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Associated Press EUGENE, Ore. -- Runner Galen Rupp has hired a law firm to help clear the way for him to join the University of Oregon track team. Rupp, who went to Portland Central Catholic and holds national prep records in the 3,000 and 5,000 meters, has been seeking clearance from the NCAA to compete. His parents hired the firm of Bond Schoeneck & King to help. "They gave us some advice," said father Greg Rupp. "They told us we need to be completely honest with Galen's travel expenses, and things like clothes and supplements he might have taken. We have nothing to hide." Rupp's family submitted canceled checks, credit card statements and other documents for the NCAA review to show that he did not compromise his amateur status while training with the Nike-funded Oregon Project and coach Alberto Salazar. Rupp, 18, graduated from Central Catholic last June. He enrolled at Oregon earlier this month. If he is cleared by the NCAA, Rupp will be working with volunteer distance coach Pat Tyson. Oregon track coach Martin Smith resigned on March 15. ENDS
