I nearly put this on the Hot/Not list, but it's not clear how I feel.
The NCAA awarded 18 grants to institutions, paying about 2/3rds of a full-time assistant coach position. The grants represent the best of the NCAA: "to address access, recruitment, selection and long-term success of women, ethnic minorities and other individuals."
It's just too bad that mega-outdoor champ St. Augustine's needs help with their cross country program. (The position also includes track and field duties; Texas A&M-Kingsville got a similar position.) And I'm slightly appalled to know that a hard-working assistant (who must give up most weekends, too) might earn only $24,000 for the job.
But, in the end, Division II is far better off having a robust St. Augustine's in its ranks. Any look at a World Championships or Olympics start sheet is evidence of that.
Have you seen the issue at Texas Relays?
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hmmm. i do see athletes from tarleton state and angelo state ran some fast times at the "clyde littlefield texas relays," if that's the one you're referring to
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