Co-Ed championship meets ......... No thanks.
Keep the NCAA championships separate. It's part of what makes the NCAAs exciting.
collegeswimming.com/.../
Co-Ed ChampionshipsThe prospect of co-ed meets took two steps forward – one large, and one small. The small step was made in Division I where the committee endorsed the concept of a co-ed swimming and diving championship. The committee stopped short of fully sponsoring a proposal until such time as a suitable facility could come online. There have been discussions that the NCAA, the Indiana Sports Commission, and Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis (IUPUI) could work together towards renovations to the storied IUPUI facility.
The big step forward came in Division III where a combined meet will be held in 2009. A shortage of bids for two consecutive weekends, combined with the availability of the University of Minnesota for a combined meet, led the committee to the decision.
Former Member
Is nothing sacred anymore?
Besides, that is a really long meet - having both squads there would just crazy! I volunteered at a mens NCAA's in the late 90's - there is a lot of tradition involved... just keep it the way it is...
Former Member
Anyone who attended the USA Olympic Trials (which by the way was co-ed) would likely agree that this was the most exciting/entertaining swim meet of the year.
And did anyone notice the proposed qualifying times? 42.26 in the 100 Free and 1:33.61 in the 200, just to name two. I was hoping to see Noah make an A cut, now we’re just hoping for B times.
Good luck to him Rob, it's not over until it's over!!!
Former Member
John,
just rub some estrogen on your balding head. I'm sure the hair will grow back and settle this whole issue once and for all.
Former Member
The NCAA mens meet is the most testosterone charged sporting event I have ever been to. The excitement and fervor make the Olympic Trials pale in comparison. To swim in the meet is a much greater accomplishment than to swim in the trials.
This meet is a spectale. Let women roar. Let men dance.
Keep them seperate.
I am all for it IF they have a combined winner(and mixed relays would be great also.) Many have been whining about the demise of mens swimming(myself included),if you have to field a coed team to be competitive it might help(or they might just cut both.)Helping mens teams would be worth the extra time,otherwise no.More important NCAAs needs to be moved so it is not up against March Madness.If the meets were early April,or even early March they'd get more coverage.
Former Member
I think combining them might actually be good for both.....not much televised for either compared to other sports....maybe if they combined, the networks might be more inclined to show them......
Former Member
I was wondering when someone would notice the new "A" cut off times in that article. Interesting decision to make them that much harder. Are they trying to push back 98% of all the competitors to the "B" cuts ? There are only about 3-4 individuals that made the "A" cuts in many events. What is the strategy here? There will be entire teams now that only have individuals with "B" cuts next year. Almost no one can make an "A" cut now without a full taper and shave. Why would they do this?
John Smith
From the article you posted, that I happened upon myself somehow just moments ago....
The extensive changes are meant to protect the meet from exceeding its cap, which is currently set at 281 men and 335 women. By tightening the ‘A’ standard, but relaxing the difference between ‘A’ and ‘B’ times (4% for women, 3.5% for men), the NCAA will ensure the cap is not exceeded, without decreasing the number of participants in the meet.
Why would they do this?
In my opinion the suits are a big factor. Remember the LZR, et al were not used in the NCAA this past season. There still might not be a lot of swimmers making the A cuts, but there might be more than you would expect.
Actually ... I am starting a beard.
Something most middle aged balding men feeling insecure because they got their ass kicked at nationals...such as yourself...are inclined to do...along with getting tattoo's and buying old beater and/or fast/expensive cars...and avoiding rematch's in Portland.
