Re: t-and-f: Where did the list go?

There was a time when this list was the only game in town--now there are plenty of messageboards out there that have drawn away many of the folks (including me) that used to post regularly here. You should take a look at the messageboards at the following sites: trackandfieldnews.com

Re: t-and-f: Sibling relays???

The only other sibling relay that I'm aware of involved the Dyce brothers-Byron(2-time NCAA 800/880 champ), Dennis, Trevor, and ?--they ran an indoor 4x400 relay (Meadowlands?). -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: t-and-f@darkwing.uoregon.edu; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL

Re: t-and-f: USA/RUS Dual?

Sorry, Martin, you should have quit while you were behind(-:. The results do appear to be from today--Mirko's site has Isinbayeva missing 3x at the WR height of 5.02. http://www.tilastopaja.net/db/results.php?Season=2005CID=8926911 -Original Message- From: Martin J. Dixon [EMAIL

Re: t-and-f: WCSN coverage of Golden League

Dan, I'm sorry you had probelms with the webcast, but you are in the distinct minority. Just check out the TF News messageboard to see how people went overboard in their praise of the wcsn coverage during the World Championships. Sure, a few people had technical problems early on, but once

Re: t-and-f: What's so good . . . about an event so bad?

The race also serves as the team-oriented World Cup, with the top three from each team scoring (total time). Given the nature of the event, five entrants increases the chances of a country having at least three finishers. -Original Message- From: Roger Ruth [EMAIL PROTECTED] To:

Re: t-and-f: Dumb question on coverage

Each day's session (morning and afternoon) is archived approximately 1-hour after the final event. You can then watch it at anytime. The archives will stay up for about 6 months. -Original Message- From: Dave Cameron [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: t-and-f@darkwing.uoregon.edu Sent: Mon, 8 Aug

Re: t-and-f: Coverage

Based on how awake I am after working on the PAX shows, I am trying to update the daily previews on the WCSN.com website Walt Murphy -Original Message- From: Fanelli, Michael [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Wayne T. Armbrust ' [EMAIL PROTECTED]; '[EMAIL PROTECTED] ' [EMAIL PROTECTED]; '[EMAIL

Re: t-and-f: Chris Lukezic Interview

Very timely interview, since Lukezic just ran a personal best of 3:35.22 in London and got under the World Championship A qualifying standard of 3:36.20. -Original Message- From: Ricky Quintana [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: t-and-f@darkwing.uoregon.edu Sent: Fri, 22 Jul 2005 18:19:16 +

Re: t-and-f: World Track and Field Championship Coverage over the Internet

Details for subscribing to the webcast (a nominal fee) should be available in the next couple of days. Walt Murphy

Re: t-and-f: Steve Mullings

And, as far as I can tell, his case has never been fully resolved by the IAAF or WADA. I also believe it was the Jamaican Federation that held him out of the Athens Olympics because a hearing on his case had been postponed. Anyone know the right story? -Original Message- From: Martin

Re: t-and-f: Footlocker NE Results????

Just a quick note---Saratoga Springs qualified 4, yes, 4, runners in the girls race!

Re: t-and-f: FW: Combined Pre-NCAA men's results.

Christopher, Mike Scott has already compiled the unofficial overall scoring for the women's teams at the Pre-Div.I meet: http://miscott.home.att.net/wxcanal/xc2004/prencaa04.htm

RE: t-and-f: NBC coverage of men's Olympic 10K

Walt Murphy is a powerful suit at NBC? What good would writing to Walt do? I feel like I'm getting no love from malmo these days. I may not be one of the powerfiul suits at NBC, but I do know some of them pretty well and I've already passed along some of the positive (and negative) comments

Re: t-and-f: NBC coverage of men's Olympic 10K

I'm sure Walt Murphy would be happy to hear from you at [EMAIL PROTECTED] I will pass along all of the compliments to the appropriate people here in Athens (but only compliments:-) Walt--working in the booth here in Athens during the break (what break?) between sessions...pretty fast running

Re: t-and-f: Mistreatment of Fans at Olympic Trials

lady's...  lady's... this used to be a TF-list... and i used to find useful information here is this all the USA tf has to offer, nowadays? (hopefully not) Rob Veer The Netherlands Rob, Just having some fun--but I'll do my part by abstaining from posting any additional comments on the

