Derek Hood Quotations

We had some repeat miles on Monday, and I was really impressed at how they handled those. That gave me an indication of our fitness level right now. They should be prepared -- we've had some good weeks of training.

He's going to have to take the lead, or fall in and make it a strategic race. I could see it going either way. I'm hoping he takes control and is aggressive, but with the likes of what the Razorbacks have, it's going to be interesting for the crowd and for the other athletes in the race.

He's going to have to take the lead, or fall in and make it a strategic race, ... I could see it going either way. I'm hoping he takes control and is aggressive, but with the likes of what the Razorbacks have, it's going to be interesting for the crowd and for the other athletes in the race.

We're going to turn Nicodemus loose pretty much this whole season with the opportunity to win races, not necessarily to lead the pack or be a pack runner.

It'll be a big test for our guys, and bring some exposure to our program. It's a luxury to have six quality runners, so if one of them has a bad day, another can step up.

This will be a chance to run with a fast group. They'll have to be pretty aggressive. At this course, they're going to have to think and be focused throughout the entire race.

I thought Trina ran well. You could tell she was giving it her all. I thought she had the best individual effort of the day.

I thought Trina ran well, ... You could tell she was giving it her all. I thought she had the best individual effort of the day.