We're going to turn Nicodemus loose pretty much this whole season with the opportunity to win races, not necessarily to lead the pack or be a pack runner.

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He's going to have to take the lead, or fall in and make it a strategic race, ... I could see it going either way. I'm hoping he takes control and is aggressive, but with the likes of what the Razorbacks have, it's going to be interesting for the crowd and for the other athletes in the race.

242

We had some repeat miles on Monday, and I was really impressed at how they handled those. That gave me an indication of our fitness level right now. They should be prepared -- we've had some good weeks of training.

214

This will be a chance to run with a fast group. They'll have to be pretty aggressive. At this course, they're going to have to think and be focused throughout the entire race.

142

It rests on their shoulders – there's just no getting around it, ... We've got three national-class runners, and then those four empty spots. But [Stanford and Waters] are seniors, and I have no doubt they know how to handle it. Their work ethic's been great.

130

To be honest, I hope we have similar results [as last weekend]. It's going to be another top-level competition. There's going to be some elite schools there. Arkansas is going to be there; It really doesn't get any better than that.

92

I thought Trina ran well, ... You could tell she was giving it her all. I thought she had the best individual effort of the day.

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