April 18: Can the LSU gymnasts win the national championship?

Advocate columnist Scott Rabalais joins sports editor Perryn Keys to preview the LSU gymnasts' chances to win their first national championship. Rab comes aboard to discuss whether this is the best LSU gymnastics team in school history, and why the Tigers have a real chance to not only make it through to Saturday's semifinals but to score an upset over Oklahoma, the heavy favorite. The guys take a moment to discuss why gymnasts are the toughest, grittiest athletes on campus — no, seriously — before moving on to explain why Haleigh Bryant is one of the best in the nation, and why she is essential to LSU's success at the championships. They also discuss Bryant's career, the abundnace of perfect 10s in modern gymnastics and the other teams who are likely to advance through Thursday's semifinal sessions. Rab also shares a few thoughts on the Masters — including a moment with Uncle Verne Lundquist, who was known for his work at Augusta long before he became the voice of SEC football, as well as ex-LSU golfer Sam Burns' struggles at the tournament. Subscribe to our YouTube channel! Subscribe to The Advocate: theadvocate.com/subscribe Sign up for the LSU Sports Insider newsletter: theadvocate.com/lsunewsletter 0:00-Intro 4:05-The best gymnastics team in LSU history? 13:10-The unspeakable physical toll on gymnasts 19:20-Why Haleigh Bryant is essential to LSU's success 29:40-Do gymnasts get too many perfect 10s these days? 33:45-Oklahoma is the favorite. Here's how LSU could win 39:30-Uncle Verne Lundquist signs off for good 46:40-Why Sam Burns has struggled at the Masters