Ben Rosario: " I just don’t think that you’re making some kind of giant leap to believe that Galen Rupp was involved"

So Rosario wants Rupp to be punished for doing nothing?

Either NAZ knows something that no one else knows or they need to focus on themselves and not eating junk food two days before a marathon.

Hey Ben stfu

Why do other coaches try to make this story about them?

A bunch of amateurs trying to act like professionals.

For someone who has never coached an Olympian he sure talks a big game.

Ya'll can't be serious in thinking that AlSal was looking up doping short cuts with no intention to use what he found on the athletes he works closest with. Smh.

Good on Ben for saying what others won't. NAZ is super likable. Their athletes all seem to work hard and do things the right way. AlSal get his ban and the response is to chew out Ben for giving a super reasonable take.

smhhh wrote:

So Rosario wants Rupp to be punished for doing nothing?

Where did he say that? All I saw was that he says it's not a giant leap to believe Rupp was involved.

From what is known (no athletic involvement, no hint of any from the long decision), and the limitation to relatively benign activities, compared to micro dosing EPO, etc., etc., it is a bit of a leap to Ben to accuse Rupp. However, some might know a lot more than is what is out there. If Ben does not, then he is out of line.

A man is asked a direct question and responds honestly revealing he shares an opinion held by many.

I am appalled. Especially given the fact that he hasn't coached an Olympian.

Let's not forget that according to a medical report, Rupp was "on prednisone and testosterone medication" in 2002.

Yes I know, Rupp says the doc made an error. So, there is evidence which was disputed by the suspect without evidence.

Ben Rosario = weak. Only a weak coach would insinuate that an athlete from another training group/sponsor is dirty. Imagine a coach at the high school level or collegiate level called out an athlete from another more superior program, the coach would be seen as weak. Ben Rosario is wasting his time trying to destroy the character of one of the best American distance runners of all time, at the expense for not being able to produce a runner half as good as Galen Rupp. I fully expected Hoka One One affiliated NAZ elite to be a bunch of complainers, just like BTC, and other track clubs. As a coach for Hoka One One's most respectable training group, Rosario needs to represent his brand better.

illinoisjones wrote:

Ben Rosario = weak. Only a weak coach would insinuate that an athlete from another training group/sponsor is dirty. Imagine a coach at the high school level or collegiate level called out an athlete from another more superior program, the coach would be seen as weak. Ben Rosario is wasting his time trying to destroy the character of one of the best American distance runners of all time, at the expense for not being able to produce a runner half as good as Galen Rupp. I fully expected Hoka One One affiliated NAZ elite to be a bunch of complainers, just like BTC, and other track clubs. As a coach for Hoka One One's most respectable training group, Rosario needs to represent his brand better.

"A man is asked a direct question and responds honestly revealing he shares an opinion held by many.

I am appalled. Especially given the fact that he hasn't coached an Olympian."

illinoisjones wrote:

Ben Rosario = weak. Only a weak coach would insinuate that an athlete from another training group/sponsor is dirty. Imagine a coach at the high school level or collegiate level called out an athlete from another more superior program, the coach would be seen as weak. Ben Rosario is wasting his time trying to destroy the character of one of the best American distance runners of all time, at the expense for not being able to produce a runner half as good as Galen Rupp. I fully expected Hoka One One affiliated NAZ elite to be a bunch of complainers, just like BTC, and other track clubs. As a coach for Hoka One One's most respectable training group, Rosario needs to represent his brand better.

x1000

weak as s#it, calling out other coaches or athletes in public without backing anything up with hard, crystal clear evidence

low character

Stop with the innuendo Let's Run management! Why don't you have the b*lls to be upfront with your opinion(s)! Ben Rosaria has no GD idea of what went on.. he has no better handle of the situation than the rest of us.

Ben, please comment if this is incorrect! I have speculations, like the rest of us, on why you made the comment.

Who’s Ben Rosario and why should I give an F about his opinion? Is he a has been or never was?

You might as well quote one of the morons here.

Dear Steph Bruce - kindly face reality

Lots of Nike supporters/apologists in this thread. Way more than there ought to be. Nike is complete garbage and the loss of NOP is a step forward for clean track and field.

And watch ruppy poop run a 2:09....

The self righteous Lynch mob is getting a bit out of hand.

Love how the loudest in the mob is mostly the JV team. JV BEN.

too many Nike shills here wrote:

Lots of Nike supporters/apologists in this thread. Way more than there ought to be. Nike is complete garbage and the loss of NOP is a step forward for clean track and field.

It has to be Nike employees. They are all over the boards here on LetsRun doing damage control.