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Florida removes three gymnasts off team as Long Island native blasts ‘disturbing false narratives’ in wild drama

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Arnold, C. (2026, October 9). Florida removes three gymnasts off team as Long Island native blasts ‘disturbing false narratives’ in wild drama. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/08/sports/florida-removes-three-gymnasts-as-long-island-native-blasts-false-narratives/

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New York Post · collected 2026-10-09 · by Christian Arnold

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Skylar Draser, a senior gymnast from South Huntington, was removed along with three other teammates from the University of Florida Gators gymnastics team. Head coach Jenny Rowland confirmed the removals but did not specify reasons behind them. In response, Draser released a statement on social media criticizing "disturbing false narratives" and expressing her heartbreak over the situation while reaffirming her academic commitment to finishing at UF in December before transferring.
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Skylar Draser, a senior gymnast from South Huntington, was one of three University of Florida Gators gymnasts removed from the team this week. The other two were juniors Ly Bui and Lily Bruce. Head coach Jenny Rowland confirmed their removal but did not specify reasons. In response, Draser released a statement on social media criticizing "disturbing false narratives" about her departure, expressing heartbreak over misinformation circulating online. Coach Rowland stated that the focus remains on supporting athletes while maintaining accountability and respect within the team culture.

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Florida Gators SEC South Huntington University of Florida Gators

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Draser PERSON · 4× Florida GPE · 3× Gators ORG · 3× SEC ORG · 3× Jenny Rowland PERSON · 1× Lily Bruce PERSON · 1× Ly Bui PERSON · 1× Skylar Draser PERSON · 1× South Huntington GPE · 1× University of Florida Gators ORG · 1×

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South Huntington native Skylar Draser, a senior, and juniors Ly Bui and Lily Bruce were removed from the SEC program this week, with head coach Jenny Rowland confirming the moves without specifying what led to the decisions. “We wish them well moving forward.
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🔮 “I never imagined that stepping away from Florida in the middle of my final year would mean seeing my name circulating online attached to so many hurtful, and disturbing false narratives,” Draser wrote.

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A collegiate gymnast is hitting out at the rumor mill after she and three other teammates were removed from the University of Florida Gators gymnastics team. asserted
she → hit → team
South Huntington native Skylar Draser, a senior, and juniors Ly Bui and Lily Bruce were removed from the SEC program this week, with head coach Jenny Rowland confirming the moves without specifying what led to the decisions. “We wish them well moving forward. asserted
We → remove → them
Our focus remains on supporting our athletes and maintaining a team culture built on accountability, respect and commitment,” the Gators head coach said in a statement to local outlets. asserted
coach → remain → outlets
However, Draser spoke out in a statement on social media to express her heartbreak over the “hurtful” and “disturbing false narratives” surrounding her removal from the program. asserted
Draser → speak → program
“I never imagined that stepping away from Florida in the middle of my final year would mean seeing my name circulating online attached to so many hurtful, and disturbing false narratives,” Draser wrote. asserted
Draser → imagine → narratives
“It is heartbreaking to see people create stories about situations they know nothing about. asserted
they → see → nothing
While I cannot control what others choose to say or believe, I know the truth, I know my character, and I know what I gave to this program. asserted
I → control → program
I am also so blessed to have the best family support through one of the most challenging times in my life. asserted
I → have → life
Draser was a regular starter for the Gators on vault and beam during the 2026 season and earned a career-high score of 9.95 on vault and beam during her junior year. asserted
Draser → earn → year
Draser did not provide details about what led to her removal from the Gators gymnastics program, but she did say that she would finish her academics at the University of Florida, graduate in December and then enter the transfer portal. asserted
she → provide → portal
The senior has this season and a fifth year of eligibility remaining. asserted
senior → have → eligibility
“As difficult as this chapter has been, I refuse to let it define me,” her statement read. asserted
statement → refuse → me
“I will learn from it, hold myself accountable, grow through it, and come out stronger. asserted
myself → learn → it
I have learned how to keep showing up when things are hard, find strength in uncertainty, and believe in myself when the path ahead looks nothing like I imagined. asserted
I → learn → myself
This sport has shaped me in countless ways, but it does not define my worth or who 1 am. asserted
1 → shape → worth
I know who 1 am, I know what I deserve, and I am proud of the person I am walking away as.” asserted
I → know → person
She added: “Although this chapter did not end the way I once dreamed it would I am leaving Florida with lessons I never expected to learn, strength I never knew I had, and a renewed belief that everything happens for a reason. asserted
everything → add → reason
I’ll forever be grateful for the memories, the lessons and the people Florida brought into my life. asserted
Florida → bring → life
I’m closing this chapter with gratitude and walking into the next one with an open heart, a lot of faith and so much excitement for what’s ahead.” asserted
what → close → faith
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