Collegiate Track & Field and Cross Country News

SEC Indoor Championships Set For This Weekend Todd Grasley Feb 19, 2013

Featuring the finest collegiate track and field action in the country, the 2013 Southeastern Conference Indoor Track and Field Championships are slated for this weekend, Feb. 22-24, at the Randal Tyson Track Center on the campus of the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, Ark., SEC NEWS (via www.secdigitalnetwork.com)

O’Hare’s Mile Headlines National Athlete of the Week Awards Todd Grasley Feb 18, 2013

Tulsa’s Chris O’Hare blazed into the collegiate record books and a number of student-athletes around the country in all divisions turned in strong conference championship performances to headline this week’s U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) National Athlete of the Week Awards. (via USTFCCCA)

Week In Review: February 11-16, 2013 Todd Grasley Feb 18, 2013

Check out coverage and meet results from college meets across the country for the week of February 11 - February 17, 2013.

Record-Setting Taiwo and Cazzola Headline National Athlete of the Week Todd Grasley Feb 13, 2013

 UW-Oshkosh’s Christy Cazzola had herself quite the weekend with two Division III indoor records to bring her season total to three, and now she has three U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) National Athlete of the Week awards to match.(via USTFCCCA)

LSU is Latest Women’s No. 1 in Division I; Arkansas Men Still No. 1 Todd Grasley Feb 12, 2013

For the third week in a row a new women’s team graces the top spot in the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) Division I National Team Computer Rankings, as LSU pounces into the top spot in the first edition of the polls to not include preseason data in its projections. The Arkansas men remain in the top spot. (via USTFCCCA)

Week In Review: February 4-10, 2013 Todd Grasley Feb 12, 2013

Check out coverage and meet results from college meets across the country for the week of February 4 - February 10, 2013.

UCF's Scott Emerges as Globe's 200M Leader Feb 10, 2013

Junior Aurieyall Scott's world-best time in the 200 meters Saturday headlined the No. 9 track and field team's performance at the Tyson Razorback Invitational at Arkansas.

Bracy Blasts U.S.#1 (tie),World #4 6.54 (tie) 60m At Arkansas Tyson Invitational Todd Grasley Feb 08, 2013

In his track and field debut two weeks ago, former Boone standout and Florida State freshman Marvin Bracy opened with a world #6 time of 6.64 and followed that up with a blazing 6.61 at the Razorback Invitational. This week he did one better going 6.57 in the prelims and a blistering 6.54 in the finals at the Arkansas Tyson Invitational. The mark ties him for world #4 and U.S. #1 with fellow American and Olympian Mike Rodgers. Bracy's time is the number one time in the NCAA this year. His time also breaks the former FSU record set by Maurice Mitchell of 6.55. 

First Regular-Season Men’s Watch List for The Bowerman Revealed Todd Grasley Feb 08, 2013

 Familiar names grace the first regular-season edition of The Bowerman Men’s Watch List released Wednesday by the Watch List Committee, as all ten of student-athletes also appeared on the preseason edition. (via The Bowerman)

Lalang A Natural Fit For Arizona Track And Field Todd Grasley Feb 08, 2013

The U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches’ Association named junior distance runner, Lawi Lalang, the male athlete of the week last week. (via www.wildcat.arizona.edu)

First Regular-Season Women’s The Bowerman Watch List Announced Todd Grasley Feb 07, 2013

While yesterday’s The Bowerman Watch List for the men did not feature any new names, the first regular-season women’s list released by the Bowerman Watch List Committee Thursday features a number of newcomers.(via The Bowerman)

Top Sprinters, Hurdlers, Throwers and Distance Runners Sign with the Women of Oregon Todd Grasley Feb 07, 2013

Oregon reached across the continent to sign an impressive list of women's track and field competitors to National Letters of Intent. (via goducks.com)

Mudd Makes Breakthrough With Sub-4-Minute Mile Todd Grasley Feb 07, 2013

Center Grove's Austin Mudd ended his 2011 track season spectacularly. In 23 days in June, he won five major races in four states, set state records at four distances and broke Indiana high school marks that had stood since the 1970s.(via www.indystar.com)

Impressive Track Class Shaping Up Todd Grasley Feb 07, 2013

Headliners Michael Cherry, Austin Droogsma and Kali Davis-White figure to help the 'Noles chase men's and women's national titles in 2014. Football signees Levonte Whitfield and Jalen Ramsey add to top-flight haul. (via www.seminoles.com)

Kansas Women Join Arkansas Men On Top of DI Rankings Todd Grasley Feb 07, 2013

The Kansas Jayhawks women’s team has flown past the Clemson Tigers into the No. 1 position for the first time in program history in Tuesday’s latest U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) National Team Computer Rankings, while the Arkansas men remain on top for the fourth straight week. (via USTFCCCA)

Valentine Invitational Cancelled Due To Impending Weather Feb 07, 2013

Due to the inclement weather that is expected in Boston this weekend, the Valentine Invitational that was scheduled to be held Friday and Saturday (Feb. 8-9) at the Boston University Track and Tennis Center has been cancelled.

