Iowa is unique with 15 running events and only 4 field events. That's about 80%. Most states have 12 and 6 which is only 67%.
Im guessing there's probably been a few times where some programs wished they had a few field event points to throw them over the top and get that gold trophy. 4A seems to produce more of a "team" effort than the smaller classes so field event points would be more critical. Hard to get it done with mostly distance talent is all Im saying. Yes, I know Iowa has 4 field events while others have 6 to 7. Thise states typically have only 2 relays. I think Iowa does a great job of promoting high participation. Texas, all finals.
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Top-5 times in the state so far, top 3 of whom broke 9 last year, #4 ran 9:00 last year and #5 is a soph who ran 9:06 indoors and has been running these guys close all calendar year. I would agree these 5 are the smart bets to break 5, and anyone else would be a bit of a surprise.
Merrick will lead this pack and go 8:45 or under for the win.
Are you kidding? It is a well known term that came from horse racing. In the context of the Drake 3200, it would mean that you bet on Merrick winning and I bet that he isn't going to win. If any of the other 20 participants beat him, I win the bet.
Are you kidding? It is a well known term that came from horse racing. In the context of the Drake 3200, it would mean that you bet on Merrick winning and I bet that he isn't going to win. If any of the other 20 participants beat him, I win the bet.
Merrick did a lot of the work but that is why I took the field. Nauman looks unbeatable. I assume that he will win the 1600 but 800 will be close. What is up with Ferebee? She should have won this by 100 meters.
I thought Nauman was going to win in low-8:50s, but I couldn’t have guessed he’d close in 55.75. That’s ridonkulous. Hard to see anyone beating him in the 1600, but I’m hoping someone makes it an honest race so we can see what he’s capable of and because Ten Pas, Dunham, Zuber, Wolfe and others are in great shape too.
800 tomorrow could be great. Nauman has to be the favorite but Tiea and Ten Pas have run 1:50.4 and 1:51.5 this spring, and the 1:55.22 cutoff has to be a new record.
I thought Nauman was going to win in low-8:50s, but I couldn’t have guessed he’d close in 55.75. That’s ridonkulous. Hard to see anyone beating him in the 1600, but I’m hoping someone makes it an honest race so we can see what he’s capable of and because Ten Pas, Dunham, Zuber, Wolfe and others are in great shape too.
800 tomorrow could be great. Nauman has to be the favorite but Tiea and Ten Pas have run 1:50.4 and 1:51.5 this spring, and the 1:55.22 cutoff has to be a new record.
Medley anchors will be at a disadvantage in the open 800 to those that are fresh. You may not see the best race. Double waterfall 800 is not my favorite either.
Good point. Great. Let them fight! Glad to hear they are having fun with teammates than saving themselves for individual glory. Medley could go 3:23-24 if conditions are right? Who's got the better 400 guy to maybe give them a head start? Sub 1:50 potential anchors with a 48 in front of them could go a long way. I guess Tiea would have the advantage?
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Pella has 3rd best 400 but weaker in 200. Osler is 4th in 400 and 5th in 800. They have another good 400/800 guy but I assume Ossler runs 800 leg. Dowling probably has best overall since they have run 3:26.
Merrick did a lot of the work but that is why I took the field. Nauman looks unbeatable. I assume that he will win the 1600 but 800 will be close. What is up with Ferebee? She should have won this by 100 meters.
Wondering the same about Ferebee ... has she had injury or other health issues? Had she done well in other outdoor (or indoor) races since XC or no?
Funny thing about medleys at Drake....it doesnt always matter what they ran coming in. Ive seen slow section win 3 times while fast section is eyeballing each other. Also, some qualifiers did enough to get in and then load it for bear and drop a ton of time. Just get that baton to the anchor legs and let them have at it.