tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31292861.post5246637059114548629..comments2024-03-18T09:55:10.252-07:00Comments on Cross Country Express: Catching up with Southlake Carroll HS runner, Trevor Gilley...Albert Caruanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14434646351717864405noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31292861.post-43929049637128360602012-04-20T09:53:51.317-07:002012-04-20T09:53:51.317-07:00First, I am sorry that this interview had to turn ...First, I am sorry that this interview had to turn into a launching pad to another subject. I started this website as a way to post NCS XC rankings. It's turned into something a little bigger than that but through it all, I have been very lucky to make some great contacts in the two sports and I have learned a lot along the way.<br /><br />I am really not interested in the politics involved with HS XC and TF. That's never been what my website is all about nor will it ever be.Albert Caruanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14434646351717864405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31292861.post-20811730533808442492012-04-20T09:22:10.821-07:002012-04-20T09:22:10.821-07:00Ok I have to be honest here, I'm confused. I d...Ok I have to be honest here, I'm confused. I don't know Aron but am wondering why this blew up? What grudge do these anonymous posters have against xc nation website and the people who have run it? I went to the website and it really wasn't impressive and I have never been back. I have read the Letsrun thread, which lets be honest the anonymous posters there aren't any better, and could see how going on some rant about Nxn puts a bad taste in your mouth, but hasn't the race itself done that when they tried to recruit top finishers in the finish shoot of the california state meet to go to Nike instead of footlocker?<br /><br /><br />Is it the protest you anonymous posters are against? That there is another website that wants to compete with dyestatcal? <br /><br />I would not be surprised if this was Rich Gonzales stirring things up. If its not do cal or Nike you are out of luck. <br /><br />But really, why so many haters? (that is if it's more than one and not different alias? Can you outline why this is bad?<br /><br />And lastly, we are talking about interviews. It's a Nor Cal site that does 95% of their interviews with nor cal but occasionally reaches out to So Cal. What's the harm in that? Nor Cal kids go south to compete down there in big races. I don't see that hurting our little sections up here but rather argue that it has helped make us better. <br /><br />So please outline your grievances or chill out.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31292861.post-80419192375937866512012-04-20T07:15:31.765-07:002012-04-20T07:15:31.765-07:00Thank you SJS Fan. I am not changing what this si...Thank you SJS Fan. I am not changing what this site is all about. All I am doing is reaching out to runners and coaches in other parts of the state and beyond. I think we get so caught up in our own little area that we forget that there are a lot of really good runners/coaches with great stories that we can learn from as well. <br /><br />From my contacts with Aron Taylor, I have found him to be a passionate and tireless worker towards the betterment of spotlighting the sport of cross country.Albert Caruanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14434646351717864405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31292861.post-69038650633615576682012-04-20T02:06:02.236-07:002012-04-20T02:06:02.236-07:00Albert,
As a long time fan of your site my stance ...Albert,<br />As a long time fan of your site my stance on your association with xcnation at this point is neutral . You have every right to expand your site and explore all options to do so. You brought us a homegrown product and made it what it is today, but I do have concerns with the association. As I tell my sons every time they approach me with questions that require some thought, I ask them " did you do your research " ? <br />Once again, thanks for your hard work.<br />SJS FanSJS Fannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31292861.post-66012115655289723172012-04-20T01:17:03.082-07:002012-04-20T01:17:03.082-07:00Albert,
