"The Ring" archive entries from Jun 15th 2008

These are the posts from "The Ring" archive on http://www.effortlessthrow.org/ from day Jun 15th 2008

Quote from Payne

in all fairness to the organizers they invested a good chunk of money into the hammer ring at hayward and allowed lance to build it. there is no other cage like it. the usatf's athlete advisory council agreed at the 2005 annual meeting that it would be better to have the cage outside of the stadium in order to have the event at prime time. however they did promise also to have live video of the hammer so that fans inside the stadium could watch it. you're only the red-headed stepchild if you feel like it. i believe shakespeare said that, but don't quote me.

published at Jun 15th 2008 1:18am on http://www.effortlessthrow.org/

Quote from 70footer

that was very creative and a great story...and TRUE!
thanks

published at Jun 15th 2008 2:01am on http://www.effortlessthrow.org/

Quote from Mr.Incredible

I believe that retired Coach Olson of Mesa Community College had a lot to do with his rapid improvement his freshman year.

published at Jun 15th 2008 2:36am on http://www.effortlessthrow.org/

Quote from LetItRip

Always selling the Hammer and our countrys youth future in the event!!

Thanks Hal..

Mike
LetItRip!

published at Jun 15th 2008 5:24am on http://www.effortlessthrow.org/

Quote from Jim Jones

I do not think that countering is the most essential aspect to throwing 80+m. If that is so, it seems that most Americans would be throwing farther since that is all most American hammer guys think of. I believe some of the Soviet athletes focused more on pushing the hammer. Yes, it is important to avoid standing up in the final turns but the best hammer coaches in the world focus more on pushing the ball than anything else. I know Sedych and Bondarchuk will both tell you that pushing is the most important part of an 80m throw.

published at Jun 15th 2008 5:32am on http://www.effortlessthrow.org/

Quote from 40Footer

to his credit he did throw over 55 more than a few times as a spinner in HS, I believe 58 was his best.

published at Jun 15th 2008 5:44am on http://www.effortlessthrow.org/

Quote from Paul Buschman

Please keep the people of Iowa in your thoughts and prayers at this time. I know there are several Ringers from the Iowa City area including Norm Balke and myself. I've been fortunate in that my residence has not been affected by flooding but I'm not sure about Norm. Also the many great U. of Iowa throwers will be affected by this as the track complex is now completely under water.

Paul Buschman

published at Jun 15th 2008 6:00am on http://www.effortlessthrow.org/

Quote from keller

On his last throw again. Flair for the dramatic?

Finals
1 Cory Martin SR Auburn 20.35m 66-09.25 10
18.33m 19.32m 19.31m 19.89m 20.16m 20.35m
2 Ryan Whiting SO Arizona State 20.24m 66-05.00 8
19.83m FOUL 20.24m 19.78m FOUL 19.98m
3 Russ Winger SR Idaho 19.73m 64-08.75 6
FOUL 18.84m 18.79m 19.63m 19.13m 19.73m
4 Zack Lloyd JR Arizona 19.40m 63-07.75 5
18.35m 19.19m 19.35m 19.40m FOUL FOUL
5 Shawn Best SR Arizona 18.52m 60-09.25 4
18.52m FOUL FOUL 18.10m 18.44m FOUL
6 Justin Clickett SR Virginia Tech 18.52m 60-09.25 3
18.05m 18.00m 18.27m 18.52m 18.34m FOUL
7 Jarred Sola JR Arizona 18.47m 60-07.25 2
17.74m 18.00m FOUL FOUL 17.92m 18.47m
8 Rashaud Scott JR Kentucky 18.29m 60-00.25 1
17.87m 17.53m 18.29m FOUL 17.99m FOUL
9 Harrison Benjamin JR Texas Tech 17.92m 58-09.50
17.00m 17.80m 17.22m 17.92m 17.34m FOUL
10 Nate Englin SR Missouri 17.60m 57-09.00
17.27m 16.99m 17.60m
11 John Caulfield SR UCLA 17.56m 57-07.50
FOUL 17.27m 17.56m
12 Wes Stockbarger SR Florida 17.11m 56-01.75
FOUL FOUL 17.11m

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published at Jun 15th 2008 6:06am on http://www.effortlessthrow.org/

Quote from jayess

I know this has been posted before, and I should have copied it so I could have it, but I didn't. Is there anyone out there who can post the thrower's code or motto that goes something like:
Why run when you can walk.
Why walk when you can sit.
etc, etc.

It was pretty funny, and I would like to share it with some folks.

published at Jun 15th 2008 6:54am on http://www.effortlessthrow.org/

Quote from Throwing Fan

jayess,

If I remember correctly, the code/motto went something like this:

Never run when you can walk,
Never walk when you can ride,
Never ride when you can sit still,
Never sit when you can lie down,
Never merely lie down when you can sleep,
And never, ever open you wallet when someone else is buying the beverages.

