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August 16, 2023 Blue Oval Podcast: Mia Barnett to Oregon, Florida State’s New Look & Is This A Big Year For Furman?
Ben and Garrett are back in action this week to chat about transfer news as well as a few of the recently ranked teams in TSR's XC Top 25. The guys open the episode by discussing the trio of athletes departing UCLA before jumping into teams 25-24-23-22-21-20 on both the men's and women's sides. If you want more insight on our rankings, this is a must-listen episode!
UCLA trio transfers out (3:27)
Gracelyn Larkin to NAU (10:30)
Florida State Men (14:30)
California Baptist Women (19:15)
Princeton Men (23:32)
Furman Women (28:21)
Tulsa Men (32:58)
Florida State Women (37:44)
Butler Men (41:16)
Toledo Women (45:55)
Michigan Men (48:32)
Oregon State Women (52:08)
NC State Men (56:03)
Wisconsin Women (59:58)

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1 hr 5 min
August 08, 2023 Blue Oval Podcast: The PAC-12 Crumbles & Hardest XC Teams to Rank
The Blue Oval Podcast is back, this time with one of our more exciting episodes of the year! This week, Ben and Garrett offer a detailed breakdown of how the PAC-12 Conference is crumbling. Then, the guys go back and forth, giving their cross country teams that they thought were the most challenging to rank. Be sure to listen up after you rate, review and subscribe!
Demise of the PAC-12 (1:48)
Oregon Men (18:59)
Colorado Men (22:28)
Stanford Women (26:24)
Notre Dame Women (28:34)
Ole Miss Men (31:57)
Washington Men (35:21)
UCLA Women (39:09)
Alabama Women (43:10)
Virginia Men (46:10)
Gonzaga Men (49:42)
Michigan Women (52:43)
New Mexico Women (56:35)

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1 hr
August 02, 2023 Blue Oval Podcast: Brosnan Out at UCLA & Colorado to the BIG 12
Ben is back after a week off and so is your favorite NCAA running podcast. This week, the guys take deep dives into the surprise news of Coach Sean Brosnan leaving UCLA, the hiring of Helen Lehman-Winters by Illinois and Colorado's decision to rejoin the BIG 12. Be sure to listen, review and subscribe!
Coach Sean Brosnan Out at UCLA (2:45)
Illinois Hires Helen Lehman-Winters (15:21)
Colorado to Join BIG 12 (26:03)

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42 min
July 25, 2023 Blue Oval Podcast: Reviewing TSR’s XC Top 50 Rankings
No Ben this week, but have no fear, we brought in the new guy for our newest episode! D1 specialist Finn Birnie joined Garrett to chat about preseason rankings. The guys go through runners who they feel may be ranked too low (or too high) as well as who they think could make the biggest climbs in our rankings. The guys also chat about who some of their favorite athletes are heading into the new season. Be sure to listen, subscribe and review!
Underrated women (2:01)
Women who may be ranked too high (9:00)
Irrational favorites - women (13:00)
Women who could climb the highest (16:51)
Underrated men (22:51)
Men who may be ranked too high (32:25)
Irrational favorites - men (37:30)
Men who could climb the highest (43:59)

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52 min
July 18, 2023 Blue Oval Podcast: The Hardest XC Runners to Rank (2023)
It's a fan favorite episode this week! Ben and Garrett begin the podcast by answering a few questions from our listeners before quickly reviewing a handful of key coaching hires. Then, the guys list off the NCAA runners who gave them the most challenges when crafting our preseason rankings! Be sure to subscribe, listen and review!
Most Improved XC Teams for 2023 (1:57)
Burns & Birnbaum vs the Young Twins (3:20)
Virginia Tech Hires Ben Thomas (4:40)
Texas Hires Sarah Haveman (6:17)
Hardest Names to Rank - Colin Sahlman (8:18)
Hardest Names to Rank - Kenneth Rooks (10:25)
Hardest Names to Rank - Natalie Cook (13:07)
Hardest Names to Rank - Amy Bunnage (15:23)
Hardest Names to Rank - Luke Houser (18:32)
Hardest Names to Rank - Lex & Leo Young (21:31)
Hardest Names to Rank - Molly Born (25:00)
Hardest Names to Rank - Doris Cherop (28:19)
Hardest Names to Rank - Haftu Knight (32:25)
Hardest Names to Rank - Haftu Strintzos (34:14)
Hardest Names to Rank - Siona Chisholm (36:08)
Hardest Names to Rank - Yasmin Marghini (39:01)

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48 min
July 14, 2023 Blue Oval Podcast: Ben Thomas Reunites With Virginia Tech & Texas Hires Sarah Haveman
It's a bonus podcast episode for today as The Stride Report team continues to finalize the details of their preseason summer rankings. In the meantime, your site admin jumped on the podcast for a solo podcast to talk about all of the major coaching changes around the NCAA. Be sure to check-in for a 20-minute chat as Garrett dives into the nuances of these program-altering distance coaching hires!
Virginia Tech Hires Ben Thomas (2:23)
Lindsey Anderson to Weber State & Kyle Levermore's Role at Missouri (8:42)
Texas Hires Sarah Haveman (13:06)

