with regards to inside info, how's this for size. From John Capriati, speaking of webb,and I QUOTE, "after this season, he's worth maybe 5-10 grand, but his name will probably double that" ENDQUOTE. Do the math folks, that's not 250bigbig ones, last time i did my math (which was a long time ago)
-insider oldtimer.
I actually believe Webb is more marketable than Greene (domestically, not internationally).
There is always a 'World's Fastest Human', but Webb's story is unique. Did ESPN ever break out of its normal programming to telecast a Greene race? Even the announcers stated the USATF crowd was there to see Webb over Marion. (Although that was last year, when Webb was red-hot). Most people I talked to knew of Webb, but far less knew of Greene, even though he had accomplished so much more.
If Webb can have the kind of 2003 that we thought he would have in 2002, then he will capture everyone again, (but not quite like before). But even right now, if he were in a race, the interest would snowball tremendously.
Webb is more marketable to the .001% of the population that spends their time on dyestat.com acting like someone's highschool accomplishments are the end of the world.
Webb's story was unique last year. So was Gabe Jennings a few years ago. Now they are both professional runners not that far apart in age, and must produce. Why is Webb's career assumed to be brigther than Gabes?
Because he's a full 4 years younger than Jennings..and has already run almost as fast, thats why...Come on be objective...compare Jennigs upsdie with Webbs' ..please don't insult the viewers here