GYMTERNET NEWS A CNN investigation into John Geddert spoke with seven gymnasts/families about their experiences with him, and it wasn't pretty Physical abuse, verbal abuse, suicide attempts Police complaints dating back to 1986 A letter to USAG in 2013 detailing the problems Steve Penny KNEW and chose to do nothing. Because publicity. CNN also has the May 2017 Karolyi depositions. They aren't pretty either. Apparently the Karolyis had very little to do with the ranch and barely ever met or talked to Larry Nassar. Huh? It was all USAG's and Kathy Kelly's fault "I wanted them to be safe, but..." Nassar's boss, William Strampel, has been arrested for insane 1970s sexual misconduct. That's the official charge.  Those two MSU trainers who were informed about Nassar and did nothing still work there  MSU spent $500K in January monitoring social media accounts of Nassar survivors and journalists. We definitely can't think of a better use for that money USAG Athlete Assistance Fund application and the Saving Our Survivors Fund And in actual gymnastics developments: (1:05:38) The drama over the English Commonwealth Games team deepens Cuba is in the Pacific now, and we're all for it Giulia Steingruber is playing around with a Yurchenko double back MEET NEWS (49:08) We break down the key storylines to watch at this Saturday's NCAA regionals and rage about the scheduling and individual qualification rules, as per usual Professor O'Beirne, PhD brings us a history lesson on the origins of the Commonwealth Games, and we get excited about Wales and dragons.  FEEDBACK (1:11:13) Why can't women do NCAA and elite at the same time? Primary source material about the sound in the Georgia Dome When a floor routine might also be a tornado warning A long-time brevet judge on how we can fix NCAA (and USAG) judging 2-hour awards ceremonies (WHATTTT??) and plans for a parent revolt! Live Show at NCAAs Seats limited. Get your tickets here  SUPPORT THE SHOW Join Club Gym Nerd here. Buy our awesome clothing and gifts here. RELATED EPISODES 297: The Jig of Victory 296: Komova in Stuttgart, NCAA Crack, and the Ranch Incident 295: Elvire Teza and Cecile Canqueteau-Landi 294: American Cup 2018 293: EXCLUSIVE Inside Elite Verification 292: Winter Cup 2018 and FIG official statement on hosting World Championships in anti-gay country 291: Not a Good Look 290: Valeri Is Out 289: 175 Years 288: Ding Dong The Ranch Is Dead 287: Simone and Maggie Too 286: Cover Your Eyes and Silently Scream 227: Jane Doe2 Sues Karolyis