The 2017-18 track and field roster was the youngest of UO coach Robert Johnson's tenure in Eugene, and it showed.
Johnson, now in his seventh year with the Ducks, spent all of last winter trying to instill a sense of urgency in his team. The indoor season features precious few chances to earn qualifying marks for the NCAA championship meet, something that young UO roster struggled to grasp.
Oregon's contingent of men at the 2018 NCAA Indoor Championships numbered just six individuals. The women's contingent was larger, but finished a frustrating fifth, one spot off the podium.