¶NCAA mDec: Ashton Eaton (Oregon) 8457 CL

[26mi235]

Re: NCAA mDec: 10:00 Thursday

If he had been just a smidgen faster in the 400 he would have four >1000 events already (although there are not more in the offing). He also does not have the help from the wind that Hardee did. Thus, while I agree with gh on the wind issue, if they are close in the final tally, the extra points he would have gotten would add quite a number of points in the 100/LJ/110h, although it is worth noting that windy conditions hurt in the PV and the 400. He will have to make big improvements to those 600s in the throws to make it to the top level.

1 Ashton Eaton 10.37 7.90m 12.60m 2.02m 46.28 13.68
Oregon w: 0.5 w: 1.1 41-04.25 6-07.5 w: 1.6
SR 5516 .(1006) .(1035) .(643) .(822) .(994) 4500 .(1016)

[jkjoregon]

Re: NCAA mDec: 10:00 Thursday

http://www.oregonlive.com/trackandfield ... ps_31.html

Taiwo taken to the hospital for observation.

[jeremyp]

Re: NCAA mDec: 10:00 Thursday

41.71 for Eaton. A 5.10; 52; 4.38 could get him record. Still possible, but things look to hinge on 1500. Could be interesting, as he has done 4.20....when fresh.

[gh]

Re: NCAA mDec: 10:00 Thursday

With current wind rules, would Hardee's record count?

Quoting gh, from an earlier thread:

Hardee (sigh) also illegal by stupid new IAAF rules. NCAA rules still have the old wording.

We'll abide by the new IAAF stricture, which for now probably makes Pappas the standing CR holder.

we reversed course on that almost instantly, and are optimistic that the IAAF will be doing so as well.

[Half Miler]

Re: NCAA mDec: 10:00 Thursday

we reversed course on that almost instantly, and are optimistic that the IAAF will be doing so as well.

Well, that would be something. The IAAF actually doing the right thing!

[jkjoregon]

Re: NCAA mDec: 10:00 Thursday

Eaton

Discus 41.71m 136' 10" 699

Total (seven events) 6215

[Half Miler]

Re: NCAA mDec: 10:00 Thursday

Eaton out after clearing only 4.70.

[jeremyp]

Re: NCAA mDec: 10:00 Thursday

Eaton clears only 4.70.

Record now not possible.

[Dave]

Re: NCAA mDec: 10:00 Thursday

so, does he coast through for the win and try to save strength for the LJ tomorrow? It is really a shame about the PV. He had quite a competition going.

[Dave]

Re: NCAA mDec: 10:00 Thursday

Eaton clears only 4.70.

Record now not possible.

Highly improbable. He would need 55m in the JT and 4:30 in the 1500. I wouldn't bet on either and if I were Lanana, I would tell him to make sure he wins the deca and bring something for the LJ tomorrow. UofO could use a miracle like that.

[unclezadok]

Re: NCAA mDec: 10:00 Thursday

The record is doable if he wants to attack the 1500m. If I were the coach I'd say go for it.

[dbirds]

Re: NCAA mDec: 10:00 Thursday

what did Eaton throw? what does he need?

[dbirds]

Re: NCAA mDec: 10:00 Thursday

4:21.85 PR in 1500!

[mojo]

Re: NCAA mDec: 10:00 Thursday

Awesome effort from Aston-what a gutsy guy.

Now-what did he throw in Jav? They still don't have it up.

[richxx87]

Re: NCAA mDec: 10:00 Thursday

he threw the jav 171-11 for 624 pts and finished with a total of 8457 just shy of Hardee's 8465