Re: t-and-f: NCAA XC Splits and Leader Info

[WMurphy25]

In a message dated 11/23/00 9:32:41 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:

<< If thats the case who cares what the split times are?????  Also I think you
underestimate the ability of the people in attendance at an American cross
country race to relate to km splits. My knowledge of American Cross country
people is that they are very intelligent, and mathematically astute and
would have NO problem in relating to km splits in metric races and mile
splits in  imperial races. >>

This has nothing to with intelligence...in my opinion, most American fans 
relate to mile splits (in x-country races) in terms of pace, rather than a 
projection of a final time. And I would still argue that final times, 
especially in races run in severe conditions, such as those present in Ames, 
are relatively meaningless

Unlike races run on the track, it's impossible to compare times from one 
course to another. Times can be historically meaningful when they occur on 
courses that have a long tradition, such as Mt.SAC and Van Cortlandt Park.

Walt Murphy