We are not a team with just two or three superstars. We can back up those guys, Cooper and Stump, with guys like Mike Marshall, who also is good in shot and discus, and Zach Schmidt in triple and long jump.

What this does for our program is that it breeds success.

He was a pioneer in the business.

Even though we lost seven seniors that accounted for much of our points, we have some very talented seniors and even deeper talent in an experienced group of juniors.

We're a very deep team. This (relay format) plays right into our hands.