Official 2018 USATF Outdoor Championshp Discussion Thread

rojo wrote:

I was just on the phone with a top coach. He or she is not at the meet. I was like, "Are you watching?" They replied, "Are you kidding? You think I"m paying $100. I'll wait for the live results to pop up."

I felt bad and gave them my NBC gold log in.

If this coach isn't paying, the market must be for parents who will pay.

It not always about money, sometimes you don't want to pay based on principle. I can see charging for individual meets, high school and college championships, etc., but our nation's federation championships should be free. Being that I am not longer an athlete or coach, what am I getting for my USATF membership?

rojo wrote:

I was just on the phone with a top coach. He or she is not at the meet. I was like, "Are you watching?" They replied, "Are you kidding? You think I"m paying $100. I'll wait for the live results to pop up."

I felt bad and gave them my NBC gold log in.

If this coach isn't paying, the market must be for parents who will pay.

Or actual track fans that aren't cheapskates.

Midwest cr@phole wrote:

rojo wrote:

Gault has estimated there are 500 people in the stands.

Less. Would have been elbow to elbow in Eugene. Keep complaining about Oregon hosting...

Amen!

LOPEZ MF'ING LOMONG

dude was running the 8 and 15 a decade ago

still pluggin away like a baws

Midwest cr@phole wrote:

rojo wrote:

Gault has estimated there are 500 people in the stands.

Less. Would have been elbow to elbow in Eugene. Keep complaining about Oregon hosting...

Are you in the stands? No? Then stfu! Yeah, the ncaa’s looked packed in you Gene

Claudia Lane Fan wrote:

LOPEZ MF'ING LOMONG

dude was running the 8 and 15 a decade ago

still pluggin away like a baws

Only 33, but some of those were 'hard' years.

Except that Simpson does it every year. They will learn.

wejo wrote:

something happened to the stream. Complete stuttering. inexcusable.

These services just need to use Youtube or MLB.Tv or someoone who can handle this. NBC usually is ok for Premier League but not as good as these. My Youtube.tv (cable tv) is almost always flawless.

Just now catching up with this thread and glad to see I wasn't the only one that was having trouble with the stream. Thought maybe it was time for a new laptop (it is).

I was starting to feel OK with paying $70 to watch some quality track (signed up yesterday), but if this is the quality of stream NBC puts out it will be the last time I pay.

so boring wrote:

pathetic race. Kibet in 3rd doesn't even run a sub60 last lap after 24 laps of hobby jogging

Kibet ran that race like a lunatic. Speeding up, slowing down, taking the lead, giving the lead up, cutting in on the inside lane, then drifting out. Looked like Fisher had to put his hand out a couple of times at least to create separation. I was hoping Kibet didn't make the top 3.

Midwest cr@phole wrote:

Less. Would have been elbow to elbow in Eugene.

Well, they tore down a lot of the seats, so naturally everybody would have to be cramped in there.

Heywoodubme wrote:

Midwest cr@phole wrote:

Less. Would have been elbow to elbow in Eugene. Keep complaining about Oregon hosting...

Are you in the stands? No? Then stfu! Yeah, the ncaa’s looked packed in you Gene

Actually, I am. You obviously weren't in Eugene for last year's usatf...or the OT's the year before. Massive difference, tough guy.

Where at. I’m in section S. Come look me up

Midwest cr@phole wrote:

Heywoodubme wrote:

Are you in the stands? No? Then stfu! Yeah, the ncaa’s looked packed in you Gene

Actually, I am. You obviously weren't in Eugene for last year's usatf...or the OT's the year before. Massive difference, tough guy.

You’re comparing the USA’s to the OT’s. Laughable. Again. STFU

rojo wrote:

Gault has estimated there are 500 people in the stands.

probably ~750 then. Have to figure Gault only counting the AMERICAN_BORN!!!!!!

Very clever

Predicting about 10000 fans on Saturday and Sunday. It was packed 1/2 way around during the 100 final today so about 7000. I am a bit concerned about tickets at the door if I don’t get there at the beginning.

Drake ok wrote:

Predicting about 10000 fans on Saturday and Sunday. It was packed 1/2 way around during the 100 final today so about 7000. I am a bit concerned about tickets at the door if I don’t get there at the beginning.

There will be a slew of tix available, don't worry. Better yet, do what I do, and get a ticket for 1/2 price or free out front.