A Week Later…Did The U.S. Selection Committees Get It Right?
It’s now been just over a week since our five-member U.S. Olympic teams were finally named at the Trials in San Jose. I’m playing a bit of catch up this [...]
The Men’s Selection Committee Dilemma: Horton vs. Legendre?
I have somewhat cowardly avoided posting my picks for a men’s team since watching yesterday’s finals and also learning of Mikulak’s sprained ankle. Perhaps I unintentionally jinxed Mikulak with my [...]
Men’s Trials Day 1…A Sudden Realization
Although I wasn’t able to see the full coverage of men’s Day 1 unfortunately (didn’t get the TV station at my house), I did follow along all the quick hits [...]
Final Thoughts Before The Men's Trials Begin!
Here’s one final quick rundown of my most recent London StockWatch, ranking these 15 guys as we head into the first day of Olympic Trials: 1. John Orozco 2. Danell [...]
London StockWatch…Ranking and Analysis Of The 15 Men's Trials Participants
Here's my latest updated Men's StockWatch, in preparation for the upcoming Olympic Trials: 1. John Orozco 2. Danell Leyva 3. Jonathan Horton 4. Jake Dalton 5. Sam Mikulak 6. [...]
Stunning Finish To Men's Day 2! And A New Olympic Team Member?
WOW. It was another exciting day in U.S. men’s gymnastics, with some of the very best in this nation’s history fighting to earn their places on this year’s national team [...]
London StockWatch Update…Major Moves On Men's Day 1!
I’ve already got plenty to update on my London StockWatch after last night’s incredible men’s competition. Here’s my most up-to-date rank list of the men’s Olympic contenders: [...]
Best Men's Nationals Ever…Thoughts On Night One!
As soon as tonight’s men’s competition was complete, I sent a text message to my brother that said, “I think these guys can win Olympic gold.” The only problem is, [...]
London StockWatch…A Last Minute Men's Update Before The Meet!
I decided to put up one final pre-U.S. Championships “London StockWatch” before the men’s competition begins this evening. I’ll be updating this after each day of competition, highlighting the major [...]
The Unspoken Battles Of The Men's Visa Championships
With the huge number of gymnasts in the men’s field (43), the wide range of various strengths and weaknesses among the competitors, and the complex nature of putting together a [...]
Some Entertaining Interviews With The American Men
If Danell Leyva weren’t doing gymnastics, he’d be a “fat kid at home who’s always in trouble.” And his favorite thing to eat is..."food." NBC Olympics I’ve always [...]
London StockWatch Heating Up: Men's Side
It’s definitely time to put another StockWatch update out there, as a whole lot has happened since my last rank lists in March. Since that time, we’ve seen the retirement [...]