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UTAH: Will benefit from preseason training - something she missed as a freshman due to a pre-existing injury ... best events are bars and floor ... strong tumbler has innovative skills ... if she becomes more consistent in competition, she could win a starting spot on several events.
2007-Missed the first half of the season to rehabilitate an injured back ... came off the injured list to compete on the floor in six straight meets ... season-best 9.80 floor score at Nebraska and Oregon State ... competed on bars against Nebraska and scored a 9.75 ... hit 6-7 routines ... made the Athletics Academic Honor Roll ... NACGC Scholastic All-American.
PERSONAL: Daughter of Susan and Steve Neff ... mother is a Penn State alum ... brother Steve is a U.S. Army Ranger ... brother nicknamed her Tank for her ability to compete when she was hurt ... undecided on a major ... full name is Stephanie Elizabeth Neff ... born Sept. 22, 1988 in Allentown, Pa.
Neff's Career Highs
Bars 9.75 vs. Nebraska, Mar. 4, 2007 Floor 9.80 vs. Nebraska, Mar. 4, 2007 9.80 vs. Oregon State, Mar. 16, 2007Outside The Gym
Miles from home: 505
Nicknames: Lizzie, Tank
The gymnast I pretended to be as a child: Kristen Maloney
Hardest skill I've ever performed: Piked double front on floor
Favorite non U of U sports team: Dallas Cowboys
This describes me: Small but mighty
Favorite music: Hip-hop, R&B
Favorite subject in school: Math
I enjoy: Swimming
Favorite movie stars: Martin Lawrence, Jessica Alba
