{"id":487,"date":"2011-05-18T10:33:00","date_gmt":"2011-05-18T17:33:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/trackchill.com\/?p=487"},"modified":"2011-05-18T10:33:00","modified_gmt":"2011-05-18T17:33:00","slug":"ncaa-championship-favorites","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/trackchill.com\/?p=487","title":{"rendered":"NCAA Championship Favorites"},"content":{"rendered":"

The conferences are done. Only two meets left for the collegiate season \u2013 the Regional meets and the NCAA Championships. So it\u2019s time to look at who will be this year\u2019s NCAA Champions. <\/p>\n

Last year\u2019s meet was perhaps the best meet of the year in terms of overall excitement. I expect this year\u2019s meet to follow suit. Following are my thoughts on team champions, events to keep an eye on and individual champions.<\/p>\n

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Men\u2019s Team Champion \u2013 Florida <\/h3>\n

Florida has been runner up outdoors the last two years in a row. By 1 point last year, 2 points in \u201809. Both times to Texas A&M. I think that Florida turns the corner this year \u2013 but not without a fight! The sprints and relays will be crucial with LSU and Florida State having a lot to say about point distribution. At the end of the day I think it is Florida\u2019s ability to garner field points that should make the difference \u2013 especially in the jumps.<\/p>\n

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Women\u2019s Team Champion \u2013 Texas A&M<\/h3>\n

The Aggies are the two time defending champion \u2013 and I see them making it a three peat. Oregon will be tough in the distances, and LSU in the sprints and relays. But like Florida on the men\u2019s side, the Lady Aggies are deep and should score points throughout the meet. Keep an eye on the heads to heads with LSU.<\/p>\n

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Events to Keep an Eye On<\/h3>\n

Men\u2019s 400<\/strong> – While Kirani James is a strong favorite on the men\u2019s side, several individuals have emerged this year that are capable of running under 45.00. When that happens there are usually fireworks in this event. <\/p>\n

Men\u2019s 4×1<\/strong> \u2013 Four teams (all top contenders) are under the 39 second barrier. This race will be crucial in terms of the points that are scored. Look for Florida, Florida St, LSU and Texas A&M to lead what could be one of the fastest finishes ever.<\/p>\n

Men\u2019s triple jump<\/strong> \u2013 The core of the US triple jump squad for Daegu, and going forward, could be competing in this meet.<\/p>\n

Women\u2019s 1500 & 5000<\/strong> \u2013 Look for Oregon\u2019s Jordan Hasay to try to pull off the double. She was successful indoors and is one tough competitor. If Oregon has any hope to unseat A&M for the team title it will have to start with Jordan.<\/p>\n

Women\u2019s 100<\/strong> \u2013 This race should come down to the photo. Several young ladies had suddenly dropped into the 11.0x range. And I suspect that we could see one of them make the team for Daegu. This race could be the debut of the core of our women\u2019s sprint troops for the upcoming trifecta. <\/p>\n

