Why was the Wisconsin Invitational held on a school day (Friday, 17 October 2014)? College and university coursework can be difficult enough without missing class.
Why was the Wisconsin Invitational held on a school day (Friday, 17 October 2014)? College and university coursework can be difficult enough without missing class.
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Badgers had a bye week
The schools seem to like the way that it fits their overall schedule better. Basketball teams routinely play mid-week games and miss lots of school all through the season. Here, it is one big race, they are not doing this every week. Note that Regionals are on Fridays as well.
Because no one in our sport thinks about the fans. Why hold a meet when anyone can actually attend? Wisconsin, Pac-12, Regionals all on a Friday.
All XC runners are required to take T/Th classes only. Mondays (NC) and Fridays (Wisconsin) are always free days for the runners.