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PHOENIX, Arizona, October 16. THIS weekend, the SwimmingWorldMagazine.com<\/b> Meet of the Week program returns after an inaugural season that featured plenty of close contests. This week, we will shine the spotlight on the two-day tilt between Florida and Michigan taking place in Gainesville, Fla., from Oct. 19-20. The meet will be swum in long course meters as both squads continue to prepare for the Olympic season.<\/p>\n
Here is a quick preview of the match-up:<\/p>\n
Date and Time:<\/b> Friday, October 19, 7 p.m.; Saturday, October 20, 10 a.m.
\nLocation:<\/b> Gainesville, Fla.
\nFacility:<\/b> Stephen C. O'Connell Center Natatorium<\/p>\n
Michigan's Last Time Out:<\/b>
\nWhile the Florida meet will be the opener for the women, Michigan's men began the season with a 156-80 triumph over Eastern Michigan on Oct. 12 in Ann Arbor. The win improved Michigan's all-time record against Eastern Michigan to a perfect 28-0. The Wolverines earned the top time or score in all 15 events, including the top three spots in the 200, 500 and 1000-yard freestyle, the 200-yard IM, backstroke and breaststroke, and the 400-yard freestyle relay.<\/p>\n
Looking forward with Michigan men's head coach Bob Bowman:<\/b>
\n "I'm really looking forward to this meet because we are going to get to swim a full program of events over two days, and we are going to swim long course meters. The Florida team is very tough, and I hope we can give them a good meet. They are extremely well coached, and I look forward to going down there to see where we are against top-level competition."<\/i><\/p>\n
Looking forward with Michigan women's head coach Jim Richardson:<\/b>
\n"We had a close meet with Florida last year in Ann Arbor, and I think that this year is going to be intriguing. There are going to be some races that should be very good races. Emily Brunemann against Katie Ball in the distance events, Leah Retrum against Margaret (Kelly) in the IM – we've got a couple of individuals who can race with Florida's best people."<\/i><\/p>\n
Florida's Last Time Out:<\/b>
\nThe Florida men battled with Minnesota in Minneapolis for much of the meet, but wound up securing a 158-142 victory over the defending Big Ten champs with a strong run throughout the final six events. Meanwhile, the women topped Minnesota, 168-132, as the Gators finished with 12 first-place times, including four B-cuts.<\/p>\n
Looking forward with Florida head coach Gregg Troy:<\/b>
\n"We're going to swim the entire NCAA program over a two-day period, kind of like a two team invitational. Everyone will be able to swim twice, and it will really get the younger guys some great experiences. Michigan is always a great meet for us. It always comes down to the last relay, and it is always really exciting. It will be a great opportunity to see where our younger kids are at as well."<\/i><\/p>\n
