On the women's side, Anderson is applying Kirk Ferentz's "next man in" philosophy when it comes to replacing NCAA all-region perform- ers Brooke Eilers, Betsy Flood and McKenzie Melander.
"We have good capable bodies and sometimes all people need is an op- portunity,
zie, there weren't as many slots available on the travel roster, but now I expect some people to recognize the opportunity and get aſter it trying to fill those spots."
" said Anderson. "A year ago with Betsy, Brooke and McKen-
The Hawkeyes' travel schedule includes stops in seven states and eight cities, including three appearances in Louisville, Ky., which hosts the 2012 NCAA Championships on Nov. 17. The Hawkeyes will test the national course Sept. 29 at the Greater Louisville Cross Country Clas- sic, and again Oct. 13 at the Pre-National Invitational. Michigan State will host the Big Championships on Oct. 28, and the NCAA Midwest Regional is Nov. 11 in Springfield, Mo.
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