 – Simone Biles at the Winter Olympics: Counseling the "Quad God" 0:02:22 – Morgan Price's Historical 10: From Fisk to Arkansas 0:03:12 – Headline News: More GAGE Coaching Suspensions & New SafeSport Investigations 0:04:03 – Cottbus World Cup: Individual Apparatus World Championships Qualifications 0:06:20 – Floor Routine Debates: Should Gymnasts Have to Get New Routines Each Year? 0:10:48 – Flying Banana Jesus: Dramatic Vaults at Cottbus 0:12:31 – Nemour's New Bars Skill & The In-Bar Arms Race 0:18:35 – GymCastic Award for Elegance: Lea Marie Quaas & "Cherish the Beam" 0:37:14 – Winter Cup: Did they not get the memo that Winter Cup is supposed to be bad? 0:43:05 – Winter Cup Senior Analysis: Hezly Rivera's Dominant Performance 0:56:09 – Gymnasts in the Winter Olympics: Recruiting "Fast Twitch" Athletes for Bobsled 0:59:43 – NCAA Update: Avery Neff & The Race for the First Gym Slam 1:22:12 – Feedback: Tallest Gymnast in NCAA 1:23:58 – Closing & Upcoming College & Cocktails: Georgia at Kentucky UP NEXT * Fantasy Gymnastics podcast [https://gymcastic.com/tag/fantasy-gymnastics/] every Wednesday * College & Cocktails [https://gymcastic.com/category/club-content/college-cocktails/]: This week's meet is Georgia at Kentucky, Friday, February 27 at 5pm Pacific * Cocktail of the week: Code Hacker * 2026 Cocktail and Mocktail menu here [https://gymcastic.com/community/dossiers-downloads/2026-college-cocktails-menu-single-file/] * Add exclusive Club Content to your favorite podcast player (instructions here [https://gymcastic.com/community/postid/89/]). 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