t-and-f: Golden League Mile Fields

Can anyone provide some insight on how fields for various Golden League events are assembled? I ask because it has been disappointing this year to see the mile contested at Oslo and Rome with nary a U.S. (or U.K.) runner in sight. Lassiter and Berryhill are active this season in Europe, and

t-and-f: 2004 O.T. Tix

2004 O.T. Tix I’ve haven’t seen this issue addressed yet on the list, so I thought I’d throw it out for debate before I send in my check. Although it isn’t in quite the same league as the Personal Seat License (PSL) scam perpetuated by pro sports teams, the Sacramento Sports Commission

t-and-f: U.S. Uniform Solution

With Dennis Mitchell on the verge of retirement, the U.S. national team should adopt his Green Machine ensemble (with a little flag stuck somewhere to cover the Red, White Blue requirement) as its new uniform. No one will ever have a problem again (unless Nike starts pumping out knockoffs

t-and-f: Olympic City Selection

On the eve of the vote for the 2008 Olympic venue, I wonder if anyone can point me to a book or other reference materials that describes the selection process for the host cities of previous games. Beijing certainly faces some negative sentiment in its bid, but I suspect it pales in

t-and-f: Mt. SAC chatter

For those unable to attend, I thought I would offer some commentary on several of the events at the just-completed Mt. SAC Relays: The distance carnival was held Friday night under conditions unusual this time of year in California: cold and windy, with rain. As I overheard one coach say to

t-and-f: Kevin Little

Can anyone provide information on the severity of the injury that made Kevin Little a DNS in the WIC 200m final? I hoped he would win another World title so I could ask this question, but I'll ask it anyway: Is Kevin the most accomplished indoor runner ever who never reached an equivalent

t-and-f: Stopwatch Recommendations?

I work in the computer biz, and thought I was accustomed to the rapid march of technology. However, when my trusty stopwatch of some 20 years finally clicked off its final time, then died, at last week's L.A. Invitational, I wasn't prepared for what I would find in my search for a new one.

t-and-f: Etiquette vs. Rules

If you're about to be lapped in a race, is it a requirement to move out a lane, or is it just the polite thing to do? I ask because at Saturday's L.A. Invitational, Jonathon Riley lost a chance to dip under 4 minutes in the mile when a collision with a lapped runner forced him off the track

t-and-f: Fellow Tape Heads

Perhaps, like me, you have taped numerous track meets over the years. And, like me, you've found that although you are impressed by the sight of your growing pile of tapes, your wife or S.O. doesn't share your enthusiasm. You've received your marching orders: shrink the mound, or risk

t-and-f: Tape Marketing Ploy?

NBC's track field coverage makes sense if you think of it as one long trailer to promote the Olympic Track Field video that they now are hawking ($19.95) at NBCOlympics.com. Want uninterrupted action, continuity and the opportunity to avoid synchronized diving? Break out your credit card.

t-and-f: Monaco on ESPN

Would anyone who taped the Monaco meet on ESPN and is willing to sell, rent or lend me a copy please contact me off list. I was there, but it all happened so fast that I'd like to have a chance to relive the meet. Thanks, Robert

t-and-f: Euro Meet Attendance

Missing thus far from the results of European meets we've seen posted to the list is any hint as to how well they were attended. Can any observers brief us on how well the meets already run have drawn? We've read of the demise of several European meets in the past year or two, so I'm curious