07-26-2019, 10:49 AM
Before reading his bio, I did not know the first thing about Clark. Bob is correct to point out that UConn's T&F program is at a lower level than Stanford's but that shouldn't be interpreted to mean that Stanford settled for Clark. I do know for certain that coaches from "higher levels" with "better resumes" were interested in Stanford but the interest was not reciprocated. Clark was Muir's pick for better or worse.
I'll hold Clark to the same set of expectations that I had for Milt. As noted in the article Bob posted above, both the Stanford men and women will enter the cross country season as the favorites to win their respective titles. Uncle Chuck was right to point out in an earlier thread that Vin put Stanford on the map for distance runners but the fact remains that Stanford has held its position as the premier destination for elite American-born distance runners since his departure. Anything short of at least one national title next fall for XC will be a disappointment given the collection of talent on the rosters.
I'll hold Clark to the same set of expectations that I had for Milt. As noted in the article Bob posted above, both the Stanford men and women will enter the cross country season as the favorites to win their respective titles. Uncle Chuck was right to point out in an earlier thread that Vin put Stanford on the map for distance runners but the fact remains that Stanford has held its position as the premier destination for elite American-born distance runners since his departure. Anything short of at least one national title next fall for XC will be a disappointment given the collection of talent on the rosters.