And you think they'll do well there? They'll probably get like a 2.5 in some BS major for athletes. Obviously Oregon is far worse, but someone like Ramsden (3.96 - she's actually intelligent) will do far better in life
"“They've been dodging (competition) all year,” Burns said. “Honestly, I was really surprised when I saw they're gonna run this race. I couldn't believe it. I was like, ‘Oh, holy crap. The gods are falling from heaven.’”
Birnbaum didn’t hold back either.
“I think what's most exciting is a lot of the time whenever you win, like a big race, there's always someone in the comments saying, ‘Oh, but the Newbury Park boys weren't there. Oh, Lex and Leo weren't there,’” he said. “They kind of try to take a little bit away from the moment.
Context here from the video: Birnbaum’s comments are all about the fans and youtube commenters. It sounds like he has no actual complaint on the Young twins, just that idiot commenters like us take credit away from him here.
Burns’s comment on the other hand screams insecurity and hot-take culture. He definitely wants to be the bad boy. As I mentioned in a different thread, Burns trains heavily and even did a 10 Mile “tempo” at Sub 5 pace. He already has the workload of a late college athlete.
If it’s true how little Birnbaum seems to be doing, this kid’s upside must be crazy. Hopefully it’s more than Cade Flatt’s 2.3MPW though, as we’ve all seen how that’s going.
I swear to god I like this Burns character less and less with each interview he does.
Birnbaum- sneakily very diplomatic, plays like he is joining in on Connor's fun by punking L&L while actually giving pretty measured answers that are acceptable to fans of the both the "heroes" and the "villians" alike
I swear to god I like this Burns character less and less with each interview he does.
Birnbaum- sneakily very diplomatic, plays like he is joining in on Connor's fun by punking L&L while actually giving pretty measured answers that are acceptable to fans of the both the "heroes" and the "villians" alike
hmmm analysis changes a bit when the "shushing" at the line and potential DQ is factored in though... pretending that he doesn't care if he's DQ'd. boy please. you have been salivating at the chance to win this race and hyping it up with your bro, troll-in-training Burns, and now you want to go around all "it doesn't bother me"... yeah no. forget about it.
I swear to god I like this Burns character less and less with each interview he does.
Birnbaum- sneakily very diplomatic, plays like he is joining in on Connor's fun by punking L&L while actually giving pretty measured answers that are acceptable to fans of the both the "heroes" and the "villians" alike
hmmm analysis changes a bit when the "shushing" at the line and potential DQ is factored in though... pretending that he doesn't care if he's DQ'd. boy please. you have been salivating at the chance to win this race and hyping it up with your bro, troll-in-training Burns, and now you want to go around all "it doesn't bother me"... yeah no. forget about it.
Gash you guys are such babies. Get over it. Take the L like L&L and go back home. The shush was for the haters, like you
Both are true. He wanted the chance to show whobis the best. He did that. He let you and the Youngs know that at the finish line. He also doesn't care about getting disqualified afterward. He didn't run a PR. The event is an exhibition. It isn't scored. He owns the Youngs and always will.
hmmm analysis changes a bit when the "shushing" at the line and potential DQ is factored in though... pretending that he doesn't care if he's DQ'd. boy please. you have been salivating at the chance to win this race and hyping it up with your bro, troll-in-training Burns, and now you want to go around all "it doesn't bother me"... yeah no. forget about it.
Why would he really care if he were DQ’d? It’s not like it’s a race for team points. We all saw what happened regardless. The only loser in the event of a DQ over that would be NON.
wasn’t the race what people wanted? everyone wanted to see Simeon and Leo in a kick to the end? And that’s what we got. they might not be friends but there should be a mutual respect. Leo was smiling despite losing and went over to Simeon after. The interwies with the twins after was so mature. Simeon and The Youngs are both good for the sport. They all will be battling on the biggest stages.
hmmm analysis changes a bit when the "shushing" at the line and potential DQ is factored in though... pretending that he doesn't care if he's DQ'd. boy please. you have been salivating at the chance to win this race and hyping it up with your bro, troll-in-training Burns, and now you want to go around all "it doesn't bother me"... yeah no. forget about it.
Why would he really care if he were DQ’d? It’s not like it’s a race for team points. We all saw what happened regardless. The only loser in the event of a DQ over that would be NON.
exactly. everybody knows who crossed the finish line first. that is the victory. not a piece of paper or acknowledgement from nike.
Come on guys. I actually didn't like Connor either after the first couple interviews I saw him in but I've since realized he's just having fun out there. It's all playful banter. The four of them (Simeon, Connor, Lex, Leo) did their cooldown together after the race. Clearly, Connor's just trying to generate some additional excitement for the race and there's no real bad blood.
If anything, Connor embracing the "villain" role is one of the best things a high school kid has done to generate excitement for the sport in recent memory. I'm super stoked to watch these four guys race against each other in college
Burns is talking big for the guy who’s about to get smoked today. If Rocky Hansen is in this field he’ll lose to him as well. Birnbaum is the best miler I think and he’s probably going to win, but having 2 hard races in his legs already this week shakes things up a little. Gonna be a competition between him and Leo for the win.