I hated what the Hansens did with the pacing issue last year but it was encouraged by Doug Kurtis beforehand and then he denied it all afterward. This year the black eye is because of lack of marshalls on the course. Kevin Hansen told me at 19 miles that Kent Hollingsworth cut the course. He not only knew it but knew the athlete by name. If race management doesn't know who he is then they don't follow the sport very closely as he has run several times in michigan over the years. I am sure that Doug Kurtis will probably say that as technical advisor that he has nothing to do with this issue. He does everything possible to not accept responsibility. This would never have happened when Dr. Kozloff was in charge but then again Doug has eliminated him from the race as he was a running personality. Doug needs to be king. The first michigander last year ran 2:17 and this year 2:37, ask the Hansens if any of their elite guys will ever run here again as Doug Kurtis doesn't want to share the spotlight with a potential up and comer.