Re: t-and-f: Mistreatment of Fans at Olympic Trials

At the Opening Ceremony in Athens, there was a young Greek woman who stood up and danced EVERY time a new flag-bearer would enter the stadium. When asked by the people behind her if she could cut back somewhat on her enthusiasm, she just glared and continued doing her thing. I'm all for

RE: t-and-f: Mistreatment of Fans at Olympic Trials

Typical ugly American, attempting to impose your ill-will on others and spoil the party. Life is not a dress rehearsal, Walt, be in it! Malmo, Once again you have misread someone elses words . It wasn't me sitting behind the Greek woman and I never said it was. But I keep forgetting that

RE: t-and-f: London GP Mile - Results

No, he did not lead. He just managed to follow the others. Chirchir was leading with one lap to go.: According to the BBC, Webb was leading (behind the two rabbits) through at least the 1/2-mile.

Re: t-and-f: World Record for Isinbayeva--correction

Sorry, I wrote that Feofanova held the world record. The 4.86i was, in fact, Isinbayeva's own, set at Budapest on March 6. Yelena Isinbayeva's 4.87m in winning the Norwich Union GP vault at Gatehead yesterday betters the official world record held by Svetlana Feofanova (4.86i) and the world

RE: t-and-f: NCAA top ten list

trackshark.com Or you could go directly to the official NCAA link that trackshark uses: http://members.aol.com/rpodkam/d1mout04.txt http://members.aol.com/rpodkam/d1wout04.txt

Re: t-and-f: Re: Lane Violations- Sanya Richards

After looking at the tape of the NCAA meet, it appears that Sanya Richards should have been disqualified in both the 200 AND the 400. Unlike the USATF and IAAF rules, which simply state that an athlete shall be disqualifed for stepping on or over the inside line of their lane, the NCAA calls

t-and-f: U.S. TV Reminder--NCAA Div.I on ESPN2 Today

ESPN2 will show the NCAA Div.I Championships today from 1:30-3:00pm(EST). Walt Murphy

t-and-f: NCAA/World Indoor TV

Walt Murphys News and Results Service Looking ahead to next weekend's meets, the World Indoor Championships will be shown on ESPN2 on Sunday, March 16, from 2-3pm(EST), and the NCAA Division One Championships will also be shown on ESPN2 (the deuce) on Monday, March 17, from 1:30-3:00pm(EST).

Re: t-and-f: Gail Olson national HS high jump record 7-5

In a message dated 3/6/2003 10:09:27 AM Eastern Standard Time, Reuben Frank [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Anybody know at what meet Gail Olson set the national indoor HJ mark of 7-5 back in 1978? Thanks __ Anybody know at what meet Gail Olson set the national indoor HJ mark of 7-5 back in 1978?

Re: t-and-f: USATF Release: Team USA loaded with gold medal contenders for World Indoors

In a message dated 3/6/03 2:12:37 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: 3,000m: Jonathon Riley, Terrence Trammell I belive the schedule would allow Trammell to try this new event, in addition to running the sprint and hurdles, but the IAAF has rejected his entry since he doesn't have a qualifying

Re: t-and-f: Dragila reclaims WR in pole vault and ESPN missed it.

Yes, it would have been nice to have a full show yesterday, but at least ESPN made the effort to get Dragila's record on Sports Center. Walt Murphy

t-and-f: For John Lunn--others can delete

Sorry to bother the list with this request. John--Can you can contact me off-list? Walt Murphy

t-and-f: Ed Grant Recovering

Because of last week's snowstorm, the New Jersey All Group meet was delayed a week, causing two key people to miss the meet. One was Willingboro's 7-3 high jumper, Mike Morrison, who had previously scheduled one of his college visits for this past weekend. The other was Ed Grant, the publisher

Re: t-and-f: USATF Media Advisory: Olympic medalists, world record holders to appear at USA Indoor Championships press conference

In a message dated 2/21/03 11:15:51 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Not so. The women's 1500 was run in the 1999 Championships in Atlanta. Suzy Hamilton won in 4:13.96. Not sure if the 1500 was run other years in Atlanta, but it may have been. The women also ran 1500-meters in 1997. Walt

