Posted: January 12, 2005

Athletics: TrackWire NCAA Rankings for January 11th

The Trackwire 25 projects a hypothetical score for the NCAA meet, factoring in injury reports and other variables supported by information gathered from coache s and NCAA-qualfying competitions across the country. This projection is generated by scoring the Dandy Dozen, a power ranking of the top 12 athletes and relay squads in each NCAA event.

The factors used to build the D12 include quantitative values that measure performances in past major competitions (such as conference championships, national championships and Olympic competition), durability and freedom from injuries, demonstrated ability to compete well in multiple rounds of competition, ability in other events, head-to-head competition with other top athletes, and personal or seasonal bests.

Available online since the 1997 season, the Trackwire 25 has established itself as the most widely respected and reported ranking of Division I collegiate track & field teams. During the collegiate track season, weekly updates are available via email, and free registration is available at www.trackwire.com.

The Trackwire 25 is compiled by respected track & field statistician Gary Verigin. Please contact Gary by email at verytrackwire@charter.net with any comments or corrections.

Arkansas Opens at No. 1 Men's Trackwire 25 January 11, 2005 Led by sprint sensations Tyson Gay and Wallace Spearman, defending outdoor champion Arkansas opens the 2005 indoor campaign at No. 1 in the Trackwire 25 for men. The Hogs' opening tally of 67 points on Trackwire's formchart gives them a commanding lead over Florida and Michigan, who share No. 2 in this week's ranking. The Trackwire 25 for Men, including team rankings and projected national meet scores: 1. Arkansas, 67 =2. Florida, 34 =2. Michigan, 34 4. Indiana, 33 5. Texas, 29 6. Oregon, 28 =7. Tennessee, 26 =7. LSU, 26 =7. Wisconsin, 26 10. BYU, 23 11. Arizona State, 20 12. Stanford, 17 13. Auburn, 16 14. Nebraska, 15 =15. Arizona, 14 =15. East Carolina, 14 =15. Wyoming, 14 =18. UCLA, 13 =18. USC, 13 =20. Texas Tech, 12 =20. TCU, 12 22. Mississippi, 11 =23. Missouri, 10 =23. Virginia Tech, 10 =23. Purdue, 10 =23. Georgia, 10

Tennessee Gains Top Billing Women's Trackwire 25 January 11, 2005 Tennessee's women open the 2005 NCAA indoor track & field campaign at No. 1, although defending indoor and outdoor titlist LSU remains in striking distance. The Vols take top billing led by long jumper Tianna Madison and half-miler Nicole Cook, and further bolstered by the sprint corps of Cleo Tyson, Courtney Champion and Toyin Olupona. The Trackwire 25 for Women, including team rankings and projected national meet scores: 1. Tennessee, 59 2. LSU, 50 3. Florida, 47 4. South Carolina, 38 5. UCLA, 37 6. Texas, 32 7. Stanford, 31 8. Nebraska, 30 9. Michigan, 24 10. Notre Dame, 20 11. Arizona State, 19 =12. BYU, 17 =12. Kansas State, 17 14. Villanova, 16 15. North Carolina, 15 16. Cal Poly, 14 17. Arizona, 12 =18. Georgia Tech, 10 =18. NC State, 10 =20. Duke, 9 =20. Colorado, 9 =20. Miami, 9 =20. Florida State, 9 =24. Cal, 8 =24. Northern Arizona, 8 =24. Mississippi, 8 =24. Clemson, 8

Source: www.TrackWire.com.