2010 SoCon Cross Country

its gonna be the most competitive socon meet in what? 6, 7 years? I concur that UNCG needs 5 guys to win, and they've got 3. I would say davidson is looking the most complete so far, but their pack is also somewhat unproven. I think most of the meet hinges on whether app runs better at socon than they have earlier in the season.

Once teams start going down the kenyan-recruiting path it seems that they really don't go away from that path unless there's a coaching change or something dramatic of the like. Give me one example of a team that had at least 4 kenyans in their top 7, got better nationally because of it, and got any good american recruits?

its going down like the catalina wine mixer

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QmwVqGTQRG0

[quote]Patty Mo wrote:

2)Appy (They did it last year with the same tactics they are using this year, bunch up. Put 7 in front of UNCG 5 and its pretty much over. Too bad the pack will be slighly behind Davidson's.)

3)UNCG (Probably the best 3 front runners the socon has ever seen. If they go 1-2-3 it wouldn't suprise me, infact if they aren't all in the top 5 I will be suprised. BUT, this is a 5 man sport and teams live and die by that man. Unfortunatly for UNCG this proves the case.)

Davidson can beat UNCG, but can App? Highly doubtful. UNCG's #4 beat App's #1 by 35 seconds at Paul Short. And UNCG's #5 beat App's #4... A fast course will probably help out Taylor, Moen, and Raby. But I still don't see any of them cracking the top 7 overall.

UNCG Women are ranked 8th in the region... but won't get top 5 at SoCon? Very good prediction

Ok, the guy said he didn't follow the women's races and put the two schools that he went to finishing 1st and 2nd. Women's top 3 will be UNCG, Furman, and Samford. How has the girl from CofC been running this year? Seems like she should be the favorite for the individual crown. If not her then Schnelle from UNCG or D'allesio or whatever her name is from Samford.

This "Patty Mo" is a world class a-hole. Davidson #1? I think they'd rather be studying in the library than win this damn race. UNCG won't win because last time they had a team this good they shat the bed over in Chattanooga. Is that a good prediction? Absolutely not. They're loaded up front. Can App win? They always have a good chance, but they've typically done it with strong front runners. Should be a good one. In summation, Davidson would rather study and it's a two team race between App and UNCG.

Anybody know the status of any of these runners?

Demetrios Pagonis, Davidson: didn't run at Charlotte - but I doubt he misses socon.

Josey Weaver, WCU: 7th last year. Has raced twice this season, but both times were unattached. I'm thinking he might be red-shirting? Who knows...

Josh Vasquez, Chatt: Top 20 finisher at conference the last 3 years; but he has yet to race this season.

Lee Gilmer, Furman: ran 24:41 earlier in the season, but he failed to break 27 minutes at App. What's up with that?

Stuart Graham, Furman: has only raced once this season - 24:59 at Clemson. He would certainly help Furman's out a lot if he were available.

Dee Filmer is busy at his new career. Vasquez is always a bust, never count on him in the clutch. Doubt Weaver is redshirting but who knows. Pagonis will miss Socon, you heard it here first.

phone numbers may be wrong about every one of his predictions. The only one I'm unsure about is Vasquez racing. Weaver's redshirting, Gilmer will be fine, and Pagonis likewise will be up front.

I heard that Pagonis was busy trying to sort out the Greek debt situation but will return in time for a top 7 finish. Also, what sort of exciting new career is filmer pursuing? When did he change his name?

If Dee is out doing his new career (we all know what that is, right? Gross), who is going to step up for Furman? It looks like Caldwell is finishing his season strong and could be due for a breakthrough race come Saturday. Whether this will be enough to push Furman into any sort of contention I don't know.

You are sadly mistaken.

Geno Mullinski wrote:

This "Patty Mo" is a world class a-hole. Davidson #1? I think they'd rather be studying in the library than win this damn race. UNCG won't win because last time they had a team this good they shat the bed over in Chattanooga. Is that a good prediction? Absolutely not. They're loaded up front. Can App win? They always have a good chance, but they've typically done it with strong front runners. Should be a good one. In summation, Davidson would rather study and it's a two team race between App and UNCG.

Socon wrote:

Anybody know the status of any of these runners?

Demetrios Pagonis, Davidson: didn't run at Charlotte - but I doubt he misses socon.

Josey Weaver, WCU: 7th last year. Has raced twice this season, but both times were unattached. I'm thinking he might be red-shirting? Who knows...

Josh Vasquez, Chatt: Top 20 finisher at conference the last 3 years; but he has yet to race this season.

Lee Gilmer, Furman: ran 24:41 earlier in the season, but he failed to break 27 minutes at App. What's up with that?

Stuart Graham, Furman: has only raced once this season - 24:59 at Clemson. He would certainly help Furman's out a lot if he were available.

All these guys came down with a case of vaginitis which has severely affected their running ability. It's sad really, to see youth cut down in their prime like that.

16 Hours!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUH3JQjcweM

Fun fact of the day! App has only lost socon 4 times since 1997, which is only outshined by a perfect record of zero placing above last place by Wofford since 1997.

That honestly is truly asstounding. (the wofford part). Why the hell do they even have a team? They probably are legitimately the single worst D1 team in the nation, year in year out, hands down.

Anyway, any last minute predictions? I think we know who has the individual title on lock...team wise? Seems to be a two team race with App and Chat fighting to do some damage. Should be one hell of a race. Is anyone gonna be there and able to post live updates?

That honestly is truly asstounding. (the wofford part). Why the hell do they even have a team? They probably are legitimately the single worst D1 team in the nation, year in year out, hands down.

Anyway, any last minute predictions? I think we know who has the individual title on lock...team wise? Seems to be a two team race with App and Chat fighting to do some damage. Should be one hell of a race. Is anyone gonna be there and able to post live updates?