An expansive look at NCAA recruiting coverage. A look into how programs find and fight for talent, and then how programs fare with those recruits once the gears starting turning.
Montana State Is Quietly Establishing Itself In The NCAA
Mar 25, 2024
Lyle Weese understood what he was getting into when he took over as Montana State's distance and cross country coach in 2014.
Former Collegiate Runners Are Betting On Themselves To Get Back To The NCAA
Feb 27, 2024
AUSTIN -- Zach Kehler was hanging on by a thread.
USC's No. 1 Class Just Got Better: Nation's Top Jumper Avery Lewis Signs
Dec 9, 2023
One of the recruiting season's most-curious mysteries is now official.
How MIT Became An NCAA Division III Cross Country Powerhouse
Nov 30, 2023
Riley Macon often has trouble keeping track of all the inquiries. Each year, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's distance and cross country coach receives dozens of emails from high schoolers interested in joining the team and attending the school.
The Top Five Women's Programs To Win National Signing Day
Nov 28, 2023
Note: This list originally was published on Nov. 14, but has been updated to reflect the current crop of signees with each program.
Is Maira Scott The Next Abby Steiner? This Ohio Star Will Sign Tomorrow.
Nov 7, 2023
What's a scholarship worth? Is it worth a five-hour commute twice a week?
These Florida High School Stars Are Top Recruiting Targets For NCAA Teams
Oct 18, 2023
Over the past couple of years, the Florida-based high school program Montverde Academy (FL) has become known as one of the top teams when it comes to producing top-tier track and field athletes.
Christian Miller, Nation's Top Sprint Recruit, Deciding On These Programs
Sep 12, 2023
The U.S. usually has a bevy of talented sprinters who are among the world's best. At last month's World Championships, for instance, Noah Lyles won the gold in the 100m and 200m, while 19-year-old Erriyon Knighton won the silver in the 200m.
This Oregon Commit Is Hoping To Compete In Both Track AND Football
Sep 6, 2023
On June 5, 2022, Brayden Platt posted a message on Twitter outlining his goals: "I will be ... throwing in the Olympics and be in the NFL #Patience."
Behind Nicole And Samantha Humphries' Decision To Commit To Oregon
Sep 1, 2023
Nicole and Samantha Humphries began considering their college options early last summer shortly after completing their sophomore year at Flower Mound (TX) High School.
Can Joe Franklin Build A Track And Field Powerhouse At Louisville?
Aug 29, 2023
For nearly 30 years, Joe Franklin has built a reputation as one the nation's best coaches, especially in cross country and distance events.
How Georgia Redefined Its Recruiting Successes In A New Era
Aug 25, 2023
In June 2021, Caryl Smith Gilbert reached another milestone in her long career. Smith Gilbert, the University of Southern California's head track coach, led the Trojans' women's team to the NCAA outdoor title and the men's team to a fifth-place finish.
Michigan Gains Pledge From High-Ceiling Miler Marcus Reilly
Aug 23, 2023
Marcus Reilly grew up in a running family.
Tim Hall Succeeds Mentor Curtis Frye As South Carolina's Head Coach
Aug 14, 2023
As a young assistant coach at the University of North Carolina-Charlotte in the early 2000s, Tim Hall attended a clinic at the University of South Carolina. That day, he met Gamecocks head coach Curtis Frye.
NAU's Success Funnels Down To Recruiting Wins Across U.S.
Aug 10, 2023
By now, there is no doubt that Northern Arizona is the NCAA's most dominant men's cross country program. After all, the Lumberjacks have won six of the last seven NCAA titles, including the past three.
