Let's get a thread started focused on predictions for this year. Here are my top teams:
1. Adams State --Enough said.
2. Western State --With the arrival of new Foreigners and their solid returners they are going to be tough.
3. Chico State --They lose their front runner but always have a strong pack.
4. Colorado Mines --After a dismal performance last season they return their top 4, with the growing age of Mclain it could get interesting.
5. Grand Valley --Again they always field outstanding teams with outstanding Coaching
6. Alaska Ancourage --With the rumors of arriving foreigners and their leader Cheseto they will be a strong team this year.
7. Harding --Kirwa is their lead man and I predict him for the individual title, not too familiar with rest of team.
8. Queens --Crouch is an amazing front runner and will pull this team to a top ten finish.
9. Abilene Christian --This is the kicker. With their program in shambles from violations and the recent departure of Charles White they have 4 great runners, but it takes 5 to win. I predict them at 9 but they could be anywhere up to third.
10. Drury --Expect some surprises from this team. Zapatero was All American last season and their young team is maturing.
11. Edinboro --This team is always in the hunt but I don't think they will crack the top 10 this year.
12. U Mass Lowell --If I remember right they lose Sanca to graduation so they may be lacking a front runner.
13. Metro State --Since Julian has jumped ship and their loss of Tolentino, there have been rumors of many of the team members transferring to be with Julian. With the team splitting, its tough to see them doing much better than this, despite their excellent track season.