the god of biscuits wrote:
Gilmore is awesome, but I don't see how he can make the team. He's the most consistent of the bunch,
No. Sell has been just as consistent (and faster) than Gilmore the past few years. Gilmore is definitely solid, but it will take a HUGE upset (and PR) for him to make the team. The top 3 will be sub 2:12, regardless of the few hills on the loop. The real contenders are Abdi, Hall, Meb, Sell, Culpepper, KK (if he's healthy, which is unlikely)... pretty much in that order. Someone might have a great race, a la Trent Briney, and unexpectedly finish top 6, but I seriously doubt you will see any surprises making the team.