Prediction: Navy will have 1-2 men sub 4 this season

*Ashwin

NeverASwordfish wrote:

After Jake Brophy became the first midshipman to run sub-4 in the mile, the men seems poised to have 1-2 more do the same this season.

Alex Rizzo and Ashton Briggs

I don’t think that’s too bold of a prediction. I think it’s very very possible.

with that username, you must be a former or current navy runner

🤷‍♂️

A more accurate username would have been “Almost A Swordfish.”

NeverASwordfish wrote:

🤷‍♂️

A more accurate username would have been “Almost A Swordfish.”

how long? current or former administration?

Former. Only 1 XC season.

Still always a fan though.

NeverASwordfish wrote:

Former. Only 1 XC season.

Still always a fan though.

what did you do after graduation

Never graduated.

Rizzo in particular looks fantastic. After Matthew's 4:02 as a freshman, while Alex basically ran his high school times, it seemed one brother had pulled away. Now, however, Alex has come on strong, while Matthew remains stagnant (and seemingly injured). A testament to the development by the Navy coach.

Could be 3. Currently Briggs is their third.

Rizzo - 4:00.98

Nelson - 4:03.56

Briggs - 4:06.97

They might have 4 break 8 in the 3k with Mathias, Rizzo, and Nelson. Briggs can probably do it but probably won't race the 3k since he is more of an 800-miler.

I'd argue that they have 3 solid guys, adding David Nelsen to the mix, with a sleeper pick in Mathias. His last two races were masterclasses in racing, every lap got faster and his closing speed after many sedentary laps area a force to be reckoned with

Nelsen goes 3:59.52 at BU to set a new school record.

Rizzo and Briggs closely miss sub-4

yeah that's what happens when Navy has a good coach for once

Somebody had to say it

Ronnie Harris never broke 4??

No