The University of Mississippi Athletics
Rebels Ranked 22nd in Trackwire 25
5/3/2005 | Track and Field
May 3, 2005
OXFORD, Miss. - The Ole Miss men's track and field hold the 22nd spot on the Trackwire 25 for the first time during the outdoor season.
"We are excited about being ranked among the nation's elite," said Ole Miss head coach Joe Walker. "This should provide some confidence for our team before we head into the SEC Outdoor Championship meet."
The Rebels were ranked on the Trackwire 25 all indoor season, moving as high as 13th. The Trackwire 25 projects a hypothetical score for the NCAA meet, factoring in injury reports and other variable supported by information gathered from coaches and NCAA-qualifying competitions across the country. This projection is generated by scoring the Dandy Dozen, a power ranking of the top 12 athletes and relay teams in each NCAA track and field event.
Available online since the 1997 season, the Trackwire 25 has established itself as the most widely respected and reported ranking of Division 1 collegiate track and field teams. The Trackwire 25 is compiled by respected track and field statistician Gary Verigin.
The Ole Miss men and women will take this weekend off to prepare for the SEC Outdoor Championships that will take place at Vanderbilt University, May 12-15.