2016 NCAA 1500

College Running

7 years ago 05/17/2016 3:42am EDT

Yorks is the collegiate leader and has been very impressive all year, including some solid results in cross. Wynne has been dominant this year as well. Only a few tents behind Yorks this year but has run 3:38 twice. He has controlled a lot of races from the front and looked very strong doing it. Awad just missed the collegiate lead last night and had a strong showing indoors. Maton seems to be rounding into form nicely. Haney is the top returner from last year. Who you got? I'm picking Wynne again. Can't count out O'Toole or darkhorse Craig Engels (3:38 and 1:46, although he may opt for the 800).

7 years ago 05/17/2016 5:20am EDT

re: Bbfhshbfjnvfh

I'd be shocked if McGorty doesn't take it

7 years ago 05/17/2016 6:33am EDT

re: Bbfhshbfjnvfh

My dark horse pick is O'toole

dude is coming up

7 years ago 05/17/2016 9:34pm EDT

re: cool kid

I am a Yorks fan but I worry about him running out of gas by nationals. He has been running at a high level all year long with XC, indoors, and now outdoors.

7 years ago 05/25/2016 11:24am EDT

re: Bbfhshbfjnvfh

Clayton Murphy from Akron will win 1500.

7 years ago 05/25/2016 11:58am EDT

re: cool kid

cool kid wrote:
My dark horse pick is O'toole
dude is coming up

Not just O'toole from the ivy league. Although O'toole has run 3:39 and is a fantastic pick for a dark horse, he was "only" 4th at his conference championships. Randon, Napolitano, and Gowans all closed in 52 to beat O'toole. Awad is another stud from the ivy league that has run 3:37 and was 3rd indoors (although it looks like he'll probably opt for the 5k).

However, I think O'toole will stand the best chance of any ivy leaguer at nationals. He's clearly been improving all season and he's one of the most talented people in the field. Let's remember that this kid not only ran 4:01 in high school, but also broke 1:50 and 9:00. The sub 1:50 and 9:00 club is arguably more exclusive than the sub 4 club.

7 years ago 05/25/2016 1:45pm EDT

re: Bbfhshbfjnvfh

Wynne is such a gamer. Amazing kick and extremely tough competitor.

7 years ago 05/25/2016 2:05pm EDT

re: bigtool05

Gotta go with Wynne. I also feel like Yorks will be toast come nationals. Long indoors and outdoors and a really intense double (800/1500) at conference. Wynne has been very strong. I'm impressed with his ability to control races and finish strong. Dominated conference and crushed Justyn Knight and Craig Engels (3:38/1:46) a few weeks ago at UVa. Murphy and Kidder are interesting additions to the field. Both will put up a good fight

7 years ago 05/26/2016 9:08pm EDT

re: Bfoasiho

McGorty will run the 5k (hopefully take down Ches...?)

1500? Give me Murphy or Wynne, if the pace is slow enough though I could see a wildcard guy taking it. We'll have to see who qualifies first obviously, but I feel like there's a handful of guys who have the ability to be in mix but haven't put down a fast time yet this year.

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