Alabama Gymnastics begins the fight to shock the world.

Dana Duckworth had, what seemed to be, the misfortune of following a living legend at Alabama Gymnastics. Most were expecting a rebuilding year to begin the post-Patterson era. Instead, Dana has the Tide as Back 2 Back SEC Champions (one of the odd things Sarah was never able to do) and after being a top7-5ish team all year, finished the NCAA Regionals with the second highest score in the Nation.

12 Teams have made it to Dallas for the Finals and after tonight, only 6 will remain to play for all the marbles on Saturday.

The semis should stream on WatchESPN. Look for a large Bama contingent as the Fort Worth Alumni Chapter of UA has done their part to welcome Alabama to what will be a heavy Oklahoma arena (the State of Texas has no gymnastics team at the finals).