NCAA Division I Pre-Season Rankings

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Division I Preseason Team Rankings

• Arkansas- Despite losing some of their top guys, they should have three solid returnees in James Karanu, Murray Link, and Sharif Karie. Also, Danny Lincoln. Check Rumor Mill.
• Stanford- The Cardinals return most of last years top 7. They will be led by Jonathan Riley and Thomas Murley. Louis Luchini joins the team after redshirting last year. Andy Powell and Adam Tenforde also return to a deep team. Stanford also has a number of recruits adding depth to their team including Don Sage and Ian Dobson.
• Colorado- Colorado will surprise some this year. With Steve Slattery, Jorge Torres, Mark Friedberg and Ed Torres, this team will be near the front.
• Georgetown- The Hoyas are part of a strong Big East Conference field. Georgetown will be led by Corey Smith and David Rodriguez. Kyle Smits return as well as their top newcomer, Franklyn Sanchez.
• Iona- Led by Vinny Mulvey, Peter Riley and Miguel Pinto, Iona graduated nobody from last years team and could produce a top-5 team finish after last years surprising 9th place finish at the National meet.
• Arizona St.- Led by Fasil Bizuneh and Isaiah Festa, Arizona St. only graduated one from last years team and looks to return strong.
• Michigan- Looking for another top ten finish this year, Michigan should be led by Mike Wisniewski and Mark Pilja. The team also has some other returnees and some recruits.
• Notre Dame- This Big East team will rely heavily on potential top-10 finisher Ryan Shay. Expect a surprising team finish with Luke Watson and Mark Striowski also leading the way.
• Providence- Providence, led by Keith Kelly, graduated nobody from last years team. Galvin also returns as a strong contender.
• Arizona- David Lopez should lead this team that only loses one from last years team to graduation
• Wisconson- Despite being hit hard by graduation Wisconson could call on it's strong recruits to come through. Vanderhoof is their top returnee with some of the top high schoolers joining including Tim Keller, Matt Tegenkamp, and Josh Spiker.
• Weber State- This team should improve on last years finish with Jason Schoenfeld and Joel Atwater their top returnees. Jeremy Tollman qualified for Olympic Trials in the Steeple.
• Northern Arizona- With Steve Osaduik being the standout, this team will have to rely on a strong 4-5 man if they want to remain in the top 15. Top returnees are Ryan Thomas, Kevin Koeper and Juan Pablo Miramontes.
• Oregon- With the loss of Fein, the Ducks will have to rely on Jason Hartmann. With recruits like Logsdon, Paulson, and Emery, this could be more of a rebuilding year.
• NC State- This team was hit by graduation the hardest. Losing 5 of their top 7 from last year including the Ponse brothers, NC State should be led by Chris Dugan and some others that have been waiting in the wings. Ricky Brookshire looks to be the teams strongest recruit.

Division I Individual Rankings

• David Kimani, South Alabama- 1st place 1999 XC Championships, ran 13:25 5000 and 3:39 1500 in Outdoor before getting hurt.
• Paul Morrison, Princeton- 8th in 99 XC, 13:55 5,000 and 3:44 1500 during Outdoor
• James Karanu, Arkansas- 10th in 99 XC, 1:47 800, 3:41 1500 during Outdoor
• Keith Kelly, Providence- 9th in 99 XC
• Thomas Murley, Stanford- 16th in 99 XC, Ran 28:53 during Outdoor
• Jonathan Riley, Stanford- 20th in 99 XC, Ran 13:42 5000 during Outdoor
• Ryan Shay, Notre Dame- Ran 28:26 10,000 during Outdoor, Maybe Redshirting
• Fasil Bizuneh, Arizona State- 19th in 99 XC, 14:04 5,000 and 29:13 10,000 during Outdoor
• Murray Link, Arkansas- Placed 22nd in 99 XC, Ran 13:52 5,000 during Outdoor
• Christopher Mutai, Alabama- 21st in 99 XC,
• Vinny Mulvey, Iona- 23rd in 99 XC, Ran 29:03 10,000 during Outdoor
• Mark Friedberg, Colorado- 42nd in 99 XC, Ran 28:52 10,000 during
• Eliud Njubi, TCU- Dodge City CC transfer- 99 JUCO XC Champion, Outdoor JUCO 800, 1500, 5000 Champion
• Mike Wisniewski, Michigan- 32nd in 99 XC, Ran 29:07 10,000 during Outdoor
• Bob Thiele, Virginia- 26th in 99 XC
• Sharif Karie, Arkansas- 3:41 1500, 13:46 5000 during Outdoor
• James Mutuse, Eastern Kentucky- 28th in 99 XC,
• Franklyn Sanchez, Georgetown- Freshmen, has run under 25 for 8K
• Bryan Berryhill, Colorado State- Placed 33rd in 99 XC,
• Louis Luchini, Stanford- Freshmen, Red-shirted XC in 99, ran 28:54 10,000 during Outdoor
• Jorge Torres, Colorado- 47th in 99 XC, Ran 13:42 5,000 during Outdoor
• Luke Watson, Notre Dame- 58th in 99 XC, 8:46 Steepler
• Jason Hartman, Oregon- 37th in 99 XC
• Steve Slattery, Colorado- Ran 3:43 1500 and 8:35 Steeple

Other Possible Placers

• Bolota Asmeron, California- Ran 13:32 in Outdoor
• Andrew McKessock, Minnesota- 3:41 1500 during Outdoor
• Ian Connor, Ohio State- 3:43 1500, 8:35 Steeple during Outdoor
• Gabe Jennings, Stanford- 3:35 1500, 13:44 5,000 during Outdoor, Most likely will redshirt
• Corey Smith, Georgetown-
• Kenneth Svendsen, UNC Charlotte- 25th in 99 XC Championships
• William Kemby, Belmont- 41st in 99 XC Championships
• Jason Schoenfield, Weber State- 38th in 99 XC Championships
• Don Sage, Stanford- Freshmen capable of top finish
• Ryan Travis, Arkansas- 3:41 1500 during Outdoor
• Steve Bohan, West Virginia- 29:04 10,000 during Outdoor
• Chris Dugan, NC State- 8:37 Steeple
• Isaiah Festa, Arizona State- 13:54 5000 during Outdoor
• Peter Riley, Iona-
• Kenyan Freshmen-