@jackie_green returns to recap both sessions of the 2026 Sprouts Quad to officially launch the NCAA Gymnastics season!
Jackie from GymterPets joins me to review the 2026 Sprouts podium meets, featuring incredible gymnastics. We discuss standout performances, impressive routines, new athletes, and team dynamics. With detailed evaluations of each session, reflections on the overall meet organization and broadcast, and special skill callouts, listeners will get insights on team strategies, individual gymnast highlights, and predictions for the upcoming season. We also highlight individual journeys and comeback stories.
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00:00 Commentator's Jinx and Team Dynamics
01:17 Welcome to Double Back with kentiemac
02:03 General Observations on the Meet
06:09 Session One Highlights: Oklahoma, LSU, UCLA, and Utah
06:21 Utah's Performance Breakdown
14:57 UCLA's Consistency and Standout Performances
22:47 LSU's Surprising Tie and Key Performances
30:20 Oklahoma's Strong Start and Freshman Standouts
38:26 Session Two Preview and Kentucky's Challenges
40:45 Incredible Comebacks and Beam Saves
41:58 Freshman Debuts and Elite Experience
42:38 Floor Performances and Emotional Moments
44:43 Vault Highlights and Injury Returns
46:25 Michigan State's Strong Beam Rotation
54:12 Cal's New Faces and Bar Team Legacy
01:02:32 Michigan's Return to Form
01:11:35 Final Thoughts and Shoutouts