Will NAU 3-peat or will they suffer an epic collapse like Henry Rono in 1978? Or The Wisco Dream Team in 04? Or Simpson 09?

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5 years ago 11/15/2018 10:38am EST

re: Soupyguy

Soupyguy wrote:
Disagreeable wrote:
McDonald could be 1, Hoare 7, and Hacker 15. They could win.
I agree that McDonald could win it all but I dont think that Hoare or Hacker could finish that high. Hoare has had a good xc season but he hasnt done anything to prove he can run with the top guys in the NCAA. He finished high at Big 10s and at regionals but Neither of those races had any big studs (besides McDonald). His only race against top NCAA comp was at Nuttycombe in which he got destroyed the last 2k of the race (granted that was back in September). The same goes for Hacker, he has had a good season but hasnt showed that he can run at that level. Honestly I just feel as if Wisconsin is just built around the hype of hosting the meet and running at it after missing it last year.

Not sure about Hoare over 10k. (Hope I'm wrong). But I do think Hacker can be top 15-20.

I'm going McDonald (1), Hoare (19), Hacker (20).

5 years ago 11/15/2018 11:17am EST

re: LetsRun.com

They´re gonna choke

5 years ago 11/15/2018 11:44am EST

re: soupyguy

soupyguy wrote:
If anyone is going to beat NAU this year it is going to be Portland. BYU is going to run horribly at NCAAs like they always do. Wisconsin has an amazing #1 in Morgan McDonald but there is a drop off to their #2 in Oliver Hoare (who seems more like a track guy), their number #3 guy came in 19th at Big 10s and Nuttycomybe, their #4 guy did come in 4th at Big 10s but finished 46th at Nuttycomybe so hes a wildcard. Portland has a stud in Nick Hauger, several of guys debuted at the West regional last week and they still have some guys who havent run yet ( looking at Gabe Arias-Sheridan who was 47th at NCAA 16). Rob Connor has proved that he knows how and when to peak guys and assuming that no one is injured on their roster, I think that theyre the only team that could beat NAU if NAU has an really off day (which I doubt they will).
My predictions:
1. NAU
2. Portland
3. BYU or Stanford
Wisconsin is not finishing in the top 10

I agree with @soupyguy.

BYU rans like sh*t at Nationals last year. You'd assume the coach would correct things this week but he might overthink it and screw it up again this year. must be stressful

It's so hard to get NCAA athletes physically and mentally ready to win in any sport. NAU is just so much better physically, so even if they don't all run perfect races, they should still in because they're just more talented. Truly great athletes have the mental talent to stay cool and perform as they should. That and durability are more valuable than pure physical talent in my mind

but this is ncaa athletics, so there will certainly be unexpected implosions

5 years ago 11/15/2018 3:12pm EST

re: nau ftw

nau ftw wrote:
soupyguy wrote:
If anyone is going to beat NAU this year it is going to be Portland. BYU is going to run horribly at NCAAs like they always do. Wisconsin has an amazing #1 in Morgan McDonald but there is a drop off to their #2 in Oliver Hoare (who seems more like a track guy), their number #3 guy came in 19th at Big 10s and Nuttycomybe, their #4 guy did come in 4th at Big 10s but finished 46th at Nuttycomybe so hes a wildcard. Portland has a stud in Nick Hauger, several of guys debuted at the West regional last week and they still have some guys who havent run yet ( looking at Gabe Arias-Sheridan who was 47th at NCAA 16). Rob Connor has proved that he knows how and when to peak guys and assuming that no one is injured on their roster, I think that theyre the only team that could beat NAU if NAU has an really off day (which I doubt they will).
My predictions:
1. NAU
2. Portland
3. BYU or Stanford
Wisconsin is not finishing in the top 10
I agree that NAU should win unless they all get food poisoning - and then next year we watch them reload with Brodey Hasty and other kick-a$$ recruits (they are recruiting really well this year). I can see a 3-peat and a 4-peat.
Regarding the rest of the field - if everyone from all the teams has their 'A' game, then I also think Portland takes 2nd, closely followed by BYU and Stanford.
I think the overall race depends on Blaise Ferro (sorry to pressure on you!). If we see Blaise finishing in the top 10 or top 15 then this race is all NAU. However, if we see Blaise drifting back in the 30-40 range, then we have a potential upset. Since I'm from NJ and have seen Blaise destroy - I fully expect him to have his 'A' game and finish in the top 20, if not the top 10.

Blaise Ferro is not finishing in the top 10-15. I do think he's a wildcard that could ice it for them if he has a great day, but I don't think there is big pressure on his shoulders. In fact, it is more likely he's their 6th man on Saturday. I would expect Beamish and Grialva to run solid.

5 years ago 11/15/2018 6:28pm EST

re: Gwalkerruns

I ran in that 78 race. Rono did not throw in the towel because it was cold. Hell, he won the year before in Spokane when it was 7 degrees - I know as I was there for that one too and Rono was leading in both the false starts.

In 78 in Madison, the entire WSU team started jogging not long into the race. My guess was they had a beef with the coach - Chaplin.

Quite surreal running by the greatest distance runner in the world at that time.

5 years ago 11/15/2018 6:42pm EST

re: Blaze Ferrari

I'm an ex-NJ HS runner who despised CBA. However, it would not surprise me if Blaise was the icing on NAUs cake this year by being their 5th guy coming in the top 20 or 30. I think the other poster may be right - if we see Blaise splitting in the top 25 through 6K and 8K (with 4 other 'jacks in front of him), then it is all over.

Off topic - I sorta wish Hasty was running this year, but I understand the logic of taking a RS while getting used the altitude and college experience. Its scary to think that NAU doesn't really need the best (or top 5 at least) recruit in the country to maintain their dominance. I think they are also recruiting well this year with a few of the best guys.

5 years ago 11/16/2018 6:59am EST

re: LetsRun.com

Wisconsin did well in the 1978 race on their home course when it was snowing. Could be another upset.

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