Pre season top 20 cross country list (Women)

Crosscountryweeklyguide · 2023-07-01T01:30:08-04:00

#1 Florida (Powerhouse Valby) surrounded by UNM consistent scorers provides the right formula for a national title. Look for them to add one more piece to the puzzle. This team is scary good. #2 Colorado. Covert, Baran, herenstein, cook, Starliper make up an irresistible stampede for the buffaloes. They also have depth in 6th and 7th spot. I might have made a mistake not ranking them #1. #3 Nc State Yes, they have proven core but given the uncertainty of tuohy’s return #3 is generous. Henes only needs one surprise star to emerge and most likely she’ll find it. #4 BYUSo many great athletes to choose from. Track season proved the the Cougars are quite remarkable in the area of depth. More possible talent can emerge from multiple places. Top 7 will give them wiggle room and provide them with strength. #5 Utah Led by Plourde and promising young talent this is the Utes time to shine. They will have to fight off a rigorous Pac 12 assault but they got what it takes. #6 NAU Experience combined with rising stars make the Lumberjacks a scary team to contend. Podium not of reach. Mike Smith has the team he’s been waiting for. #7 Stanford The talent pool is clearly there but can they peak at the right time and will their young stars produce under the changing climate from high school to college where many struggle to make the leap. Veteran experience still gives them enough to settle in the top ten. #8 Oklahoma State Dave Smith despite the loss of Cook will rebound. Can they find a hidden talent in their 1500m talent pool? My guess is yes. Taylor Roe coming back to true form gives them the foundation necessary to flourish. #9 UNC the loss of Hansen will provide some discomfort but this team has proven the last couple years that a good result is always attainable when they step to the line. A very steady performance oriented team. They will be ready, they always seem to be ready. #10 Notre Dame The Irish always produced a produce a winning team. There is no reason to believe they can’t rise to the occasion again. People tend to overlook them at their own peril. #11 Oregon I expected more out of the ducks last year but one year later the massive pool of talent that continues to compound make them dangerous and provide a BYU feel of layers of talent. Can their 1500M runners make the leap to steady scorers? Yes! #12 Virginia A remarkable season launched the cavaliers into a top ten finish last year. Tatum David joining the team once again they look ready to take on all challengers. Appleton is a superstar who could contend for a title. NCAA Finals on their home course does not hurt their Chances. #13 Washington Much like Oregon they just lock and load with new firepower and depth. They can withstand injury by piecing together a deep bench. This team has so much upside potential. #14 Toledo A very exciting team didn’t deliver in the big race last year but a year of experience will help. #15 Oregon State Always in the mix, depth becomes an issue. I might have them ranked a little high brute force power in the top 3 make them intriguing. #16 Arkansas Don’t underestimate their winning culture and their youth’s steady progression. This team slowly building and moving in the right direction.#17 Utah Valley kemboi and the crew are full of belief and momentum. I’m fully bought in. The future is now! Utah valley is no longer the little sister of the Utah schools. They are here to stay. #18 Michigan State A team I thought was dangerous last year but I was a year early. This year no reason to believe they can’t breeze through their conference and poise a serious threat on the national level. #19 Providence A very strong team that hasn’t fully peaked yet. Very dangerous and performed well on a national stage last year. A lot of consistency in the upper tier of the top 1/4 of the results to be expected. I’m a big believer in the Friars upside. #20 UCLA The Bruins have some solid pieces. Barnett 44th nationals last year. Frias, freshmen of year ACC was a consistent factor with Duke. McDonell potential for breakout. Bottom two of McKaylie Caesar (Cal State Fullerton transfer) and Mia Kane both strong times in 5k track season near 16 minutes.

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2 years ago 08/08/2023 11:17am EDT

re: XC ruler

XC ruler wrote:
No. Everyone but you would say that a list of topmprograms would include the national qualifying teams. And why bother listing teams that didn't qualify since they aren't even close to being top teams according to your definition?

I provided the list of those who will be at Nuttycombe based on schedules I have seen tto date. I said neither that this list was all "top" teams, nor that it was all of the "top" teams. I said most. But you are right, I don't think that everyone that qualifies for Nationals is a "top" team.

2 years ago 08/08/2023 12:37pm EDT

re: rbtrackfan

BYU schedule now out and their women will NOT be at Nuttycombe instead opting for the PreNats at UVA on October 14. The men will though.

byucougars.com

Women's Cross Country 2023

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2 years ago 08/08/2023 12:38pm EDT

re: rbtrackfan

* actually I jumped the gun on the BYU Men as their 2023 schedule is not released yet.

2 years ago 08/08/2023 4:17pm EDT

re: rbtrackfan

rbtrackfan wrote:
Most schedules released - right now the following show Nuttycombe on their schedule:
Colorado
CBU
Duke
Florida
Florida State
Georgetown
Harvard
Iowa State
Michigan State
NAU
NC State
New Mexico
North Carolina
Notre Dame
Oregon State
Penn State
Providence
Stanford
Utah
Utah State
Wisconsin
Yes, Florida is on the list (which also means they will not preview the championship course). Looks like as usual most of the top programs will be there with Ok State an exception. Still awaiting BYU amd Oregon schedules but they normally would be there too. No Alabama schedule yet either.

