This is also corroborated by Charlie’s story about Heikki Dreschler in Seoul in 1988. Her coaches used the snatch to prep her for your 100m final and she ended up hurting her back. The risk to reward ratio may be leaning toward the risk side of the equation – particularly given that less complicated preparatory work can be done the day before the game.
I don’t believe we are questioning Radcliffe’s experience and longevity. I met him in 1997 and he is a very nice guy. However, there may be safer ways to accomplish the same goal. (And, has the strength coach or Uncle Phil had more influence on Oregon Football’s success as of late?)