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

Guy who gives +1 wrote:

I'll tell you why wrote:

Narcissism thats why ! He is the ultimate example . His mental condition and thought process is ruled by his craving of attention . Who else do you know that for an entire year posted tweeted and bragged so much about so little running accomplishments ? Who but somebody with his narcissism level would think that his running times or his wedding clips on facebook of people dancing were so special ? It's because he has a psychological need to be constantly acknowledged thats why . He will definitely do LVM this year , he can't help himself .It Iis like ringing a dinner bell for a dog . Every thief loves to return to the scene of their crime just to do it . It's psychologically impossible for him not to do VIA .

+1

If I'm race management, I deny Mike Rossi's application. What good could come from it? (not much). What bad could come from it? (lots)

Mike's Hat wrote:

Not Ken, but thanks for being a Mike supporter.

Says a lot about you.

OK, Ken.

So MR returns to LVM this year and runs 4+ hours? What's the point? It just makes the LRC case against last year's fraud stronger and MR's weaker.

Barb McKeever's Hair wrote:

Guy who gives +1 wrote:

+1

If I'm race management, I deny Mike Rossi's application. What good could come from it? (not much). What bad could come from it? (lots)

It is all about him and he loves it ! Rossi mats , rossi-ing , rossi posse , he loves it " IT'S ALL ABOUT ME " " Look at me " LVM is now rossi central . He will show up thinking he is a big celebrity . Anybody that knows him wouldn't go because they wouldn't want all of that negative publicity but he will because " it's all about me" it's not about running to raise money for a charity .It is now the rossi marathon It's about more attention to him . He didn't do Boston for any other reason . He did Boston as an opportunity to get attention thats why the letter to begin with .

BeLikePre wrote:

So MR returns to LVM this year and runs 4+ hours? What's the point? It just makes the LRC case against last year's fraud stronger and MR's weaker.

Yup ! But he doesn't get that !

BeLikePre wrote:

So MR returns to LVM this year and runs 4+ hours? What's the point? It just makes the LRC case against last year's fraud stronger and MR's weaker.

It's not a sign of bravery its a sign of narcisstic stupidity

We Know it is you wrote:

Mike's Hat wrote:

I'm not trying to bring anyone else into the conversation - only Mike. But do you think Mike cares about the impact all this has on those close to him?

I don't know, Ken. What do you think?

I have no comment.

At the advise if my attorney, I won't be taking questions at this time.

(he he he)

No way is Mike running LVM this year. They are adding timing mats, so he'd actually have the run the whole course. He knows his time would be a half hour slower than last year's fraud AT BEST.

Then he loses one thing that might convince really stupid non-runners, the claim that LVM is a "fast course" so that's how he was able to run the race of his life there. We all know that there isn't a course in this world that Mike could run 3:11 on, not too mention that the heat last year easily negated any small aid the net downhill made have given. But for stupid people Mike can say, look at the race website, they say it's the third fastest course, best place to BQ, etc.

If he goes back this year and lays a huge turd (as he would), then it going to be that much more obvious that he cheated last year.

Consider Rossi retired. His only option left....

We have a winner. There's no way he will even be caught out joy jogging, let alone training for the easiest of the offers made (the 20:00 5K). Can you imagine video footage getting out of him training on a track?

That alone would add 1,000 posts to this thread.

And, I should add, there is way too little being made of the fact that the cease and desist letter does not mention Ken calling Rossi a cheater.

"The cheater part...well, that's accurate. We don't have a leg to stand on in that regard. But all the other stuff is at least debatable, so knock it off or we'll get tough!"

An admission by omission.

RossiCheated wrote:

We have a winner. There's no way he will even be caught out joy jogging, let alone training for the easiest of the offers made (the 20:00 5K). Can you imagine video footage getting out of him training on a track?

That alone would add 1,000 posts to this thread.

He has already tweeted about running again, just last week was first day. It was pathetic and typical self-validation.

Did nobody notice that Keith Moon volunteered to play in my band? I'm pretty happy about that.

RossiCheated wrote:

And, I should add, there is way too little being made of the fact that the cease and desist letter does not mention Ken calling Rossi a cheater.

"The cheater part...well, that's accurate. We don't have a leg to stand on in that regard. But all the other stuff is at least debatable, so knock it off or we'll get tough!"

An admission by omission.

Agreed. That was my first question when I heard about the C&D. Although, since it is only a C&D, you think they could have thrown that in there since there is no burden of proof to write a C&D.

The fact that none of us have received C&D's for calling Mike a cheater is even stronger. Adding it all up, it's pretty damning. The evidence (as circumstantial as it is) continues piling up.

Seems Mike's running 'achievements' aren't the only thing getting negative comments, the family restaurant is also getting plenty of thumbs down. Time to contact the lawyer again Mike.

Judging by Roberto33's and bennythelob's comments all the staff seem to have taken on the Mike Rossi persona.

Ken, can you go and check it out for us?

Roberto33

Jul 5, 2015

I used to visit Rossi's in the burg all the time. It has lost it's ambiance at the new location. I've tried it a few times and, doubt I'll be going back , the burgers are differenct, there are a few wait staff that have an attitude and, god forbid you have to send something back, the cook's henchmen will come to the table and give you the fifth degree on why you think the burger is over cooked. It's very insulting and, embarrassing....never again.

bennythelob

Jul 5, 2015

@Roberto33 I never liked the service or attitude at Rossi's.

valveeta

Jul 5, 2015

Rossi's burgers are mediocre at best. Bigger is not always better!

Melland

Jul 5, 2015

While I don't want to judge a place by one visit, but it took 40 minutes to get 4 burgers and they were all overcooked and dry

http://www.nj.com/jerseysbest/2015/07/njs_best_burger_mercer_burlington_and_camden_count.html

His restaurant in Myrtle Beach seems to be thriving so it's all good.

I'm sure you are trolling..but not the same Mike Rossi.

The pace has really slowed down since 10,000 posts. You'd think that the article offering 100K would've made this thread go crazy but it really hasn't. Less Ken might have something to do with it.

that reply was for restaurant critic. I know Ken was trolling.