jq wrote:
fml wrote:
Also why keep Infeld? Serious question because I can't think of what she has done in the last 4-6 years?
Infeld’s boyfriend works for nike. The real question here is: why is hall on the team? I just watched a race where she finished behind gwen.
Did you also watch the race where she made the world championships?
steeple_squigs wrote:
Carrots wrote:
Why would you cut Colleen but keep Gwen?
doesn't gwen have a gear only contract? or at least that's what i've heard on here. free gear for a ton of publicity is a pretty good deal.
There is your problem
To the people wondering why they'd keep one athlete and not another. It doesn't work like that. These athletes all are individuals, there is no "league minimum" for track athletes. Companies don't sit there with a ranked list of their athletes going "well if we cut Colleen we have to cut Gwen because that wouldn't be fair!" Each athlete has their different marketability and it's not based on performance only. Colleen is in a unique situation and she's desirable enough to be poached by other companies once her Nike contract ended (and it likely did because 2020 was an Olympic year). If she doesn't like what Nike is offering her she has more than enough options for companies around the US. Especially some companies looking to make a splash. What are the chances that Quigley and D'Amato are both holding out together to announce their new contracts? Might be a company wide thing with that brand.
We all know Nike isn't exactly "loyal" to everyone they've signed. They cut ties with Symmonds and Meb within months of medaling. There's no reason to think Colleen would be any different, especially since they can hold her injuries over her head citing that she has no medals.
Is there a rift between her and Frerichs? Probably not. Is it that crazy to not want to wear a spike with your rival's signature on it (assuming this situation actually happened)? Would Russell Westbrook wear a shoe with James Harden's signature on it? Probably not.
I've always associated BTC with Quigley. I think she's one of the main faces of the training group. I don't know what the dynamic is with every relationship on the team, but I don't think it's crazy for Colleen, who has a keen business mind, to understand that she is overshadowed by Karissa and Shelby. It would be smart for her to develop her new brand with a different shoe company where she can be the prized athlete. Does that make her a diva? Maybe, but if I were in a similar situation I'd absolutely be searching for a way to spread my wings elsewhere. She can take big money somewhere else instead of playing second fiddle to Frerichs with Nike.
outsider69 wrote:
jq wrote:
Infeld’s boyfriend works for nike. The real question here is: why is hall on the team? I just watched a race where she finished behind gwen.
Did you also watch the race where she made the world championships?
Good race for her in Doha. Seemed all of the BTC team was ready for the WC’s. Admittedly, her results since then have been a bit lackluster.
As an aside, the reference of her absence leaving only “Karens” on the team was in poor taste. She’s not there to fill a politically correct spot of diversity. She’s a former Olympian and 2x WC team member. Give some respect to all involved.
Since this seems to be a purely speculative thread....what company/group would she go with?
Without much thought I could see:
1a.) New Balance...could train with Coburn or New Balance Boston, maybe?
1b.) Puma...just signed a few new faces and seem to be expanding exposure with distance athletes
Everyone else...
Under Armour
Adidas
Brooks
Saucony
Hoka
She is easy on the eyes and can run.
What else does she need?
I think she would fit the perfect mold for New Balance but I bet she goes Puma, just based off the number of big signings that Puma is doing. If she goes Puma I bet she either joins the Boss Squad or goes with the new group in NC.
I don't really care where she ends up (and she's clearly worthy of a great contract given her indoor mile win over Shelby and multiple WC/Oly teams for 3000sc) but let's just let the rumor mill die and see what happens. Everyone will make the right choice for themselves under the circumstances.
A few months ago everyone was certain Centro left BTC and that ended up being false. She could just be dealing with an injury and be on a different schedule than her teammates, be quarantining for some reason, etc. Who knows.
Just to be clear I think she is still with Nike/BTC but I do enjoy baseless speculation. So please keep up hypothetical sponsorship ideas and social media analysis.
go hoyas wrote:
Possible but then why did her boyfriend show up in the last couple of days? Does he want a side of Covid too?
