sell ice to eskimos wrote:
True but Vin is there now. Charlottesville is an amazing place to train, and UVA has great academics. She could be the building block that starts the program. (at least she would know rules and schedule for USATF events)
Milt doing same at UNC, but Charlottesville even a better running location.
At ACC Cross this fall, UNC placed 8th and UVA 11th.
I understand the hype of these big name Coaches, but lets be realistic for a second these programs have a long way to go before they are more substance than hype. This is the ACC we are talking about, not really a powerhouse conference.
And keep in mind we aren't talking about a top state runner or a foot locker finalist, we are talking about a transcendental runner here.
Lastly, calling UVA an amazing place to train is a stretch. Sure there are some good dirt roads 20-30 min drive, but the rest of Charlottesville is a suburban sprawl. Hell Blacksburg is a better place to train than Charlottesville