Coach John McDonnell
and
his Razorback Track & XC teams 1972 – 2008
At his retirement in 2008, Southern California, UCLA, Stanford, and Oklahoma State were the only schools whose entire men’s athletic programs have won more NCAA titles than McDonnell’s track and cross country teams.
(pictured here with longtime assistant & the 9 time NCAA champion, Mike Conley, 1985)
five
McDonnell’s teams won 5 triple crowns – National titles in cross country, indoor and outdoor track in the same academic year. UTEP won 3 triple crowns. No other school has managed the feat.
42
His teams won 42 NCAA titles. Including, 12-consecutive indoor track championships (1984-1995), the longest string of national titles by any school in any sport in collegiate history.
Let’s Gather those Memories
Alistair Cragg, a 7 time NCAA champion has recorded his memories as a Razorback. Watch as he urges all former members of Coach MCDONNELL’s teams to do likewise. You simply have to record a 6 to 10-minute video answering the 8 suggested questions. Click on BUTTON 3 below.
To Share Your Recollections
1
SET UP YOUR PHONE IN A BRIGHT INDOOR AREA
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RECORD YOUR ANSWERS TO 8 QUESTIONS
