I just saw the result of the last chance meet in Washington. Galen ran 7:58 was the 3K and was list as being part of the Oregon Projuect, I'm assuming this means he has forgone all NCAA elgibility. Great run by him and Goucher who also won the mile in 3:59. Can't wait for the World XC results.
as far as i know, he hasn't done anything to make him be considered a professional. the oregon project people are being very careful to protect his eligibility in case he decides to try the collegiate running life later.
i do not get how he can be considered an amateur if he runs under "the nike oregon project" unless that is just represented as a club team
Yeah,
If they give him any room and board or transportation wouldn't he lose his eligibility? Also gear?
he pays something like 500 a month for room, board, and transportation as well as the state of the art facilities. So Nike has found a way around the system for him, and rumors are we may see him in a U of O uniform this spring. (If the Salazar, Knight, Smith, Tyson, and the AD work it out)
and btw at world juniors, im calling a WIN for Rupp. That's right, Rupp ahead of Choge and Bekele. You heard it here first
Dream on.
i think thats a crock of shit! there is no way that $500 per month covers everything he gets using. and not including room, board, and transportation. they just say he pays $500 a month, but really he dont pay for shit. all the gear, new flats, training facilities and equipment, its all FREE for him. whihc is some bullshit if he does happen to run in college.
why does it matter? The whole concept of eligibility is just hindering the collegiate system from producing elite athletes. Rupp is developing a lot more now than he would runng for a university.
Why does this upset you so much? BTW, "FREE" would imply not costing anything. Maybe you are looking for DISCOUNTED.
I agree.