Re: t-and-f: NYTimes.com Article: The Attack on Women's Sports

In a message dated 2/20/2003 3:02:46 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: .  I've long thought that one thing that depressed the numbers, and therefore the quality, was the perceived dimunition in opportunity for US athletes when top Africans flooded and dominated the college ranks

Re: t-and-f: Seneca Lassiter - USATF Investigation Status

In a message dated 2/18/2003 5:38:42 PM Eastern Standard Time, Chas. L. Shaffer [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Dear Listers, Seeing Seneca Lassiter on TV at the Tyson Indoor triggered something in my memory.  Didn't USATF announce last year that they were going to investigate the circumstances

t-and-f: I Left My Heart--at the Armory(Collegiate Invitational/Webb)

If you're tired of reading threads about drugs in our sport, then take a few minutes to read the ramblings of an old sprinter(used in the broadest definition of the term) who longs for the good old days. I Left My Heart--at the Armory by Walt Murphy Don't get me wrong--I love what I do. As a

Re: t-and-f: Country WR in the HJ?

In a message dated 2/9/2003 3:54:54 PM Eastern Standard Time, Mats Åkerlind [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Yesterday, A Lennart Julin posted a somewhat rhetoric question on the Swedish TF website. Did Sweden set a new WR in the category Best combined male and female marks for a country during one day

Re: t-and-f: Country WR in the HJ?

Sorry--Ritter's mark was on Sep.30. wm

Re: t-and-f: New WPV Records

Since four national records in the event already have been disallowed because the standards had not been modified to the new rule of a maximum 55mm of peg length, it should be of interest that Vault'n'Gus posted a note on the VaultCanada mailing list, saying that he had personally observed the

t-and-f: Saturday's adidas Boston Indoor Games

Walt Murphy?s News and Results Service The adidas Boston Indoor Games, the first stop on USATF's Golden Spike Tour, will take place on Saturday at Reggie Lewis Center (5pm-7:40pm). The meet will be broadcast live on ESPN2 from 6-7pm(EST). The Reggie Lewis Center only seats about 3,000 people, so

Re: t-and-f: Brumel's Obit

In a message dated 1/28/2003 8:24:34 PM Eastern Standard Time, Bill Allen [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:  There is a fine obituary of Brumel by Frank Litsky in today's New York Times. Pity he didn't know of Brumel's competing as a master. Bill Allen There is no better obit writer than Frank Litsky,

t-and-f: Ken Doherty Memorial Fellowship 2003

 (From Louise Tricard)   Ken Doherty Memorial Fellowship 2003 National Track Field Research Collection, Amateur Athletic Foundation of Los Angeles The National Track Field Research Collection is this country's most extensive, publicly accessible collection devoted to all aspects of

Re: t-and-f: NCAA XC TV coverage

In a message dated 1/10/03 12:44:12 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: When was this on? I _thought_ I read that it was on this past Wednesday evening, but couldn't find it? This is the latest schedule for rebroadcasts from the NCAA. These times and dates are subject to change, so make sure you

t-and-f: Dropped Men's Programs???

In light of the recent announcement that St.John's(NY) is dropping its men's programs after this school year, I'm trying to compile a list of schools that no longer sponsor men's track/X-Country(or will soon drop the program). I'm aware of the following off the top of my head--any others?

t-and-f: Dropped Men's Programs-Updated List

Walt Murphy’s News and Results Service Updates are coming in hot and heavy, so I thought I'd get out this latest list. Thanks to all of you who responded so quickly. Some programs (e.g., San Jose State, Oregon State) were dropped a long time ago, before the current Title IX-related frenzy.

Re: t-and-f: NCAA XC on TV?

In a message dated 1/5/03 10:52:55 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Is this race ever going to be shown on TV?!! In the shameless plug category, subscribers to X-Country X-Press have known for awhile that the first airing of the NCAA Div.I X-Country Championships will be on Fox Sports on

Re: t-and-f: Beamonesque reactions

In a message dated 1/4/2003 5:44:32 PM Eastern Standard Time, Robert Hersh [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I could be wrong, but I don't think the Little Red Book existed back then, because I remember that the conversion table that I was using was event-specific, and the long jump table stopped at

Re: t-and-f: The best NON-olympian?

