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LSU Tigers cross country

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LSU Tigers cross country
Founded1933 (90 years ago)
UniversityLouisiana State University
Head coachDennis Shaver
ConferenceSEC
LocationBaton Rouge, LA
CourseHighland Road Park
NicknameLSU Tigers
ColorsPurple and gold[1]
   
Men's NCAA appearances
1984, 1989, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008

The LSU Tigers cross country program represents Louisiana State University in the sport of men's cross country running.[2] The program competes in National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I and the Southeastern Conference (SEC).[3][4] The men's cross country team officially started in 1933.

Coaching staff

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Dennis Shaver is the head coach for the LSU Tigers cross country and track and field program; Houston Franks is the assistant coach who is responsible for the day-to-day oversight of the men's and women's cross country teams.[5]

Facilities

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Highland Road Park

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Highland Road Park is the site of home cross country meets for the LSU Tigers cross country team.[6] The course is located in the 144.04 acre park.

Bernie Moore Track Stadium weight room

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Opened in January 2003, the weight room is for the LSU Tigers cross country and LSU Lady Tigers cross country teams. The LSU track and field weight room is a 2,000 square foot facility designed for an Olympic style lifting program. Located adjacent to the track, the weight room features 10 multi-purpose power stations, 5 dumbbell stations, 4 power racks, 5 sets of competition plates, 10 competition Olympic bars, 2 multi-purpose racks, an assortment of selectorized machines and 2 televisions for multimedia presentations.[7]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Brand Guidelines: Colors". LSUAthletics.LingoApp.com. Retrieved March 14, 2022.
  2. ^ "LSU Cross Country". issuu.com. Retrieved 2015-07-02.
  3. ^ "LSU fires out of blocks in cross country". Inside College Athletics. Retrieved 2015-07-02.
  4. ^ "LSU Cross Country". secsports.com. Retrieved 2015-07-02.
  5. ^ "LSU Cross Country Coaches". lsusports.net. Retrieved 2015-07-02.
  6. ^ "Highland Road Park". brec.org. Retrieved 2015-07-02.
  7. ^ "Bernie Moore Track Stadium weight room". lsupower. Retrieved 2015-07-02.
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