Jordan Hasay to Mary Cain: Go to College Todd Grasley Feb 07, 2013

Former prep record holder says current prep record holder will benefit from collegiate running. (via Runner's World)

Texas A&M Adds 17 Athletes Amid Talented And Versatile Recruiting Class Todd Grasley Feb 06, 2013

Texas A&M added a talented and versatile group of athletes on national signing day as 17 individuals (10 men, seven women) signed a national letter of intent to join the Aggie track and field program for the 2013-2014 season. (via www.kbtx.com)

Syracuse Hopes To Carry Cross-Country Success Onto The Track Todd Grasley Feb 06, 2013

At the 2012 Big East men’s cross country championship, Martin Hehir was thinking about nothing but a team victory. Regardless, he crossed the finish line before any other runner. (via dailyorange.com)

National Signing Day 2013! Jonathan Grooms Feb 06, 2013

National Signing Day is here!! Send us your photos and college commitment choice and we will feature them here! (via MileSplit)

Barber, Geubelle Earn National Athlete of the Week Honors Todd Grasley Feb 06, 2013

This week’s U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) National Athletes of the Week range from seniors improving upon already impressive resumes to a freshman making his mark not only on the NCAA level but also the world stage, and the award’s first repeat winners. (via USTFCCCA)

Feeney Named BIG EAST Men's Track Athlete Of The Week Feb 05, 2013

After turning in a record-setting performance Saturday at the Meyo Invitational, University of Notre Dame men's track and field standout Patrick Feeney has earned BIG EAST Men's Track Athlete of the Week honors, the league office announced Tuesday.

Nation's 200M Leader Named C-USA Indoor Athlete of the Week Todd Grasley Feb 05, 2013

After a dominant performance in the 200 meters that catapulted her to the top of the NCAA and world leader lists, Aurieyall Scott has been named the Conference USA Indoor Track and Field Female Athlete of the Week.

Week In Review: January 28 - February 3, 2013 Todd Grasley Feb 05, 2013

Check out coverage and meet results from college meets across the country for the week of January 27 - February 3, 2013.

Badgers Cato and Mudd sweep Big Ten weekly honors Feb 04, 2013

A big weekend for Wisconsin has resulted in a sweep of the Big Ten's weekly conference awards by a pair of Badgers.

Two OSU Runners Make U.S. National Teams Feb 02, 2013

Cowboy freshman Craig Nowak won the junior's 8K race at the U.S. Cross Country Championships at Forest Park in St. Louis, Mo., on Saturday.

UW-Oshkosh Women Join Men Atop DIII Rankings Todd Grasley Jan 30, 2013

The UW-Oshkosh women have vaulted past defending champion Wartburg to claim the No. 1 spot in this week’s DIII U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) National Computer Team Rankings, joining their men’s program counterparts atop the charts and marking the first time in the history of the DIII indoor rankings that the same school has claimed the top spot on both the men’s and women’s list.(via USTFCCCA)

Arkansas, Clemson Still No.1 with Clemson’s Lead Shrinking Todd Grasley Jan 29, 2013

Both the Arkansas men and Clemson women remain atop the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) Division I National Team Computer Rankings for the third consecutive week, but Clemson’s hold on the top spot is loosening. (via USTFCCCA)

Purdue Head Track and Field Coach Has Confidence In Teams Todd Grasley Jan 29, 2013

New Purdue track and field head coach Lonnie Greene decided to come to Purdue with hopes of rejuvenating the passion of members in the program. He knew the history of the team and the challenge that awaited him. (via Purdue Exponent)

Adams State Claims DII Men’s No. 1; GVSU Women Remain on Top Todd Grasley Jan 29, 2013

The Adams State men’s team has powered past Grand Canyon to move atop the Division II U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) National Computer Team Rankings for the first time this season, while the Grand Valley State women remain on top of the women’s rankings for the 19th consecutive week. (via USTFCCCA)