Diggy Dog wrote:
I bet that Salazar and the Centro camp are contemplating moving Centrowitz down to the 8 for USAs, because he has shown immense speed given what he does the last 800 in. Do not be surprised if you seem him in the 800 at the meet instead of the 1500. The plot of the 800 will thicken even more if Centro is in it.
First, Centro has not qualified for the 800. Second, any 1500 runner ranked in the top ten at USAs has just as much or more speed.
Wow, these US Championships have potential to be very exciting and interesting races. I can't wait to watch on NBC where they'll spend the whole time not knowing the names or stories of anyone, reading split times and, if whether permits, discussing records. I can see it now: "WOW! (whoisthis) Charles Jock is running at world record pace!"
If Jock hits the quarter at 49 again - we're going to see 1:43s as winning time this year. Leave nothing to chance, just run hard and hope to win.
Too bad we don't have a Jock for the other distances. Really would enjoy balls-to-the-wall all out running...instead of sit and kicking.
Jock=The next frontrunning Johnny Gray
Winning is winning.
Who in America, is capable of front-running races 800m and above and winning? I'll be anxiously awaiting your reply.
Wheating is probably doing the 1500m, pretty surprised no one is picking Symmonds (even though he is somewhat on a slump right now). My picks: Symmonds, Andrews, Jock
wheating's going to run 12:50 in the 5k at nationals.
mofomasap wrote:
I can see it now: "WOW! (whoisthis) Charles Jock is running at world record pace!"
Haha +rep
"...if whether permits..."
Tony Randall is very disappointed in you.
If anyone can figure that reference out, I'll be majorly impressed.
We don't know what Wheating is doing yet. He's most likely doubling however he's not a shoe-in in either event. The 800 team is about as open as the 1500 team. For the 1500, Webb not running, Lagat not running, and Manzano and Lomong running poorly lately really opens it up. If Wheating is too tired from the rounds of the 800 and 1500, he could jeopardize his spot as well. Torrence, Brown, Centro, and Ulrey have been running well lately. It's too bad our only real medal threat is Wheating. I think Torrence can run VERY fast this season but I think him winning a medal is a stretch. It's very depressing to think about Alan Webb's multiple setbacks. He's one of my favorite runners. To anybody still reading this long, pointless post, I'm drunk as **** right now. I hope Teg mixes it up. Teg > Solinsky. K peace.
Jock split 44 point in a relay. Is anyone faster than that?
SebCoesGhost wrote:
Loxsom could be a factor as well...Best 400m speed of anyone in the field...Is he strong enough to hold up through the rounds?
adfasdf wrote:
We don't know what Wheating is doing yet. He's most likely doubling however he's not a shoe-in in either event. The 800 team is about as open as the 1500 team. For the 1500, Webb not running, Lagat not running, and Manzano and Lomong running poorly lately really opens it up. If Wheating is too tired from the rounds of the 800 and 1500, he could jeopardize his spot as well. Torrence, Brown, Centro, and Ulrey have been running well lately. It's too bad our only real medal threat is Wheating. I think Torrence can run VERY fast this season but I think him winning a medal is a stretch. It's very depressing to think about Alan Webb's multiple setbacks. He's one of my favorite runners. To anybody still reading this long, pointless post, I'm drunk as **** right now. I hope Teg mixes it up. Teg > Solinsky. K peace.
What a stupid post. When was the last time Wheating finished worse than 3rd in any Major USA/domestic race??
He's already proven he can run rounds and finals.
No one is ever a "shoe in," ergo, stupid post.
Symmonds and Wheating are favorites.
They have proven they can shine on the big stage domestically.
I'll go five deep because I'd be surprised to see Wheating in more than one event and top four have opportunity for worlds.
800m -- Wheating, Andrews, Khadevis, (Symmonds, Jock)
1500m -- Wheating, Brown, Torrence, (Manzano, Centrowitz)
sweet lord help me wrote:
"...if whether permits..."
Tony Randall is very disappointed in you.
If anyone can figure that reference out, I'll be majorly impressed.
"Tony spoke beautiful, well-pronounced English. His diction was flawless. I remember many years later, on Dick Clark's "Pyramid", the judges disqualified him for using the word "whether" in the process of describing the "weather". Tony insisted that he pronounced the "wh" instead of just "w" and if they didn't believe him, the judges should review the tape. They did. He distinctly pronounced the "wh" and the judges reversed their position!"
From: weightfeather1 on
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-u8lcqwXjscbrb wrote:
3 races in 4 days is no joke. I think Symmonds and Mulder are best equipped to deal with that. If Torrence sticks with it he could well be the third. (All this assuming Wheating runs the 1500.)
agreeded.... These guys know how to peak at the right time. Andrews is a stud, but can he handle that many races in that many days along with the pressure. I could see Andrews in 3rd place if he has a great day.. But his kick won't match Symmonds.
Plus the pros legs are a little less raced at this point so there for a little more fresh. And running a 1:44 at NCAA's takes a lot out of you. It would be sweet to see if he could make it but I'm not gonna bet any money on it.
jesse was a friend wrote:
You do understand that you have to qualify for this meet, don't you? What is his qualifying time in the 800? Does he have one?
Please note that beginning your posts with the phrase, "You do understand", is infantile, condescending and asinine.
If a 1:44 isn't the A standard then the USA is screwed if we are thinking about getting a medal
If Jock opens in 49.x again, KD wins. He has been on fire, won't need to lead until 600-700 and can close strong enough to hold off a slumpin Symmonds and Andrews.
I hope Symmonds is reading this. You guys are fueling his fire. He's the 3 time defending US champ, #6 in the WORLD last year, ran his fastest 800 opener ever this year, AND he's a championship runner. You guys are crazy to not pick him. These college kids are fast but nowhere near as experienced as Symmonds. I hope he wrecks the field.
Knowbetterbutter wrote:
jesse was a friend wrote:You do understand that you have to qualify for this meet, don't you? What is his qualifying time in the 800? Does he have one?
Please note that beginning your posts with the phrase, "You do understand", is infantile, condescending and asinine.
Listen, moron, the poster thought Centro was going to be running the 800 without a qualifying time. You do understand that this would not have been possible for Centro, don't you?