Red Blood Cells wrote:
I think if you asked Webb if he could trade his American Records (HS & Pro) for the performances Centrowitz has had at championship events (indoors and out) he would say yes.
If think if you asked Centrowitz if he could trade his championship performances (indoors and out) for the times Webb has run (HS & Pro) he would say no.
In my opinion Centrowitz has surpassed Webb.
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Nolemonkey wrote:
Red Blood Cells wrote:I think if you asked Webb if he could trade his American Records (HS & Pro) for the performances Centrowitz has had at championship events (indoors and out) he would say yes.
If think if you asked Centrowitz if he could trade his championship performances (indoors and out) for the times Webb has run (HS & Pro) he would say no.
In my opinion Centrowitz has surpassed Webb.
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Bull$hit. Webb wanted the American Record more than anything. He trained for it, he beat it.
Hell, we wanted the world record but his body failed him after his 3:46.
Webb is the most talented runner we have ever seen, Alberto Saladbar said so himself and he freaking coaches Centro. The XC races that Webb made the world team was amazing. He came back the day after failing to make the 4k team, and made the 12k team. Most people who ran the 4k couldn't walk the next day because of the snowy conditions, but Webb came back and kicked a$$.
spiderWebby wrote:
Nolemonkey wrote:This
Bull$hit. Webb wanted the American Record more than anything. He trained for it, he beat it.
Hell, we wanted the world record but his body failed him after his 3:46.
Webb is the most talented runner we have ever seen, Alberto Saladbar said so himself and he freaking coaches Centro. The XC races that Webb made the world team was amazing. He came back the day after failing to make the 4k team, and made the 12k team. Most people who ran the 4k couldn't walk the next day because of the snowy conditions, but Webb came back and kicked a$$.
I agree that Webb is more talented than Centrowitz. But being the more talented runner does not mean he had a better career. All it means is he had more potential..... Which is a backhanded complement.
I also have a very hard time believing Webb wanted the American Record more than he wanted a World Championship or Olympic medal of any kind. I don't think I have ever heard a professional athlete say they would rather have a record than a championship...... Unless they're one of the athletes that has a record and not a championship.
does he have the mile record... i didnt think so
Webb = AR in mile, 143 half, 1310
bout sums it all up
[quote]ok7272 wrote:
I'm not too familiar with Centro's PRs.
If Centro had an awesome stash like his father this wouldn't even be a debate. In front of every great man lies a great stash.
dc wonk wrote:
Centro all the way. Centro from MD, Webb from Va. MD will always be better than Va.
not when it comes to drivers, MD drivers are the bane of the area.
Webb was great in his time trial races, but in championship races he was crap. Centro has great race presence and can control races with his finishing speed. I think Webb will have some better times but Centro is a better global races and will end up with many more medals then Webb ever won.
karmaking wrote:
of course he did wrote:webb is a much better/gracious athlete and person, but centrowitz has had, by far, the better career. there's no argument.
And you have come to his conclusion based on what you have seen of these people on TV? If you (and anyone else) like Alan Webb for whatever reason, good for you, but that does not make him a better person than Centro or anybody else for that matter. Unless you know them both personally, I don't see how you're able to make that sort of judgment. That would be like me saying you're the worst kind of idiot just because you made one idiotic post on letsrun.
Webb was an assistant coach on my HS XC team. I've met Centro multiple times. Webb is humble, mature, and responsible. Centro is nice and charismatic, but not as gracious.
Centro has a winning mentality... Webb appeared that he couldn't handle the pressure. Take away the summer of Webb and 2007 and you have a sub-par career. Take away Centro's Silver Medal and it's still a very impressive career.
People bring up DL races, and in the grand scheme of things, they really don't matter... Centro understands how to race, how to peak, and is deadly that last 300 meters in championship racing. I also think Webb's giant EPO head may have slowed him down. Put Centro's attitude and head on Webb both
literally and figuratively and you have a World Record OG champion.
Centro has been injured many times, but he never let that get to him he bounces back. He is entering his prime years the next few years and I believe he has not lost this year.
I don't think people Realize that we have an actual Gold medal contender in the 1500 this year.
Doc-holiday wrote:
Centro has a winning mentality... Webb appeared that he couldn't handle the pressure. Take away the summer of Webb and 2007 and you have a sub-par career. Take away Centro's Silver Medal and it's still a very impressive career.
People bring up DL races, and in the grand scheme of things, they really don't matter... Centro understands how to race, how to peak, and is deadly that last 300 meters in championship racing. I also think Webb's giant EPO head may have slowed him down. Put Centro's attitude and head on Webb both
literally and figuratively and you have a World Record OG champion.
Centro has been injured many times, but he never let that get to him he bounces back. He is entering his prime years the next few years and I believe he has not lost this year.
I don't think people Realize that we have an actual Gold medal contender in the 1500 this year.
This post makes no sense. You somehow think taking away an entire year of dominance by Webb and taking away a single race of Centro and then comparing them is equal???
Also how do DL races not mean anything? You really think there are 3 races every 4 years that mean anything??
We don't have a gold medal contender in the 1500 this year. That's why people don't realize it.
Also Centro is 26, he isn't just entering his prime years, he's been in his prime years for a couple years now, he's likely getting into the second half of his prime years now.
Sorry, that post was just so riddled with errors I felt compelled to correct them.
Red Blood Cells wrote:
I think if you asked Webb if he could trade his American Records (HS & Pro) for the performances Centrowitz has had at championship events (indoors and out) he would say yes.
If think if you asked Centrowitz if he could trade his championship performances (indoors and out) for the times Webb has run (HS & Pro) he would say no.
In my opinion Centrowitz has surpassed Webb.
I think Webb would not say that at all.
Yes and there should be a front page newsprint or digital article on it with that headline including excess question marks. Oh yeah
Journalism never smelled so good
smile wrote:
Red Blood Cells wrote:I think if you asked Webb if he could trade his American Records (HS & Pro) for the performances Centrowitz has had at championship events (indoors and out) he would say yes.
If think if you asked Centrowitz if he could trade his championship performances (indoors and out) for the times Webb has run (HS & Pro) he would say no.
In my opinion Centrowitz has surpassed Webb.
I think Webb would not say that at all.
Do you think Centrowitz would trade?
An outdoor silver and an indoor gold is far greater than an AR. Considering Centrowitz already has a faster 1500 PR there is a very good chance he could take the mile AR away from Webb in the next year or two. Until then I guess he'll just have to settle for championship medals instead of one really fast time.
Do more people know Billy Mills or Pre?