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Track - ez272 - 07-19-2019 05:58 PM
Friend of mine is a runner who says we are getting another assistant track coach. A former Olympian.
RE: Track - MICHAELSPAPPY - 07-22-2019 08:00 AM
For which events?
RE: Track - ez272 - 07-22-2019 11:33 AM
Not sure.
https://www.secrant.com/rant/arkansas-sports/arkansas-last-resort-hires-alan-webb-as-track-coach/84085212/
RE: Track - MICHAELSPAPPY - 07-22-2019 11:42 AM
If it happens, that will be an excellent move. That is how McDonnell did it in Fayetteville. He cashed in his Irish connection and brought in a group of distance runners from there. That way he built up three programs at once (XC and both track seasons). Arkansas is not a powerhouse distance state, but there is still enough talent here to start the program moving in the right direction.
RE: Track - ez272 - 07-22-2019 04:11 PM
https://twitter.com/alan_webb1?lang=en
Could be great for recruiting.
RE: Track - MICHAELSPAPPY - 07-22-2019 04:20 PM
If we can't get some recruiting mileage out of a American mile record holder and three-time national 1500 champ, we just ain't trying. If we can get him to stay, this is BIG TIME! We can walk into the stadium at the Meet of Champs and tell any kid from Arkansas that Fayetteville doesn't have anyone like this.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alan_Webb_(runner)
RE: Track - MICHAELSPAPPY - 07-22-2019 04:26 PM
We have a long way to go, but Behnke is doing some good things.
RE: Track - MICHAELSPAPPY - 08-01-2019 08:49 PM
Official announcement
https://lrtrojans.com/news/2019/8/1/mens-cross-country-track-field-american-record-holder-olympian-webb-joins-little-rock-staff.aspx?fbclid=IwAR3c6ps1tu9ONedKwhUMa8P4ShpLvr20J7NCTWu0f5NFH2neXIwtWPnElGs
RE: Track - ez272 - 08-02-2019 09:10 AM
The record
https://youtu.be/7aTRTvo2ouo
RE: Track - ez272 - 08-14-2019 09:17 AM
https://lrtrojans.com/news/2019/8/13/mens-cross-country-track-field-olympian-among-newest-additions-to-little-rock-track-and-field-staff.aspx