Did Galen Rupp ever finish his U of O degree?

Graduated in 2009 with a degree in business

http://www.addictedtoquack.com/2012/7/27/3192876/ducks-invade-london-2012-galen-rupp-usa-5000-and-10000-meter

http://projects.registerguard.com/csp/cms/sites/web/sports/trackandfield/16013095-41/story.csp

I've heard the second article's version (that he was going to take a few more classes online and go back for others), but the first is not specific enough to answer the question. Anybody know more?

Why does it matter? The value of a UofO degree is the same whether you have one or not.

Deadman Running wrote: The value of a UofO degree is the same whether you have one or not.

You statement is contradictory. I think you maybe meant;

"The value of attending UofO (for four-years) is the same whether you have a degree or not."

The above not the case for someone level a University for full-time employment. A new graduate gets dibs over someone who did not complete a degree.

Later, after some years of experience, the degree is less important.

college student wrote:

I heard he never graduated, true?

Does his record not count if he didnt?

Bill Gates didnt graduate college- FYI.

Just a hunch but I think Rupp could get a job with Nike after he's done with his Pro career, college degree or not.

Deadman Running wrote:

Why does it matter? The value of a UofO degree is the same whether you have one or not.

You beat me to it.

If he is on the wall of fame at the Jacqua, he's a graduate.

ataglance wrote:

Just a hunch but I think Rupp could get a job with Nike after he's done with his Pro career, college degree or not.

Or coaching... wanna Rupp-method athletes.

With a business, or quasi-business, degree Rupp will like both work for Nike, and coach future elites.

A Duck wrote: If he is on the wall of fame at the Jacqua, he's a graduate.

Well, Duck, you should be able to provide photographic proof. Just jog down to your alma mater, and take a picture. I assume you are a graduate and living not too far from your peeps.

Academic All-American w/ 3.91 GPA.

http://www.oregonlive.com/trackandfield/index.ssf/2009/03/galen_rupp_named_cross_country.html

I don't see why he wouldn't have graduated as my 1st link says.

Desk Job on a Track wrote:

A Duck wrote: If he is on the wall of fame at the Jacqua, he's a graduate.

Well, Duck, you should be able to provide photographic proof. Just jog down to your alma mater, and take a picture. I assume you are a graduate and living not too far from your peeps.

Lol, I am a jog from Stanford.

A Duck wrote: Lol, I am a jog from Stanford.

Wow, Stanford has A Duck hiding in its shadows! Will wonders never cease.

That Academic-All American article is written prior to the one stating he was looking forward to taking online courses, etc., to complete his degree from Portland. The other one is just a general info statement.

I am just asking about if anyone has anything from Rupp himself, or some specific statement, like you get when athletes in the NBA or NFL go back to finish a degree and walk at graduation.

All the other arguments are conspiracy theory stuff, I am just asking a simple question, don't read into it.

whether or not??? wrote:

Deadman Running wrote: The value of a UofO degree is the same whether you have one or not.

You statement is contradictory. I think you maybe meant;

"The value of attending UofO (for four-years) is the same whether you have a degree or not."

The above not the case for someone level a University for full-time employment. A new graduate gets dibs over someone who did not complete a degree.

Later, after some years of experience, the degree is less important.

No - I meant EXACTLY what I said. Its not as funny if I have to explain it to you - so I won't.

And then you wrote,"The above not the case for someone level a University for full-time employment." Let me guess, you have an English degree from UofO ?

Deadman Running wrote: No - I meant EXACTLY what I said. Its not as funny if I have to explain it to you - so I won't.

And then you wrote,"The above not the case for someone level a University for full-time employment." Let me guess, you have an English degree from UofO ?

Hmm, English-Clown. You wrote something. You didn't say anything. Don't know the difference? I could explain the difference between saying and writing -- but I won't.

Let me guess, still dreaming of finishing that high school degree?

Desk Job on a Track wrote:

A Duck wrote: Lol, I am a jog from Stanford.

Wow, Stanford has A Duck hiding in its shadows! Will wonders never cease.

Not hiding, I am sure many of you have seen me at the Jordan. I've spent a lot of time at Stanford. I thank them for investing in my last company.

Appears he is still studying his degree!

He and Centrowitz have a friendly wager to see who finishes first.