Jasmine Todd

[guru]

most credible RUMOR I heard at Hayward Field yesterday was that there was some longstanding grudge (don't know between whom) that finally came to a head.

21 years of coaching experience told me that was/is the most likely explanation(especially with Todd not exactly facing the end of her track career with the end of her Oregon days)

[NotDutra5]

most credible RUMOR I heard at Hayward Field yesterday was that there was some longstanding grudge (don't know between whom) that finally came to a head.

There, now you know no more than you did before :-)

The interesting thing regarding Ms. Todd's absence yesterday is, when I first looked at her twitter account, I noticed that her profile said "University of Oregon Alumni". This would have been very shortly after her scheduled event and a few hours after mentioning she wasn't used to competing so early in the morning.

[aaronk]

most credible RUMOR I heard at Hayward Field yesterday was that there was some longstanding grudge (don't know between whom) that finally came to a head.

There, now you know no more than you did before :-)

Despite my earlier teasing remark about Let's Run, I'm going to take the L-R approach here.
My opinion of what this "rumor" is about?

It's between Todd & Cunliffe.
If you see Cunliffe's tweets--even since HS--you'd know she's really into herself.
She would send out numerous somewhat provocative selfies of herself--fully clothed, but nonetheless wanting to look good.

When Prandini went Pro, Todd thought she'd be THE best Duck sprinter.
But then here comes Cunliffe from Oklahoma, and she immediately takes over as Oregon's best sprinter---first INdoors, and now OUTdoors!

Todd felt hurt by that, and she and Cunliffe went head to head, both becoming upset.
Cunliffe runs bad in the 200 because she's upset.
Todd prematurely ends her Oregon career because SHE's upset!

Now back to the T&FN Message Board!
LOL

[Jacksf]

Didn't Todd's tweet say that her withdrawal was due 'to circumstances beyond her control'?

[NotDutra5]

From her instagram account:

"Not how I want to end my career here at University of Oregon, but due to unforeseen circumstances (not injury related but beyond my control) I have to end my season early."

[Waterbuffalo]

It would be interesting to read the opinions of those of you with extensive knowledge of D1 programs, coaching and athletes about this observation: Oregon women's program has lost several proven and promising athletes in recent years (Claudia Francis, Haley Crouser, Ashlee Moore, Marybeth Sant, now Todd to name some). Is that extent of turnover typical? Is there any discernible pattern of factors contributing to the turnover? - I know too little to have an informed opinion, but superficially it would seem indicative of "something rotten in Denmark".

Thoughts?

[fourjz]

Let's not speculate,and push rumors as fact.Now we have went from individual speculation of Jasmine Todd to now judging the Oregon program as to whether there is some systemic problem with the coaching staff.Let's just wait and see later about the story when it comes out,rather than add fuel to the fire when it's obvious that we don't know what the situation is.

[Waterbuffalo]

No speculation or judgment, merely observation

Let's not speculate,and push rumors as fact.Now we have went from individual speculation of Jasmine Todd to now judging the Oregon program as to whether there is some systemic problem with the coaching staff.Let's just wait and see later about the story when it comes out,rather than add fuel to the fire when it's obvious that we don't know what the situation is.

There is no speculation, rumor or judgment in my last post, merely a few facts and a question.

[Jacksf]

Let's not speculate,and push rumors as fact.Now we have went from individual speculation of Jasmine Todd to now judging the Oregon program as to whether there is some systemic problem with the coaching staff.Let's just wait and see later about the story when it comes out,rather than add fuel to the fire when it's obvious that we don't know what the situation is.

Since we have a mystery without explanation, and this has happened before with other athletes, I think it's fair to use deductive reasoning and speculate.

[gm]

Every major program loses athletes, some lose several. In the high-stakes world of school-selection, teenagers often make mistakes or are swayed by things they didn't even think about after they are already attending another school.

Or, as in the case of Ole Miss that is before the NCAA, there were instances of coaches recruiting kids from other schools.

When Ms. Todd is good and ready, I'm sure she will let everyone know what happened. Or not.

[fourjz]

Every major program loses athletes, some lose several. In the high-stakes world of school-selection, teenagers often make mistakes or are swayed by things they didn't even think about after they are already attending another school.

Or, as in the case of Ole Miss that is before the NCAA, there were instances of coaches recruiting kids from other schools.

When Ms. Todd is good and ready, I'm sure she will let everyone know what happened. Or not.

So true.

[Waterbuffalo]

Every major program loses athletes, some lose several. In the high-stakes world of school-selection, teenagers often make mistakes or are swayed by things they didn't even think about after they are already attending another school.

Or, as in the case of Ole Miss that is before the NCAA, there were instances of coaches recruiting kids from other schools.

When Ms. Todd is good and ready, I'm sure she will let everyone know what happened. Or not.

Thank you!

[Jacksf]

I doubt we'll know the real reason.
People don't like to speak ill of others in public.
Therefore speculation is the way to go.

[lonewolf]

Speculation aside, it is really none of our business.

[NotDutra5]

If OU or OSU's QB walked away from the team prior to the ncaa semi finals in football would it be equally none of our business or would there be a bit of a natural curiosity as to what might have occurred?