McDougal bashers and atheists regroup here/Rupp bashers too

I got egg on my face now. I will bash these 2 great, young Americans no more. They showed me alot of character and 'dig deep' guts today.

what is the 10K course record there?

McDougal with the Jesus pose crossing the finish line?

Larry

Clearly, Rupp should have prayed a little bit harder.

more important is the fact that these are 2 fine, young American runners (for us Americans)...which should help with the resurgence of American distance talent.

Make it 3 Lomong in American too, but I agree I'm glad in some respects that Josh said he ignores letsrun.com.

This is a fine example, guy runs one of the best races he has ever run and we need to find something to bash him about. So lets take a shot at his faith. You guys are unbeleiveable

Great race. A pleasure to watch. I may tend to root for people who share my beliefs about religion, but I still enjoy seeing great races by religious fanatics. You can hardly be a fan of the sport if you don't.

At least he's not armed.

I'm an atheist and I'm glad for McDougal. I may differ from him strongly in that area, but he's a talented guy who obviously workds his ass off. Good for him.

I'm also an Eric Liddell fan, so (to the OP) quit making atheists out to be a bunch of shortsighted assholes.

I agree. I don't care who this guy worships and how much I disagree with him...he ran a hell of a race and watching two native born Americans duke it out like that was impressive as all hell. Don't mean THAT in a derogatory way either (To be honest, I was pulling for Lomong to get it!)

mobile9 wrote:

I'm an atheist and I'm glad for McDougal. I may differ from him strongly in that area, but he's a talented guy who obviously workds his ass off. Good for him.

I'm also an Eric Liddell fan, so (to the OP) quit making atheists out to be a bunch of shortsighted assholes.

I don't buy into McDougal's (or Rupp's, or Hall's) belief system at all. In fact I think it's ridiculous.

But that was a great race today, and a great job by McDougal to gut out the win. I was on the edge of my seat the whole last 2K.

Both Rupp and McDougal were very gracious towards each other in the interviews after the race. They are obviously both very nice young men.

Ryan Shay was a christian as well.

Hey folks, ever notice how it's the anti-religion crowd who constantly bring up the topic of religion just so they can bash it? Very interesting.

well i have to say it was a good race by all three top guys, i didnt think that Lomong would be able to hold out to the finish only because i figured Rupp and McDougal's strategy would have not let that happen....but these three guys could be the makeup of some of the best USA team for the olympics, Lomong 1500, Rupp with the 10k? McD with marathon? who knows could be some nice competition for other countries to start worrying about (Kenya)

i must say though, i know Josh personally and many people that go and hate him because of his faith, say it without proper evidence. though he may be a great runner, in my book he is a man of good character and that is worth more than being great at running, after all you dont have running forever...

I still hate Rupp.

someone has to bring this up.

imagine how good rupp would be if he were not a hypothyorid asthmatic.

how many other ncaa guys spent the summer with alberto salazar and doc stray-gundersen in utah?

did rupp pay for his stay in utah? did rupp pay for doc stray-gundersen's "advice"?

does the ncaa test for drugs? oh wait - doc stray-gundersen - friend of alberto salazar and advisor to the goucher's "only stupid athletes get caught".

that could only be a coincidence...no one may know the validity of that statement...im not saying its not true either

Count me as one more atheist who thought Josh could win and was glad he did. I'm not among the bashers, though. I'm probably at least 25 years too old to do that.

Anybody who "hates" McDougal for his religious beliefs is an idiot that can't be taken seriously.

some folks put their faith in what seems most solid in front of them. interesting that both site that faith as a reason they perform well. even it there is no God, which God only knows, the lifestyle they live can be conducive with good running results. more power to them.