Yes, that is a very solid race for any freshman. My experience has shown that it is not unusual for freshmen to train with intensity in the summer prior to their freshman year and arrive sharp. Many race great early and tire as the season progresses while the vets take a more gradual approach and keep improving. I think the Arkansas coach is too smart to allow Taylor to fade by nationals especailly with it being in March this year.
In the men's race Ole Miss went 1-2-3 and lost by 24 points. I was watching and listening for Ohio men but they really did not discuss or show much outside the top pack.