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Post by Outsider on Nov 3, 2017 11:36:57 GMT -6
I read on twitter that Cole Crossnoe has committed to run for TCU. Really surprised me to read that. He appeared to have a terrific relationship with ACU and his sister plays tennis for ACU. TCU is well known for having really good sprinters and little else. Cole is a hurdler and TCU will occasionally have a good hurdler, but right now, they do not have a hurdler on their roster. Cole will have to train by himself. It does not make any sense to me at all. Eveyone wants to compete at the highest level, even if it’s not necessarily the best situation for them. In football that makes sense where there is FBS and FCS. I don't think that makes as much sense in track and other college sports. You can say TCU may be a higher profile school, but we still compete on the same level; even within different conferences. |
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Post by acutrackfan on Nov 3, 2017 12:00:39 GMT -6
Outsider is right on target with his post - in football and even basketball where you go to school makes a huge difference who you compete against. In track and field, plus tennis and golf, ACU will probably compete against most of the same schools that TCU will compete against. Of course, ACU can't compete the Big 12 Championships, but ACU will compete in a schedule that is very comparable to TCU in all our other meets. Now, if Cole were a sprinter only, I could see him wanting to go to TCU, which is a very, very strong sprint school. However, there is not a history of TCU developing hurdlers, particularly not 400 hurdlers, which will probably be his best collegiate event.
In a typical season, ACU and TCU will cross paths 4-5 times at meets. ACU will probably run against TCU 2 times at indoor meets and ACU almost always goes to the TCU Invitational, which is frequently ACU's kickoff meet for the outdoor season. Throw in the Texas Relays and the Michael Johnson Invitational at Baylor and we will be seeing the Frogs 5 times this season. By that time, Cole might be ruing his decision, but it will be too late - I am almost certain he will sign during the early signing period for most sports, which kicks off this coming Wednesday, November 8.
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Post by wildcatcoachesshow on Nov 3, 2017 12:05:26 GMT -6
Eveyone wants to compete at the highest level, even if it’s not necessarily the best situation for them. In football that makes sense where there is FBS and FCS. I don't think that makes as much sense in track and other college sports. You can say TCU may be a higher profile school, but we still compete on the same level; even within different conferences. Not all D1 schools are the same though, everyone knows about TCU while few people know about ACU nationwide. TCU is in the Big 12 while ACU is in the Southland. TCU just has a much higher profile than we do. |
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Post by Outsider on Nov 3, 2017 12:11:38 GMT -6
Yes and no, as Trackfan noted, some schools are better noted for different things and we compete against TCU all the time. ACU's track program has indeed had big national profiles at times, even when we were at the D2 level.
*** I guess you can say perception is reality, but that would be a skewed perception in this circumstance. ***
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Post by wildcatter on Nov 3, 2017 12:45:44 GMT -6
You have to realize that these major D1 universities have more money which means better accommodations, better travel options, more equipment and more gear, nicer facilities, etc.
This recruiting argument gets brought up all the time and although ACU is improving its resume with new facilities and more funding, we simply have to accept the fact that we are not as appealing as more established D1 programs due to lack of resources.
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Post by acutrackfan on Nov 3, 2017 14:53:48 GMT -6
I know that there are some challenges on the recruiting front when dealing with many D1 universities, but TCU is NOT one of those universities. They are not fully funded on scholarships to the D-1 max - nowhere close. They do not have a big travel budget - it is more than ACU, but not by a lot. Outside of sprinters, they are not an elite track and field program. They do have the advantage of the Big 12 name, which is still looked upon as the 4th or 5th top T&F conference in the country.
I know very well that ACU track and field is still living a great deal off the reputation that ACU has had in the past, but there is still powerful name recognition for ACU in the track and field world. Our big challenge right now at ACU is to get the program up close to the level of the past and justify what is still very strong name recognition. I think that ACU is on the way to that point right now.
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Post by wildcat1997 on Nov 8, 2017 12:54:59 GMT -6
It appears Damien Daniels is official.
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Post by wildcat1997 on Nov 8, 2017 17:22:21 GMT -6
Scottsdale CC IF Zane Phelps has been offered a spot on the team.
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Post by wildcat1997 on Nov 9, 2017 17:25:49 GMT -6
Welcome G Damien Daniels from Kansas City.
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Post by wildcat1997 on Nov 9, 2017 17:27:50 GMT -6
Welcome F Joe Pleasant from Overland Park.
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Post by wildcat1997 on Nov 9, 2017 17:28:59 GMT -6
Finally, welcome Clay Gayman from Nevada.
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Post by wildcat1997 on Nov 29, 2017 20:29:43 GMT -6
If I were Coach Golding I would keep an eye on Clay Gayman’s brother Dalton. He’s 6’5 and is doing some really nice things this year on varsity as only a sophomore. He scored 21 just the other day.
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Post by texas48 on Nov 30, 2017 13:42:07 GMT -6
That part of Missouri has put forth historically strong basketball programs. Seems like a great signing.
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Post by wildcat1997 on Dec 16, 2017 16:51:08 GMT -6
2019 Wichita Falls Rider G Ty Caswell has been offered. He’s 6’6 190.
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Post by wildcat1997 on Jan 15, 2018 22:14:59 GMT -6
P Trevor Hoffman has committed. He previously played at Salt Lake CC in Utah.
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