Phelps vs Crocker who's gonna get it?

RE: Phelps vs Crocker who's gonna get it?

Former Member — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 10:03:27 GMT

this isnt gonna be a two man race.. cavic and bousquet will be fast as well

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Former Member — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 09:18:42 GMT

I think they are both lucky Spitz is back here in the US. :cool:

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Former Member — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 09:14:15 GMT

Bousquet.

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Former Member — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 09:11:43 GMT

Because of this: I'm not counting Crocker out, but I'd put my money on Phelps. I'm just saying, if crocker can finish like he did in 2005 worlds then he should take it. he was one bad stroke from winning last year! www.youtube.com/watch crockers finish was god awful.

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Former Member — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 09:04:21 GMT

Same here But I am on Crockers side even the phelps gettin the medals will be cool

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Former Member — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 07:52:20 GMT

The reason Crocker is being counted out is that he hasn't swum a good race of any kind in a while. He DQ'd (false start) his 100 free at Trials. His 100 fly was clearly subpar. His 100 fly at trials was more like a 80 fly. Crocker false started a relays at Worlds. And Phelps is on fire, swimming better than anyone in the world right now. Phelps has great speed - ala his 100 free last night. So I think it is a good bet that Phelps takes Crocker with another world record. The only advantage Crocker has is that he will be fresh. But Phelps doesn't seem to get tired much. Crocker may be so fresh that he is stale. Crocker has great walls but I don't think they are any better than Phelps'.

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Former Member — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 07:30:54 GMT

Why is everyone counting crocker out? His last couple big races he has made mistakes. If he can just finish he should win. Crocker wins the 95 fly almost every time. He just needs to man up and not screw up his finish this time.

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ande — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 04:07:55 GMT

I hope crocker wins because he's my friend I hope phelps wins because he could make history by winning 8 golds at the 08/08/08 Olympics Who ever wins has to earn it Last year phelps went 48.4 in the 100 fr and 50.7 in the 100 fly This year phelps went 47.5 in the 100 free so if he has a proportional drop in the 100 fly he could be 49.8ish / under 50 Haven't heard how crocker trained at Olympic Training camps Crocker isn't going to back half phelps, he may be able to hold him off to win crocker has to get out in 22 high 23 low to break 50 phelps has to be out in 23.6, 7 or 8 Crocker will be fresh Phelps will have many prior swims Can't wait to see how it plays out Good luck to both

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ndecker — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 03:55:05 GMT

I vote for Phelps. My opinion is that Phelps is incredibly strong - physically, of course, but especially mentally. I think Crocker is incredibly fast and very talented, but he's a little more hit-and-miss with his performances.

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knelson — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 03:41:21 GMT

Why is everyone counting crocker out? Because of this: Crocker wins the 95 fly almost every time. I'm not counting Crocker out, but I'd put my money on Phelps.

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mctrusty — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 01:29:29 GMT

Phelps has the hot hand.

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Former Member — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 13:58:27 GMT

Phelps goes 49 point

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Former Member — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 13:15:37 GMT

Phelps.......nuff said!!!!

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Former Member — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 12:47:37 GMT

If crocker swims up to his ability, Phelps will have a race on his hands. Though for him to get 8 golds, everything must fall into place, like the relay tonight...which is going to tough enough for the team.

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Paul Smith — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 09:36:48 GMT

Phelps pushed a 51.6 wearing a workout suit the week before the Games started at training camp....

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joy — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 09:04:20 GMT

Phelps has his hands full in the 200 free. That will be a race. I think the boys will do OK in the 400 free relay. They have the fortitude for it. I hope Ian does well. He will be pretty fresh.

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FlyQueen — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 08:26:24 GMT

I have a feeling that Phelps is going to break the WR and beat Crocker. I am so torn because I love Crocker and I want him to win, but man it'd be darn cool if Phelps did get 8 medals. The 100 fly is late though in the program and Phelps may well be gettin' tired by then. HOWEVER, he beat him with the same schedule in 04 and pretty much the same schedule at trials (sans relays).

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JoeBob — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 08:15:15 GMT

Crocker and Hansen haven't looked too sharp lately. I hope that they can come through and put up some great times. But I am afraid that Crocker won't be able to hold off Phelps unless he's ahead by a second at the turn.

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tjrpatt — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 07:51:17 GMT

Phelps will win it, hands down.