re: Remove

I saw that Shilese Jones did not sign with Florida today which was unexpected. Does anyone know if she is deferring or has flipped to another school?

I think Jones is deferring another year to take a break after making an Olympic push. At least that’s what I’ve been reading on social media.

I went to one a month ago. In addition to Alyona, Smith, and Kai being injured, Ferrer is apparently dealing with some type of injury. She was held out of everything. Christina was also limited to a quick run through on beam, but she just posted she’s tumbling again. As far as the other freshman go, Kiya competed AA. Goodrich competed a beam and floor routine, and Ryan competed VT, BB, and FX.

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The team looks strong right now. The freshmen will be heavy contributors but we likely work some of them in slowly.

Kiya will be competing in the all around day one. She is going to be a fan favorite quickly. She has 9.9+ routines on vault, beam and floor. She is still cleaning up bars but will be strong here too. She is definitely capable of winning SEC freshmen of the year with what she bring to the table.

Kai was limited when she got to LSU but has been doing a lot more lately. She wears a boot around campus for precautionary reasons. She is expected to be in the starting vault, bars and floor lineups. They may go slow with her to start the year.

Kamryn Ryan will get a lot of opportunities in the starting vault lineup. She gives us some good depth on floor. Big vaulter. She has trained a 1 1/2.

Ferrer has a long way to go. Injuries have held her back unfortunately.

Alyona is starting to get much more healthy and is doing more on bars right now. She is ahead of schedule which is good news.

Ruby and Edney look as good as ever. They have certainly stepped up their game. Ruby continues to clean up with each offseason. Her development has been remarkable.

Desiderio has just started tumbling again. Her beam is fine. Just has to get in shape for floor.

Durante, Edwards and Campbell have been great this fall. Durante looks more confident on beam and has improved her leaps. Edwards vault has been more consistent so far. She will be in the floor lineup at some point. Campbell had had many beam routines in practice that were flawless, I predict she gets a 10 this year on beam.

I see no reason why they can’t get back to four on the floor. Just have to pace ourselves through a few injuries. Let that youth develop and come into their own. A lot of people have major doubts since we lost that big senior class which has carried the load for a while but I think this team surprises a lot of people.

I don’t know how many of you listen to McKenna Kelley and Taylor Davis on their new Bleav podcast. On today’s episode McKenna talked a little bit about Emma’s decision to go to Arkansas. Seems like it was mostly injuries, and it probably will benefit her to be at a smaller school. That way she won’t be compared to McKenna and all her success at LSU. It seems like there will be less pressure on her... which is good for Emma.

They also discussed NCAA judging bias. Olivia Karas (former Michigan gymnast) was a guest. It was very interesting to see per point of view on judging bias. I think it’s worth it to listen to.

Anyone went to the inter squad today?

Not sure why someone downvoted my post. I was just curious if Olivia could find herself somewhere in the lineups this year?

I really like Gunter as a person and I would love to see her get some opportunities to contribute this year.

Also, Campbell’s beam does look better. Her dismount was what held her back from the 9.9-9.925 range consistently. With her being the anchor I expect bigger scores from her.

Don’t forget about Gymnastics 101 next Friday. So we’re less than two weeks away. That should calm our anxiousness until January.

Yes, DD and Jay have both mentioned in interviews that tv time restraints have sort of killed the chance for exhibition routines. Kinda sucks for the gymnasts who actually need the experience.