Maybe that is the reason she is quarantining from the team. Bringing him into the team bubble as safely as possible, or just staying away from the team while he is in town with plans to quarantine after he leaves.
Anyway, the comments read like this is a high school girl's team. These are professional athletes and have absolutely no requirement to hang out with each other socially. Do you hang out with people in your office 24/7?
Shann 69 wrote:
Nonsense! wrote:
How low your IQ must be to need obvious things explained to you.
What? Please explain if you can.
lol
Did you guys know that she has Instagram?
I'd vote Puma as most likely. As Puma is making a big push into the distance world, having another Olympian with good social media success is going to be important.
I can see Quigley's brand fitting well with Puma's new marketing as well--Puma has stated that they're making new lasts specifically designed for female feet, rather than the industry standard of downsizing a shoe designed for men.
Liger Ting wrote:
lol
Did you guys know that she has Instagram?
This is why this thread is just so ridiculously stupid. Not only does the Bowerman Track Club (Pro) continue to have her listed as being on the roster (as well as having her picture on the front page), but she also has it on her Instagram page.
Ironically, a great deal of the comments take stabs at her about her social media presence - which she updates every single day - what other source do people need other than directly from her (and BTC)? If, hypothetically, at any time she were to change sponsors - clearly the very first thing she will do is update her social media. Everyone will know within a very short period of time if that ever were to happen.
There is exactly zero need to speculate or wonder who she is sponsored by as everyone will know, almost within minutes, if she ever changes sponsors. It's hard to believe people are this bored.
I literally see her running with the BTC gals like 3 or 4 days a week and working out with them in Sedona, so whoever started this thread has absolutely no basis. This thread needs to end here. She is on BTC.
outsider69 wrote:
jq wrote:
Infeld’s boyfriend works for nike. The real question here is: why is hall on the team? I just watched a race where she finished behind gwen.
Did you also watch the race where she made the world championships?
Most of these ladies did, so that’s not a whole lot.
DrXray wrote:
Just to be clear I think she is still with Nike/BTC but I do enjoy baseless speculation. So please keep up hypothetical sponsorship ideas and social media analysis.
+1
my days of using social media to speculate on lr are over, but I'm sure enjoying this nonsense lol
She just posted that she ran with Gabriel Stafford
fml wrote:
Carrots wrote:
Why would you cut Colleen but keep Gwen?
Also why keep Infeld? Serious question because I can't think of what she has done in the last 4-6 years?
She cooks a lot!
Colleen, like any athlete, talked to other companies as her contract with Nike was expiring. It's no secret she is highly marketable and has great shots of making future Olympic and WC teams. So naturally, she received several high offers. Nike has first right of refusal and the ability to match other offers. Word is- Nike matched at least 2 offers. However, there was a 3rd offer allegedly in the ballpark of what Molly Seidel was offered by Puma.. although people tend to exaggerate and I also heard it was a little less.. but I don't know Molly's final number either. The catch is- the bonus structure isn't as potentially lucrative as Nike's so even though the offer seems way better at first, it might not be That much better. So Colleen has been in negotiations to improve the bonus structure or get Nike to shell out a higher base. Apparently there's been some factors in play regarding representation and non-shoe company sponsors- although these are likely minor factors (I would think). Of course, if Colleen goes with the other company, she'd have to leave BTC- which could be a pretty big factor as she's obviously has success with them.
So Colleen is still with BTC, but that could change at any moment (Heck, it may have already changed.. but probably not).
If I had to guess what would happen... man I really don't know. Nike doesn't necessarily need to pay THAT much. They'll get a lot of publicity from BTC regardless. But they could easily match it and it'd just be another drop in the bucket for them (Plus they've had some other money free up). My gut says Colleen will say with BTC... but I lose the majority of my bets.
Nope wrote:
Let's just say there is no "I" in team.
There's an "I" in Win.