University of Oregon runners start strong at the NCAA Western Regional Cross Country Championships in Springfield, Or. on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009. The men finished third with 109 points after Stanford with 27 points, Portland with 84 points. (Photo by Rachelle Hacmac ©2009)

University of Oregon runners start strong at the NCAA Western Regional Cross Country Championships in Springfield, Or. on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009. The men finished third with 109 points after Stanford with 27 points, Portland with 84 points. (Photo by Rachelle Hacmac ©2009)