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Men\u2019s Favorites<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Event<\/strong><\/td>\nAthlete<\/strong><\/td>\nSchool<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
 <\/td>\n <\/td>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
100 Meters<\/td>\nJeff Demps<\/td>\nFlorida<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
200 Meters<\/td>\nMaurice Mitchell<\/td>\nFlorida St<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
400 Meters<\/td>\nKirani James<\/td>\nAlabama<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
800 Meters<\/td>\nFred Samoie<\/td>\nAlabama<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1500 Meters<\/td>\nMiles Batty<\/td>\nBYU<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3000 Steeplechase<\/td>\nSteve Finley<\/td>\nOregon<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5000 Meters<\/td>\nStephen Sambu<\/td>\nArizona<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10000 Meters<\/td>\nStephen Sambu<\/td>\nArizona<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
110 Hurdles<\/td>\nOmo Osaghae<\/td>\nTexas Tech<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
400 Hurdles<\/td>\nJeshua Andersen<\/td>\nWashington St<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4 x 100 Relay<\/td>\nLovett, Taylor, Wilks, Demps<\/td>\nFlorida<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4 x 400 Relay<\/td>\nMiller, Henry, Preble, Pinder<\/td>\nTexas A&M<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
High Jump<\/td>\nErik Kynard<\/td>\nKansas St<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Pole Vault<\/td>\nScott Roth<\/td>\nWashington<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Long Jump<\/td>\nWill Claye<\/td>\nFlorida<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Triple Jump<\/td>\nChristian Taylor<\/td>\nFlorida<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Shot Put<\/td>\nMason Finley<\/td>\nKansas<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Discus<\/td>\nJulian Wruck<\/td>\nTexas Tech<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hammer<\/td>\nMarcel Lomnicky<\/td>\nVirginia Tech<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Javelin<\/td>\nSam Humphreys<\/td>\nTexas A&M<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Decathlon<\/td>\nRomain Martin<\/td>\nTexas Arlington<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Women\u2019s Favorites<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Event<\/strong><\/td>\nAthlete<\/strong><\/td>\nSchool<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
 <\/td>\n <\/td>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
100 Meters<\/td>\nSemoy Hacket<\/td>\nLSU<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
200 Meters<\/td>\nSemoy Hacket<\/td>\nLSU<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
400 Meters<\/td>\nJessica Beard<\/td>\nTexas A&M<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
800 Meters<\/td>\nAnne Kessellring<\/td>\nOregon<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1500 Meters<\/td>\nJordan Hasay<\/td>\nOregon<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3000 Steeplechase<\/td>\nEmma Coburn<\/td>\nColorado<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5000 Meters<\/td>\nJordan Hasay <\/td>\nOregon<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10000 Meters<\/td>\nLiz Costello<\/td>\nTennessee<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
110 Hurdles<\/td>\nChristina Manning <\/td>\nOhio St<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
400 Hurdles<\/td>\nTurquoise Thompson<\/td>\nUCLA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4 x 100 Relay<\/td>\nMayo, Tarmoh, Duncan, Collier<\/td>\nTexas A&M<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4 x 400 Relay<\/td>\nTarmoh, Mayungbe, Sutherland, Beard<\/td>\nTexas A&M<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
High Jump<\/td>\nBrigetta Barrett<\/td>\nArizona<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Pole Vault<\/td>\nTina Sutej<\/td>\nArkansas<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Long Jump<\/td>\nWhitney Gipson <\/td>\nTCU<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Triple Jump<\/td>\nKim Williams<\/td>\nFlorida St<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Shot Put<\/td>\nJulie Labonte<\/td>\nArizona<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Discus<\/td>\nAnna Jelmini <\/td>\nArizona St<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hammer<\/td>\nNikola Lomnicka<\/td>\nGeorgia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Javelin<\/td>\nMarissa Tschida<\/td>\nWashington St<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Heptathlon<\/td>\nChelsea Carrier<\/td>\nWest Virginia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The conferences are done. Only two meets left for the collegiate season \u2013 the Regional meets and the NCAA Championships. So it\u2019s time to look at who will be this year\u2019s NCAA Champions. Last year\u2019s meet was perhaps the best meet of the year in terms of overall excitement. I expect this year\u2019s meet to follow suit. Following are my thoughts on team champions, events to keep an eye on and individual champions.   