Easton, track, harriers
Timmons opens up
By DAN REEDER Kansan Sports Writer
KU has established a reputation as one of the major track powers in the country. Kansas trackmen have competed in the Olympic games consistently since the 1930's.
But Coach Bob Timmons thinks that the credit for such an outstanding reputation goes to Coach Bill Easton, who headed the KU track program from 1947-66.
"Look at his record in the 18 years he was here," Timmons said. "Before Bill came here, KU had only won one conference championship in cross country, one in indoor competition and four in outdoor track."
"Easton's teams immediately won 13 consecutive cross country titles, and 16 titles in 18 years. In indoor and outdoor track his teams won 11 of 18 conference titles, and eight consecutive Triple Crown Titles," (conference championships in cross country, indoor and outdoor track).
"In 1980 alone, KU was represented by five Olympians—all under Bill Easton," Timmons said. "Bill Easton put KU track and field on the athletic map."
Timmons said that the cross country program has not been
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as strong as it was during the Easton era. "But we're at the point'where we can make some in-roads similar to his teams," he continued. "You have to survey the circumstances.
"For one thing, there was the changeover in coaches. Also, track has become much more popular within the conference. The Big Eight used to have one or two good teams. Now there are at least five. And yet, those that
aren't up to the other five's standards are still stronger than they used to be."
Strong teams in the Big Eight are measured by progress. The Kansas harriers have cut their times considerably in the past two weeks.
The opening cross country meet was held in Stillwater, Okla., at the Oklahoma State Jamboree. Last week KU traveled to Stillwater again, this time in a dual meet with the Cowboys over the same four mile course. The team collectively cut three minutes four seconds from the previous times.
A good deal of the progress might be accounted for in the training program. The cross country men run more than 100 miles per week in practice.
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But credit must be given where credit is due. Since 1966, when Bob Timmons came to KU as head track coach, the cross country team has won one Big Eight championship, the indoor track squad has won four of four Big Eight championships and the outdoor team has won three of four championships. Two national indoor titles have gone to KU as well as one national outdoor runner-up distinction.
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In the United States Track and Field Federation competition, KU has won one cross country championship and two outdoor track titles. Of a possible 12 conference titles, eight have gone to KU.
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But Timmons refuses to budge. "We have still been winning, but part of that is due to the momentum of the Easton era. We've also been blessed with a lot of good athletes," Timmons said.
"The cross country team is looking forward to bringing the conference trophy home this year, and I think we can do it. But we have to take 'em one at a time."
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