BOULDER — With 21 individuals (13 women and eight men) and one relay team entered, the Colorado track and field teams will be well-represented at this weekend's NCAA West Preliminaries in Sacramento, Calif.
It is the first step toward the June 6-9 NCAA Championships in Eugene, Ore., and if all goes well, the Buffs could qualify a sizable contingent for the championships.
Of course, Colorado coach Mark Wetmore — now in his 23rd year at the Buffs' helm — has been around far too long to be making specific predictions. But, Wetmore did say earlier this week, "I think we can get between six and 10 through to the following week if we perform to our best abilities.