"Big time" athletes who mock their opponents, like a Michael Jordan, an
up-and-coming young athlete like James Carter, or playground heroes taunting
their opponents...no matter what level you're at - it's all Bush League.
Even if you're anyone of the MJ's in athletics (Marion, Michael the
Also, has anyone noticed that the Pre-NCAA meet in Ames is going to be a
10K this year? Interesting. Will some that usually go avoid it this time
around? Of course, if they heed Coach McDonnell's words from the TFN
article last year they'll want to run another 10K near the end of the
season.
I'm sure it's been debated, beat to death, whatever, but some kind of cross
country running at the Olympics would be great.
Dunno whether it would "catch" the eye of the TV viewer, or if it would be
possible to film the whole thing, but it's certainly lofty thinking.
And better than ice
Agreed!
I remember Boston having a "Euro XC' race at Franklin Park with hay bales
and stuff, but indeed, FP is a grass track.
The last 2 NCAA XC courses have been pretty good, especially Lawrence, KS.
Joe
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My quick top 10 for NCAA XC this season.
Discuss.
1. Arkansas - sure they lose a lot of dogs up front, but this is Arkansas.
Lots of dogs in the waiting.
2. Stanford - if they recover from the Olympics...
3. Michigan - always a tough team, hope they can pull it all together in
the big