![Florida Gators gymnast Leanne Wong is congratulated by teammates after her uneven bar routine. The Florida women's gymnastic team hosted the Georgia Bulldogs at Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center in Gainesville, FL on Friday, January 27, 2023. Florida defeated Georgia 197.900 to 196.850. [Doug Engle/Ocala Star Banner]Flgai 012923 Uga Uf Gym](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/9a7c633cae7f6f59e7205505602e06535f634a82812e7e256f4f0638349ac1ca.jpg "Florida Gators gymnast Leanne Wong is congratulated by teammates after her uneven bar routine. The Florida women's gymnastic team hosted the Georgia Bulldogs at Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center in Gainesville, FL on Friday, January 27, 2023. Florida defeated Georgia 197.900 to 196.850. [Doug Engle/Ocala Star Banner]Flgai 012923 Uga Uf Gym")
In the sport of gymnastics, the Florida Gators judge themselves no just by their ability to win meets but also by their own personal standards to progress and be in position to make a run at winning nationals.
Last night the Gators accomplished both as they cruised past Georgia 197.900 to 196.850.
Even with Trinity Thomas scoring a perfect 10, the first rotation was relatively close, with the Gators leading by a tenth of a point.
🐊 @Gym_Trin 23rd 🔟 sticks its landing on @SportsCenter Top🔟!#GoGators | 🐊🤸♀️ pic.twitter.com/jxy8dR245T
— Gators Gymnastics (@GatorsGym) January 28, 2023
From there, the gap grew all night as the Florida gators won all four rotations.
While Florida couldn’t quite get to 198, their gold standard, it was still a good night of progress for the Gators. Leanne Wong took the all-around honors for the meet, scoring 39.650. Her high mark came on uneven bars where she posted a 9.975.
Florida Gators: The boys are in town
We wrote yesterday that this weekend is a massive weekend in recruiting for the Florida Gators. With at least 23 prospects on campus, including uncommitted five-star running back Jerrick Gibson out of IMG and FSU safety commit Jordan Pride, it’s a great opportunity for Billy Napier to gain momentum for his 2024 class.
Having Gibson this weekend is huge because he will be joined by Gator commit DJ Lagway, who seems to be all in on trying to get guys to come to Gainesville.
Gator Nation we need him! Show him dumb luv !! #GoGators 🐊🐊 https://t.co/gacowQ3rKg
— Myles Graham (@MylesGraham2_) January 27, 2023
I ain’t no Senator’s son
When it comes to being a preferred walk-on for the Florida Gators, guys will come in all shapes and sizes. Earlier this week Napier brought on two-star QB Jordan Gile, and undersized prospect that isn’t afraid to chuck it deep.
At running back, the Gators will be adding 5-9, 175 pound Anthony Rubio.
Grateful to God,family & coaches who helped me turn a young boys dream into a young man’s reality as a student-athlete with @GatorsFB #D23AMTEAM@coach_bnapier @CoachJuluke @belenathletics @AndrewSpiveyGC @delatorre @Blake_Alderman @Jason_Higdon @GrahamHall @BelenJesuitNews pic.twitter.com/MSEzEVavIp
— Anthony Rubio #25 (@AntRubio25) January 26, 2023
Anthony, out of Belen Jesuit, is the son of senator Marco Rubio. He is considered a zero-star prospect by 247 Sports and had interest from the University of Buffalo and Bryant. Like most walk-ons, the odds that he ever plays are slim.
But if you are one to go down a rabbit hole of conspiracy, Marco Rubio worked in the US Senate with new Florida President Ben Sasse. So if Anthony gets in his dad’s ear about the state of the athletic program, Scott Stricklin might want to brush up on his CV.