Feb. 4, 2009

Written by: Abbey Adams, Brandi George & Becca Pang

Hey Terp Fans!

It's Abbey... and Brandi... and Becca with a special edition of Tumble Talk! We got back early Sunday morning from West Virginia University where we fought with our HEARTS. We started off strong on bars hitting 6 for 6, and then went to beam with high hopes. After a few mistakes on beam, we knew we had to continue to hold nothing back in order to take the lead. We didn't give up, and we finished strong on beam remembering we had nothing to lose. Next we went to floor and continued to fight through thick and thin no matter what obstacles came our way. Our enthusiasm and high energy on floor gave us a great lead into vault where we knew we had to hit 6 for 6 in order to win the meet. The Terps hit 6 for 6, but couldn't have done it without the unity and heart of the entire team that gave those competing energy and confidence. When the meet was finished, no matter what the scoreboard showed, we knew we did everything we could have and that we fought with our hearts throughout the entire meet. We walked away with a first place finish, and more important, we walked away believing in each other and excited about the weeks to come!

In this special edition of Tumble Talk, we have put together something fun so that you can get to know your Terps! ...dun dun dun...

How well do you think you know us?! Well, we have a little quiz to see how much you know about us... outside of the gym.

Let's get started! Guess which Maryland gymnast or coach gave these responses?

1. I can't go a week without: my phone, computer, spending money, smiling and wearing pink
2. Name something you are good at besides gymnastics: Skiing (but I do make some mean scrambled eggs!)
3. Favorite quote: The more you sweat in practice, the less you bleed in war.
4. Favorite animal: Panda bear
5. Most embarrassing moment: I tripped and fell to the ground in the middle of a competition floor routine.
6. Biggest pet peeve: Losing just ONE sock! What do you do with the other one?!
7. If you could change places with someone for a day who would it be? My 12 year-old sister. It would be nice to not have so many responsibilities for a day!
8. If you were on the cover of a magazine which magazine would it be? Motor Trend
9. I can't go a week without: Dr. Pepper and Cheese
10. Favorite quote: I do the best I can the best I know how... Abe Lincoln
11. What sport would you do if not gymnastics? ...Track? I'm not sure, just nothing that involves too much hand-eye coordination because I have none!
12. What is your biggest fear? Getting stabbed by an icicle... I saw it happen on Grey's Anatomy!
13. If you were on the cover of a magazine which would it be? Sports illustrated (not the swimsuit edition!)
14. What sport would you do if not gymnastics? Hockey
15. Something I'm good at besides gymnastics: Losing my wallet, keys, swipe-card, cell phone, shoes, bag/purse... pretty much losing anything.
16. Name something you are good at besides gymnastics: Being a volleyball setter!
17. If you could change places with someone for a day, who would it be? Peter Pan (I don't want to grow up... not yet!)
18. Favorite quote: Nothing to Lose!!!
19. Most embarrassing moment: Sitting on the table at University of New Hampshire and the table fell down
20. What is your dream vacation? Surfing in Hawaii
21. Name something you are good at besides gymnastics: Soccer
22. What sport would you do if not gymnastics? Something where coordination isn't too important and being short is a huge advantage!
23. Biggest fear: Syrup. When I was little I spilled syrup on my favorite blue polar bear pajamas and had to sit through the rest of breakfast all sticky.
24. Biggest fear: Birds fluttering all around me
25. Favorite Quote: What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.
26. If you could change places with someone for a day who would it be? Barack Obama
27. I can't go a week without: Talking to my parents
28. Name something you are good at besides gymnastics: Driving BIG vehicles br> 29. Biggest pet peeve: When people take 20 minutes to tell a story that should only take 2 minutes
30. Most embarrassing moment: During my first encounter with snow and ice Freshman year, I thought it would be fun to try and ice skate in my tennis shoes little did I know that was a bad idea...I am sure you can all guess how that one ended up...with me on my back in front of everyone.
31. Biggest fear: All modes of transportation... airplanes, elevators, cars, trains, etc. This makes for very interesting away meets!
32. If you could change places with someone for a day who would it be? Abe Lincoln or Forest Gump

Answers: 1. Kyra Phillips 2. Kelsey McDermid 3. Brett Nelligan 4. Kelsey Nelligan 5. Candice King 6. Lisa Reifschneider 7. Talia Tossone 8. Margaux Meeks 9. Brandi George 10. Bob Nelligan 11. Kaitlin Joseph 12. Becca Pang 13. Michele Brenner 14. Vicki Chliszczyk 15. Abbey Adams 16. Allison Dama 17. Lisa Reifschneider 18. Margaux Meeks 19. Brett Nelligan 20. Kelsey Nelligan 21. Michele Brenner 22. Talia Tossone 23. Allie Dama 24. Kelsey McDermid 25. Becca Pang 26. Candice King 27. Vicki Chliszczyk 28. Kaitlin Joseph 29. Kyra Phillips 30. Brandi George 31. Abbey Adams 32. Bob Nelligan

We hope you got to know us a little better! This week we are looking forward to traveling to NC State for the Governor's Cup. Thanks for supporting Maryland gymnastics!!

Please say a special prayer for our fellow Terps Allie Dama and Kelsey McDermid and their families. Allie is finally home in Michigan where she is recovering, and we can't wait for her return! We missed Kelsey this weekend, and we can't wait to get her back this week. Damas and McDermids, we love you so very much and we are constantly thinking and praying for you!!

GO TERPS!

Previous Terps Tumble Talks:
Jan. 26, 2009 - Kyra Phillips
Jan. 21, 2009 - Candice King
Jan. 12, 2009 - Abbey Adams
Dec. 15, 2008 - Associate head coach Brett Nelligan
Dec. 8, 2008 - Michele Brenner
Dec. 2, 2008 - Kaitlin Joseph
Nov. 24, 2008 - Assistant coach Vicki Chliszczyk
Nov. 17, 2008 - Becca Pang
Nov. 10, 2008 - Allie Dama
Nov. 3, 2008 - Margaux Meeks
Oct. 27, 2008 - Kelsey McDermid
Oct. 20, 2008 - Brandi George
Oct. 13, 2008 - Lisa Reifschneider
Oct. 6, 2008 - Head coach Bob Nelligan