swe4t234 wrote:
i like rupp but i like this picture more
https://i-cdn.embed.ly/1/display?key=fd92ebbc52fc43fb98f69e50e7893c13&url=http%3A%2F%2F3.bp.blogspot.com%2F_PH5WzKfwT44%2FR4vL0x0CJ-I%2FAAAAAAAAAEk%2FtnP7p_Dmpqw%2Fs1600%2Fwithrow.jpg
How many olympic medals did the Kenyan and the kid with the headband win?
Funny that you think Jim was actually trying to win. He literally wanted to run a fast marathon. If he took home top 3, great, if not cool. And not sure if this is your first time watching the trials but you usually hear what’s happening up front.
- not personable
- gives bad interviews
- has doping questions surrounding him/his former training group
- secretive about training
- no social media presence
- doesn't usually partner with groups to make training videos that you might see from, say, an NAZ Elite/ZAP type group
when we talk about the sport having no interest to the general public it doesn't help that nobody knows who our biggest "star" is. rupp could've been that guy, especially after his silver in 2012. centro did a decent job with self promotion in 2016.
The Angel of Death wrote:
The resentment goes all the way back to when he was in high school, where he....
- Was essentially a pro (The NCAA let him join the UO team after they let his infractions slide when his family agreed to pay a relatively small fine. This was, and continues to be, unprecedented considering the hammer they have brought down on some insanely minor "infractions") where he had access to ALL the resources of Nike at his disposal (Phil Knight was interested in him, through Salazar)
- Trained with pros while in high school
- Allegations of using testaboost (yes, the allegations went that far back)
- Access to altitudes tents (which no one used at the team) and the Nike Altitude House in NW Portland
- Skipped big races (conferences meets) as they were beneath him
- Noticeably skipped awards ceremonies at big/high profile meets (Borderclash)to do post race workout, which many interpreted as him disrespecting his fellow competitors
- Generally carried a cocky attitude
This has generally followed him as he's really done nothing to improve his reputation. The dude's running career started with being handed a silver spoon and given the advantages that no other athletes has ever been given since day 1. Outside of the complete dominance he's had as a pro (HS/College were successful, but not otherworldly), he really hasn't done anything to cultivate fans, and if anything, has only acted to make himself a villain.
Ah yes, the silver spoon argument. LeBron James trained with the pros right out of high school too. Are you going to call him privileged? Galen trained with the pros because he earned it. There were other runners begging to come to our practice, but they couldnt keep up with him.
Whats ironic is that even if other runners had the so called advantages (like training with pros) that Galen had, they would not have done anything with it.
Thats the same thought around people who complain about a manager at a company, saying, if I had that opportunity, I would do better....perhaps consider that they are there for a good reason
SDSU Aztec wrote:
themanontherun wrote:
He’s validated the silver spoon upbringing with better results than almost anyone since before the East Africans were on the scene.
Also, not actively cultivating fans doesn’t automatically make you a villain.
What silver spoon? If check use fast people search, you can check out his parents home and while it's certainly respectable, it's not a Beverly Hills mansion. You Rupp haters are out of control.
Because he doesn’t seem like an adult. Goofy and childish looking. High pitched voice. Seems incapable of having a genuine conversation. If I didn’t know better I’d assume he was an awkward 16 year old.
I’m not a fan because he’s linked to a coach who’s a ruthless bully and cheat and Rupp’s body language always appeared to be hiding something during interviews. What other pro runners defend him? I will say his decision to move to Mike Smith as a coach was a good one and should help his image. Rupp’s demeanor was different in a good way in post trials interview. Then again he skipped the awards which reinforces the negative stereotypes.
Jim Walmsley Superfan wrote:
Galen Rupp has dominated the domestic 10k and marathon scene - almost to the same level that Jim Walmsley has dominated WS100 - yet Rupp has no "fans" to speak of. What gives?
Hm, there seems to be a hefty amount of real fans here:
https://youtu.be/YlLJJ0UTBBwSit down, troll, with your fake news.
Glendower wrote:
The reason Dean Karnazes and Walmsley were/are popular is because they have some level of personality and can tell a story that keeps people interested in them, that's more important than their PBs in terms of having an actual fanbase. In the past runners would rely on race results to gain sponsorship, I think more and more companies are realising their money would be better spent on a YouTube star who has 10x the fanbase of an introvert like Rupp, if Rupp can't run fast one day he has no personality to fall back on to keep people interested in him. Walmsley didn't come close to winning but he still has 5x Rupps fanbase...
5x the fanbase? BS. Prove it.
Ps Hobby Jogger Walmsley needs to tone down the whining and tone up the manliness.
iowakidscanrun wrote:
I’m not a fan because he’s linked to a coach who’s a ruthless bully and cheat and Rupp’s body language always appeared to be hiding something during interviews. What other pro runners defend him? I will say his decision to move to Mike Smith as a coach was a good one and should help his image. Rupp’s demeanor was different in a good way in post trials interview. Then again he skipped the awards which reinforces the negative stereotypes.
One could argue that Rupp has EVEN MORE admirable personality traits than the likes of Rogers and Prefontaine because of his ability to maintain composure under unrelenting hate. In spite of all the nasty sentiments that have been thrown his way for the last 15 years, he STILL has performed well. He did not let it get to his head. THAT is more baller than being worshipped like Pre. Or having the underdog story like Brian Ward. Yawn. If you want to watch campy underdog stories, go watch the mighty ducks.
Mo on the other hand, lashed out once people started putting him under the microscope. Most people would crack under social scrutiny.
Even in high school people would shout these weird animal sounds near galen at the starting line, trying to get into his head. Then he would F ing smoke them. This whole fauble thing aint nothin new. Hahah, fauble looking over at Rupp at the starting line, like Greta Thernburg "How dare you!" Again, got Fing smoked!
No, it is more admirable and bold to be the best and defend it, than to be an underdog.
