This video seems to have caused quite the stir on Facebook the past couple days. Wayne State alumni as well as current athletes are calling for the coach to be fired.
As far as the season is going, outdoor track has just begun. Aside from Knack, all good performances have been by Grand Valley. The weather has been inclement thus far. What are some predictions moving forward?
What did the coach say that would make people mad? I watched it and didn't notice anything.
The womens team went from 6th in the nation to being a joke. The guys team declined, too ( Komph left but Copi came ). He's an extremely arrogant, rude, and selfish man.
I'd like to hear from a current Wayne state athlete.
The performance that stands out the most to me is Chris May in 14:05.8 in the 5k. Knack obviously with a strong 10k as well. Looks like weather really affected meets this week. I believe a number of teams were scheduled to compete at the Tennessee Relays next weekend but that meet has been cancelled due to renovations. Can't wait to see what happens at Mt. Sac meet in two weeks.
Chris is a dork but I'm happy he's doing so well.
What did he say that caused a stir? He's challenging his kids to rise up and perform. Nothing wrong with this.
Acollegecoach wrote:
What did he say that caused a stir? He's challenging his kids to rise up and perform. Nothing wrong with this.
Just lookat the results. Wayne state used to be good now they blow.
Fetty Wap wrote:
Acollegecoach wrote:What did he say that caused a stir? He's challenging his kids to rise up and perform. Nothing wrong with this.
Just lookat the results. Wayne state used to be good now they blow.
I wouldn't exactly say they blow. If anyone is at fault though, it's the old coach for a lack of recruiting and putting forth any sort of effort (except with taking pictures at meets) in his last year to keep the program moving forward.
Give Coach Ruff some time. He'll get the job done. If you think you can do better, post your name and resume and we'll judge if you're qualified. Otherwise keep your mouth shut.
Sounds like Fetty is mad because it was a sprinter who was an All American and Coach Ruff was talking about sprints and throws as opposed to distance in the interview...
Distance races are all that matter.
Well... Will probably be a lighter week for distance racing with Mt Sac happening next week. A number of Ohio schools will be competing at All-Ohio championships. Ashland and Walsh do have their mid-D/distance runners entered. Weather is probably not going to be great. Saginaw and Ferris are at Bellarmine. GV is sending sprinters and field events to Western Kentucky. Northwood is hosting a meet, weather likely to be an issue. Michigan State meet was cancelled.
GLIACXC wrote:
Well... Will probably be a lighter week for distance racing with Mt Sac happening next week. A number of Ohio schools will be competing at All-Ohio championships. Ashland and Walsh do have their mid-D/distance runners entered. Weather is probably not going to be great. Saginaw and Ferris are at Bellarmine. GV is sending sprinters and field events to Western Kentucky. Northwood is hosting a meet, weather likely to be an issue. Michigan State meet was cancelled.
Thank you for your updates.
Whats josh mirth doing???
Honestly don't know. He doesn't have anymore eligibility and I don't personally know him. Graduated?
Josh Mirth ran a 2:47 ish marathon last summer in Minnesota. Most likely jogging and working as he graduated last May.
Saying that only one group of events matter is why track and field gets so little respect. There are more than one event group and you should have a grasp on them. It's like saying only your offense matters in football.
Offense is more important.
Nice little D2/GLIAC showdown in the 5k "A" heat at Mt Sac this weekend. Ngandu and Panning are in there with a bunch of 14:00-14:20 guys.
Brian Baum is also entered in the samw heat as Ngandu and Panning.