Footlock: Who was the guy sprinting downhill?

I just watched the replay. Anyone else see Orman throw up hishands and give away 5th?

Yea, nothing like a humble guy with a website with numerous pages dedicated to his acomplishments, with pictures and videos, FAQs and contact options, and his name as the url, to represent that characteristic in a human being. I'd say humble is one of the last terms I'd use to describe the kid.

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Yea, nothing like a humble guy with a website with numerous pages dedicated to his acomplishments, with pictures and videos, FAQs and contact options, and his name as the url, to represent that characteristic in a human being. I'd say humble is one of the last terms I'd use to describe the kid.

+1

Yep. the first reaction I had was that he celebrated early, with a kid blowing by him on his right, but I haven't seen the replay. He was raising his hands, for what reason, who knows, he surely wasn't winning. Maybe he is just dumb.

I think he watched Brian Shradier do that last year and saw how well it worked for him so he figured it might work well for him too

reminded me of this...tard

http://www.dyestat.com/image/1out/calstate/18-60-finish.jpg

Classic Ohio Runner Mike B, Falling to the ground, just like an ohio state guy to fall when he is not where he wants to be in a race.

I wanna know names of the Jerks you have met

This the guy who fell 8ft from the line and got passed by 15 guys as he rolled around before getting up? That was weird. 8ft dude - like two steps and a dive then you can lie around on the ground for as long as you want. I don't get that.

did this actually happen if so when during the race.

Ya, the kid's name is Michael Brajdic, from Ohio, ended up finishing 26th in 15:45. I checked the Flotrack video. When he went down, he was in 16th, within 10 meters of the line. It is possible he was fighting to the death for that top 15 Footlocker All-American list. hard to say if someone clued him in on his place, and he went for it, with the obvious rubber-legged, drop to the floor, consequennces. We'd have to ask him personally. Anyway, he dropped 10 places in less than 10 metters, sad but true.

This thread brings up two things I thought during the race...

1) The dude sprinting down that hill is a tool. Period. He\'s a tool. Say what you want about him or his personality, but that is a f&cking JV move among national champs. Yes, he \"worked hard\" and was \"talented enough\" to get there, but God to he blow it. And no, I\'m not jealous I never got the opportunity to sprint down a hill in a national championship jackass.

2) The dude falling with 20 meters to go and then getting up and finishing without struggling (much more than a slow walk) is also a tool. Period. F&ck you if you defend him. He didn\'t run himself ragged like the other near finish collapses we\'ve seen. He sprinted, failed, fell down, and got back up without a hitch. Exhaustion my a$$, the kid probably saw the Cali girl video like 12047237 times and idolized her. Congrats, you emulate someone who finished 37th, douche.

Well said, bro. Douche x 2 in my book too.

Hilarious to watch. Now looking at his website I kind of understand...

Brajdic kid ran fastest time ever at Ohio State XC Champiomship course breaking Kennedy's record. He is legitimate. Also, much tougher than egomaniac Wills. Excited to watch him in columbus next year

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When Wills doesn't have the entire coaching staff, team, entire town, every family member holding his hand in college, he will really struggle. Good thing Dave Smith has 15 of these types a year!

In looking at the website, I am thinking it was made by a parent and not Zach, but I could be wrong.

None of you know Mike or Zach. Guaranteed. There is more criticism towards those two who are two of the best ohio high school runners in a long time than people like Colby Alexander (U of O) Donny Roys (THE Ohio State) and others. People are just jealous. I will say that the fall by mike reminded me of the 3200 m state meet 09'. Zach vs Meyer. Meyer fell 15 m to go and walked to the line.