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I thought it was interesting that for the most part, the O dominated the D on the most recently released Big Cat drill, particularly in the trenches.

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There is obviously an optimism around this team I haven’t felt in years. These players are coming back because they want to do something special.

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It's also perfect timing for the facade of Alabama appearing nearly invincible to crumble. They have been so much in our heads that we play them completely tight. If our boys have a great season leading up to that game, it will be our best chance to play loose and up to our actual potential against them in years. I think that's been a big factor in the drought.

So many ranters trying to talk Devin into leaving and convince other ranters that it's a good idea. Curious.

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Talent level at LSU behind Finnegan and Edney just doesn't look near as strong as the last 5-6 years. Seems odd given that the facility they have is unmatched in the country.

Why isn't recruiting improving?

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The idea that the facility is that big of a factor is another false narrative. Sure, the facility is gorgeous, top of the mountain at this point. There are so many other factors and every recruit has different priorities.

The most important thing about the facility is whether it is good enough for them to train safely and efficiently. After that, the school, the location, the culture, the other girls on the team, and the support structure come into play. The culture in CA at UCLA is fairly different from the culture in LA at LSU. Not a whole lot can be done about that.

Also, all of these girls know each other from the circuit, so one might choose a school for one factor and another chooses to be with her friend(s). You also have to account for the fact that most of these girls have lived a very sheltered/sequestered life and did not go to regular school, which also complicates things.

Needless to say, recruiting these girls is very difficult and tricky. Even with the best facilities and the best recruiters, it's difficult and takes some luck to land the best girls in a given year.

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Scores definitely skewed.

Left lower leg.

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"Groupie" Surtain also exposed last night

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Guy is a freshman. It's impressive that he was able to crack the starting lineup at Bama so he must have some talent. I dislike what he did to LSU as much as anyone but calling him a bust is premature.

One thing is for sure. The more players that announce they are staying, the more likely others like White and Lawrence will join them.

Great show by our fans, great show put on by our girls, our coaches, and everyone else on the production team! The team had a few miscues but overall look like they can compete with anyone as usual.

I also watched the OK meet and they looked great as usual, but already some of their routines had some inflated scores. Along with FL and UCLA, we are going to have to peak at the right time and have a near flawless super six to win it. It is going to be tough, but we have a shot and our girls are working their butts off to make it happen.

Also, seeing the PMAC this Friday, there is no doubt that our fan base will also pack it and bring the noise once Wade and the boys start winning consistently. The Cal gymnastics coach said they had never seen so many people so loud for a gymnastics meet EVER. It was really great when our crowd cheered loud for a Cal gymnast struggling to stay on the beam. I am proud of our fans who brought it in all the right ways.

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You're probably right, but we're going to play a lot tougher teams in the SEC that mistakes like that will cost us the game. I like Aranda, but he needs to be called out for his lack of adjustments!

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There's a saying. When you find yourself in a hole, the first thing you should do is stop digging. Decent advice.