2013 Men’s NCAA Championships: Day 3 Quick Preview
For Connor Jaeger and the Michigan men, it’s all about focus as they try to win their first NCAA Team Championship since 1995. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Michigan Beats Cal in Both Relays to Win Day; Nolan Adds Second Win of Sophomore Championship
The Michigan men started the session off with a bang in the 200 medley relay: a victory they’d badly need to maintain their 30+ point advantage over Cal on day 2. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Fishback Breaks Down Scenarios; Michigan Looks Comfortable Headed Into Final Day
Kristian Ipsen is two-for-two in diving events so far. Is success on platform enough to pull Stanford back into the top 5? That and more questions answered by Price V. Fishback. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Seed-Improvement Numbers Right Around 30% in Friday Prelims at Men’s NCAA’s
Cal’s Will Hamilton is the poster-child for dropping time at NCAA’s. He took a second off of his 200 free to sneak in 16th and become Cal’s only scorer. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
2013 Men’s NCAA Championships: Day 2 Up/Downs
If Michigan ends up winning this meet, then Miguel Ortiz is their MVP. Three swims, three A-Finals. He needs to score big tonight for the Wolverines. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Fishback Brings the Numbers: Michigan Still Projected Favorites, But Gap Closing Mid-Day
Cal’s Tom Shields, if he can repeat his double from last year, could make the margin under 40 points going into the final day. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Kevin Cordes Breaks American Record in Prelims of 100 Breaststroke
Arizona’s Kevin Cordes has already taken down the American Record in prelims. We’ll have to wait until finals to see what sort of effort he has to give there. (Photo Courtesy: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
FINIS Pick ‘Em Contest: Day 1 Standings Show Good Results
Gratuitous photo of Vlad Morozov’s split in the 200 free relay. NOT a scoreboard malfunction. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Cordes’ American Record Highlights Very Fast Day 2 Prelims Session
Tom Shields did his part for Cal by making the A-Final in both the 100 fly and the 100 back without using up too much energy. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Day 1: Percentage Improvements As Compared to Seeds
Stanford’s David Nolan swam a lifetime best to win the 200 IM. He wasn’t lonely in the ranks of those who improved upon their seed times. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
2013 Men’s NCAA Championships: Day 1 Finals Point Movement
The Arizona Wildcats had a good first day of competition, thanks in large part to the win from Giles Smith and their 400 medley relay. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
The Year of the Relay Splits Continues: Cordes 49.56, Shields, 43.48
So, I texted my swimmers that someone just went a 49.56 in the 100 breaststroke. Their response: “What? How?” Precisely. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Splits Overshadow Team Battle on Day 1 of 2013 Men’s NCAA Championships
Like a heavyweight champ, Vlad will come out on Thursday night for three rounds of flying action in what could be a historic performance. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
With Diving Complete, Texas Biggest Gainers on Day 1 at 2013 Men’s NCAA Championships
Even with Dax Hill skipping the 50 free in favor of all five relays, Texas was the big winners on day 1; that thanks in part to his spectacular times in those relays. (Photo Courtesy: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
