<p>I wonder if the Division III cross country teams are actually on par with Division ! cross country since:</p>
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<li><p>Cross Country is typically not emphasized at Division 1 because it doesn’t produce revenue or alumni support.</p></li>
<li><p>Oftentimes some of the best students are into cross country because the same work ethic that makes them great runners makes them great students. At least that has been my observations.</p></li>
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