If you feel you can do a better job, go land a six figure annual salary in the SEC, and see how you do managing Kenyan talent.
It may seem easy, but there is more to it than meets the eye. Additionally, the adjustment to American culture does not exactly enhance performance.
Ignorance is bliss, and clearly you never competed Division 1.
Crazy to think that in years, he's closer to being a masters runner than he is to being a high school kid.
Wilfred Brimley wrote:
Not being mean- I’m a coach in the NCAA- how the hell is somebody a 29-year-old freshman?
He’s a loser. Imagine being 29 and hanging out with 18 year olds. I have nothing against getting a college degree later in life but don’t compete in sports and hangout with children
29 year old loser wrote:
He’s a loser. Imagine being 29 and hanging out with 18 year olds. I have nothing against getting a college degree later in life but don’t compete in sports and hangout with children
That’s the only way most Kenyans can get a college degree later in life, or even earlier in life. I certainly don’t blame him. He is making the best of his situation. It is up to the NCAA to establish age limits, not poor Kenyans to forego opportunities that can have a significant impact on their life.
The NCAA needs to start thinking about age caps.
The year you turn 25 you should automatically lose eligibility.
Better off than being a 29 year old "freshman" "trans woman" on the woman's team.
pretty creepy for a 29 year old to be hanging out with 18/19 year olds. pretty perverted if he starts banging some of the girls
As long as he’s African - or any POC it’s OK according to the wokesters. Now, if he were some white dude it would be an outrage to these same screechy hypocrites.
Wilfred Brimley wrote:
Not being mean- I’m a coach in the NCAA- how the hell is somebody a 29-year-old freshman?
Probably because this is his first year of college?
Most high school public school athletic organizations have age caps, why can't college?
NoinHS? wrote:
Most high school public school athletic organizations have age caps, why can't college?
There are specific exceptions for certain programs, including those made for children. College age people aren't children. It's pretty clear the NCAA regulations are written in somewhat convoluted way to avoid specifying ages for a reason. I'm no lawyer or expert and haven't read it, but it's probably because of the 1975 Age Discrimination Act, which applies to programs and activities that get federal money. I assume most colleges get some federal money. Some lawyer or the NCAA official would know better than me.
Q: Does the Act apply only to older people?
A: The Act does not limit protection against discrimination to a certain age group.
Q: Does the Act apply to age distinctions that are included in federal, state and local laws, such as a minimum age to enroll in a public school?
A: No, the Act does not apply to statutes and ordinances passed by elected bodies that establish age criteria for participation in certain programs.
Q: Does the Act have any other exceptions?
A: There are a variety of exceptions to the rule that permit age to be taken into account. For example, the act permits schools and colleges to offer special programs that are geared toward providing special benefits to children and the elderly in a specific age range.
zcxvzcvx wrote:
Those guys are obviously better coached and probably more suited to 1500/5000 than 800/1500. This guy is also better at 1500m than the other guys so far. 3:36 at altitude is worth a few seconds better at sea level.
It's hard to conceive of a worse men's coach than Houston Franks. The only reason he is an upgrade is because the previous coach was KD. LSU got DFL at conference--there is no reason to be getting boat raced by Vandy when you have a 3:36 guy and several guys who were decent high school runners.
This is just pure desperation by the coaching staff. I would be embarrassed to be on staff. This is not fair to majority of college age athletes. Not what coaching is all about
Youre not going to think this is analogous to your sacred ground of running, but its not shocking or surprising to have "older" participants in college competitions. My old man at 38 was a freshman at Ellensburg College in Wa. *In band.* He played lead trpt. He had been a Chief Musician/bandmaster in the navy.They had big band competitions in those days, and everybody loved that the "old fart" could blow the socks off of the others. Maybe it was a different time, a different mentality, but it was more...harmonious. Whats wrong with finding talent *and experience* where you can? Guys in his band welcomed the motivation to learn and do better. Coming up in a discipline, Youre better off in a field that is better than you.
*Fire when ready, Gridley!*😁
29 Year Old Tiger King wrote:
Age is just a number: LSU track star is a freshman at 29 years old - YouTube
LSU isn't doing anything different than so many other schools, so I am not hating on them specifically for it. But still pretty bold to put out a feature video on the subject. I love the coach's comment - "Sure he's a fast ahh Kenyan from the cradle of distance running excellence, but he's also old enough he's practically an assistant coach!"
Well, for the coach for assistance it look pretty fine.... Ain't it?
Age is far more than just a number. something you will find out about at 50. And there is nobody in their 20's who have the life experiences of those in their 50's.
Wilfred Brimley wrote:
Not being mean- I’m a coach in the NCAA- how the hell is somebody a 29-year-old freshman?
You know, after high school, some people decide that they never want to go to college. Then later in life they change their minds.
Some people competed in college sports in their 40s
DwideSchrude wrote:
If you feel you can do a better job, go land a six figure annual salary in the SEC, and see how you do managing Kenyan talent.
It may seem easy, but there is more to it than meets the eye. Additionally, the adjustment to American culture does not exactly enhance performance.
Ignorance is bliss, and clearly you never competed Division 1.
Another virtue signaling liar.
age caps wrote:
The NCAA needs to start thinking about age caps.
The year you turn 25 you should automatically lose eligibility.
NCAA currently loses every case where they put in any restrictions.
They just lost the case where years of JUCO athletics count against your 4 years of eligibility. While it goes to appeal, seniors who went to JUCO get a 5th year for 25-26. If they lose appeal JUCO kids will now have 6 years!
It's moving towards, 'anyone enrolled taking 12+ credits' is eligible for sports, with no restrictions at all.
