33rd at NCAA XC nattys this year as a TRUE freshman. The kid is a total stud. Was tearing up courses in Illinois....and I mean absolutely wrecking them. Had a great shot at Craig Virgin's state record but the state meet was really muddy and bad conditions, he still ran one of the fastest times ever on the course. Had a great high school career but finishing 33rd at D1 XC nattys is super impressive. Danny has so much heart out on the field...I swear to god. Watch any of his races from high school and he is always pushing it. Oh you want to take it easy the first 2 miles and then kick? Not with Danny...he will make the pace honest. A total Illinois legend and I don't even think he realizes that.
So taking all of that into account and then you add in that footlocker natty champ Dylan Jacobs is also a true freshman at Notre Dame....this team has an insane 1-2 combo for opposing teams. Danny Killrea is an absolute monster and so is Dylan Jacobs. You could tell things got serious when Dylan dyed his hair blonde.....he means nothing but business and this was proven with his DMR national title. Notre Dame has so much talent its insane. Watch out 2020 XC. Oh and Notre Dame signed Carter Cheeseman and Jake Renfree.....both national champions.
So this has basically turned into a Notre Dame kicks ass rant but the team is going to be led by none other than the young Lion known as Danny Killrea. I can't wait to see them take down Portland and BYU and all the other power houses. GO IRISH!!