re: Remove

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Most LSU fans know we catch a lot of flack but to me this was overboard.

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any reason why this is in particular? I am new to gymnastics this year. Also shame on people going after gymnast. Its not their fault that judging is terrible. And you literally could do this to every gymnast for every team. Nobody out there having zero deductions.

Most of these reddit posters tend to follow elite gymnasts for years (rather than college teams). When their beloved gymnast joins a college team they dislike, they can become really aggressive towards this particular team. You can still gather some solid insights* over there but better don’t argue with them…it’s not worth it. I defended SEC teams a few times and they all ganged up on me…

*For instance, recruiting insights:
(There are rumors that Sophia Butler is going to go to LSU instead, JaFree Scott didn’t sign a NIL yet I believe, and who knows what’s happening with Shilese)

I mean it’s full of keyboard tough guys. It’s cool if you feel like getting in an internet fight though!

With regionals this week, LSU will be competing on Thursday for sure and most likely on Saturday. So will Jay rest anyone (like Kiya on floor) on Thursday (when individual qualifiers are determined) in order to give it our all on Saturday? There are 3 results that could happen:

1. LSU places top two on Saturday and the team goes to Nationals
2. LSU places bottom two on Saturday but individuals qualify for nationals based on thursday’s results (eg Bryant in AA, Johnson on floor)
3. LSU places bottom two on Saturday and (if) some girls were rested on some events they miss qualifying as AA or event specialists.

My guess is Kiya will be rested on floor on Thursday and possibly Bryant on one event if her elbow is bothering her.

Honestly this season, and in this regional, they need to take the opportunity to get the scores to be inidividual nationals qualifiers on Thursday.

I agree! We have to put our best lineups forward from here on out if we want to advance. And there is a bigger chance than ever that we might not make it past regionals, so they need to try and secure individual spots just in case.

Interviews. Seems like some athletes may have stomach issues.

Jay Clark

KJ Johnson

Sami Durante

Kiya Johnson

I wonder what over the top questions he’s referring to. I imagine most of the reporters are coming from the football side of things “ what happened and what are you going to do to fix it?” Vs.” How are the girls feeling about not having the meet they wanted?”

Maybe it’s just me but I think it’s important to ask the difficult questions - we have not performed our best this year at times and our mental game is clearly part of the issue. I was most interested in Sammy saying that the mindset coach send them videos. I am not close to the programme or if the mindset coach does more than this but a worthwhile investment really could be a sports psychologist to work with this team on pressure. Likely to late in the season now but more mindset style coaching one on one and as a team appears like it could be a worthwhile investment for this team going forward as that competitive edge at times has appeared lacking. Talent wise we Have the gymnastics even if I don’t always agree that we put our best foot forward in terms of routine construction. Fingers crossed for post season we have a rough regional so let’s hope we can survive and advance ??

We would not bat an eye if they asked this to a football or baseball coach who has had the type of season this team has had or the last “game” this team has had. As I have said before Anif it’s a sport, it’s a sport, and all the scrutiny that comes with high-level collegiate sports, regardless of whether they are females who are participating. I am glad the media has gotten a little more scrutiny - I for one want some answers for the incredible inconsistency of this season