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Some personal news, today is my last day at the Deseret News.
Miller is the second highest rated commit in Utahβs 2026 class, which is now four gymnasts in total.
Utah gymnastics adds to its 2026 recruiting class with 4-star Ayla Miller, a former Clemson commit. She keeps the Minnesota to Utah pipeline alive and well too.
Former Red Rock who coached Avery Neff (among many others) at Olympus in South Jordan. Really interesting (great) hire.
Big news for Sarah (who chose Utah as a preferred walk-on because she wanted to come home) which probably wouldnβt have happened if not for the House settlement.
Former Denver star Madison Ulrich visited Utah. If she does join the Red Rocks as a transfer, that will be a major win. Sheβd be arguably the most notable transfer to Utah ever.
Recruits for the 2027 class can start committing to schools this summer and it wouldn't be too surprising to see Utah do particularly well with that class. There is a lot to like about Utah in May.
Plus, if the House Settlement is approved, roster sizes for gymnastics go from 12 fully sponsored scholarship positions to 20. And the Red Rocks (and Utah) have a weekend to show off and impress.
Utah essentially gets a weekend of free visits for recruits in the 2026 and 2027 classes. A lot of 2026 recruits are already committed to schools, but flips happen all the time. And now all the top Level 10 prospects can easily visit/tour the University of Utah if they want.
This weekend is a big one for Utah gymnastics. USA Gymnastics' womenβs development program (DP) national championships are being held in Sandy at the Mountain America Expo Center, starting today.
Makenna Smith and Avery Neff were gracious enough to talk to me after today's meet. They also fielded many requests from fans for selfies, climbing up tables to get closer and off the floor of Dickies Arena.
In an attempt to attempt to clear up some confusion.
Missouri appealed a score (the start value of of Amy Weir's beam routine). That appeal was successful and Missouri jumped ahead of Utah in the final standings.
Initially, before the score change, Utah finished in third.
I donβt know for sure, I think Mizzou appealed a score and it worked out for them.
Well now it seems the scores have been adjusted - and Utah has actually finished fourth.
ABC was wrong