nike buys chad hall

Man! The thing that strikes me is how lucky we are to have what we do. Looking at the pictures on this site of the trip to Kenya was very very interesting. Clearly, they have enough to be as great as they are, but look at the track Chebii was training on and then picture the U of O facilities. The discrepancy is tremendous.

But... does it really help?

Maybe there was a typo and the article meant to say, "he will be sleeping in a tent at altitude."

Even as a current UCR grad student, I cannot believe he would consider UCR. The team is not good for DI and the place is not exactly a runners paradise (heat and pollution and desert). That being said I still like it at UCR but for him to come to a non-ideal running environment and sub-par DI team would be crazy. I'm glad he chose Oregon.

Al Sal pays for Rupp's trips around the world to race and for for Rupp's altitude tent, Nike will pay for Hall's too. Why would Chad go to Oregon for less than full when Colorado'education is twice the price tag and Wetmore in fact offered Hall a FULL RIDE! Grow up, Lannana does what he always does, buys the kid with the extras, it is called good recruiting by some and by others, purchasing FAST CARS!

What?? wrote:

Al Sal pays for Rupp's trips around the world to race and for for Rupp's altitude tent, Nike will pay for Hall's too. Why would Chad go to Oregon for less than full when Colorado'education is twice the price tag and Wetmore in fact offered Hall a FULL RIDE! Grow up, Lannana does what he always does, buys the kid with the extras, it is called good recruiting by some and by others, purchasing FAST CARS!

I love the speculation. It is very sensational, it's like red thai curry in comparison to oatmeal, even if it's all hot air.

There are loads of kids turning down full rides every year to go to the school that they want to. Many of them don't care that the "price tag" at one school is more than the other, or that one school overall is rated better than another. Why? Because these guys are runners first and foremost, and they realize that with any college degree and any amount of work ethic, there is still a world of opportunity open to them after they are done with running.

He went to Oregon because it was his number #1 choice, period. Since you're not running or studying for him, why not let him run his own way? My prediction is, his future is bright.

Some of these kids are more open minded and team oriented than the "adults" on this board. If you look at the talent that Oregon currently has, and think about how they have to manage for future recruiting classes, it's pretty easy to understand getting a partial scholarship in exchange for being able to build the best running team in the country.

The haters keep coming, like spiders trying to climb up a slick well, but keep slipping down. Their shouts are loud at first, but eventually the spiders tire, they can't climb as high. Their shouts are distant echos now, and soon will be mere whispers. Not long they will be nothing more than an expiring man's last silent fart.

Let's review the recent victories for the Haters:

1)"Lanana will never go to Oregon"

2)"Rupp will never be able to run at Oregon"

3)"Rupp is done"

4)"Rupp can't compete, just a time trialer"

5)"AJ is done"

6)"Chad Hall won't go to Oregon"

and even in a lowblow attempt

7)"Oregon Basketball is overrated"

Hmmm.........

UCR Grad Student wrote:

Even as a current UCR grad student, I cannot believe he would consider UCR. The team is not good for DI and the place is not exactly a runners paradise (heat and pollution and desert). That being said I still like it at UCR but for him to come to a non-ideal running environment and sub-par DI team would be crazy. I'm glad he chose Oregon.

The reason he was even considering UCR is because of Irv Ray. If you recall, Irv was Ryan Hall's primary coach during Ryan's stellar 4:02 1600 junior track season.

Also, I'm way glad that Chad chose Oregon. No offense to us, but UCR SUCKS!

UCR Grad Student, what department are you in? I do research in the psych department. I'm in Dr. Clark's Lab. Do you run?

Error wrote:

he should have joined the mcdougals at Liberty.

Some people want an education, too.

UCR undergrad student wrote:

UCR Grad Student wrote:

Even as a current UCR grad student, I cannot believe he would consider UCR. The team is not good for DI and the place is not exactly a runners paradise (heat and pollution and desert). That being said I still like it at UCR but for him to come to a non-ideal running environment and sub-par DI team would be crazy. I'm glad he chose Oregon.

The reason he was even considering UCR is because of Irv Ray. If you recall, Irv was Ryan Hall's primary coach during Ryan's stellar 4:02 1600 junior track season.

Also, I'm way glad that Chad chose Oregon. No offense to us, but UCR SUCKS!

UCR Grad Student, what department are you in? I do research in the psych department. I'm in Dr. Clark's Lab. Do you run?

Both of you jackasses need to head up North to Oregon... it would have been great to have him on the team... Dont know if youve been looking at Riverside results lately... but just cuz the alot of the guys have been having their share of problems doesnt mean THE WHOLE team is doing bad... maybe you should take a look at the girls.. they seem to be getting it done...

And yes I realize Chad is not a girl.. but if a group of people can make it happen, whats one more person?

UCR Grad Student wrote:

Even as a current UCR grad student, I cannot believe he would consider UCR. The team is not good for DI and the place is not exactly a runners paradise (heat and pollution and desert). That being said I still like it at UCR but for him to come to a non-ideal running environment and sub-par DI team would be crazy. I'm glad he chose Oregon.

The 800

Tajma Stephenson JR UC Riverside 2:05.92

Brenda Martinez FR UC Riverside 2:06.76

Lisa Lopez JR UC Riverside 2:09.62 Ashley Williams SO UC Riverside 2:10.55

The 1500

Brenda Martinez SO UC Riverside 4:21.18

Lisa Lopez JR UC Riverside 4:24.61

Tajma Stephenson JR UC Riverside 4:30.13

And this Weekend At Drake...

4 UC Riverside 11:15.28

1) Lisa Lopez 2) Ashley Williams

3) Tajma Stephensen 4) Brenda Martinez

...would have gotten them Fourth at Penn if they would have went...Check it out before you start talking about your own school...

Yeah... What A Sub Par Division I Team... just send them back to Division II where they belong right grad student?

Imagine being able to use the line on a girl that you have an altitude tent lol.

including personal expenses allowed by the u of oregon and suggested cost of a laptop for an incoming freshman (again at the suggestion of the u of oregon) the cost comes to 32 thousand plus. not an exaggeration by the previous poster.

Coach D wrote:

oregon cost wrote:

u of o estimates (off their website) cost of $32,262 for a out of state student in their first year.

The official numberd from UO admissions, including tuition, food, lodging, and insurance, but omitting personal expenses, come to $27K per year.

Just another example of how far off base most things on letsrun are.

Liberty is for bible thumpers...

isn't chad hall a guy tho?

twice a runner wrote:

Error wrote:

he should have joined the mcdougals at Liberty.

Some people want an education, too.

Like a state school is going to do that over Liberty.

he will, ultimately.

and no, they can't buy him a tent.

burn

Uncle Sam wrote:

twice a runner wrote:

Some people want an education, too.

Like a state school is going to do that over Liberty.

Yes, it is like a state school is "going to do that."

He can drink beer at Oregon. The school is academically easy in comparison.

No one mentioned: he is virtually guaranteed to be part of a National Champion XC team. This might be meaningful for him.