Weekend Recap from Oct 16-18
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Ryan From Flotrack
October 18 at 10:46pm
2009 Brooks ISU PreNats | Results
Men: The two best freshman from last year's NCAA Championships, Luke Puskedra and Chris Derrick, show the country that their success was no fluke last year as the each win the Blue and White races respectively. Both led their teams to victory and make the argument even more difficult as to who is the best team in the country. Both teams won relatively easily, with Stanford looking the stronger of the two. Surprises: Chris Derrick over Sam Chelanga, fastest time of the day 23:27 and one of only a handful to run faster than last year (23:37). Also, Washington St finishing 7th in the Blue Race, just behind Auburn. Room for Improvement: NAU with a good McNeill; New Mexico (Fraser is a sub 13:40 guy who finished 95th); Colorado (Kyle and Neuman only finished around 30th).
Women: The fastest collegiate woman of all-time, Jenny B, runs the fastest time of the day by 30 seconds in the Blue Race and leads the Buffs to the victory. Susan Kuijken chills to help FSU finish 2nd overall and boost their ranking back up. Angela Bizzarri makes up a 19 second deficit at 3k to take down Kendra Schaaf, while Washington continues to dominate with 3 in the top 5 (and they left two of their top 5 at home!). Megan Duwell continues to run well for Minnesota and Jordan Hasay goes from 7th to 3rd in the final 400 meters! After Barringers and Kuijken, the young Hasay looks pretty good. Surprises: Colorado winning team title, frosh Allie McLaughlin their #2; Florida women look very strong finishing 2nd (but only have 5). Room for Improvement: Oregon (Kosinski finishes 77th, was 8th at NCAAs a year ago); Illinois - if they find a 5th runner they are very good; Iowa State (Saina and Kemmey are better than what they showed); Stanford - 4th and 5th runners fell off.
Penn State National Meet Results - Men | Women
Course moved on race day due to 8 inches of snow in Happy Valley. West Virginia women are dominant, Penn State looks good as both pick up potential points by beating Providence.
UVA Panorama Farms Invite Results - Men | Women
Men: UVA sails under the radar as they beat Syracuse and Villanova. The Cavaliers look strong through 5 but need to fill the gap that follows. Syracuse has only 25 seconds between 1 and 8. Women: Villanova dominates finishings 1-2-3-4-7, with the first 4 ALL breaking Susan Kuijken's course record. Its hard to believe anyone beating Washington, but Villanova seems to be a clear #2.
Chile Pepper Invite Results - Men | Women
Men: First sighting of German Fernandez and Ryan Vail! And Oklahoma State goes 1-2-3....with German finishing 11th! Colby Lowe wins and Dorian Ulrey leads Arkansas at 4th. Footlocker Champ, Solomon Haile, sits this one out. Oklahoma men finish 2nd to in-state rival OSU. Women: Texas Tech runs strong finishing 1-3-4-6 as they may be the most under ranked team in the country.
Weigh in with your thoughts on the NCAA XC scene as the season nears championship time....
Men: The two best freshman from last year's NCAA Championships, Luke Puskedra and Chris Derrick, show the country that their success was no fluke last year as the each win the Blue and White races respectively. Both led their teams to victory and make the argument even more difficult as to who is the best team in the country. Both teams won relatively easily, with Stanford looking the stronger of the two. Surprises: Chris Derrick over Sam Chelanga, fastest time of the day 23:27 and one of only a handful to run faster than last year (23:37). Also, Washington St finishing 7th in the Blue Race, just behind Auburn. Room for Improvement: NAU with a good McNeill; New Mexico (Fraser is a sub 13:40 guy who finished 95th); Colorado (Kyle and Neuman only finished around 30th).
Women: The fastest collegiate woman of all-time, Jenny B, runs the fastest time of the day by 30 seconds in the Blue Race and leads the Buffs to the victory. Susan Kuijken chills to help FSU finish 2nd overall and boost their ranking back up. Angela Bizzarri makes up a 19 second deficit at 3k to take down Kendra Schaaf, while Washington continues to dominate with 3 in the top 5 (and they left two of their top 5 at home!). Megan Duwell continues to run well for Minnesota and Jordan Hasay goes from 7th to 3rd in the final 400 meters! After Barringers and Kuijken, the young Hasay looks pretty good. Surprises: Colorado winning team title, frosh Allie McLaughlin their #2; Florida women look very strong finishing 2nd (but only have 5). Room for Improvement: Oregon (Kosinski finishes 77th, was 8th at NCAAs a year ago); Illinois - if they find a 5th runner they are very good; Iowa State (Saina and Kemmey are better than what they showed); Stanford - 4th and 5th runners fell off.
Penn State National Meet Results - Men | Women
Course moved on race day due to 8 inches of snow in Happy Valley. West Virginia women are dominant, Penn State looks good as both pick up potential points by beating Providence.
UVA Panorama Farms Invite Results - Men | Women
Men: UVA sails under the radar as they beat Syracuse and Villanova. The Cavaliers look strong through 5 but need to fill the gap that follows. Syracuse has only 25 seconds between 1 and 8. Women: Villanova dominates finishings 1-2-3-4-7, with the first 4 ALL breaking Susan Kuijken's course record. Its hard to believe anyone beating Washington, but Villanova seems to be a clear #2.
Chile Pepper Invite Results - Men | Women
Men: First sighting of German Fernandez and Ryan Vail! And Oklahoma State goes 1-2-3....with German finishing 11th! Colby Lowe wins and Dorian Ulrey leads Arkansas at 4th. Footlocker Champ, Solomon Haile, sits this one out. Oklahoma men finish 2nd to in-state rival OSU. Women: Texas Tech runs strong finishing 1-3-4-6 as they may be the most under ranked team in the country.
Weigh in with your thoughts on the NCAA XC scene as the season nears championship time....
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