Galen could have easily chosen not to publish any statement and he would have been ripped to shreds just as he is here.
When does it stop? Seriously, when ...does...it...stop.
Rupp was obviously disappointed and sadly enough, because of the pressure he receives from so many, he does have to be measured about what he says or reveals.
I do think there were initial sour grapes and I do not think that Rupp is an ideal picture of sportsmanship, but one always has to wonder why you love one native Oregonian (Prefontaine) and yet, constantly slam another (Rupp).
Prefontaine had his share of sour grapes too after placing fourth in the race that Viren won in the Olympics. Funny how Prefontaine was forgiven during his running time for his outbursts or pouting, yet we can't forgive Rupp at all?
Look, we all have our suspicions about Nike Oregon Project. Many gather that Alberto Salazar has rubbed them the wrong way. But Rupp is Rupp. We label him for his failures but the fact that he even TRIED a triple in the Olympics involving a marathon, as well, is nothing short of amazing.
We like to think these weather conditions at Boston existed in a vacuum. They did not.
Ideally, Rupp could act more mature. He could be more gracious in defeat or victory. However, the way to show him how to be is by being that way yourselves. Have you tried?
Thanks,
Mike