observer of things
Why wasn't A&M dq'd in the 4x4 ? 3/10/2012 10:09PM Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
Is a runner really allowed to swing 4 lanes wide off the final turn with the sole intention of trying to block a challenger from behind?

In all my years in this sport I've never seen such a move and thought for sure Preeble/A&M should have been disqualified for that move.

Officials out there please set me straight.

Thanks!
announced
RE: Why wasn't A&M dq'd in the 4x4 ? 3/10/2012 10:23PM - in reply to observer of things Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
They were DQ'd.
observer of things
RE: Why wasn't A&M dq'd in the 4x4 ? 3/10/2012 10:27PM - in reply to announced Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
Why did they get 4 points on the NCAA results website then?
Brian Wave
RE: Why wasn't A&M dq'd in the 4x4 ? 3/11/2012 12:02AM - in reply to observer of things Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
Didn't impede.
fabulous parting gift
RE: Why wasn't A&M dq'd in the 4x4 ? 3/11/2012 12:23AM - in reply to Brian Wave Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
lane 4 dude
RE: Why wasn't A&M dq'd in the 4x4 ? 3/11/2012 12:38AM - in reply to fabulous parting gift Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
Preble had both legs in lane 4 at the end of his 50 meter block. Ballsy move, but no-brainer call on the DQ.

Didn't Arkansas get DQ'd from a win in the DMR in the early/mid '00's for something similar? Arkansas guy took Michigan's Brannen way out on the final straight and got the DQ. The King of Virtue, Johnny Mac, was livid. That one was even worse.
M.C. Confusing
RE: Why wasn't A&M dq'd in the 4x4 ? 3/11/2012 7:55AM - in reply to Brian Wave Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
NCAA Rule 5, Section 5, Article 3 part b:

The referee, after consulting with the appropriate officials, shall disqualify a competitor who:
b. Veers to the right or to the left so as to impede a challenging runner or forces the challenging runner to run a greater distance

Doesnt necessarily have to impede if it appears the intention to impede is there.
Sub 4:40
RE: Why wasn't A&M dq'd in the 4x4 ? 3/11/2012 8:24AM - in reply to M.C. Confusing Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
Thats exactly what happened to the french guy who got bronze in the steeplechase in Daegu
Koneko
RE: Why wasn't A&M dq'd in the 4x4 ? 3/11/2012 10:00AM - in reply to observer of things Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
That Turkish guy shouldn't been DQ'd in the 1500.