What are the thoughts from the athletes and coaches from the different divisions on how the national cross country qualifying system is set up for each division? As it stands it is vastly different between DI, DII, DIII and the NAIA as well. Obviously there is no perfect system, but some ways are better then others.
How would you compare this issue between DI, DII, DIII and NAIA in regards to schools from week regions with teams gaining automatic qualifying spots to nationals.
For instance, in the the DII they just released a statement about a new qualifying process that will go into effect in 2010. The new system will be set up with the hopes of qualifying the more deserving teams from deeper regions as opposed to teams from week regions gaining a free ride to nationals.
Thoughts across the country on both sides?