In a message dated 1/3/2003 5:01:42 PM Eastern Standard Time, Valerie Manning[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hello all, This is not a test or competition, I am just curious... Who do you think is the best American track and field athlete to compete in the trials, but never make an Olympic Team?  

Re: t-and-f: The best NON-olympian?

In a message dated 1/3/2003 5:23:13 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Did David Patrick ever qualify for an Olympic Team? David Patrick the 400-hurdler finished 8th at the 1992 Games in Barcelona Dave Patrick the 1500 man from Villanova got screwed in 1968 after thinking he

t-and-f: Update on Bev Kearney

Bev Kearney will be flown to Austin later this week to start her rehab process. I will pass along the address of the facility when it becomes available, but you can send cards/notes right now to: Bev Kearney Women's Track and Field Coach University of Texas Athletics PO Box 7399 Austin, TX

t-and-f: NCAA XC TV

Walt Murphy’s News and Results Service X-Country X-Press The first airing of the NCAA Div.I X-Country Championships will be January 8 at 3pm(EST) on Fox Sports Net. There will be multiple showings during January, but those details aren't available yet. (Runners World Online is listing Dec.5,

Re: t-and-f: Frank Shorter disses George Frenn

In a message dated 12/4/02 8:10:50 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I used to write SI protesting their more recent pathetic coverage of track but have given up. They actually did a pretty good job this year(new editor-he likes track)--not up to past standards, but far better than they've

t-and-f: TF News's Rankings-Krummenacker

Walt Murphy’s News and Results Service Couple of notes on Track and Field News's Rankings for the 2002 season. David Krummenacker is the first man to be ranked #1 in the U.S. in the 800 and 1500 since Rick Wohlhuter sat at the top of both events in 1976. Wohlhuter was also #1 in both in 1974.

t-and-f: Kim Gallagher

Walt Murphy’s News and Results Service 38-year old Kim Gallagher, the 2-time Olympic medalist in the 800-meters, died of a stroke Monday afternoon. Her brother Bart, her biggest fan and sometime coach, was only 37 when he passed away not too long ago. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m.

Re: t-and-f: Kangogo

In a message dated 11/18/02 2:44:32 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: 28. Kip Kangogo (BYU) - 30:55. Injured? Fell? Ran off course? What happened?? In the shameless plug category, subscribers to X-Country X-Press knew that Kangogo stayed with Jorge Torres for half the race before the

t-and-f: Int'l Runners at U.S. Schools

Walt Murphy’s News and Results Service X-Country X-Press (c) Copyright 2002-all rights reserved. May not be reprinted or retransmitted without permission. International athletes have long been a part of the U.S. collegiate scene, but I don't believe there have been as many, from so many

t-and-f: Weekend XC Schedule(U.S.)

Drop me a private line if you want a comprehensive schedule, complete with links, for this weekend's x-country schedule(lots of conference meets, H.S. state meets). (It's too long to post to the list). Please indicate if you want to be added to my results list for the weekend (be prepared for

Re: t-and-f: NYC coverage

In a message dated 10/23/02 2:12:36 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: As most of you probably already know, it appears the only NYC Marathon TV coverage will be a pared-down, one-hour highlights show after the event, that afternoon on NBC. The NBC affilliate in New York (WNBC) will have

Re: t-and-f: Make it stop

In a message dated 10/25/02 7:39:22 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: No offense to Monti and RRW but the IAAF really shouldn't propagate this kind of NYRRC/RW nonsense. What nonsense? What's wrong with a harmless PR release concerning one of the sport's legends? Walt Murphy

Re: t-and-f: Virus?

I have just received my 3rd blank message in the last hour from [EMAIL PROTECTED] Am I the only one. Sorry to trouble the list if I am. You're not alone Walt Murphy

Re: t-and-f: Bob Hayes's 8.6 (LONG)

In a message dated 9/29/02 4:29:39 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Yup my copy of the film is in my attic. Where's yours? In a message dated 9/29/02 4:29:39 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Yup my copy of the film is in my attic. Where's yours? My 8mm copy is actually sitting on my floor,

t-and-f: SI/Track and Field News

In this week's issue of Sports Illustrated, Paul Zimmerman, the magazine's resident expert on the NFL, showed his track roots (he used to cover track for the NY Post) in his tribute to Bob Hayes. Speaking of Hayes's impact with the Cowboys, Zimmerman writes, And when the rest of the NFL saw

Re: t-and-f: Talence results???

