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jayjay
WHAT SHOULD V.CB. DO
Sun Aug 12, 2012 06:39
86.3.179.146
In her 4 th Olympic Games, V.C.B. looked a shadow of herself. While it could have been age that has slowed her down. It seems like she was betrayed by her coaching situation. She has never performed so poorly with the exception of 2005 at the Helsinki World Championship where she won the silver in the 100, was 4 th in the 200 and was a part of the silver medal sprint relay.
WOULDA SHOULDA, COULDA
I don’t waste my time on what could have been however I will make an exception because V.C.B. is such a talented individual. The Veronica Campbell-Brown of 2008 or 2010 would have been an individual gold medalist over the 200 in London. Campbell’s form in 2010 would have challenged for the gold in the 100.
WHAT SHOULD V.C.B. DO?
Conventional wisdom says it if aint broke do not fix it. While I understand the switch from her longtime coach Lance Brauman to Carpenter where she transitioned well. I cannot understand why in an Olympic year, she would allow someone who is not a coach to train her. It was a questionable decision which bordered on sabotage.
I have always thought while V.C.B. takes risks that she was a rational woman. However, if she does not remedy her coaching situation immediately she will struggle to gain an individual place on the Olympic or World Championship team. She is a very talented individual who is very diligent however, if one is not prudent then the previous traits will seem diminished.
She owes it to her fans, her country and most importantly herself to continue to represent well.
CONCLUSION
She must return to Carpenter or Brauman for her new training sessions. We knew the outcome long before the Olympics. However, she has showed up in average form and has delivered on many occasions. On the occasion that was National Trials of 2012, it was obvious that she all but conceded her 200 title.
V.C.B. must remember that in the 100 she will have stiff competition in the form of
T
HE 100
SHELLY ANN FRASER-PRYCE
She is going nowhere soon and has shown consistent form.
CARMELITA JETER
She has speed and power and they will have to take her off the track by force. She ain’t going nowhere soon.
TIANA MADISON
She is getting better each year and could be a real threat next year.
ALLYSON FELIX
She will get faster as she perfects the 100 meters. It is obvious she likes the event and will be a real force to reckon with soon.
SUPPORTING PLAYERS
BLESSING OKAGBARE
She will get better.
The U.S. has some junior and collegiate sprinters who will burst on to the scene in a few years.
THE 200
Add to the mix
ANNEISHA MCLAUGHLIN
SANYA RICHARDS-ROSS
KIMBERLYN DUNCAN
And she has a real battle on her hands. I am an optimist but most importantly a realist. V.C.B. should have woken up at Trials after her horrible 200 performance. If she remains wrong and strong, it will see a premature end to her illustrious career. I continue to hold her in high regard and hope that she consults with her advisers and sponsors to find the best coaching situation. Please continue to pray for her.
jayjay
WHAT SHOULD V.CB. DO
Sun Aug 12, 2012 06:39
86.3.179.146
In her 4 th Olympic Games, V.C.B. looked a shadow of herself. While it could have been age that has slowed her down. It seems like she was betrayed by her coaching situation. She has never performed so poorly with the exception of 2005 at the Helsinki World Championship where she won the silver in the 100, was 4 th in the 200 and was a part of the silver medal sprint relay.
WOULDA SHOULDA, COULDA
I don’t waste my time on what could have been however I will make an exception because V.C.B. is such a talented individual. The Veronica Campbell-Brown of 2008 or 2010 would have been an individual gold medalist over the 200 in London. Campbell’s form in 2010 would have challenged for the gold in the 100.
WHAT SHOULD V.C.B. DO?
Conventional wisdom says it if aint broke do not fix it. While I understand the switch from her longtime coach Lance Brauman to Carpenter where she transitioned well. I cannot understand why in an Olympic year, she would allow someone who is not a coach to train her. It was a questionable decision which bordered on sabotage.
I have always thought while V.C.B. takes risks that she was a rational woman. However, if she does not remedy her coaching situation immediately she will struggle to gain an individual place on the Olympic or World Championship team. She is a very talented individual who is very diligent however, if one is not prudent then the previous traits will seem diminished.
She owes it to her fans, her country and most importantly herself to continue to represent well.
CONCLUSION
She must return to Carpenter or Brauman for her new training sessions. We knew the outcome long before the Olympics. However, she has showed up in average form and has delivered on many occasions. On the occasion that was National Trials of 2012, it was obvious that she all but conceded her 200 title.
V.C.B. must remember that in the 100 she will have stiff competition in the form of
T
HE 100
SHELLY ANN FRASER-PRYCE
She is going nowhere soon and has shown consistent form.
CARMELITA JETER
She has speed and power and they will have to take her off the track by force. She ain’t going nowhere soon.
TIANA MADISON
She is getting better each year and could be a real threat next year.
ALLYSON FELIX
She will get faster as she perfects the 100 meters. It is obvious she likes the event and will be a real force to reckon with soon.
SUPPORTING PLAYERS
BLESSING OKAGBARE
She will get better.
The U.S. has some junior and collegiate sprinters who will burst on to the scene in a few years.
THE 200
Add to the mix
ANNEISHA MCLAUGHLIN
SANYA RICHARDS-ROSS
KIMBERLYN DUNCAN
And she has a real battle on her hands. I am an optimist but most importantly a realist. V.C.B. should have woken up at Trials after her horrible 200 performance. If she remains wrong and strong, it will see a premature end to her illustrious career. I continue to hold her in high regard and hope that she consults with her advisers and sponsors to find the best coaching situation. Please continue to pray for her.
Paul Marin -19 is one thing, 20 is a whole other matter. It gets even worse if they win the UCL. *groan*. 
05/18/2011.MU fans naah cough, but all a unuh a vomit?-Lazie 1/11/2015
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