Did Mike Rossi (viral marathon dad) cheat his way into Boston?

312Runner wrote:

LMR wrote:

For the 2016 Marathon the deadline was the weekend AFTER the Via marathon. I looked this up a long time ago when it was asked. Mike won't be in Boston in 2016.

This is really great news to hear! Thanks for confirming that the cheat won't be in Boston!

Not in the game, baby. : (

TheDudeAbides wrote:

312Runner wrote:

I think Mike is expecting to be an invited guest with a comped entry and starting with the Elites. He might be the best known runner in Boston!

Maybe they can even set him up at the expo signing Philly to Boston T-Shirts.

He should be the Grand Marshal, joining the likes of Dick Hoyt and Bill Rogers leading the race...FROM A CAR. Sweet. And offer commentary: "When I ran Boston having gotten up from the ER just that morning and dragging my limp, broken body to the starting line in Hopkinton and then surviving the Greatest Storm in the History of the Universe, I still found the courage to dispense with a pesky educator doing her job by self-promoting a sophomoric letter where I became the stereotypical self-aggrandizing b@ast@rd I am today. Still in the game baby!!!"

I can't think of Rossi and Boston without thinking about that stupid self-serving video he made. That stupid gang signal/peace sign at the start is the epitome of Mike. Stupid stupid stupid.

EZPass Mike wrote:

I can't think of Rossi and Boston without thinking about that stupid self-serving video he made. That stupid gang signal/peace sign at the start is the epitome of Mike. Stupid stupid stupid.

Karma allowed Mike to create and edit his own self-parodying video. Now a running classic for all time.

Mike edited his own video? Funny I don't remember seeing a bunch of blue tinted people.

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FB Runner wrote:

printer wrote:

Ken, Please leave.

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How many inappropriate posts by 1 person earn a ban?

How many roads must a man drive down before Barb will give him a DQ?

So, hypothetically speaking- and Ken you might be able to answer this one- could Mike Rossi have used his work computer to edit that video? You know, the Philly to Boston one?

And if so- how much trouble could he get in at work for using work computer for personal endeavor?

bored troLLer wrote:

FB Runner wrote:

If LMR's posts violate the disclaimer at the top of the page in any way, it will be reported immediately. I suggest you report it as well. They will be taken down accordingly.

How many inappropriate posts by 1 person earn a ban?

How many roads must a man drive down before Barb will give him a DQ?

Apparently over 100 by LMR doesn't deserve a ban. But reporting each of his posts by more than 1 person should get them removed.

It is true that LMR has eluded the ban much like mike and the dq.

We all know that Barb won't DQ him as she caved into pressure of avoiding a lawsuit. Not worth the hassle to them to do the right thing vs. standing for the integrity of the sport.

Has anyone reached out to Dave McGillvary and tried to vacate Mike's Boston time on the grounds he cheated to get there? Seems Boston could do their own investigation and have a lot more interest in protecting their race.

While Rossi would never relinquish that medal or his video, we could at least definitively say he is not a Boston finisher.

Seems we need to keep the pressure on to ensure justice prevails.

312Runner wrote:

We all know that Barb won't DQ him as she caved into pressure of avoiding a lawsuit. Not worth the hassle to them to do the right thing vs. standing for the integrity of the sport.

Has anyone reached out to Dave McGillvary and tried to vacate Mike's Boston time on the grounds he cheated to get there? Seems Boston could do their own investigation and have a lot more interest in protecting their race.

While Rossi would never relinquish that medal or his video, we could at least definitively say he is not a Boston finisher.

Seems we need to keep the pressure on to ensure justice prevails.

If Dave McGillvary and BAA want to discuss with anyone, it would be with Barb and her group. Boston probably doesn't want to get into the business of questioning race records for individual racers. Instead, they may choose to put pressure on race directors to make sure those who BQ actually BQ (and not drive down I-78). The only leverage Boston has is to take away the BQ status of a race. I'm guessing that is not something BAA wants to ever do.

MikeRoss BAA wrote:

So, hypothetically speaking- and Ken you might be able to answer this one- could Mike Rossi have used his work computer to edit that video? You know, the Philly to Boston one?

And if so- how much trouble could he get in at work for using work computer for personal endeavor?

They love his shenanigans there, it's just about jogging and a tyranical principal and all publicity is good publicity, right?

McGilivray has to know about Rossi. Couldn't they simply ban him from future Bostons based on his cheating to get an entry. This would also send a message to future Rossis, Littons, the father/daughter team from Disney, etc.

Ackley wrote:

McGilivray has to know about Rossi. Couldn't they simply ban him from future Bostons based on his cheating to get an entry. This would also send a message to future Rossis, Littons, the father/daughter team from Disney, etc.

This is my point. Right now the cheat Mike Rossi has stolen the Boston marathon from another runner. A strong message needs to be sent. As it stands, anyone can cheat and run Boston if they make the effort to do so. There won't be any repercussion from the RD or BAA.

The problem is Dave McGillvary is a really nice guy. Genuine in every way. He just doesn't have the courage to do it. No fault to him, but someone else in the BAA surely could be told to make that happen instead.

LMR wrote:

Mike works from home unless he has to meet with a couple and sell them crappy video and photography. In the wedding industry we get paid per job - not hourly.

Cool story bro.

312Runner wrote:

The problem is Dave McGillvary is a really nice guy. Genuine in every way. He just doesn't have the courage to do it. No fault to him, but someone else in the BAA surely could be told to make that happen instead.

Agreed with the Dave assessment except lack of courage. Boston is a huge undertaking for the RD and although Mike thinks he is a Big Deal I bet Dave sees him as an irritant at best. Since Via "fixed" the Mike problem with rossi mats then it is water under the bridge now.

Or is it? Mike being one of the top stories should open his eyes because it is far from over.

TheDudeAbides wrote:

Agreed with the Dave assessment except lack of courage. Boston is a huge undertaking for the RD and although Mike thinks he is a Big Deal I bet Dave sees him as an irritant at best. Since Via "fixed" the Mike problem with rossi mats then it is water under the bridge now.

Or is it? Mike being one of the top stories should open his eyes because it is far from over.

I should restate that. Dave is full of courage. His life story is full of examples of it. No disrespect to him at all was intended.

I meant that it isn't really in his DNA to make a fuss. He won't step up and make a statement on this or DQ him because he just can't. That's fine. That's why someone else in the BAA should do so. Dave doesn't have to be the public face of the announcement that Rossi cheated.

I agree that this is far from over. Only going to grow with time.

25,000 by New Years????????

Mike Ross wrote:

25,000 by New Years????????

The better question is will this ever hit 100K. We have hit 20K in well under a year.

Give up his undeserved, fraudulently obtained 2015 BAA finisher medal? No way, he sleeps with it underneath his pillow!