Got this from Dr.Z yesterday: In case you have not seen the results from DecaStar in Talence, Tom Pappas upset WR holder Roman Sebrle, 8525 to 8417. Tom won 3 events (100m hj, 110m). Tom had PR 4497 1st day (and 99 pt lead) which included an outdoor PR in the shot (15.68m/51-5 1/2 ) and

t-and-f: Remembering Bob Hayes

Bob Hayes was one of my early sports heroes. I first saw him run at NY's Madison Square Garden during the winter of 1964, when he won the 60-yard dash at Millrose, the NYAC Games, and the U.S. Championships. I had run at the Penn Relays in 1961, but hadn't given much thought of returning to

Re: t-and-f: Montgomery on reaction time

In a message dated 9/17/02 8:48:38 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: On today's USATF teleconference, Tim Montgomery had this remark regarding his fast reaction time (I think Walt asked this question.) I did ask the question. Like many other laymen, I had taken it on faith that a good

t-and-f: Looking for X-Country Results??

Among other things, I publish X-Country X-Press, which comes out weekly during the fall. I cover the sport on all levels, with the emphasis on collegiate action (Div.I-III, NAIA, JUCO). If you're interested in seeing what subscribers get on a regular basis, drop me a note off-list and I'll add

t-and-f: Track and Field in Sports Illustrated

After being a subscriber to Sports Illustrated for decades, I let my subscription lapse a few years ago when it became apparent that the powers that be at the magazine no longer cared about track and field. I was given a free subcription earlier this year and have been pleasantly surprised at

t-and-f: Brussels--U.S. TV Reminder

Walt Murphy's News and Results Service The Van Damme Memorial will be shown on ESPN2 tonight from 10pm-11pm(West Coast), 1am-2am(East Coast). If you don't want to wait, check A HREF=http://www.bbc.co.uk/fivelive/sportsextra/; http://www.bbc.co.uk/fivelive/sportsextra//A for live BBC radio

Re: t-and-f: Boulami tests positive

Walt Murphy's News and Results Service I realize we have to look at denials with a cautious eye, but here is what Reuters reported: Boulami told Morocco's official news agency MAP that he was shocked at the test result and vowed to prove his innocence. How can I be accused of taking a

Re: t-and-f: CC sie

In a message dated 8/28/02 9:17:19 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Does anyone out there hade the address of a good site to retrieve college CC results this fall. Ed Grant Subscribers to X-Country X-Press will have all the

t-and-f: USA Beats Great Britain, Russia

Walt Murphy's News and Results Service (Drop me a line if you want more information about my service) Another typical mid-summer's day in Glasgow--cold and lots of rain. A look at the results of the men's 100 will give you and idea of how bad the conditions were. Winner Dwain Chambers said,

Re: t-and-f: 17-year-old (?) runs sub-3:33

In a message dated 8/19/02 3:53:59 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Overlooked in the abundance of excellent performances at Zurich last Friday: 1500 meters - under 23 1. Alex Kipchirchir, Kenya - 3:32.95. Reported date of birth: 26 November 1984. Don't know if this was mentioned on the

t-and-f: Webb Signs With Nike

Walt Murphy's News and Results Service The rumors have been swirling for weeks, but it's been confirmed that Alan Webb has signed a lucrative contract with Nike. Dick Patrick has the exclusive story in today's edition of USA Today. A HREF=http://www.usatoday.com/;http://www.usatoday.com//A

Re: t-and-f: Zurich women's 800 start list

In a message dated 8/15/02 6:28:37 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I see that Monique Hennagan is entered in the race. Just curious on any recent 800's for her? She'll most likely be the rabbit(she's already done that this year). Walt murphy

t-and-f: Re: t-and-f: USATF Release:  Trammell leads U.S. gold rush at NACAC

Well, I wish there was some communication on this ahead of time...being 40 miles away from San Antonio, I wouldn't have mind heading down there for the meet. FYI, there's this new invention called the newspaper. Buy an ad in the sports section. Seriously, it's not hard. From what I hear, a

