American Track League Houston Live Thread (on ESPN 9-11pm Eastern)

rojo wrote:

Did we ever figure out who the guy in the hat was?

Daniel Herrera

Where did they get these cheerleaders? The local strip joint?

rojo wrote:

So they are having a twitter poll if they should scrap the top 3 at the Trials go to the Olympics in light of Keni Harrison's WR.

I would NEVER trust the governing body of track & field in the U.S. objectively selecting anything, even the brand of popcorn at the concession stand without bias. Subjectively selecting "some" Olympians? No way in hell from where I stand!

How annoying is this crowd of kids that mobs the winners of the races asking for all items on their person besides their clothing? Like 10+ kids all yelling "can I have..." you can tell the athletes are like wtf? These kids have no idea how good these athletes are - show some respect.

Murphy gave Centro a lesson.

begginforswag wrote:

"Can I have your ribbon?" "Can I have your medal?" - Get the hell out of here kids.

Exactly

rexthebexer wrote:

I just ordered the Swerve Ball.

I visited the Swerve Ball website and watched the video. Then, I saw a YouTube video with some kids showing how easily the Swerve Ball dents. Looks really cheap. Better to buy a Blitz Ball instead.

opinionated guy wrote:

rojo wrote:

So they are having a twitter poll if they should scrap the top 3 at the Trials go to the Olympics in light of Keni Harrison's WR.

I would NEVER trust the governing body of track & field in the U.S. objectively selecting anything, even the brand of popcorn at the concession stand without bias. Subjectively selecting "some" Olympians? No way in hell from where I stand!

Mr. Guy is Opinionated and he's right.

Milethon wrote:

Did the interviewer just ask Centro how he pulled of the win. Whoops!

Ouch. But she was one hell of a half miler!

smile wrote:

monkey in the middle wrote:

Is this the point where Torrence starts claiming that everyone who beat him is on PEDs?

Nah, just those who've tested positive for drugs.

Gotta give Torrence credit to moving to Peru where the drug testing is top notch. Good on ya, DT!

They were so relaxed during that homestretch that it seemed they were giving no effort. They both have such excellent form.

Star wrote:

That homestretch looked like a battle of two people trying to look the most relaxed while pulling away from the field.

Murphy actually out-relaxed-looked Centro and did it for the win.

don't forget you have to be +18 to call and order.

coach d wrote:

rojo wrote:

Can someone tell me though why they don't get different announcers for the distance events? I'd pay for myself and my Ivy League play by play partner, Bill Spaulding, (he's a pro and good and doing the Olympics this year for some sports) to go down there and do it. I promise you we'd be better than what they've got. I'll even pay Bill's salary.

And how many people watching ESPN do you think care at all about a distance race? I want to see Prandini, Francis, de Grasse and Powell. U turned the TV to women's tennis during the 1000, and I don't think I'm the only one to do that.

Why do you continually visit a site dedicated to distance running and post about how much you dislike distance running and how you think distance runners are not athletes? It's pretty weird.

Hopefully the winner of the mens 100m will hold his speed through the line and blow apart the mob of kids

Finance Guy wrote:

rexthebexer wrote:

I just ordered the Swerve Ball.

I visited the Swerve Ball website and watched the video. Then, I saw a YouTube video with some kids showing how easily the Swerve Ball dents. Looks really cheap. Better to buy a Blitz Ball instead.

Well those kids on YouTube probably weren't hitting it with the Swerve Sleeve on the bat. That's where they and I will differ.

They probably ran the ball over with a car, then pretended the denting was from normal use so they didn't get in trouble from mom and dad.

totally logical wrote:

smile wrote:

Nah, just those who've tested positive for drugs.

Gotta give Torrence credit to moving to Peru where the drug testing is top notch. Good on ya, DT!

He didn't move to Peru. Nice try though.

P.S.

Also, a lot of these bibs look like they were pinned on by a 3 year old

Right... and Centrowitz won the 1000m tonight.

Headlines/reporters aren't always accurate.

Heavyd84 wrote:

How annoying is this crowd of kids that mobs the winners of the races asking for all items on their person besides their clothing? Like 10+ kids all yelling "can I have..." you can tell the athletes are like wtf? These kids have no idea how good these athletes are - show some respect.

It's like a shakedown seconds after finishing. So bizarre. "I'm gonna need your headband, medal, and shoes."