LOS ANGELES, Calif. - You can’t help but recognize the resemblence.
The name is Rashad, Ahmad Rashad, yes the same as former the NFL
great best known for his heroic moves as a member of the Minnesota
Vikings from 1976 to 1982.
Many recall the “Miracle Catch” against the Cleveland Browns that
helped secure a come-from-behind 28-23 victory in December 1980 and a
Central Division title for the Vikings. But in 2010, this Ahmad Rashad
is looking to create his own moments to be remembered for.
USC sprinter Rashad finally got to show what he could do on the
track at the 2009 NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships after
two years of set backs with injuries after showing promise. He tried
to remain patient and waited for opportunities while injuries cut his
freshman and sophomore seasons short of their full potential.
Going into the 2009 NCAA Outdoor, none of the well-respected
pre-meet polls had him in the mix. But Rashad finished the race with a
second place finished in 10.10 seconds against a deep field of elite
sprinters.
This year, Ahmad Rashad is not satisfied with last years second
place finish at the NCAA Outdoors. The Flint, Michigan-native is hungry
for track’s biggest title, the 100m NCAA title and helping put USC in
the middle of contentions for the team championship crown.
Rashad hopes he continues to improve and have more success against
elite fields. But he also knows it is up to him to continue to make a
name for himself.
PreRaceJitters sat down with All-American sprinter Ahmad Rashad to
talk about his journey, his inspirations, and predictions on the 2010
season.
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