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From Olympians to rising stars gunning to make a place for themselves, here are the top five men's college gymnasts to watch in the 2012-13 season, including OU's Danny Berardini.
- Poll: Preseason Coaches' 2012 Championship: Final Team Results Photos
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Reigning national champion Illinois was ranked No. 1 in the GymInfo Preseason Coaches Poll with six first-place votes. The Fighting Ilini return five All-Americans from last season.
- 2012 Championship: Final Team Results Photos
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Illinois needed a big score in the final rotation to knock off top-ranked and homestanding Oklahoma, but the Illini did it. Illinois posted a team score of 358.85 to win its first title since 1989.
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Illinois used a big effort in rings on the final rotation to storm past host and top-ranked Oklahoma to win its first national title since 1989. Illinois posted a team score of 358.85.
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- Preseason poll
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