In many recent years (including this year) about this time, UND's swimming teams are ranked 1st or 2nd in the country. Yet, we normally finish 3rd-5th at the end of the season - often a long ways behind the champion. Any idea why we are consistently ranked so high early in the season?
Please don't take this question to infer that I am disappointed that we can't win the NCAA title. Our swimming and diving teams do a great job - especially considering our northern, rather remote location!