In parentheses we have estimated the number of routines returning, based on the last competition of the 2009-2010 season.  Next to this number is the number of gaps per event.  Stay tuned, though, as the Late Signing period and Transfer period has not ended.  In addition, some athletes with eligibility may take redshirt seasons and return for competition next season.  All statistics are from Troester.com GymInfo and posted school rosters.

Statistically, you might expect a quarter of all routines to come from any given class.  But in NCAA gymnastics, despite the wear and tear of years of training, experience does count.  Thus, the starting lineup of many teams is filled with upperclassmen, especially on high pressure events like balance beam.  In the table below, we've highlighted teams in with the color RED where the losses hit 10 or more routines (out of 24) OR where losses in any given event run more than three.  In contrast, we've highlighted teams with 3 or fewer losses (out of 24) in GREEN.  This rough measure shows where the teams have the most to replace, and where others will just add to their depth and experience.

After you check out the table below, be sure to vote in our front page poll, for which team you believe has suffered the biggest losses due to graduation.   

Some teams are adept at "reloading" and will simply rely on talented incoming classes or their depth to cover their losses.  For teams on the fringe of qualifying to Nationals or the Super Six, this can be a difference maker.  We'll see how the Incoming Classes stack up in our annual ranking as the season approaches.

Until then, Happy Graduation!