Why are cross country performances not considered in Bowerman voting?

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  • jfgpahsdlg

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    2 years ago 07/15/2021 11:58am EDT

    From USTFCCCA... "Please base your selections on performances from the 2021 indoor and outdoor collegiate track & field seasons only."

    Why are cross country performances not considered?

    I understand that considering cross country performances can potentially hurt athletes that do not participate in cross country, but what about athletes who perform well in cross country? What's the difference between an athlete that wins XC and wins the 3k/5k indoor and an athlete that wins the 200m indoor along with the 100m/200m outdoor?

  • new coach for sho

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    2 years ago 07/15/2021 12:15pm EDT
    re: jfgpahsdlg

    I assume because it’s a track award? Taking xc into account would he like taking track performances into account for a Heisman trophy candidate, awesome that they are great at both but they are not the same thing.

  • sperry

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    2 years ago 07/15/2021 12:25pm EDT
    re: jfgpahsdlg

    Cross country is not considered because it's a different sport. What about field athletes? Should they be penalized for not running cross country?

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