2016 Olympic Games bronze medalist, and former Zips cross country runner, Clayton Murphy joined the MileSplit Ohio podcast to discuss the elimination of Akron's men's XC program and what measures he's taking to help get the decision reversed.
Coverage -
- University Of Akron Cutting Men's XC Program
- Marc Migliozzi 'Shocked' By News Of Akron Cutting Men's XC
- Andre Bollam-Godbott Reacts to Akron Losing Men's XC Program
Time Stamps -
- 1:10 -- Initial reaction to the announcement
- 3:05 -- News coming as a complete surprise
- 4:50 -- Conversations with Akron coaches
- 7:45 -- Initiative to reverse the decision
- 9:25 -- Detailing Akron's close-knit community
- 13:10 -- Describing next steps in the process
- 14:30 -- Overview of conversations with officials
- 15:35 -- How track team is affected by loss of XC
- 17:55 -- Central Michigan losing track and possibility of more
- 20:15 -- How former teammates feel about the decision
- 22:10 -- Discussing the possibility of coaching in the future
- 22:55 -- What qualities he can offer as a volunteer coach
- 24:50 -- Memories from college days and leading into pro career
- 27:05 -- Closing thoughts and his hope for the program's restoration
