WAC Track Championships--Boise State Not Entering a Decathlete

Remember last week, I gave you the projections for the WAC Track Championships which start today in Honolulu.  I also mentioned that if Boise State had an entry in the men's decathlon, they had a shot at the men's title.

The Heat Sheets are out for the Championships and the Broncos do not have anyone in the decathlon.  Often, what can happen is if an athlete is entered in the decathlon (especially if he isn't used to competing in it), it will wear him out so that he is unable to compete at the same level in his regular events.  That likely is why Boise State is not entering anyone.  Kurt Felix, Boise State's multi-event star, is being redshirted this outdoor season so he can compete next year.  So the logic is that any points gained from the decathlon would probably be lost in the specialty events that the decathlete competes in.

                          Hardy hopes Boise State's training pays off

That said, it will now be extremely tough for Boise State to win the WAC title.  There are no other events in which there are "surprise" entries.  The ones competing for the Broncos will be the same ones that have done so all year.  Thus, the projection for third place still holds.  Boise State could easily finish first, but they'll need Utah State to slip in order to take the title.