Simone Biles and college gymnastics? At first glance, it might feel like trying to connect uneven bars to a balance beam—tricky, right? After all, Simone famously skipped the NCAA scene to conquer the world stage. But hold on—there’s more to this story than you might think. Back in 2014, a 17-year-old Biles signed her National Letter of Intent with the UCLA Bruins, setting her sights on college gymnastics. Fans were thrilled at the thought of seeing her in Bruins blue. But destiny had other plans. Simone shifted her focus to elite gymnastics, making history at the 2016 Rio Olympics with a jaw-dropping four gold medals. The NCAA’s loss was the world’s gain. But wait—there’s still a lingering college connection! 

Ever heard of Georgia GymDogs? Well, Simone Biles didn’t just attend a camp there this season—she inspired the entire team, thanks to her former coach Cecile Landi. Cecile, who now coaches Gym Dogs, made it happen, giving fans a rare glimpse of Simone back in a college gym setting. And speaking of LSU, here’s the plot twist you didn’t see coming. 

On March 25, LSU Gymnastics subtly dropped a bombshell on their Instagram story. There she was: Simone Biles standing in front of a whiteboard in what possibly was the LSU locker room. But it wasn’t just the image that got fans talking—it was the message. On the board, in Simone’s unmistakable handwriting, were two simple yet powerful words: “Stay Golden.” Two words with such a huge meaning!

It was a moment that blurred the lines between college and elite gymnastics—a subtle yet powerful reminder that Simone’s influence knows no bounds. Whether she’s inspiring future NCAA stars or dominating the world stage, Biles continues to be the golden standard. But remember, the two words weren’t the only Olympian wisdom left behind for Olivia Dunne, Haleigh Bryant, Sierra Ballard, and the rest of the Tiger gymnasts. Oh, wait—there was more.

Well, the caption on LSU’s story read, “Olympian inspiration x2 💜.” Wait, x2? That could only mean one thing—there was another legendary message on that board. And here’s the fun part: this Olympian was one of Simone’s seniors from Team USA. Need a hint? Simone affectionately called her “Grandma” during their competitive days. 

It was none other than Aly Raisman! The six-time Olympic medalist is known for her leadership and grace! And what did Aly write? True to her trademark simplicity and get-it-done mindset, her message was direct yet deeply impactful: “Do your normal.” Three short words—but packed with the kind of calm, steady wisdom that defined Aly’s Olympic performances. It was a reminder to the Tiger gymnasts—to probably trust their training and stick to what they do best. Seeing messages from two of the greatest gymnasts of all time in their locker room? That’s the kind of legendary inspiration that could push LSU all the way to NCAA championship glory.

And believe us, that road connecting to the NCAA championship is going to be bumpy, as on  April 3, Olivia Dunne and Co. will face teams like Arkansas and Michigan at Rec Hall in Pennsylvania. The gymnastics battle will be to gain a position in the NCAA Regional final. Tough, no? But the Tigers now have Simone and Aly’s motivational messages with them. And it wasn’t the first time Simone shared something like this for an NCAA gymnastics program. A few days before, she did it in a match against LSU gymnastics. 

Simone Biles cheers someone in a match against the LSU Tigers 

When Simone Biles hypes you up, you know you’ve done something special. And that’s exactly what happened during the SEC Gymnastics Championships final this year. The protagonists? Simone Biles and Addison Fatta. But the real magic wasn’t just in the scores—it was in the words.

On that day, Fatta’s Oklahoma Sooners went head-to-head with LSU Tigers Gymnastics in an intense showdown. The Sooners fought hard, but the final result didn’t exactly thrill their fans. However, Addison’s floor routine? That was a different story. Her performance had it all—flair, control, and a mindset that screamed, “Come and get me.” She moved across the floor with the kind of authority that makes even legends take notice. And one did. Biles, watching from the sidelines, was so impressed that she couldn’t hold back.

After witnessing Fatta’s bold and brilliant display, Simone took to Instagram, tagging her with the ultimate hype message:  “Okay baby let’s gooooo @addisonfatta.” Sure, Fatta’s score of 9.800 was technically 0.200 shy of a perfect ten. But at that moment, Biles’ words made it better than a ten. When the GOAT hypes you up, the scoreboard suddenly feels irrelevant.