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23 min
July 12, 2023 Blue Oval Podcast: Sumner to Adidas and Notre Dame Lands Top Grad Transfers
Ben and Garrett are back once again with another episode full of big news! The guys set the tone for the podcast with the news that Alabama landed Doris Cherop. Ben and Garrett then dive into everything from NIL deals for two of last year's star freshmen, Notre Dame's significant acquisitions and some of last year's stars announcing pro contracts. Be sure to listen, subscribe and review!
Alabama Adds Doris Cherop (2:39)
Juliette Whittaker & Roisin Willis Sign NIL Deals (7:03)
Ericka VanderLende Transfers to Notre Dame (8:35)
Tyler Berg Transfers to Notre Dame (12:40)
Perry Mackinnon Transfers to Syracuse (15:59)
Angelina Perez Transfers to Wake Forrest (19:46)
Cruz Gomez Transfers to Ole Miss (22:54)
Florian Le Pallec Transfers to Butler (26:33)
Ruby Smee Transfers to Northern Arizona (29:54)
Will Sumner Signs with Adidas (33:21)
Rory Leonard Signs with Hoka (35:59)
Dylan Jacobs Signs with On (34:26)
Collegiates at USA Championships (43:33)

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52 min
July 05, 2023 Blue Oval Podcast: Was Tuohy Robbed Of Being A Bowerman Finalist? Plus, Florida Loads Up On XC Stars
Ben and Garrett are back for another week of discussion! Your favorite podcast duo start with the news of Katelyn Tuohy missing out on a finalist nod for The Bowerman and Charles Hicks’ decision to turn professional. Ben and Garrett then look at the march of female athletes out of New Mexico before rounding out the episode by discussing the rest of this week's transfer news. Be sure to listen, review and subscribe!
Was Katelyn Tuohy Snubbed From Being a Bowerman Finalist? (3:22)
Charles Hicks Turning Pro with Nike (7:33)
Crayton Carrozza Turning Pro (12:45)
East Tennessee State Cuts Men's Indoor Track Program (15:31)
New Mexico Hires Coach Darren Gauson (18:08)
Mazza-Downie and Thorner Transfer to Florida (22:12)
Olivia Howell to Transfer Portal (30:29)
Kirami Yego Transfers to Arkansas (36:09)
Izaiah Steury Transfers to Oregon (39:20)

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46 min
June 28, 2023 Blue Oval Podcast: New Mexico Women Flood Transfer Portal & Toby Gillen to Ole Miss
Ben and Garrett are back with the first taste of the offseason transfer market! This week, the guys dive deep into the transfer portal with the huge news of multiple women leaving New Mexico, Flomena Asekol joining her former coach at Florida, Toby Gillen and Devin Hart finding new homes and where Kirami Yego may find himself next season. Be sure to listen, subscribe and review!
NOTE: In a discussion about Ole Miss, Garrett misspoke, saying that Cole Bullock was "listed as a transfer". However, the intent was to say that Cole Bullock was listed as a senior on TFRRS.
New Mexico Women to the Transfer Portal (2:12)
Colorado's National Title Hopes (15:17)
Flomena Asekol to Florida (19:37)
Toby Gillen to Ole Miss (25:06)
Kirami Yego's Possible Destinations (31:47)
Devin Hart to Texas (37:37)

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43 min
June 21, 2023 Blue Oval Podcast: Louisville Hires Joe Franklin & End of Season Awards
It's a dynamic episode this week! Ben and Garrett reunite behind the mics to chat about the stunning hiring of Joe Franklin to Louisville as the Cardinals' newest Director of Track & Field and Cross Country. The guys then break down their favorite nominees for TSR's End of Season Awards and give their votes for each honor. Be sure to listen, review and subscribe!
Louisville Hires Joe Franklin (2:26)
D1 Men's 2023 Outdoor Track Best Freshman Award (16:21)
D1 Women's 2023 Outdoor Track Best Freshman Award (20:59)
D1 Men's 2023 Outdoor Track Most Improved Award (25:44)
D1 Women's 2023 Outdoor Track Most Improved Award (30:56)
D1 Men's 2023 Outdoor Track Best Performance Award (34:39)
D1 Women's 2023 Outdoor Track Best Performance Award (39:23)
D1 Men's 2023 Outdoor Track Best Distance Coach Award (44:56)
D1 Women's 2023 Outdoor Track Best Distance Coach Award (47:53)
D1 Men's 2023 Outdoor Track Most Valuable Runner Award (52:19)
D1 Women's 2023 Outdoor Track Most Valuable Runner Award (55:07)

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1 hr 1 min

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