Minnesota

The age falsification database is live—and it confirms what many suspected: this wasn't isolated, it was systemic. We break down what the data shows, why it matters, and how it reshapes gymnastics history.

Plus, gymnasts speak out amid civil rights concerns, Oklahoma overtakes Florida for the #1 ranking, LSU breaks 198, and we unpack the most controversial judging moments of Week 4—including bars-gate and that Alabama vs Missouri finish.

HEADLINES

• Thanks to Uncle Tim from Gymnastics-History, we now have an age falsification database
• Check out the most beautiful balance beam sequence from Delaney McMahon being done right now
• Gymnasts speaking out against I.C.E. and our suggestions for Minnesota's equality meet.

NCAA

• What happened during week 4?
  • Oklahoma overtakes Florida for the top spot in the country after a 198.425 this weekend, which ties for the highest January score in college gymnastics history
  • LSU also broke the 198 barrier last week
  • Florida had to count a fall on vault after Ly Bui's injury
  • Who is the winner of this week's ''I Don't Want Anything To Do With That'' award?
  • We now have two more 10 after this weekend, for a total of four so far this season
• Biggest controversies of week 4
  • Hitting your feet on the mat-gate: why we need a full analysis comparing the score given to Oklahoma's Lily Pederson and Utah's McKenna Smith
  • We are giving you permission to be outraged about scoring at the Alabama vs Missouri meet because ???
  • We are hitting the one month mark for the 2026 NCAA gymnastics season - what are Jessica's biggest surprises?
    • Alabama fully going for the jock intensity vibe by bench pressing gymnasts on the sides
    • Do NOT count Stanford out. The Cardinals are ranked ninth and it's not even April. This is correct.
    • The team ranked first on floor nationally isn't UCLA, it's not Oklahoma, it's GEORGIA!
    • Riley McCusker is ranked second nationally on bars. Nature is healing.
  • What are Spencer's biggest surprises? (Sad version...)
    • Utah is ranked fourteenth and has two 195s in its first four meets...
    • Kentucky is ranked 32nd and has two 194s in its first three meets. Yiiiiikes

Q&A

• USAG Trident status; Training on a podium; Minnesota respect; Fan Fic for gymnastics; When judges are absent; Tap swings; OU floor choreography; Spray tans

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CHAPTERS

00:00 – Intro: Priorities & Jan 27, 2026
00:31 – Headlines: Spencer Won Fantasy (Breaking News)
01:33 – The Age Falsification Database: It's Everyone
03:21 – Gymnasts Speak Out: ICE, Minneapolis & Civil Rights
05:25 – Minnesota's UCLA Social Equity Meet Ideas (Feb 7)
10:17 – NCAA News: Week 4 Results & Storylines
12:36 – Rankings Shake-Up: Oklahoma Overtakes Florida
15:56 – Updates: Support Independent Journalism + Show/Club Notes
18:46 – Two More 10s This Season (Chio Beam, Chiles Floor)
19:29 – Jordan Chiles: 10.0 + All-Around Dominance Talk
22:15 – Controversy: Bars Feet-on-the-Mat Gate (Pederson vs Smith)
29:26 – Alabama vs Missouri Ending: The Floor Score Debate
34:13 – PSA: Etiquette for Guests at Meets (Don't Sit on Mats)
39:16 – One Month In: NCAA Season Surprises (Happy & Sad)
59:12 – Gymternet News + Letters Begin (British Gymnastics Rebrand)
1:02:53 – Feedback: "How's the Trident?" + Why Not More Podium Time?
1:06:48 – Give Minnesota Some Props (and why they need it right now)
1:09:10 – Fan Fic Corner: Gay Gymnastics Romance Incoming
1:11:54 – What Happens if a Judge Misses a Meet? (Travel Chaos)
1:16:10 – Rosen's Bars Dismount: What's Going On Mechanically?
1:18:24 – Why Don't We Like Oklahoma's Floor? (Paper Dolls Theory)
1:22:08 – Everyone's So Orange (Spray Tan, NIL, and Citrus Crimes)
1:27:25 – Outro: C&C Preview + Live Show Season Pass + Thanks

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