That stupid kid wrote:
That stupid kid still wants to hang with college dweebs. He should *officially* turn pro, move out of Track Piss Hole Town, and run the international circuit.
Well he's certainly not the only kid to ever use a 6th year for eligibility, a lot of people have done it for grad school, and for some just to finish school.
Also, if I had the choice as a native Oregonian and U of O runner to finish my NCAA championships in Eugene or Fayatville, I know which one I'd choose. Additionally, from a planning standpoint it really makes more sense to be able to focus on the world championships this summer (not have to worry about 5K's and 10K's at conference, regionals and NCAA's) while next year he has no summer championship to peak for.
I know people will be jealous of this if it indeed happens, but you certainly can't blame someone for making a wise and beneficial decision, even if it means others will be jealous. It hurts him economically because he could have grossed over a half million by now if he would have sign two years ago and he'll be missing out on the next 15 months of salary and bonuses. That's not including other endoresments and fees he's missing out on. If the young man is willing to pass on that for a while longer (I know most of us wouldn't) than I admire him for it.