re: Will we get on the gymnastics Sweepstakes?

Ran across this interesting article on Ariel Posen. The LSU network in operation. Hopefully there are no problems with her "long-term eligibility".

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LSU gymnastics coach Jay Clark confirmed that Ariel Posen will join the Tigers for the 2027 season. The announcement follows a chance meeting between Posen and staff members that reignited her interest in collegiate competition.

Clark reconnected with Posen in December, attending former LSU gymnast Elena Arenas’ wedding. Posen worked the reception, all the while speaking with the two about a possible return to gymnastics.

“She said she was thinking about making a comeback, that she wanted to be part of something,” Clark said.

As reported by Nola.com, the idea grew in January when LSU travelled to Georgia for a meet. Clark and LSU standout Haleigh Bryant later ran into Posen again in downtown Athens.

“It sparked a thought,” Clark said. That was soon followed by a call from Pete Arenas, owner of a gymnastics training facility in Athens.

“He said, ‘She’s been in my gym for five weeks, and she looks great on two events—bars and beam,’” Clark said. “‘She may be a great addition.’”

LSU then moved swiftly to add Posen as a transfer. Clark is expected to contribute in the 2027 season, while her long-term eligibility is being decided. After committing to the program, Posen later thanked LSU’s coaching staff.

“The moment I stepped onto campus, it just felt right,” Posen said. “The coaches, the girls, and the overall environment are exceptional, and it truly felt like home.”

She also thought about the unusual path that led her back to college gymnastics.

“My journey hasn’t been traditional, but stepping away gave me the clarity to see exactly what I wanted, and the motivation to go after it,” she said.

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https://www.msn.com/en-ca/sports/college-sports/lsu-gymnastics-lands-ariel-posen-transfer-while-ashley-cowan-secures-sec-honor/ar-AA22swts