Virginia Intermont is going to win without a question. there isn't a team that can compete against them look at the new freshment they recruited and returning runners as well. Mudasar Haidat might be one of the top runners since he did so well in the marathon. Look out Cheromi and Mudasar.
ok duquette
I give VIc props cause they are a team that truly puts in the work. for some reason I think either APU, CSUSM, or concordia out of region 2 will win.
Ima be running for Lindenwood next year as an incoming fresh. Im exciting seeing they finished 3rd at nats. Hopefully i can run for vars.
no thinks anything of Aquinas?
duquette you live in edmond? running at Oklahoma christian
The winning team will need to have all 5 scoring runners under 26:00 for 8k to win. I predict that now will be what wins the meet.
I would defitnely go with CSUSM. Just because they are coached by Steve Scott. You can not go wrong with that.
Uhhh, it took five guys under 26:00 to win last year. Why wouldnt it this year?
Juan Robles from Central Arizona has transferred to William Woods University in Missouri. This might shake up that region and he could be a serious contender.
Hayden Prosser - 24.40 odd a year ago. Hes back for SFU.
I think James Mousseau from VI will become the first american to win in 19 odd years! I also see a VI 7 in the top 20.
Hey where are you guys going with my name leave me out of this seriously this is the real Duquette you guys can talk all you want but don't go throwing my name around. If I want to run my mouth I will I have proven myself but being a cocky ass is not my style. Also if you ae going to disrespect my team you can talk to me because I know all of the guys on my team and none of them are on this board and that is a fact.
The Real Corey DuQuette
Man i wasn't disrespectin your team...shoot i almost joined it. I live in edmond and go to school at UCO now...hung up the competitive spikes for awhile...gonna let the legs relax and slowly get back into things when i feel i'm 100% fit to do so. Sorry bout comin across the wrong way....ain't no disrespect here man...none what so ever.
i think it will be a good year for the naia. Vic is looking pretty good this year with all there returning guys and the new recuits. I think they have a shot to put there top 7 guys in the top 15. who will win? team... vic...individual...???...i think it will be a vic guy
soimo has a knack for the 5 mile distance.... he'll be tough to beat again this year. while i agree VI is a huge favorite, anything can happen, and i think all 7 guys in the top 15 would be next to impossible. maybe 7 all americans, if they had an awesome year... but even that is tough, to have 7 guys be on the mark come race day.
duquette, calm down.
While Vic may be, oh well, probably will be, very good, I think other teams to watch are:
Aquinas - as you say, seven guys on last year (just not that top end talented)
Concordia, CA - if you paid attention they were in the hunt for distance points at outdoor in everything long. they'll be good
Missouri Baptist - while they lost their two studs, i'd expect the boat will be coming in again with 15 foreigners. of those, 2-5 should be good
Black Hills State - no ever says anything about them but they have quietly slipped into #2 twice the last five years. if they've got personel, they'll be there
Minot - ditto. once a winner always a winner. any word on recruits?
Malone - last year had a great recruiting and a really crappy season. don't count these guys out. Hazen is the only active coach who has actually won an naia national title
As for Cal San Marcos, Azusa, and Concordia NE (add Eastern Oregon in here) they always fold (callin it like I see it) At one time, the excuse was the cold weather of Kenisha, but now there is no excuse. You gotta show up boys, as you well know
Individuals -
Lagat: I dont Soimo has it anymore, sorry. too many chicks and too many parties
Vaquez - Sam Vasquez will have to be reckoned with. when was the last time an american won the title? it may be him
Cheromei - a much better runner than he looked last year now that he's in Simmons' program. could be real good
Some Other VIC Guy - who we kidding. everyone from vic was always on at nationals xc, indoor and out (except for cheromi at xc). must be the water
Also – SFU’s Wambui (he’ll be eligible), CSSM’s Lyon and Walquist cold all win if they are much improved. A lot can happen in a summer
Now go chew on that while I think about the old days with Lubuck, Life and the boys…..
Haydon Prosser from SFU was a lot faster than Wambui and is coming back for his last cross season with the canadians. He has run 8.25ish 3000m and multiple 24.mids. I would say if he can get his shit sorted he will be VERY dangerous this season. Has Richard Mosley got any more eligibility left?
what did prosser do last year?
i love how everyone talks about chermeoi not showing up at nationals last year, or not running to his potential... and the guy still finished like 17th or 19th or whatever it was.... Either people are wrong about this guy, or if that is really what he's like on a bad day, then frig, get out of the way.