Men and women’s teams are the same?

2 years ago 08/08/2023 4:30pm EDT

re: Seom?

Seom? wrote:
Men and women’s teams are the same?

I believe there are differences but I forget where

2 years ago 08/08/2023 7:18pm EDT

re: rbtrackfan

Who does Utah return or bring in?

2 years ago 08/08/2023 8:03pm EDT

re: jacksjohnny

jacksjohnny wrote:
Who does Utah return or bring in?

I think Utah lost a lot (maybe their top 4 at least) and not really sure who they have that can make a decent impact.

2 years ago 08/09/2023 9:49am EDT

re: rbtrackfan

rbtrackfan wrote:
Most schedules released - right now the following show Nuttycombe on their schedule:
Colorado
CBU
Duke
Florida
Florida State
Georgetown
Harvard
Iowa State
Michigan State
NAU
NC State
New Mexico
North Carolina
Notre Dame
Oregon State
Penn State
Providence
Stanford
Utah
Utah State
Wisconsin
Yes, Florida is on the list (which also means they will not preview the championship course). Looks like as usual most of the top programs will be there with Ok State an exception. Still awaiting BYU amd Oregon schedules but they normally would be there too. No Alabama schedule yet either.

Cool. This will be a great race on the individual side too. Lots of top 5, top 10 contenders. Maybe Tuohy debuts here? She probably took a long break after usatf.

Excited to see Valby, Tuohy, Cook, Bunnage, Markezich, Maatoug, Chmiel, Mazza Downie, Tyynismaa, Stearns ...

Too bad Cherop and Olemomoi won't be racing. Valby will race them at SECs.

2 years ago 08/09/2023 12:04pm EDT

re: Blank231

Blank231 wrote:
Cool. This will be a great race on the individual side too. Lots of top 5, top 10 contenders. Maybe Tuohy debuts here? She probably took a long break after usatf.
Excited to see Valby, Tuohy, Cook, Bunnage, Markezich, Maatoug, Chmiel, Mazza Downie, Tyynismaa, Stearns ...
Too bad Cherop and Olemomoi won't be racing. Valby will race them at SECs.

Agree - many top W individuals will be there. How many will be up to a very fast race from the gun if Valby drives the pace? Still no AL schedule that I can see. Last year they hosted the Crimson Classic in mid October. What will the new coach decide to do?

2 years ago 08/09/2023 3:05pm EDT

re: rbtrackfan

AL schedule out and looks like last year. They will be at Joe Piane but not Nuttycombe and so far I see these teams at ND. No doubt there will be many more schools but not most of those (dreaded) "top" teams. No NM this year even with the depleted squad. The Louisvill schedule is not out yet but they have done the Live in Lou in the past instead of Joe Piane.
Alabama
Florida State
Michigan State
Montana State
NC State
Notre Dame
Pittsburgh
Wisconsin

2 years ago 08/14/2023 7:36am EDT

re: Crosscountryweeklyguide

NC State roster is up

gopack.com

2023 Cross Country Roster - NC State University Athletics

The official 2023 Cross Country Roster for the NC State Wolfpack

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Tuohy and Chmiel are still on the team

2 years ago 08/14/2023 8:10am EDT

re: Zumir

Tuohy will never be the same.

2 years ago 08/14/2023 8:12am EDT

re: XC ruler

XC ruler wrote:
Tuohy will never be the same.

right...she'll be better than ever

2 years ago 08/14/2023 8:19am EDT

re: XC ruler

XC ruler wrote:
Tuohy will never be the same.

LOL how many times have posters on LR said this only to be proven wrong again and again. Y’all never learn.

2 years ago 08/15/2023 7:43pm EDT

re: Crosscountryweeklyguide

floridagators.com

2023 Cross Country Roster

The official 2023 Cross Country Roster for the Florida Gators Gators

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2 years ago 08/15/2023 7:43pm EDT

re: Crosscountryweeklyguide

floridagators.com

2023 Cross Country Roster

The official 2023 Cross Country Roster for the Florida Gators Gators

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2 years ago 08/15/2023 9:23pm EDT

re: not this again

Y'all? I am one person. I predicted her rise and I am telling you that she will never run another PR.

2 years ago 08/15/2023 9:34pm EDT

re: XC ruler

2 years ago 08/15/2023 9:45pm EDT

re: XC ruler

XC ruler wrote:
Y'all? I am one person. I predicted her rise and I am telling you that she will never run another PR.

🤣

2 years ago 08/16/2023 5:35pm EDT

re: Crosscountryweeklyguide

The Buffs women just had a weekend of team-building & training together in the mountains.

Covert & Baran there, along with transfers Cook & Starliper, and top-tier recruits Baloga & Nechanicky. I’m not certain Hertenstein was there, but she’s on the roster.

All apparently healthy and ready to run. I’m feeling a buffalo stampede developing this Fall.

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