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Post by da heretic on Jun 13, 2021 17:15:06 GMT -5
Interesting quote from Coach Ross... "I think some of our competition is still struggling with the fact that we are better," said Ross. "They should have been paying attention when I claimed it before it happened." I could see part of that after the championship races. In most cases, the athletes congratulate the winner. The power school athletes probably compete against each other quite a bit. But when Randolph won the 400, Trevor was the only one who congratulated him. When Cambrea won both races... none of her competitors came up to her post-race. The Kentucky squad congratulating Trevor after the 4x400 win was the only one I saw. The tapes don't lie. We were already indoor 4x400 champions, so they knew to expect an A&T win. But the individual wins... I believe that's part of what Coach Ross is speaking about. And I wasn't happy with what I saw, so I'm sure Coach Ross wasn't either. More fuel to the fire. I would hope that if that is the sentiment, it is not coming from the opposing runners themselves, but from the seeds planted in their heads from coaches and people around them. I still can't get over the ESPN commentator not even acknowledging that Cambrea or A&T was even in the race during introductions in the 100m and then forced to change her tune in the 200m and mentioned her first. I think they got the "March Madness" syndrome. They figure A&T's track team got some automatic bid to nationals by winning the conference. They think A&T's just making up the numbers, so no need to even know the team members' names (see the Cambrea Sturgis interview earlier in the thread), let alone how they made it nationals. Y'all know the tv commentators weren't expecting anybody, not even the men's 4x400 national champion indoor team to win. I think someone posted an article from the G,boro News & Record that interviewed Ato Bolden. He seemed to be the only "expert" that put some respeck on the teams' name.
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Post by saabman on Jun 13, 2021 19:06:12 GMT -5
I would hope that if that is the sentiment, it is not coming from the opposing runners themselves, but from the seeds planted in their heads from coaches and people around them. I still can't get over the ESPN commentator not even acknowledging that Cambrea or A&T was even in the race during introductions in the 100m and then forced to change her tune in the 200m and mentioned her first. I think they got the "March Madness" syndrome. They figure A&T's track team got some automatic bid to nationals by winning the conference. They think A&T's just making up the numbers, so no need to even know the team members' names (see the Cambrea Sturgis interview earlier in the thread), let alone how they made it nationals. Y'all know the tv commentators weren't expecting anybody, not even the men's 4x400 national champion indoor team to win. I think someone posted an article from the G,boro News & Record that interviewed Ato Bolden. He seemed to be the only "expert" that put some respeck on the teams' name. People in the Collegiate T&F world did not sleep on A&T especially on the men's side . But this year the women proved that they our force to be reckoned with also . The women were not overlooked but they were expected to be Just tenders. Now both the men and women have step up there game even more because when you get that target on your back there is no turning back .
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Post by Maxell on Jun 13, 2021 20:27:29 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Jun 13, 2021 21:17:31 GMT -5
I think they got the "March Madness" syndrome. They figure A&T's track team got some automatic bid to nationals by winning the conference. They think A&T's just making up the numbers, so no need to even know the team members' names (see the Cambrea Sturgis interview earlier in the thread), let alone how they made it nationals. Y'all know the tv commentators weren't expecting anybody, not even the men's 4x400 national champion indoor team to win. I think someone posted an article from the G,boro News & Record that interviewed Ato Bolden. He seemed to be the only "expert" that put some respeck on the teams' name. People in the Collegiate T&F world did not sleep on A&T especially on the men's side . But this year the women proved that they our force to be reckoned with also . The women were not overlooked but they were expected to be Just tenders. Now both the men and women have step up there game even more because when you get that target on your back there is no turning back . You sure? http://instagram.com/p/CQFTvZ9s0ju
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Post by marchingband1969 on Jun 14, 2021 8:16:02 GMT -5
Let 'em hate; makes the winning sweeter. Like you said, adds "fuel to the fire." That is why the victories are even sweeter, especially Cambrea’s over Clark (who is from High Point). I am petty... but a national program is a 15 min drive away. You ain't "petty" just stating the facts. Cambrea's performance is what I keep telling people about that makes A&T special... we have kids from small towns (Kannapolis, NC) that come here with little fanfare and they blossom into stars. Excellent coaches and teachers are a big part of it but that "Aggie Pride" is a big factor.
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Post by codeblu78 on Jun 14, 2021 11:41:09 GMT -5
Does this make Coach Ross a lock for coach of the year? Assuming there is such a thing
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Post by durhamgsoaggie on Jun 14, 2021 12:05:17 GMT -5
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Post by durhamgsoaggie on Jun 14, 2021 13:43:36 GMT -5
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Post by 919aggie on Jun 14, 2021 13:50:57 GMT -5
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Post by durhamgsoaggie on Jun 14, 2021 14:20:53 GMT -5
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Post by durhamgsoaggie on Jun 15, 2021 9:39:01 GMT -5
Great breakdowns!
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Post by marchingband1969 on Jun 15, 2021 9:46:21 GMT -5
Can we get that A&T any bigger on his chest? LOL! I just love it. That damn interlocking A&T looks outstanding, especially crossing the finish line first.
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Post by oleschoolaggie on Jun 15, 2021 10:02:28 GMT -5
cambrea's shyness is very "adorable"...
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Post by 90Aggie on Jun 15, 2021 10:05:32 GMT -5
Can we get that A&T any bigger on his chest? LOL! I just love it. That damn interlocking A&T looks outstanding, especially crossing the finish line first. And he's wearing Blue and Gold!!
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Post by durhamgsoaggie on Jun 15, 2021 16:35:51 GMT -5
Does this make Coach Ross a lock for coach of the year? Assuming there is such a thing Looks like you were on it!
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