D3 Southeast region xc predictions?

There is not really a huge drop off with Rhodes. They return Stuckey with a 15:26 PR and Dsida who has run 15:33. Mix in a good freshman and that's a solid 5 with Noel and Fagan.

Emory will be dominate. Rhodes, BC, W&L, CNU are all in the mix for 2nd. No real clear cut favorite to get that spot on paper.

Hiegel and Wilt at Bridgewater both have faster 3200m times than Fields.. Not to mention Artz has the fastest 3200m time (9:30) coming in as a Freshman for CNU. Hiegel ran a 9:36 in the 3200m as a junior in high school but had injuries that set him back his senior year.. Rumor has it he's running well and back to his junior HS form.. Wilt from PA is a unknown talent but his HS times are impressive.. Josh Speier from Bishop Oconnell who will be going to CNU as well ..is also an impressive talent but if I were to rank the recruits I'd say the best is a toss up between Artz and Hiegel closely followed by Wilt than Fields..

Also rumor has it that injuries are already taking their toll . I dont have a name but have heard through the grapevine that CNU has lost one of its top runners possibly for the entire XC season..Maybe we will see one of their talented freshman step up and take on a role in the top 5...

CNU will still be really good, they have a lot of depth

Breaking news Bridgewater overwhelmingly ranked # 1 in the ODAC garnished 9 out of 11 first place votes..W&L Ranked 2nd ...

CNU gets 1st place preseason vote from coaches in the CAC..Salisbury 2nd..As predicted CNU brings a powerful team that will compete for a S/SE Regional crown..They Will be in the mix with W&L and Bridgewater and Emory

NCAA Preseason Poll is out and a bit of a suprise ranking Emory as the number 1. spot followed by Bridgewater for the S/SE Rankings ...Centre at the number 3 spot and W&L at the Number 4 spot...

Centre in third makes no sense at all

Lol Bobcat is trying so hard to hype up Bridgewater and their young guns

Well Bobdog seasons around the corner we shall see who has the best teams but Ive mentioned CNU maybe more than Bridgewater...Actually I think they are very strong..

Let's face reality it just doesn't matter none of these teams have any impact Nationally there are so many other deserving teams in other regions that would demolish the best south/southeast teams but are merely top 10 in their regions... the South / Southeast Sucks I coached there for 7 years and it was embarrassingly bad! I coach in a region where we regularly send 5 teams to Nationals and the 6-10th teams are still better than the souths best sad situation really.

So, you coached there for 7 years...

In your thirties and so determined to use the word "sucks"

That may be true for now but I see several good teams in the South/Southeast that are developing strong programs..CNU has recruited well and has a few talented milers who could run for many D1 type programs..Ive been called on the carpet by Bad dog for hyping Bridgewater but Bridgewater has dominated the preseason polls and I believe they have a very talented coach.. Emory is a very well coached team and if they can pull in some talented runners they could continue to raise up their program,,I think Washington and Lee is a team that has developed several top notch runners that will make some noise at Nationals ..Is it a challenge ,,yes but with the talent pool increasing in Virginia distance program many kids are looking for a balanced college life and are opting out of D1 type programs..I see only a bright future as the ODAC /CAC in the distance programs / XC and Track..Who wants to spend years running for a D1 program only to see your team yanked out from underneath you so a school can bring in Lacrosse ,,

When a team from the south/southeast cracks the top 15 you can admonish me for using "sucks" but honestly there is no better word. I agree CNU and other programs are improving but improving is still so far behind that it's hard to give any credibility to the S/SE till a team actually performs.

The thread isn't about how the south will compete nationally. Everyone here is talking about how the region race will be, and what you have said doesn't matter at all. Just because this region is weaker than the others doesn't mean those of us here can't have a conversation about who we think is the best and compare what we've seen and heard. I'm assuming we're all runners or coaches from the region except you so it does matter to us. If you really are a coach then is pathetic to see you have such a poor attitude about the sport. Cross country gets so little attention you shouldn't shit on people for showing interest in it.

People who compete in the sport showing interest in the sport is meaningless and it is not getting any more attention anywhere but on these boards.

Meaningless only to you.. There are many talented runners in the South/ Southeast region and many fine coaches..I agree wholeheartedly with the previous post it's sad to think you were a coach.. and I'm glad you've moved on and have taken your pathetic attitude with you ..good luck in your new chosen field

The season is just begining but as I mentioned earlier injuries are already becoming a factor. I now believe that WL is the team to beat in the S/SE region..Their top 3 returnees are running well and are injury free combined with a strong recruit out of texas W&L I believe may have the best top 5 in the region..Bridgewater and CNU have all been bitten by the injury bug..Its still early so lineups can still change but if they were to do battle today ..This is how I see things stacking up...

1. W & L

2. Emory

3. Bridgewater/ CNU

No doubt W&L has a strong top 3, but w/ a 4,5 combo of 27:30 and 28:00 I don't see them winning the region... They'll need this hotshot frosh to produce and have somebody step up to substantially move their 5th spot up.

To me, Emory is the overwhelming favorite. Even though they have not yet raced, Bridgewater warrants 2nd best consideration. Then nipping at BC's heels is the 3-5 skirmish between the squads of CNU, W&L, and Rhodes.