So, on the roster:
- I'm a bit surprised Bailie or Nia isn't on the roster. The major new seniors (and these are really major ones) generally get a nod. But then, World Cup rosters are also known for being quite fluid.
- However, YAS MYKAYLA!!!! So excited about this, and I'm totally happy with her competing at the American Cup!
- Ellie Black is also a major bonus on the list. Her vault and tumbling pass variations will be very interesting.
- Jessica Lopez back for the first time this quad, always a nice touch. Imagine if Bailie did get swapped in- battle of the Lindsay Sterling floor routines!
- Sad not to see Iordache here. It's always great to see her and Simone competing together, and she would have been a shoe-in for the World Cup title.
- I've come to enjoy Erika Fasana (at least on floor, which is a good intro event to become a favorite of mine), so I'm glad to see her here.
- I'm interested to see what the Trio will make of Frag's floor routine. It wasn't included in the NBC Worlds coverage. I think they'll like it, but it's always amusing to hear what they do finally have to say.
- Oh, and Ruby's bars! YES, official broadcast quality!
- Speaking of floor, I'm interested to see who all brings new routines for 2015. Fragapane, Harrold, Ferrari, and Lopez have all had their routines for two years, so I'll be interested to see if they stick with them or bring something fresh. I'd also like to see Emily Little with a new routine...
- And, finally, what is Simone going to bust out?! Are we going to see the DLO 1/1? What of the other awesome upgrades we saw in her last USAG video? And maybe Mykayla too...
And my prediction:
1. Simone Biles (duh)
2. Mykayla Skinner
3. Vanessa Ferrari
4. Jessica Lopez
5. Ellie Black
6. Claudia Fragapane
7. Ruby Harrold
8. Erika Fasana
9. Emily Little
Spots 1-3 were easy, as were 7-9. 4-6 were harder to puzzle out, and I feel they probably won't be this order.
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