Division III cross country

[Trailer Dog]

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              NCAA Division III Cross Country Championships
                         St. Olaf College, Northfield, Minnesota
                                        November 17, 2007 
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Women's results

1. Amherst = 120
2. Plattsburgh State = 159
3. Washington University = 194
4. Calvin = 199

Men's results

1. NYU = 128
2. Haverford = 150
3. Cortland State = 158
4. Calvin = 214

[Grutte Dirk]

              NCAA Division III Cross Country Championships 

Women's results

1. Amherst = 120
2. Plattsburgh State = 159
3. Washington University = 194
4. Calvin = 199

Men's results

1. NYU = 128
2. Haverford = 150
3. Cortland State = 158
4. Calvin = 214

Even with a tough race on the men's side Calvin reaffirms their dominance of D3 XC.

[ILive4This]

Interesting to note that Cortland was actually decently ahead of NYU through 4 runners, were this world xc scoring they would have easily been the national champs. However it is not, and props to the violets for a great season. Had Jon Phillips been really healthy they could have been even more dominent. I know that this is not what he wanted individually when he decided to come back, but the real goal was a national title and that is what they got.

[AF4]

Hay

the boy....uh...son... called the other night and said Huntindon (GSAC-all sports except football-SLIAC) is starting a cross country team within the next 2 yrs

i am farly sure no one kin to me will ever compete in such a worthy sport as it requires some aerobic athletic ability

just thought i share

keep the faith

[ILive4This]

In response to the reaffirmation of Calvin's dominance, I would have to disagree. Seeing as their Mens team was ranked number 1 all season and the women number 2 with first place votes throughout the first half of the season, two fourth place finishes would be a sign of a bit of a slip. I understand that it seems ridiculous to say a team is slipping after two podium finishes, but in this case it is a small slide.

[Ralph Turner]

Wilkes is adding M&W Cross Country in Fall 2008.

[Grutte Dirk]

In response to the reaffirmation of Calvin's dominance, I would have to disagree. Seeing as their Mens team was ranked number 1 all season and the women number 2 with first place votes throughout the first half of the season, two fourth place finishes would be a sign of a bit of a slip. I understand that it seems ridiculous to say a team is slipping after two podium finishes, but in this case it is a small slide.

Even with the slip they still dominate the D3.

[ILive4This]

Does any school (with mens and women's teams) have a bigger difference in talent level/accomplishment than NYU.

NYU Men - win national championship
NYU Women - quite possibly in the bottom 10-15 teams in the country

[Harrier]

Does any school (with mens and women's teams) have a bigger difference in talent level/accomplishment than NYU.

NYU Men - win national championship
NYU Women - quite possibly in the bottom 10-15 teams in the country

Are both teams coached by the same staff?

[ILive4This]

No not at all. They have two entirely different staffs, they go to different meets, except for UAA's and regionals, and as such have very different results.

Nick Mcdonough (sp) who coaches the Men's team graduated from syracuse in the early 90's and has implemented a high mileage program at NYU that has resulted in obvious success.

The women's coach I believe has more of a background in sprinting although I am not positive. But clearly recruiting is not where it could be considering Nick usually brings in some of the top talent from NJ on an annual basis.

[Spence]

Does any school (with mens and women's teams) have a bigger difference in talent level/accomplishment than NYU.

NYU Men - win national championship
NYU Women - quite possibly in the bottom 10-15 teams in the country

I'm trying to figure out how cross country practice in New York works. Take the subway up to Central Park?

[ILive4This]

Seriously? No, run up to central park, around and back. Workouts there or at Van Cortland. I mean I am not positive but I am guessing based off of interviews on track shark etc.

[frank uible]

I bet while working out in Central Park at night the athletes would tend to run faster.

[ILive4This]

yeah maybe, but they run at a normal hour, how many teams run their practice at night, and not more in the 3-6pm range

[Gray Fox]

Congratulations to all.

  Women:  http://ustfccca.cstv.com/sports/division3/spec-rel/022508aaa.html

  Men:   http://ustfccca.cstv.com/sports/division3/spec-rel/022508aab.html