Reason #1: The Oregon State University Model
We are the only PAC-12 school that does't field some kind of a men's track and field team.
Reason #2: USA Track and Field's Plea to Utah
USATF was not happy with the U for dropping the program. In fact, it seemed as though they were downright disgusted.
Reason #3: It's All About The Money
In 2005, Hill knew that he would be looking at more or less the same kind of numbers and he was beginning to feel hot under the collar.
A Running History
Track and field competition has a long history at the University of Utah, starting even before the school moved to its present location in 1898.
Reason #4: The PAC-12 Track and Field Tradition
Without a doubt, football is the most high profile sport of the conference, but is it the most prolific? The answer is no.