> The same goes for Ritzenheim. As Grote has said, Ritz may be the best
high
> schooler in the last quarter century. Possibly the best junior. What a
> promotion to our younger athletes to see someone of their own age able to
> compete on the same stage as the seasoned pros. Again, to use Kobe as an
> example. He set the stage for pushing younger athletes to step up their
> game to another level. To see Ritz in the 5,000 field may just help do
the
> same for our high school and collegiate runners.
>
> It will be truly dissapointing to me, as a fan, and athlete, and a USATF
> member to see them not find a way to market these two strenghts.
USATF has no realistic options for marketing Ritz. High school and college
have him for another 4+ years. Sure, they can issue press releases, but
that's about it.
- Ed Parrot
