Mike Tomlin resurfaces in Georgia days after Steelers exit and his “favorite” daughter just gave him a reason to smile

Mike Tomlin stepped down as the Pittsburgh Steelers head coach earlier this week. Three days later, Mike Tomlin resurfaced in Athens, Ga., supporting his daughter Harley Tomlin at a Georgia gymnastics meet against LSU.SEC Network cameras caught Mike Tomlin in the stands alongside his wife, Kiya Tomlin. Harley Tomlin, a sophomore gymnast for the Georgia Bulldogs, posted one of the strongest floor performances of the night as Georgia edged LSU in a top-10 showdown.According to a Daily Mail report, the No. 8 Georgia Bulldogs hosted the No. 2 LSU Tigers in Athens. Mike Tomlin attended the meet and was seen cheering for Harley Tomlin throughout the event.Harley Tomlin recorded a 9.825 on the floor exercise with an Arabian double. Steelers content creator Matthew Lucio shared a clip of Mike Tomlin applauding her routine on social media.Georgia finished with a total score of 197.200. LSU recorded 196.850. The official Georgia Gymnastics account confirmed the result and announced the team’s next meet against Oklahoma on Jan. 23.Mike Tomlin has openly expressed his bond with Harley Tomlin. In a 2020 social media post, Mike Tomlin wrote, "Even my boys know that Harley is my favorite."Mike Tomlin and Kiya Tomlin share three children, including two sons and their daughter Harley Tomlin. While Mike Tomlin was seen supporting Harley Tomlin, Kiya Tomlin promoted her NFL apparel brand, Kiya Tomlin Fashion, on Instagram earlier this week.Mike Tomlin announced his departure from the Pittsburgh Steelers on Tuesday. He released a public statement thanking the organization, team president Art Rooney II, and Steelers Nation for their support.“This organization has been a huge part of my life for many years, and it has been an absolute honor to lead this team,” Mike Tomlin said. “I am deeply grateful to Art Rooney II and the late Ambassador Rooney for their trust and support. I am also thankful to the players who gave everything they had every day, and to the coaches and staff whose commitment and dedication made this journey so meaningful.“I want to also thank Steelers Nation. Your passion, loyalty, and high expectations represent what makes this franchise truly special. Coaching in Pittsburgh is unlike anywhere else, and I will always take great pride in having been a steward of this team.”This season, Mike Tomlin led the Pittsburgh Steelers to the playoffs. Their season ended with a 30-6 loss to the Houston Texans in the AFC Wild Card round.ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that Mike Tomlin is expected to take a break in 2026 and is not expected to coach another NFL team next season. Ronde Barber also stated on his podcast that he believes Mike Tomlin may be finished coaching altogether.Right now, Mike Tomlin looks far more focused on being present for his family. And after what Harley Tomlin did in Athens, that is not a bad place for him to be.