If Trinity is in AA, I think Florida sails through to the finals. I still favor them to advance even if she’s still limited to UB but with less margin for error. I can envision the wheels coming off for them on UB since we’ve Lazzari/Richards/Gallentine get stuck in the 9.7-9.8 range at times this season.
Speaking of Richards, I wonder the extent to which they’ll use her in semis. She’s been off at regionals and SECs, and while it shouldn’t take a massive score to advance, I think it’s worth considering using someone else on FX/UB.
I am so torn over the first semifinal. Michigan’s first national title is within reach, but starting on BB is going to give me a heart attack. A hit VT rotation like in the regional semifinal should give them a huge advantage and their UB is 2nd best in this semi imo. I hope they sort out Wojcik’s FX issues. I want her to challenge for the AA title, plus they need her to be scoring a 9.9 to keep up with UF on FX.
Cal has been my sentimental fav for years, but I think VT/FX is just a little too weak to challenge hit meets from UF/UMich. I love Minnesota but I think their 1-2 spots tend to leave a little to be desired, so getting Remlinger back into VT/FX lineups would be huge for their scoring potential.
I really don’t have much interest in the outcome of the second session besides hoping Alabama doesn’t advance. I wouldn’t mind LSU being shut out either given how overscored they were in SLC, but a well performed meet from them should easily challenge Utah for the 2nd spot, and I love Haleigh Bryant, so idk.
