Let's continue our best of series by taking a look at the 5 best men's programs for 110 high hurdles.
The United States has been able to enjoy for years having the talent and coaching for this event. So many great olympic champions including Allen Johnson and Roger Kingdom. They are so many great programs in the country but 5 truly standout.
5. Southern California Univeristy- Southern Cal has one of the most storied traditions in this event the NCAA Champions in this event alone set USC apart with 9 individual champions. Although USC is not the dominant sprint power it was in the 60's and 70's they are still very relevant. The Trogans have Oscar Spurlock and Brandon Ames returning. Spurlock is returning as an All-American and Ames is returning after having a solid season clocking under 14 seconds multiple times. Ames may have earned the individual honors had he not been injured during the end of the season. USC could have a 1-2 finish in the Pac-10 along with having 2 All-Americans.
4. University of Florida- Yes, I know this is my favorite sprint program and I will probably get complaints for taking the Gators over the Trogans. I don't allow the past truly affect the present in my decision in ranking these programs. The Gators under Mike Hollway have had an excellent 110 hurdles history, Rickey Harris, NCAA Champion Josh Walker, Kalinka Pitt, Dennis Martin and William Wynne. Wynne currently is the top hurdler on campus and unfortunately missed all of last season injured. If Wynne had been healthy the Gators are the obvious pick for the national title. Along with Wynne return is Jarius Cooper who has been up and down and maybe looking to make some major improvements. Eddie Lovett the nation's top high school hurdler will also join the two and we are still waiting on a possible second recruit. The Gators look primed for a strong season in the SEC.
3. Nebraska University- Billy Maxwell is the sprints and hurdles coach for the Cornhuskers. Maxwell has done a phenomenal job as coach, athletes such as David Davis Jr., Kirkland Thornton and Lehann Fourie. Fourie ended the season as an All-American and 2nd best hurdler in the Big 12 conference. Eric Lund returns as the top hurdler for the Cornhuskers, expect for Maxwell to develop Lund into an All-Conference level while developing other talent on the roster.
2. Texas Tech University- Wes Kittley hurdle program has been one of the best hurdle programs in the country for a long time. Kittley has produced All-Americans Omo Osaghe, Shawon Harris and Marlon Odom. Currently Jansen Hyde, Brandon Tucker and Jamele Mason will look to carry on the great tradition of All-American hurdlers for Texas Tech University. Osaghe did not compete last outdoor season and may have another season to compete to add to the great hurdle depth of the Red Raiders of Texas Tech. Tucker and Mason should make great improvements in another season under Kittley's system.
1. South Carolina University- Also known as the other USC. The Gamecocks under Curtis Frye have been the most successful program at producing 110 hurdlers Terrance Trammell, Jason Richardson and Johnny Dutch are just to name a few. Booker Nunley looks to be the next great Gamecock under Curtis Frye. Nunley finished second at the NCAA Indoor Meet and even injured last outdoor season was able to garnish All-American honors and perform admirably at the SEC Outdoor Championship. As long as Curtis Frye is at South Carolina I think the Gamecocks are the easy pick to be the best 110 hurdles program.
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