To follow up, it’s far too early to tell. Look to Lehigh Invite to settle the dust a little. Bucknell runs fast at home on their short course, Army doesn’t race seriously until Beantown or Lehigh with their top guys, Navy races their younglings and what ifs right now. Boston needs less Gabe interference and more recruiting. Early assessment based on returners and last spring- I think Navy will sweep Army in the dual and PLC. Boston will get 3rd. Who cares about everyone else.
Russell Sullivan about to create some shockwaves and keep American in contention.
As history would have it the odds are simply never in our favor, we shall hedge our bets and attempt to rally for the indoor meet, so long for now.
While you are all busy arguing on letsrun, Bucknell is putting in work. After years of being embarrassed in the Patriot league Donner has taken a break from downing hot dogs and introduced tackle drills at practice to find some way to take out the stiff competition of Lehigh and Lafayette so he can cap off his coaching career with the ultimate achievement: 4th place in the Patriot League.
Rumor is that the NCAA & PL will ban Boston from having 5th/6th/7th year athletes next fall. Someone sent in an anonymous tip that they’re 15:30 5k guys have a huge advantage.
Frustrated in West Point wrote:
Army rn after pretending to be a midshipman
Who, me? I AM a Midshipman and am NOT trolling. Im having fun but not trolling. This is the only place to have fun. Even at XC practice, it’s very “Sup Bro, Beat Army,” and I act like that too, to fit in. But the truth is I like to be silly and free
You failed to mention the video guy is also a 193 lb handsome hunk of meat who is super swaggy and cool
The ghost of Zach Prescott wrote:
To follow up, it’s far too early to tell. Look to Lehigh Invite to settle the dust a little. Bucknell runs fast at home on their short course, Army doesn’t race seriously until Beantown or Lehigh with their top guys, Navy races their younglings and what ifs right now. Boston needs less Gabe interference and more recruiting. Early assessment based on returners and last spring- I think Navy will sweep Army in the dual and PLC. Boston will get 3rd. Who cares about everyone else.
Navy wins by a mile. 2nd through 7th will depend on who screws up the peak the least. Lanzel and the lafayette coach were the only ones that knew how to peak at the right time.
After that, whoever has the best low stick is going to place highest. If Lehigh's top runner is French, they are in trouble. American has Sullivan, Bucknell has Whittaker, Boston has Mason and Malleck, Loyola has a decent 1-2 punch. Lehigh might not have anyone capable of top 20. Lehigh starts 10-15 points behind everyone else just based on their top runners.
Any teams in league race this weekend?
lot of truth here. Looking at the Penn State meet appears as though Navy’s top 7 are patiently waiting to make their debut. Maybe Lanzel thinks they have a shot to sneak into NCAAs based on how weak the mid-atlantic is annually. Doesn’t appear that they will have to try that hard at the dual (at USNA) or at PLC and they can get to regionals in a good spot to shake things up.
Navy’s women look solid, it will be a PLC win if they have a smaller spread between 1-5.
The ghost of Zach Prescott wrote:
lot of truth here. Looking at the Penn State meet appears as though Navy’s top 7 are patiently waiting to make their debut. Maybe Lanzel thinks they have a shot to sneak into NCAAs based on how weak the mid-atlantic is annually. Doesn’t appear that they will have to try that hard at the dual (at USNA) or at PLC and they can get to regionals in a good spot to shake things up.
Navy’s women look solid, it will be a PLC win if they have a smaller spread between 1-5.
Yeah, we’re a lock against Army. I shouid have a good day and help us do well.
FAM (Frustrated Annapolis Midshipman) wrote:
Yeah, we’re a lock against Army. I shouid have a good day and help us do well.
Just about to do a long run in the rain here in DC, probably on the toe path. Ready for you, Army!
I think Boston has a shot at 2nd this year on the men’s side to knock off Army. Army’s top guy looks good per usual, but it seems they could be missing some of their top 5 (could be sick/hurt, thoughts?) as they have not yet raced, time will tell they could just be resting. Even so Boston could have the strength to knock off army regardless of what is going on at West Point. We will see if Boston is able to carry over some of their track performances to cross next week at Beantown.
Navy ran so well that their coach is afraid they are peaking early
"Our runners seized the opportunity to make it a good night. It is still early in the season, and they ran a bit better than I wanted them too, but I'm content this is the kind of criticism we have right now."
Army has Gough and nobody else. Lehigh and Lafayette raced, both looked mediocre. Lehigh peaking for Paul short again this year?
Navy looked good on their short course, their top 3 are solid. They will most likely sweep 1-3 at the dual or even perfect score again. Maybe Jamie finally decided to let Lanzel do his thing.
Boston is annually over rated and under delivers. Gabe must be really be a$$ kissing whoever ranks these regions.
Army needs more depth, they were very good the past few years but look especially vulnerable unless they can get some hitters.
Navy women look like they could smack around BU women finally.
This is so classic Patriot League let's run... Always dragging Sanders.
Gabe Sanders is the most underrated coach in PL.
Yo! I love this thread but just to avoid any professional anger, this is user name is not Zach Prescott! Peace and love coming from a big Patriot League fan and coach -The Real Zach Prescott :)
Boston and navy facing in the battle of beantown this friday, should be interesting. I've heard Boston isn't running their top guys though. May be saving them for Lehigh next week.
meant army, my bad