Men\u2019s Team Champion \u2013 Florida Florida has been runner up outdoors the last two years in a row. By 1 point last year, 2 points in \u201809. Both times to Texas A&M. I think that Florida turns the corner this year \u2013 but not without a fight! The sprints and relays will be crucial with LSU and Florida State having a lot to say about point distribution. At the end of the day I think it is Florida\u2019s ability to garner field points that should make the difference \u2013 especially in the jumps.   Women\u2019s Team Champion \u2013 Texas A&M The Aggies are the two time defending champion \u2013 and I see them making it a three peat. Oregon will be tough in the distances, and LSU in the sprints and relays. But like Florida on the men\u2019s side, the Lady Aggies are deep and should score points throughout the meet. Keep an eye on the heads to heads with LSU.   Events to Keep an Eye On Men\u2019s 400 – While Kirani James is a strong favorite on the men\u2019s side, several individuals have emerged this year that are capable of running under 45.00. When that happens there are usually fireworks in this event. Men\u2019s 4×1 \u2013 Four teams (all top contenders) are under the 39 second barrier. This race will be crucial in terms of the points that are scored. Look for Florida, Florida St, LSU and Texas A&M to lead what could be one of the fastest finishes ever. Men\u2019s triple jump \u2013 The core of the US triple jump squad for Daegu, and going forward, could be competing in this meet. Women\u2019s 1500 & 5000 \u2013 Look for Oregon\u2019s Jordan Hasay to try to pull off the double. She was successful indoors and is one tough competitor. If Oregon has any hope to unseat A&M for the team title it will have to start with Jordan. Women\u2019s 100 \u2013 This race should come down to the photo. Several young ladies had suddenly dropped into the 11.0x range. And I suspect that we could see one of them make the team for Daegu. This race could be the debut of the core of our women\u2019s sprint troops for the upcoming trifecta.     Men\u2019s Favorites Event Athlete School       100 Meters Jeff Demps Florida 200 Meters Maurice Mitchell Florida St 400 Meters Kirani James Alabama 800 Meters Fred Samoie Alabama 1500 Meters Miles Batty BYU 3000 Steeplechase Steve Finley Oregon 5000 Meters Stephen Sambu Arizona 10000 Meters Stephen Sambu Arizona 110 Hurdles Omo Osaghae Texas Tech 400 Hurdles Jeshua Andersen Washington St 4 x 100 Relay Lovett, Taylor, Wilks, Demps Florida 4 x 400 Relay Miller, Henry, Preble, Pinder Texas A&M High Jump Erik Kynard Kansas St Pole Vault Scott Roth Washington Long Jump Will Claye Florida Triple Jump Christian Taylor Florida Shot Put Mason Finley Kansas Discus Julian Wruck Texas Tech Hammer Marcel Lomnicky Virginia Tech Javelin Sam Humphreys Texas A&M Decathlon Romain Martin Texas Arlington   Women\u2019s Favorites Event Athlete School       100 Meters Semoy Hacket LSU 200 Meters Semoy Hacket LSU 400 Meters Jessica Beard Texas A&M 800 Meters Anne Kessellring Oregon 1500 Meters Jordan Hasay Oregon 3000 Steeplechase Emma Coburn Colorado 5000 Meters Jordan Hasay Oregon 10000 Meters Liz Costello Tennessee 110 Hurdles Christina Manning Ohio St 400 Hurdles Turquoise Thompson UCLA 4 x 100 Relay Mayo, Tarmoh, Duncan, Collier Texas A&M 4 x 400 Relay Tarmoh, Mayungbe, Sutherland, Beard Texas A&M High Jump Brigetta Barrett Arizona Pole Vault Tina Sutej Arkansas Long Jump Whitney Gipson TCU Triple Jump Kim Williams Florida St Shot Put Julie Labonte Arizona Discus Anna Jelmini Arizona St Hammer Nikola Lomnicka Georgia Javelin Marissa Tschida Washington St Heptathlon Chelsea Carrier West Virginia<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_bbp_topic_count":0,"_bbp_reply_count":0,"_bbp_total_topic_count":0,"_bbp_total_reply_count":0,"_bbp_voice_count":0,"_bbp_anonymous_reply_count":0,"_bbp_topic_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_reply_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_forum_subforum_count":0,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-487","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/pa3DCY-7R","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":496,"url":"http:\/\/trackchill.com\/?p=496","url_meta":{"origin":487,"position":0},"title":"Big Week of Track Starts with NCAA Champs","author":"CHill","date":"June 7, 2011","format":false,"excerpt":"Ok, after a week\u2019s delay we will get the semi finals and finals of the NCAA Championships. 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