I just think that the people here are all...Albert,<br /><br />I just think that the people here are all avid supporters of your site and dont want to see you get lumped in with an individual/website that has, at best, controversial views on aspects of the sport.NCSfanboynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31292861.post-62304430417742683922012-04-19T22:46:37.388-07:002012-04-19T22:46:37.388-07:00Thank you to my one fan! Ha!Thank you to my one fan! Ha!Albert Caruanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14434646351717864405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31292861.post-13897936142284632112012-04-19T22:41:01.053-07:002012-04-19T22:41:01.053-07:00^ Thanks Aron, sure appreciate your input!^ Thanks Aron, sure appreciate your input!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31292861.post-23411465399298710032012-04-19T22:34:04.237-07:002012-04-19T22:34:04.237-07:00Yeah Buddy. I will say this, "Those who can n...Yeah Buddy. I will say this, "Those who can not do, criticize."<br /><br />Go XCNation!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31292861.post-85303582851578336712012-04-19T22:34:00.275-07:002012-04-19T22:34:00.275-07:00I don't think it's so much a problem with ...I don't think it's so much a problem with Albert, but it's just the fact that he is endorsing XCNation/Aron Taylor who many would say is a self-promoting egoistical guy who is hurting the sport more than helping it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31292861.post-77700836190923166462012-04-19T22:32:47.604-07:002012-04-19T22:32:47.604-07:00This one too:
http://www.letsrun.com/forum/flat_r...This one too:<br /><br />http://www.letsrun.com/forum/flat_read.php?thread=3958017Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31292861.post-64440774994438795742012-04-19T22:32:43.063-07:002012-04-19T22:32:43.063-07:00Woah lets chill now keep negative comments to your...Woah lets chill now keep negative comments to yourself. This blog takes some hard work and if you appreciate what Albert does (like I do) show a little respect. I think the interviews these past weeks have been great.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31292861.post-29754725140068837402012-04-19T22:31:47.884-07:002012-04-19T22:31:47.884-07:00For those of you who are confused, these are 2 goo...For those of you who are confused, these are 2 good threads that cover this (there are also a few more):<br /><br />http://www.letsrun.com/forum/flat_read.php?thread=4346131<br /><br />http://www.letsrun.com/forum/flat_read.php?thread=3837300Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31292861.post-44770574258980661702012-04-19T22:27:50.868-07:002012-04-19T22:27:50.868-07:00Taylor's xenophobic rant about Kenyans from a ...Taylor's xenophobic rant about Kenyans from a little while back I think takes the cake as far as embarrassing goes (though NXN was pretty bad too).agreed...noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31292861.post-43018423051241022112012-04-19T22:22:52.539-07:002012-04-19T22:22:52.539-07:00I would have to agree with the above post... Taylo...I would have to agree with the above post... Taylor's biases are ridiculous and he made an utter fool out of himself at NXN this past year (it was downright embarrassing).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31292861.post-37007691153649584512012-04-19T21:03:48.118-07:002012-04-19T21:03:48.118-07:00The post did not take away from that. Aron Taylor ...The post did not take away from that. Aron Taylor hurts the sport more than he helps it, so it seems like by endorsing him you are going against your own rule.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31292861.post-23641992441592356512012-04-19T20:42:53.594-07:002012-04-19T20:42:53.594-07:00I draw the line at name calling.
This site is use...I draw the line at name calling.<br /><br />This site is used to share information and highlight athletes, coaches and teams. Any posts that takes away from that objective or are negative in nature will be deleted. <br /><br />If you don't like the site, I won't take it personally.Albert Caruanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14434646351717864405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31292861.post-38064227599620790202012-04-19T20:33:02.781-07:002012-04-19T20:33:02.781-07:00You missed the comment that was removed. I saw it ...You missed the comment that was removed. I saw it before it was removed and had to laugh at how insecure Albert seems to be about his blog. <br /><br />(Let me guess, these comments will be gone too)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31292861.post-43373957157987521242012-04-19T20:24:13.158-07:002012-04-19T20:24:13.158-07:00Duplicate his work then Walters! I didn't know...Duplicate his work then Walters! I didn't know featuring high school athletes was so wrong. You should be ashamed! This story is on a top high school athlete, so take your negativity grab a beer and chill out.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31292861.post-53734941850088866292012-04-19T20:23:40.629-07:002012-04-19T20:23:40.629-07:00This interview is about Trevor Gilley. I am not g...This interview is about Trevor Gilley. I am not going to allow somebody to hijack a post to take up some personal problem.Albert Caruanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14434646351717864405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31292861.post-24528816424136528002012-04-19T20:20:36.417-07:002012-04-19T20:20:36.417-07:00Hahaha the censorship on this website is funny, wh...Hahaha the censorship on this website is funny, what a quick delete. Too bad this website is going downhill...J Waltersnoreply@blogger.com