Hall and Ritz have proven in head to head competition that they deserve to compete at this level. Don't get tied up in times and qualifying marks. This kind of thinking is what is wrong with ncaa t&f today. Back in 1968, they wouldn't let Bob Schul run the trials when he was defending Olympic champ in the 5000. He was a few seconds of the trials standard, but fit and racing well. I believe Billy Mills was in a similar situation in 1968. Bruce Kritzler
