Gatlin vs Powell...theory

[Texas]

If they just get off the bus and run. I favor Powell. If rounds are contested and a Championship is at stake, it's all Justin Gatlin. I can see Powell winning most of these invites. Then getting beat when it really counts. Gatlin is the stronger sprinter. He's a Champion.

I watched Powell's 9.77 right behind Gatlin's 9.76. I have to be honest, Powell 's run was more impressive.

I went to school with a guy who would would run guys down on the anchor of our 4x1 then lose to them in the 100. He would tell me..."I can't let the team down".....hmmm? Gatlin appears to be like that. The big races he can't let himself down.

Don't put a whole hell of a lot into invitational events. Championships is what it's all about.

[bekeselassie]

Re: Gatlin vs Powell...theory

I watched Powell's 9.77 right behind Gatlin's 9.76. I have to be honest, Powell 's run was more impressive.

How so?

[quote:3hsvzsd1] Don't put a whole hell of a lot into invitational events. Championships is what it's all about.

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You mean like Doha? Zurich? Brussels? Paris?

[tandfman]

Re: Gatlin vs Powell...theory

I went to school with a guy who would would run guys down on the anchor of our 4x1 then lose to them in the 100. He would tell me..."I can't let the team down".....hmmm? Gatlin appears to be like that. The big races he can't let himself down.

Yes, but because of the publicity and the money, any race against Powell right now is going to be a big race. And I think Gatlin will know that.

Don't put a whole hell of a lot into invitational events. Championships is what it's all about.

In general, I agree with that. But again, I believe this next race will get everyone's adrenaline going as normally only a major International championship will.

[Pego]

I went to school with a guy who would would run guys down on the anchor of our 4x1 then lose to them in the 100. He would tell me..."I can't let the team down".....hmmm?

I might have a simple explanation for him. Lousy starter, perhaps?

[eldrick]

Re: Gatlin vs Powell...theory

If they just get off the bus and run. I favor Powell. I can see Powell winning most of these invites.

this urban myth seemed to have some illogical currency in the past 1y

care to change your view since friday's happenings ?

I watched Powell's 9.77 right behind Gatlin's 9.76. I have to be honest, Powell 's run was more impressive.

powell's 9.77 was flawless - perect everything

gatlin's 9.76 came off a shit start

now which one one of those sounds more impressive ?