Also, a new event for this year is the “golden dome” 2 mile which has some of their top recruits for the class of 2028. Griffith and Pajak are both in it, though surprisingly no Todd even though he’s obviously right there in Indianapolis
While I agree with what you're saying, there are a couple of things to consider.
1. Nico may just run to help the team qualify, then let someone else run the DMR at Nationals. I'm making this up, but perhaps Las Heras, who will only be entered in the 3k, could anchor at Nationals.
2. In fairness to Nico, he did run a 7:37/13:22 same day double in December. If there's anyone who can manage it, it's him.
Why is Las Heras only gonna be in the 3k? He's #6 on the 5k list now, and last year 13:16 was the 6th fastest time. I assumed both he and Quax would be doubling at least. He and Quax's 13:16s were in the slow heat, and they won by like 10s. They both have the potential to score in both.
Rupp did the 3k/5k/DMR triple his senior year. Nico's been getting Rupp comparisons since HS. Coming off his 12:57, I think he's got a great shot. Especially if he really is in 3:50 shape. FWIW, Rupp has 3:50i/12:58 PBs. I imagined it'd be Las Heras/48.3 guy/Colin/Nico for 1200/400/800/1600 legs.
Get rid of the DMR. It is rarely ever contested and is no more important than the 16 other events which are contested at every meet. (exception of the Hept and Pent)
While I agree with what you're saying, there are a couple of things to consider.
1. Nico may just run to help the team qualify, then let someone else run the DMR at Nationals. I'm making this up, but perhaps Las Heras, who will only be entered in the 3k, could anchor at Nationals.
2. In fairness to Nico, he did run a 7:37/13:22 same day double in December. If there's anyone who can manage it, it's him.
I think your first point is it. If I were a coach, it would be better to have options than not have those options. Channeling another group to NCAAs is both good for the team experience and the coach's contract clauses. They are definitely capable of a fantastic low-7:20s time.
Best case scenario:
1200 - Quax 2:52.x
400 - Givens 48.x
800 - Sahlman 1:46.x
1600 - Young 3:51.x
The minutes and full seconds come out to 9:17.x and I think the .x change would add up close to another 3 seconds. Quax is the most vulnerable to underperform and Nico Young running 3:51 by himself is tough.
While I agree with what you're saying, there are a couple of things to consider.
1. Nico may just run to help the team qualify, then let someone else run the DMR at Nationals. I'm making this up, but perhaps Las Heras, who will only be entered in the 3k, could anchor at Nationals.
2. In fairness to Nico, he did run a 7:37/13:22 same day double in December. If there's anyone who can manage it, it's him.
Why is Las Heras only gonna be in the 3k? He's #6 on the 5k list now, and last year 13:16 was the 6th fastest time. I assumed both he and Quax would be doubling at least. He and Quax's 13:16s were in the slow heat, and they won by like 10s. They both have the potential to score in both.
Rupp did the 3k/5k/DMR triple his senior year. Nico's been getting Rupp comparisons since HS. Coming off his 12:57, I think he's got a great shot. Especially if he really is in 3:50 shape. FWIW, Rupp has 3:50i/12:58 PBs. I imagined it'd be Las Heras/48.3 guy/Colin/Nico for 1200/400/800/1600 legs.
100% that Nico won't triple at NCAA's. Especially with The Ten so close to NCAA's. I wouldn't be surprised if Nico only ran one event to be honest.
Realistically, how fast do we see NAU running for the DMR. According to CJ Singleton, of Notre Dame, NAU asked him to go 1:51-1:52 through 800 on the 1200 leg. Could we see a 9:25-9:30, or even faster? Could we see a CR attempt and if so, would it even could since Notre Dame is an oversized track?
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While I agree with what you're saying, there are a couple of things to consider.
1. Nico may just run to help the team qualify, then let someone else run the DMR at Nationals. I'm making this up, but perhaps Las Heras, who will only be entered in the 3k, could anchor at Nationals.
2. In fairness to Nico, he did run a 7:37/13:22 same day double in December. If there's anyone who can manage it, it's him.
Why is Las Heras only gonna be in the 3k? He's #6 on the 5k list now, and last year 13:16 was the 6th fastest time. I assumed both he and Quax would be doubling at least. He and Quax's 13:16s were in the slow heat, and they won by like 10s. They both have the potential to score in both.
Rupp did the 3k/5k/DMR triple his senior year. Nico's been getting Rupp comparisons since HS. Coming off his 12:57, I think he's got a great shot. Especially if he really is in 3:50 shape. FWIW, Rupp has 3:50i/12:58 PBs. I imagined it'd be Las Heras/48.3 guy/Colin/Nico for 1200/400/800/1600 legs.
Just saying, I would love to see them do an all-distance DMR with Colin on the 400. Would probably be a worse team but he's run 48 open this season.
Realistically, how fast do we see NAU running for the DMR. According to CJ Singleton, of Notre Dame, NAU asked him to go 1:51-1:52 through 800 on the 1200 leg. Could we see a 9:25-9:30, or even faster? Could we see a CR attempt and if so, would it even could since Notre Dame is an oversized track?
1:52 through 800 is FLYING. Quax's 3k/5k results suggest he might be in 3:35 shape, which would indicate sub-2:50 is on the table. If he runs 2:49, CR is on the table for sure.
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