Re: t-and-f: Tourova breaks women's 3000 meter steeplechase record

In a message dated 7/27/02 4:02:50 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Has anyone figured a conversion between men's and women's steeplechase? How much slower would a Tourova be over the higher men's barriors? Or a man faster over the lower? 10 seconds? 20? more or is it a function of

Re: t-and-f: a WR everybody missed

In a message dated 7/23/02 5:27:02 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: (too bad it didn't get caught for the telecast) El Guerrouj's 2:45.78 at the 1200 point in Monaco is a World Record far as I know for 3 laps. Previous fastest 2:46.10 at Brussels last year. I believe Larry Rawson said during

t-and-f: Field Event Results

(This is posted on behalf of Don Schlesinger, who is having trouble posting to the t-and-f list. You can reply to him directly at D [EMAIL PROTECTED]) If you're a horizontal-jumps enthusiast, as I am, you must share with me a certain frustration when trying to read current-day performance

t-and-f: US TV Reminder

Coverage of Friday's Golden League meet in Rome will be shown today(Saturday) on ESPN from Noon-1pm(EDT). The events that will be shown: Men's and Women's 100 Women's 400 Men's 800 Women's 1500, Men's Mile Women's 100-hurdles Men's 400-hurdles Highlights of the men's and women's 5000s

t-and-f: Aggies, Shmaggies/Soccer Madness

The Aggies aren't the only ones who know how to have a good time in Shallow Alto! The Scene: The lobby bar at the Palo Alto Sheraton The time: 1:45am The Setting: Overtime in the South Korea vs Spain World Cup match The Players: About 20 people, including some of the sports heavy hitters,

Re: t-and-f: how did this go unremarked?!

In a message dated 6/18/02 3:44:38 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Auburn, Washington finally breaks (intrinsically, since York already bettered it in metric sense) the legendary 4 x 880 records of 7:35.6 from way back in '66. What are you old NY guys going to have to talk about now? :-)

Re: t-and-f: how did this go unremarked?!

In a message dated 6/18/02 4:44:14 PM, FMBYRNES writes: The 7:35.6 was on a dirt track...using the reverse conversion tables that I've devised, Auburn's 7:32.89 is only worth 7:40.89 on dirt, so Boys High and Andrew Jackson still lead MY all-time list. Walt Murphy (One of those old NY

Re: t-and-f: Setting the record straight

In a message dated 6/18/02 6:44:42 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: For the record the 7:35.6 for the 2 mile relay (4 x 880 yards) was set on the St John's University all-weather track, not a dirt/cinder type. As soon as I sent my original post, I started to wonder if my memory had failed me

Re: t-and-f: How Is Dan O'Brien Qualified

In a message dated 6/15/02 7:43:38 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: And besides, he won't have that much of an impact on ticket sales. Since the multis will be held in Berkeley on June19-20, O'Brien will have NO impact on ticket sales at Stanford. Walt Murphy

Re: t-and-f: Mike Holloway- New UF Head Track Coach

In a message dated 6/3/02 11:45:51 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: PS - Is it my imagination or am I starting to sound like malmo? Not that there's anything wrong with that!

t-and-f: TV-Humble Pie/False Starts

One of the things that I do when doing my TV ''thing is prepare a sheet for each event, complete with records, lane assignments, and 2-3 lines(or more) of info on each athlete. I like to think I do a pretty good job, but, just in case I get too complacent, I occasionally get reminded of my

Re: t-and-f: Pre T.V. coverage

In a message dated 5/27/02 2:24:30 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: --- Mike Prizy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I think the coverage was better. The coverage was much more focused on the pure competition and less on athlete interviews It was also very nice to see that they told us there had been

Re: t-and-f: Pre T.V. coverage

In a message dated 5/27/02 8:41:28 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: but your perception of what's being shown doesn't seem to match what people are viewing with regards to false starts on taped broadcasts. Why else do you think you would have to keep defending that issue? Because that's just

t-and-f: Full Response

Hit the send key too soon. In a message dated 5/27/02 8:41:28 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: but your perception of what's being shown doesn't seem to match what people are viewing with regards to false starts on taped broadcasts. Why else do you think you would have to keep defending that

Re: t-and-f: Full Response (false starts on TV)

