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Jul 27, 2021
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Corn Pop
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I’ve thought of that angle, but then watching her just walk off probably
was worse than watching her struggle would have been.
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Biles dropping out gave the USA a chance for Silver instead of Bronze
Rex Kwon Do
7/27/21 12:40pm
Meh 😑
franklyvulgar
7/27/21 12:41pm
There was no alternate. The team is set at four. She took the spot from someone
Orange4Life
7/27/21 12:42pm
She did not “take” the spot. She EARNED the spot. Any ripping of Biles is ignorant silliness from lesser mortals.
Sandstone Cougar
7/27/21 12:45pm
She absolutely took the spot. Wake up
Orange4Life
7/27/21 12:46pm
With family members who competed at a high level in gymnastics, I am pretty comfortable with my perspective.
Sandstone Cougar
7/27/21 12:59pm
If she earned it, she didn't earn it during qualifications
EQD2
7/27/21 12:47pm
This. When she dropped out, she forced her teammates to finish the meet with
Submariner
7/27/21 12:50pm
I only disagree with your math. Her best performance would have added 6+ points
JAGA97
7/27/21 12:43pm
The thing I wonder most is whether what happened today was way beyond
Memmo
7/27/21 12:45pm
Then why not just say that? Just say I think the team will perform better and I
rcbyufan
7/27/21 12:49pm
She did literally say that.. She said her mental issues were serious enough that
BYUFootballisBack
7/27/21 1:13pm
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Turnpike Lane
7/27/21 12:52pm
There was no alternate. Biles preemptively used up all of the team’s allotted
Corn Pop
7/27/21 12:58pm
Oof. I didn't realize this. That makes it so much worse
EQD2
7/27/21 1:01pm
"her backups did great". I admittedly don't follow gymnastics, but what are the
BoiseBlueCoug
7/27/21 12:59pm
There was no replacement. It meant that the scores for the 3 other members had
Submariner
7/27/21 1:08pm
I’ve thought of that angle, but then watching her just walk off probably
Corn Pop
7/27/21 1:15pm
Did a well-prepared alternate take her place? That's not what I understood
EQD2
7/27/21 1:03pm
Your position is based on assumptions
cougarstrong
7/27/21 1:22pm
Bad take in almost every way, starting with ignorance about event scoring
reddead
7/27/21 3:39pm
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