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As I recall, Tennessee had the NCAA title wrapped up in 1983. Rickey Pittman, our star steepler, had only to get over one last barrier and finish and we would have nipped Washington State for the title. As luck would have it, Pittman fell over the barrier and finished too far back and the Cougars won.
Tennessee was the beneficiary of some bad luck for TCU when Kim Collins false started in the 200 M a couple of years ago. I believe the Frogs would have won that title, but I'm not sure.
In Baton Rouge, talk was that LSU fouled in the 4x1 (but it went uncalled on their home track), which allowed them to nip us for the title. Nothing like some good home cooking -- especially on the bayou. You're not going to get many calls in any sport with those crazy cajuns in the crowd. Baton Rouge is a different kind of place. Do I sound bitter? ;-)
Any other stories of bad luck at the NCAA championships (or any other competition)?
Tennessee was the beneficiary of some bad luck for TCU when Kim Collins false started in the 200 M a couple of years ago. I believe the Frogs would have won that title, but I'm not sure.
In Baton Rouge, talk was that LSU fouled in the 4x1 (but it went uncalled on their home track), which allowed them to nip us for the title. Nothing like some good home cooking -- especially on the bayou. You're not going to get many calls in any sport with those crazy cajuns in the crowd. Baton Rouge is a different kind of place. Do I sound bitter? ;-)
Any other stories of bad luck at the NCAA championships (or any other competition)?
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