BSC Track pre-meet scoring

[ClowderUp]

I'm amused that dumb had a fantastic day out there and exceeded all expectations, yet it's still depressing getting clobbered by the Cats and suffering yet another devastating defeat in the Brawl Series. Gawwwd it must suck to be a gris.

[tetoncat]

They have a new facility being built too dont they?

It's done isnt? Don't they share the bubble.

[tetoncat]

KBZK has a long article gushing over the Griz taking third place. But nothing about who took first and second.

Montanasports.com which pulls from multiple stations had the lead that KBZK used. They had one about McMahon us and Richard's early. There is an article now. Both this new article and one about Griz where from the schools SID. Pretty poor coverage from actual press

[tetoncat]

There is so much to be proud about with our Bobcat track program from this season. To actually be considered the favorite over powerhouse NAU is a great achievement in itself. Our athletes/staff are pushing one another so hard to reach this level. The effects aren't visible until the big meet, and not always physical. The men's 1500 was a statement race for MSU. It was inspirational to see Cramb confident in his position at 800 meters as NAU had him boxed. Teammate Sam Ells took the lead which disturbed the program, allowing Cramb to pass the field. Then it would be a sprint between him and Colin Sahlman, who has a 3:52 mile and 1:45 800, and is nigh unbeatable at BSC Championships. But soph Harvey Cramb won, and that was huge for our program. And our men won the Steeple for the 6th consecutive time. Senior Colby Wilson won his fifth vault title with 17-6, and it wasn't easy. Our men won both relays, and that says a lot about our sprints. Without some injuries our men, well.. never mind.

Our women won one event, the vault, with an impressive 13-9 Meet record by soph Tatum Richards. But that was our only win and that's the story about second in team scoring. That, and some injuries and misfires, kept the team in second this year. It seemed like other teams were hitting peaks that made for some surprising upsets. Too many things went wrong for us and right for others to win. This season was about huge breakthroughs that were hard to reproduce at BSC. The 2-3-4 discus finish at BSC was a bright spot that added 19 team points.
UM is much better, and will continue on this arc. They have a positive vibe and are coming through with big PR's that are exciting. The staff is doing a good job, and recruiting well. We beat them easily in the dual late March. They appeared to be coming out of active-rest after indoor season.

I don't completely understand the NIL settlement, but I understand that only three BSC programs opted in, which has benefits, but requires adherence to new roster limits. Our women had 52 this year, but can have 45 next year. Our men had 38, and will be OK there next year to satisfy gender equity. UM did not opt in and can load up a big roster, but can't adopt the new scholarship limits. It's a factor in track program development. There are many factors. We're all glad to see UM progress for the future of the sport.

Is the NAU advantage in Depth. They win a lot but do they pull away with more events with multiple placers. With all the bik sky, msu, and individual records especially on women's it seemed like they would have more Champions. Is that where injuries hit?

[MSU01]

They have a new facility being built too dont they?

It's done isnt? Don't they share the bubble.

Yes, although the layout of their bubble and MSU's facility is different. MSU will have the full running track around the football field while UM doesn't have that in theirs. I believe there's a straight line sprinter's track on one side of the football field and some additional space at one end for other track & field practice.

[mchammer]

The edge for NAU is strength and depth in the distance events, and the ability to win in every event area. They are very hard to beat at BSC. Yet, without the injuries our women had a shot. For example, MSU had five women on the roster over 5-7 in the high jump. None of them were at BSC.

[Bobcat4Ever]

So close!

MSU anchor is flat flying! Wow!

[RickRund]

So close!

MSU anchor is flat flying! Wow!

Made up some big time distance.