Ajee Wilson Pro?!

Ajee ability to run a wide variety of races makes it a no brainer that she turns pro her want and desire can't be taught she is much more advance then the average 18 year old. If she can balance being a professional runner along with gong to college when it present itself what is wrong with that approach very obvious to me from a great family that supports her and that is what counts at the end.

TrackCoach wrote:

My criteria for turning pro is being able to compete against pros and Ajee meets that criteria. I am not sure how much development can be gained if come into the NCAA system as arguably the best.

Although I would have liked to see her run one year in the NCAA system, but all things considered, she made the right move.

Ajee has the skill set along with the work ethic to turn pro her ability to run shouldn't be questioned if you have any understanding of who she is and her upbringing you will find out that her family support system is excellent. She made this move because she understands that she can have the best of both worlds get paid for what you love to do and still get an education what is wrong with that approach seems to me she is thinking outside the traditional box.

When comparing a mid distance runner [Ajee Wilson] to a sprinter[English Gardner] there events are to totally different races most sprinters mature in there mid 20's while mid distance windows vary i.e. [Mary Decker] Ajee is very different I feel it all comes down to who her pro coach is and his approach on how she can reach her full potential her talent is SPECIAL!!!!!!!

really? ncaa? state school? wrote:

Athletes come and go wrote:

No, ask who is her agent because he might have some explaining to do. The agent might have orchestrated the delay. Ask yourself these questions

How does an agent have such access to a freshman?

When did he contact her?

What did he promise her?

How could he promise her anything without having spoken to an endorsing company first?

Did she give an OK (violating NCAA rules) or did he/she act improperly without the OK of the athlete?

Did the coach help? (NCAA rules there, too).

This was a state funded school. How much money was put in to recruit her and now this is lost due to an improper reach by an agent.

Why do people insist on commenting even when they have no idea of the situation?

Because I think this represents the best of what LRC is.

Have to ask questions and speculate.

The questions that are being asked are good one's but before judgement is passed they should be looked into first.I rather take the stance that things were done correctly by all parties involved that does happen every now and again in today's world.I don't have all the answers or solutions but please enquire before passing judgement or making claims the printed word in today's world very powerful and that is what people believe like it or not so do your HOMEWORK FIRST!!!!!