I coached in both Texas and Mich. In Texas the best swimmers are not represented in the State meet but rather a few representatives are sent from each district. Super fast districts could only send their allotment. In Michigan if you hit the qualifying time during the season, you were in automatically. I think qualifying times are the way to go. I wonder why every state couldn't do qualifying times and add token swimmers from slower districts to maintain the status quo? What other states are like Texas (may only send a district allotment)? I can't believe Texas hasn't changed to qualifying standards! What do you think?
Stweart is going to UMD. Strong swimmer and good catch for the Terps. Should do well.
Eric Friedland's (IM guy) time did catch my eye... Completely crushed Barrowman's 22 year-old record (was 1:51.80, now 1:47.59). He's committed to Texas, who was not on his map last year. BTW, his 200 IM last year was 1:51.94.
That IM was a ridiculous swim. When the results went up on the board, the crowd went crazy. Stewart's Free was soooooo pretty to watch. He'll do very well at UMD.
Stweart is going to UMD. Strong swimmer and good catch for the Terps. Should do well.
Eric Friedland's (IM guy) time did catch my eye... Completely crushed Barrowman's 22 year-old record (was 1:51.80, now 1:47.59). He's committed to Texas, who was not on his map last year. BTW, his 200 IM last year was 1:51.94.
That IM was a ridiculous swim. When the results went up on the board, the crowd went crazy. Stewart's Free was soooooo pretty to watch. He'll do very well at UMD.