Top 2007-08 Times Comparison:<\/b>
\nMen:<\/b>
\n50 Free<\/b>
\n MICH: 20.78, Chris Brady
\n FLA: 20.56, Daniel Penniman
\n 100 Free<\/b>
\n MICH: 45.81, Bobby Savulich
\n FLA: 45.58, Daniel Penniman
\n200 Free<\/b>
\n MICH: 1:40.85, Bobby Savulich
\n FLA: 1:38.07, Shaune Fraser
\n500 Free<\/b>
\n MICH: 4:29.01, Matt Patton
\n FLA: 4:26.68, Tobias Work
\n1000 Free<\/b>
\n MICH: 9:13.08, Tyler Clary
\n FLA: 9:18.43, Cody Kauffman
\n1650 Free<\/b>
\n MICH: N\/A
\n FLA: 15:19.42, Tobias Work
\n100 Back<\/b>
\n MICH: 5037, Andre Schultz
\n FLA: 49.31, Omar Pinzon
\n200 Back<\/b>
\n MICH: 1:47.52, Tyler Clary
\n FLA: 1:44.17, Roland Rudolf
\n100 Breast<\/b>
\n MICH: 55.99, Scott Spann
\n FLA: 56.44, Clark Burckle
\n200 Breast<\/b>
\n MICH: 2:02.51, Scott Spann
\n FLA: 2:00.82, Clark Burckle
\n100 Fly<\/b>
\n MICH: 48.42, Chris Brady
\n FLA: 48.35, Shaune Fraser
\n200 Fly<\/b>
\n MICH: 1:57.71, Alex Vanderkaay
\n FLA: 1:47.55, Omar Pinzon
\n200 IM<\/b>
\n MICH: 1:50.70, Tyler Clary
\n FLA: 1:51.99, Shaune Fraser
\n400 IM<\/b>
\n MICH: N\/A
\n FLA: 3:55.33, Clark Burckle
\n200 Free Relay<\/b>
\n MICH: 1:23.35
\n FLA: N\/A
\n400 Free Relay<\/b>
\n MICH: N\/A
\n FLA: 2:59.51
\n800 Free Relay<\/b>
\n MICH: N\/A
\n FLA: N\/A
\n200 Medley Relay<\/b>
\n MICH: N\/A
\n FLA: 1:29.46
\n400 Medley Relay<\/b>
\n MICH: N\/A
\n FLA: N\/A
\n1M Diving<\/b>
\n MICH: 300.55, Kyle Schroeder
\n FLA: 236.10, Aaron Leech
\n3M Diving<\/b>
\n MICH: 316.10, Kyle Schroeder
\n FLA: 254.40, Aaron Leech<\/p>\n
Women:<\/b>
\n50 Free<\/b>
\n MICH: N\/A
\n FLA: 23.29, Stephanie Napier
\n100 Free<\/b>
\n MICH: N\/A
\n FLA: 51.25, Natalie Pike
\n200 Free<\/b>
\n MICH: N\/A
\n FLA: 1:47.74, Caroline Burckle
\n500 Free<\/b>
\n MICH: N\/A
\n FLA: 4:47.01, Caroline Burckle
\n1000 Free<\/b>
\n MICH: N\/A
\n FLA: 9:47.33, Caroline Burckle
\n1650 Free<\/b>
\n MICH: N\/A
\n FLA: 16:32.00, Laurabeth Guenther
\n100 Back<\/b>
\n MICH: N\/A
\n FLA: 54.69, Gemma Spofforth
\n200 Back<\/b>
\n MICH: N\/A
\n FLA: 1:57.83, Gemma Spofforth
\n100 Breast<\/b>
\n MICH: N\/A
\n FLA: 1:02.51, Caroline Burckle
\n200 Breast<\/b>
\n MICH: N\/A
\n FLA: 2:19.34, Amanda Hartley
\n100 Fly<\/b>
\n MICH: N\/A
\n FLA: 55.33, Elizabeth Kemp
\n200 Fly<\/b>
\n MICH: N\/A
\n FLA: 2:02.51, Elizabeth Kemp
\n200 IM<\/b>
\n MICH: N\/A
\n FLA: 2:04.45, Natalie Pike
\n400 IM<\/b>
\n MICH: N\/A
\n FLA: 4:28.77, Stacy Nedrud
\n200 Free Relay<\/b>
\n MICH: N\/A
\n FLA: N\/A
\n400 Free Relay<\/b>
\n MICH: N\/A
\n FLA: 3:24.78
\n800 Free Relay<\/b>
\n MICH: N\/A
\n FLA: N\/A
\n200 Medley Relay<\/b>
\n MICH: N\/A
\n FLA: 1:43.52
\n400 Medley Relay<\/b>
\n MICH: N\/A
\n FLA: N\/A
\n1M Diving<\/b>
\n MICH: N\/A
\n FLA: 267.38, Jeniree Flores
\n3M Diving<\/b>
\n MICH: N\/A
\n FLA: 269.93, Monica Dodson<\/p>\n
* – denotes meter conversion<\/p>\n
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