I saw one of the BroJos asking the Kenyans if they would have team tactics so one can be guaranteed the gold, but why are we asking that of our guys?
I say we sacrifice Robby Andrews so that Manzano can get one last shot and Centro can position himself to take down Kiprop.
Do what Kenya did to Geb in the 10,000m Final in 2000 and box Kiprop in with 200 to go and let Centro fly...
Disagree when Kenya does it. Same with U.S., if done too.
The sacrificial Kenyans do not get a medal. This isn't a lineman on the Broncos blocking for a RB on the Broncos so they BOTH get a trophy. This is 1 athlete throwing away is dreams and coming away empty.
ttc wrote:
Disagree when Kenya does it. Same with U.S., if done too.
The sacrificial Kenyans do not get a medal. This isn't a lineman on the Broncos blocking for a RB on the Broncos so they BOTH get a trophy. This is 1 athlete throwing away ****is**** dreams and coming away empty.
...HIS dreams...
What's there to sacrifice? If anyone goes out fast you play into the hands of the Kenyans.
You can't force the field to go slow, which would give Andrew and Leo a better shot, so they don't have many team tactics they could use aside from letting someone out of a box if they're stuck on the rail.
Deer Park wrote:
box Kiprop in with 200 to go
Kiprop is prepared for that scenario. He will run the whole race in lane 2 or 3. The only way to take him down is to trip him.
You don't need to "sacrifice" someone to make the race slow.
Andrews and Manzano are PRAYING for a slow tactical race, and Centro can't win if it's a time trial.
Prediction: if the 800m split is faster than 1:59, Leo and RA will be non-factors.
Maybe send Andrews up to box someone in at the 200 to mark.
Have him act like it's the homestretch, charge up and cut in.
This will be slow.
Kiprop is going to go straight to the back where he can't be boxed and he can't be tripped. He knows he can with that tactic, so there's no need to debate taking it out hard himself.
And since milers all fancy their own kick, the race will dawdle along for the first kilometer. This could make it anyone's game. It will become more about positioning than anything else. Experience, tactics, and confidence will be major factors.
Centrowitz, Willis, Makhloufi, and Kiplagat will arrange themselves 2nd-5th convincingly behind World Champion Kiprop.
Leo only beats Charlie Grice.
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