Did Mike Rossi (viral marathon dad) cheat his way into Boston?

So you want this in the subject line?

Is that because you want to make sure that everyone knows that the Mike Rossi that cheated (common name) is the one associated with the East Coast Event Group?

East Coast Event Group wrote:

So you want this in the subject line?

Is that because you want to make sure that everyone knows that the Mike Rossi that cheated (common name) is the one associated with the East Coast Event Group?

Yes. Good point East Coast Event Group.

I don't want to use the other subject because I don't think the company he works for is relevant. When we have two Mike Rossi's that are both viral marathon dads then we'll just use his year of birth or something

Timer Guy wrote:

First off ..

There is no evidence that he cheated. That would mean that someone actually has factual evidence.

There is a lack of evidence that he may not of ran the entire course.

Any decent RD under those conditions would not have DQ'ed just to make Let's Run forum happy.

I could care less either way but the fact that people have spent a month on this topic and have done actual research is insane to me.

Want to make things right in the running world? Actually get out there and volunteer at a local event and make a real difference in the running community.

Your unfortunate use of language illustrates your ignorance; and it is a terrifying notion that you could end up on a jury somewhere. His previous run times are facts and those facts can be used as evidence to show he could not run a 3:11 marathon. He being the only person not photographed on the run course is also a fact and that fact can also be used as extraordinarily compelling evidence to show that he was not on the run course during the marathon. I can assure you that it is exactly the sort of evidence a prosecutor would rely upon if there were a trial in this matter (not that there would be). It is clear, on the facts available, that he did not run the marathon, and certainly not in 3:11.

(I have no idea what 'factual evidence" could mean to you, but it is likely an accidental tautology created by your ignorance.)

I understand that you personally feel cheated.

The end of the day it's unfortunate it isn't a story anywhere but here.

Do I think he cheated? Yea probably so...

But guess what? At the end of the day nothing is going to happen except he has to live with himself for his actions. Knowing Boston, they aren't going to get involved period.

Being in the profession and knowing how results are reported to Boston unfortunately I believe this happens a lot more than you guys want to believe.

Lol at college kids being terrified of internet grammar usage.

Tautology? Fancy words! Sound like somebody has a case of the pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis!

I love chones wrote:

Tautology? Fancy words! Sound like somebody has a case of the pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis!

I do not think he was being merely redundant, I think he was trying to (maybe not on purpose but through his own misunderstanding) create an extra special term (by being redundant) that there was a separate class of evidence called "factual evidence" which is somehow more compelling than some lessor sort of plain old evidence.

In any event, I stick by my use of language, but I have to run off now to get my prescription filled for my Silicosis.

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abingtonrunner2 wrote:

He was not found to be innocent. The statement was non-committal. If the Committee believed that he was innocent they would have said so. Their statement left him hanging in a lot of respects. While the simple minded person may incorrectly infer that the statement implies he is innocent or did run the race, the statement does not say that. In addition, an as aside, when in the court of law there is a finding of "Not Guilty" that too is does not mean nor is it the same as "Innocent". They are two separate findings and have distinct differences.

Here are the facts:

- A woman in a position of authority made a decision that I did not agree with and provided a neutral statement explaining her reasoning.

- Subsequently, I took to facebook and explained why I disagreed with her and how it offended my ideas of justice.

- Many other people joined my crusade, some going so far as to inundate said woman in a position of authority with emails and other nonsense.

- I also run races, and have never been convicted of any type of cheating in my running career.

- In the passing weeks, I have spent days on end posting on running forums and pointing out why other people are wrong while having to defend myself against accusations of stupidity.

The only difference between you and me?

I make this look GOOOD!

I love chones wrote:

Tautology? Fancy words! Sound like somebody has a case of the pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis!

I am pretty sure that means small c0ck.

somebloke wrote:

I love chones wrote:

Tautology? Fancy words! Sound like somebody has a case of the pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis!

I am pretty sure that means small c0ck.

If modern science and philosophy can agree on any one axiom, it is that it takes one to know one.

In other words, you got a little pp

Interesting point of view:

FGS wrote:

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Brilliance

OK who is responsible for THIS garbage: "Teachers and Runners United - Seeking DQ of Mike Rossi" Why teachers and runners??? WTF do they have to do with each other? Could you chose a more grandiose name? "UNITED? with all of 2 Facebook likes? Ok maybe, you'll get a handful more, I'd be embarrassed to like anything with that name.

and patrick white, really? Kind of funny, very snarky, but being funny completely takes away from your credibility and makes them even less likely to respond.

"If I just say I went for a run will that make me healthier? Or do I actually have to do it?"

Mocking and pestering VIA helps nothing but makes you all look even more pathetic. Same with pestering USATF, Marathon Maniacs, etc. This isn't much different from a 2 yo throwing a tantrum because they didn't get their way, but doing it on social media for all your potential future contacts and employers to see. This just isn't productive and may hurt you in the long run.

I'm just telling it like it is. And no I'm not Douche Rossi.

WWRD wrote:

Interesting point of view:

FGS wrote:

Ty

Media nightmare? Everyone in the media has moved on. Several wrote articles about Rossi being innocent with no DQ.

Clearly, the one guy who is pushing the other thread title is just a vindictive POS.

FGS wrote:

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Um? Keyword stuffing like this doesn't work anymore. It actually has the opposite effect and could get the link dropped from search results altogether.

Carry on.

Timer Guy wrote:

First off ..

There is no evidence that he cheated. That would mean that someone actually has factual evidence.

Please, tell us what evidence is sufficient for Rosie Rossi to have cheated? Please be specific. It's important to be specific.

Fun times.

How much do mimes cost per day? We need a Mike Rossi mime at some of the upcoming running events in question. I'm in for $200, but I need pictures. And we need a Mike Rossi cheats t-shirt for the mime.