IUTF Ranks No. 5 In USTFCCCA Preseason National Ratings Index
1/8/2020 3:00:00 PM | Track and Field
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – With the indoor track & field season ramping up this weekend, the U.S. Track & Field and Cross-Country Coaches Association released their preseason national ratings index on Wednesday afternoon. The Indiana Men's Track & Field squad claims the No. 5 slot in the first edition of the rankings for the indoor season. This marks the highest ranking for the Hoosiers since 2011 when the men's team ranked No. 3 in the nation for two weeks.
Florida State tops the national TFRI while LSU is ranks No. 2. USC checked in at No. 3 followed by Texas (4) and the Hoosiers (5) to round out the top five in the nation.
"Pre-season rankings are just that. They are objective from the standpoint they are based on current or previous performances but a lot can happen between January 8th and March 14th," Head Coach Ron Helmer said. "Our challenge is to continue to work, develop, get better and compete intensely in order to justify and ultimately improve this ranking.
The Hoosier will compete in their first meet of 2020 on Saturday, Jan. 11 as they host the annual Indiana vs. Tennessee Duals inside Gladstein Fieldhouse. Admission to the meet is free and action is slated to begin at 12 p.m.
Florida State tops the national TFRI while LSU is ranks No. 2. USC checked in at No. 3 followed by Texas (4) and the Hoosiers (5) to round out the top five in the nation.
"Pre-season rankings are just that. They are objective from the standpoint they are based on current or previous performances but a lot can happen between January 8th and March 14th," Head Coach Ron Helmer said. "Our challenge is to continue to work, develop, get better and compete intensely in order to justify and ultimately improve this ranking.
The Hoosier will compete in their first meet of 2020 on Saturday, Jan. 11 as they host the annual Indiana vs. Tennessee Duals inside Gladstein Fieldhouse. Admission to the meet is free and action is slated to begin at 12 p.m.
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