I've been a Gabby critic but I thought she looked like a different person last night. Generally much happier and more engaged in the team spirit. But apparently we aren't supposed to talk about that. It was interesting to watch the team celebrate when they basically knew they would win. I'm sure there wasn't the instant high of "OMG we won", But I'd guess the lasting affect will be much stronger, in the days, weeks and years to come when they realize the insane level the were able to achieve.
This is a little late for team finals but through the NBC app there was the ability to watch the coverage with no commentating and listen to the arena sound. I started doing this half way through the finals and it was great! It gave the feeling of being in the arena and let me enjoy and notice what "I" saw instead of having the commentators tell me. Obviously the camera dictated your angle but it was a great way to watch. I'd suggest trying it for the AA finals if you are not a fan of the commentators.
This is a little late for team finals but through the NBC app there was the ability to watch the coverage with no commentating and listen to the arena sound. I started doing this half way through the finals and it was great! It gave the feeling of being in the arena and let me enjoy and notice what "I" saw instead of having the commentators tell me. Obviously the camera dictated your angle but it was a great way to watch. I'd suggest trying it for the AA finals if you are not a fan of the commentators.