Riley is out of eligibility at Stanford. He is simply taking the next step and is not leaving school early.
>From: "Ed Grant" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Reply-To: "Ed Grant" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>To: "track net" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Subject: t-and-f: Riley turning pro
>Date: Thu, 20 Jun 2002 19:20:53 -0700
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>Netters:
>
> There is, of course, no copmparison between the decisions of Alan
>Webb and Jonathan Riley to turn pro. Webb is aborting a promsining college
>career; Riley is taking the next step after an impressive tour at Stanford.
>
> I wish Jonathan nothing but the best; he desrves it. I have two
>memories of him at the Nationals five years ago in Raleigh when he was
>involved in one of the most talented HS miles ever run. Before the race,
>while in the paddock, as the other runners were totally absorbed in their
>coming race, Jonathan was gazing down at the HJ (just inside the second
>turn) and joined the fans in appause when the bar was cleared at a 7+
>height.
>
> Then, when the gun went off the first time, the Travis lad from
>Louisiana crashed to the track. A recall gun was sounded, but Travis was
>unable to get up immediately, while the other runners jogged in place
>awaiting the second start (and one, you can guess who, called out "get him
>up and get the race started," or words to that effect), Jonathan was on his
>knees next to Travis, talking to him with unheard, but I'm sure encouraging
>words.
>
> In other words, this kid has class
>
>
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