If I'm in error, I appologize and welcome corrections,

Thinking of all the folks in Iowa and the Boy Scouts who were lost, or injured at their campground this past week,
Throwing Fan

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published at Jun 15th 2008 7:56am on http://www.effortlessthrow.org/

Quote from Bud Rasmussen

OTC Last-Chance Meet Series
USOC Olympic Training Center
Chula Vista, CA

USATF certified officials: Charles Woolsey (#013464), Lillian Mahoney (#016283)

Saturday, June 14

OFFICIAL RESULTS

Women's Discus

1) Breisch, Becky (USA/Nike) 64.10m/210-3
Series: 59.91m, 58.90m, F, 54.56m, 64.10m, 60.35m

2) Pierson, Summer (USA/unattached) 60.27m/197-9
Series: 55.89m, 53.85m, 60.01m, 60.27m, 59.29m, 56.13m

3) Anyanwu, Kelechi (USA/unattached) 56.68m/185-11
Series: 53.36m, 55.89m, 56.68m, 55.25m, F, 52.39m

4) Longfors, Rachel (USA/Tri-Valley TC) 53.81m/176-6
Series: 50.78m, F, 53.81m, F, F, F

5) Korte, Olivia (USA/US Armed Forces World Class Athlete Program) 52.29m/171-6
Series: 50.16m, 52.29m, F, F, 49.74m, F

6) Gleeson, Kimberely (USA/unattached) 51.48m/168-10
Series: F, 49.85m, F, 51.48m, 41.26m, F


Men's Discus

1) Dennis, James (USA/unattached) 63.55m/208-6
Series: F, F, 62.92m, F, 57.09m, 63.55m

2) Gowda, Vikas (IND/unattached) 62.93m/206-5
Series: 60.86m, F, 62.61m, 58.71m, 61.75m, 62.93m

3) Kuehl, Adam (USA/unattached) 62.00m/203-5
Series: 60.99m, 61.59m, 60.00m, 60.98m, 62.00m, F

4) Erickson, Karl (USA/unattached) 61.36m/201-3
Series: 60.30m, 61.36m, 58.99m, 60.49m, 60.69m, 59.45m

5) Ulrick, Drew (USA/unattached) 58.56m/192-1
Series: 55.00m, 54.48m, 58.33m, F, 58.48m, 58.56m

6) Lightbody, Sam (USA/VS Athletics TC) 56.48m/185-3
Series: 56.76m, 56.35m, 56.48m, F, 56.41m, 54.90m

7) Austin, Daniel (USA/unattached) 55.68m/182-8
Series: 54.03m, 53.77m, 55.64m, 55.68m, F, 54.47m

Dan, Aaron (USA/unattached) 54.53m/178-11
Series: F, 54.53m, 53.20m, F, F, F

9) Ringquist, Pete (USA/Pac Bay TC) 54.41m/178-6
Series: 53.06m, 48.56m, 53.16m, 52.71m, 54.41m, 53.60m

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published at Jun 15th 2008 8:18am on http://www.effortlessthrow.org/

Quote from Bud Rasmussen

Awesome job this weekend at NCs... It's always exciting for us to see you advance from high school/camp toward bigger and better things! Keep up the good work and good luck at Eugene!!

-Bud Rasmussen

IWTDC alumni/NCAA all-Americans @ 2008 Outdoor Championships:

Jessica Pressley (Arizona State) - national champion wSP, 4th wHT, 7th wDT

Sarah Stevens (Arizona State) - national champion wDT, 3rd wHT, 6th wSP

Tai Battle (Arizona State) - 2nd wDT

Ryan Whiting (Arizona State) - 2nd mSP, 9th mDT

Leif Arrhenius (BYU) - 4th mDT

Preston Chatham (LSU) - 4th mJT

Stephanie Horton (Kansas) - 8th wSP

Colin Veldman (Oregon) - 7th mHT

Kate Burton (Wyoming) - 10th wHT *unsure if she made all-American or not due to international athletes finishing above her?


We also wanted to say congrats to Zach, who served on our camp staff last summer:

Zack Lloyd (Arizona) - 4th mSP

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published at Jun 15th 2008 8:40am on http://www.effortlessthrow.org/

Quote from Coach Rodney

for her win in the women's shot and Sarah for her finish. Good Luck at the trials. ml

published at Jun 15th 2008 8:42am on http://www.effortlessthrow.org/

Quote from Foreman

Has anybody else ever won the NCAA shot and hammer championships in the same year, or is Martin the first?

published at Jun 15th 2008 8:49am on http://www.effortlessthrow.org/

Quote from keller

From ESPN:

"Auburn's Cory Martin won the shot put at 66-9 1/4. He became the first to win the hammer and shot at an NCAA championships since Jack Merchant of California in 1922. Martin won both events on his final throw."

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncaa/news/story?id=3443704

published at Jun 15th 2008 9:29am on http://www.effortlessthrow.org/

Quote from pink

Congrats to Auburn's Corey Martin! (USA) (USA) (USA) (USA) (USA) (USA)
Did I mention he's American.?!
National Champion Men's Hammer/Men's Shot Put

Also...there are individuals awaiting results for those of you who competed this weekend!
Oregon/Ohio/etc.

published at Jun 15th 2008 9:41am on http://www.effortlessthrow.org/

Quote from LetItRip

WOW...

Cory, Id love to hear a post from you on what you were thinking about on both of those 6th throws. Thats amazing, and it possibly could help some of the throwers or coaches on the ring...

incredible man.. The epitome of Clutch!!

Mike
LetitRip!

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published at Jun 15th 2008 9:42am on http://www.effortlessthrow.org/

Quote from KSCTHROWER

So.. What Event is Martin going to compete in, in his future (hopefully going pro) What performance is more "elite" a 67ft shotput or a 74m hammer throw? Typically people pick the event they were the best at to be their primary event.

published at Jun 15th 2008 1:01pm on http://www.effortlessthrow.org/

Quote from Kap

All NCAA men's champs from SEC plus multi All Americans in shot, javelin and hammer. Impressive.

published at Jun 15th 2008 9:37pm on http://www.effortlessthrow.org/