BOULDER — There are perhaps a handful of college programs in the nation — in any sport — whose expectations are to finish among the top five in the nation every year.
The Colorado cross country teams, men's and women's, are among that group. In the last 20 years — 40 competitions — CU's cross country teams have accounted for 24 top-five NCAA finishes (15 men, nine women), with seven national titles in that stretch (five men, two women).
In other words, the Buffs have at least one top-five finish more often than not — and the expectation is that this year will be no different.