Official 2021 D3 XC Thread

RahulP wrote:

Someone I was talking to at the meet was saying MIT hasn’t even raced their new guy “Mekbib from Ethiopia“ who could potentially strengthen their chance at podium.

Any word on Mekbib?

yoyoyo1 wrote:

RahulP wrote:

Someone I was talking to at the meet was saying MIT hasn’t even raced their new guy “Mekbib from Ethiopia“ who could potentially strengthen their chance at podium.

Any word on Mekbib?

Supposedly Mekbib was temporarily deemed NCAA ineligible due to sponsorship deals with a local milk company. He’s supposed to win the case but he’s only got 5 weeks to get cleared before nationals. MIT is looking real good already but their chances at a national title are slim without him.

Any word on Mekbib?[/quote]

Supposedly Mekbib was temporarily deemed NCAA ineligible due to sponsorship deals with a local milk company. [/quote]

"Got Mekbib?" needs some work as a slogan.

I've been talking to the Wartburg coach as a recruit (aiming for sub-5 mile this year) and I really think they will win. Most of the other DIII teams train like high school teams, but it really seems like Wartburg has a DI culture. Hoping to run for them next year!

Aidan Ryan is back baby!

DIII Recruit wrote:

I've been talking to the Wartburg coach as a recruit (aiming for sub-5 mile this year) and I really think they will win. Most of the other DIII teams train like high school teams, but it really seems like Wartburg has a DI culture. Hoping to run for them next year!

What is DI culture?

purpledow wrote:

Aidan Ryan is back baby!

That was a fricken good race

DIII Recruit wrote:

I've been talking to the Wartburg coach as a recruit (aiming for sub-5 mile this year) and I really think they will win. Most of the other DIII teams train like high school teams, but it really seems like Wartburg has a DI culture. Hoping to run for them next year!

Well crafted, DIII Recruiter

obvious bait is obvious

DI culture is when everyone is a 5th year

Thoughts on bids?

I'm thinking

East - Lock 2, Maybe 3 - Colby has stayed mostly home so hard to compare

Great Lakes - Lock 3, Maybe 4 - depends on how the committee views the Midwest

Metro - Lock 1 -Rowan meet didn't help odds

Mid Atlantic - Lock 2 - Maybe Dickson?

South - Lock 2 - Don't see them sliding ahead of others after Rowan

MidEast - Lock 3, Maybe 4-5 - Amherst/Conn/Vassar will likely secure another at large. All seem similar depending on who has a good day at conferences and regionals

Midwest - Lock 4, Maybe 5 if Carleton wins the North or Loras scares Wartburg at conferences

Niagara - Lock 2

North - Lock - 4, Maybe 5-6 if the bottom three keep things close. Eau Claire staying at home could help since they were close to La Crosse. Oshkosh 4th at Oberlin should block other teams. Same with St. Olaf at Rowan

West - Lock 2, Maybe 3? Santa Cruz may be blocked by other teams

Looks like 25 locks with several at large up for grabs!

The Metro and Niagara regions do not deserve any at large bids. Regions like the Mideast, North, Midwest, and Great Lakes should have 4-5 at large bids each. Should be interesting to see what the committee does.

Thoughts on the new rankings?

Lol nice burner account Wartburg Coach

Benjamon wrote:

DIII Recruit wrote:

I've been talking to the Wartburg coach as a recruit (aiming for sub-5 mile this year) and I really think they will win. Most of the other DIII teams train like high school teams, but it really seems like Wartburg has a DI culture. Hoping to run for them next year!

What is DI culture?

According to people in DIII it's where everyone hates running and is only there for the giant scholarship they're getting.

You caught me, lolburner! Letsrun threads = prime recruiting opportunities. All 5:00 male milers should contact me asap.

Williams sucks toes wrote:

Thoughts on the new rankings?

williams and mit too low. New England will be #1 at Lousivlele !143121!!!~~!2K3R4UTH

Why am I not seeing Berman College in the rankings? Looks like their season hasn't panned out so well.

Washed up D3 guy wrote:

Why am I not seeing Berman College in the rankings? Looks like their season hasn't panned out so well.

It is simply because they are too worn out from their workouts to race during regular season. I have been told from my confidential sources that they have been doing race-pace 30 minute intervals with parachutes and ankle weights and sleds. They also run backwards.

They will be back in the champion season, beginning with a conference title. Then, they will roll into a regional title. Finally, they will claim the national title with 7 guys under 24.