The Mid-American Conference coaches don't think this cross country season is the year for Ball State University.
Ball State was ranked 11th out of 12 teams in the conference's preseason coaches poll released on Tuesday evening.
The defending MAC champion University of Miami was picked as the favorite. The RedHawks return six of its seven runners from last year's championship team.The Cardinals finished in 11th place at the 2008 MAC Championship. Ball State returns four of top five runners from last season - including senior Sarah Kehe, who finished the 2008 conference championship in 38th place.
Ball State will open its season on Aug. 31 when it hosts the Ball State Invitational at the Elks Country Club.
MAC preseason coaches poll1. Miami2. Akron3. Ohio4. Toledo5. Kent State6. Central Michigan7. Eastern Michigan8. Bowling Green9. Western Michigan10. Buffalo11. Ball State12. Northern Illinois
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