We knew going into the season that Andy and Nick would be two of our strongest runners.

It's all part of developing good college relations. We help them understand our needs and our business, and can have a dialogue with them about their programs.

If I remember correctly, it was a day in late August and it was about 85 - 85 and sunny.

The senior leadership will play a big factor if we are to accomplish our goal of getting to semistate this year, ... They are integral in how well the team does and how well the other guys come along.

I thought they were going to have someone in attire as Burgess Fell.

The program dropped off in the late '90s.

In our first two meets this year, they've really set the tone for the entire team. They have a lot to do with why we've gotten off to a good start.

But I think this year's team is the closest thing we've had in terms of being a strong team and getting the program back to where it used to be.