In a message dated 5/27/02 10:06:46 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: That's one heck of a disclaimer, Walt. Who decides what is integral, and how often does that happen? No reason to get upset. I know what I've seen, you know what you've produced, the two positions contradict each other, and

t-and-f: TV Reminder-Pre Classic

Sunday's Prefontaine Classic will be shown on ESPN2 from11pm-12:30am on the East Coast, 8pm-9:30pm on the West Coast. Larry Rawson, Dwight Stones, Michael Johnson and Bob Kennedy will be the announcers. Weather looks great--high 60s, no rain, no pollen! No Alan Webb this year, but it could

Re: t-and-f: I know they're twins, but . . . .

In a message dated 5/21/02 9:06:26 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The results of the Portland meet posted over the weekend by Charles Wandler and Michael Scott show that Calvin Harrison was 5th in the 400m. The ESPN telecast also said that he was in the race. But the IAAF and Track Field

t-and-f: U.S. TV Reminder

Saturday's Grand Prix II meet from Portland will be shown live on ESPN2 from 8-9pm(5-6PDT). There are no guarantees in live TV, but among the events to be shown are(Hopefully): Steeplechase--Boulami, Broe-going for the American Record...almost the whole race will be shown. Women's

t-and-f: HBO/Pole Vault Deaths

HBO's Real Sports will have a feature on recent deaths connected to pole vaulting on tonight's show at 10pm. Walt Murphy

Re: t-and-f: url that has exact regional qualifying proposal

In a message dated 5/9/02 4:10:39 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Don't they do this already in XC with the district meet or am I mistaken? That used to be the case, but hasn't been for a few years. Walt Murphy

t-and-f: Perec Speaks Out Against Le Pen

Agence France-Presse PARIS (May 2, 2002 09:07 PM EDT) - France's reclusive triple-Olympic champion Marie-Jose Perec made a rare public statement Thursday when she called on the French people to stop far right leader Jean-Marie Le Pen being elected president on Sunday by voting for incumbent

Re: t-and-f: don't forget Rhines

In a message dated 5/4/02 11:42:04 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: although she was barely on the same lap as Drossin (OK, slight hyperbole), note that Jen Rhines moved to No. 7 American ever last night. I'm always reluctant to challenge the master, but I believe Rhines is the #8 American

Re: t-and-f: UCLA women beat SC

In a message dated 5/4/02 11:33:38 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: 400H, Johnson 56.56 CL Texas' Raaisin McIntosh ran 56.24 in Austin today. Walt Murphy

Re: t-and-f: '03 NCs finishign on June 14

In a message dated 5/3/02 1:29:48 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Heck, imagine the lineup of track meets on the West Coast in May/June next year!!! My only fear is tha the Western Regional meet will conflict with the Prefontaine Classic, but maybe Oregon will host the meet, and they can have

t-and-f: Fear factor/Bartleys

(For those of you in later time zones) One of my guilty pleasures is watching Fear Factor on NBC. It wasn't until late in tonight's show that I realized that one of the three sets of twins competing were Nichole and Eusheka Bartley, who competed for Auburn in the mid-90s. Eusheka finished 4th

t-and-f: USATF/USOC Story

The following story appeared in today's Indianapolis Star. Friction remains over '99 doping issue April 23, 2002 By David Woods Unresolved in the public confrontation between the U.S. Olympic Committee and USA Track Field is how to separate facts from politics. The USOC talks tough on

Re: t-and-f: Mueller in Zagreb Last Year?

In a message dated 4/7/02 2:55:03 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Can anybody clarify whether Mel Mueller vaulted 4.40 or 4.47 to win at Zagreb on July 2, 2001? From Mel Mueller's website: Zagreb, Croatia, July 2 (Grand Prix II) 1. Mel Mueller 4.47m (14-8) Season Best!!! 2. Yelena Isinbayeva

Re: t-and-f: CU's Torres, Ritzenhein on fast track; Buff runners take on the world

In a message dated 3/22/02 8:15:36 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: This is not true. Keith Kelly was 24th in the long course race last year after winning the NCAA X-C race the preceding fall. I'm surprised Wetmore would make a mistake like that. He might have been thinking of American

t-and-f: U.S. Women take silver, Drossin, DeReuck finish 2-3.

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