The men’s dual meet rankings continue to be volatile in 2016-2017, with the Cal men jumping from 6th to 1st in the latest CSCAA (College Swimming Coaches Association of America) poll. The Stanford women still lead.
With four polls released so far this season, we’ve had three different teams lead the men’s ranks. Indiana took the top spot in October, with NC State running #1 for two straight polls in February. Now December is the month of the Golden Bears, with Cal taking over spot #1.
The women’s polls have been much more stable, with Stanford leading the past 3 polls and Michigan sitting #1 before that. You can view the polls on the CSCAA website here, or at the bottom of this page.
Biggest Risers:
- +15 Stanford men
- +14 Arizona women
- +13 Arizona men
- +8 California women
- Unranked to 15th Virginia men
Biggest Fallers:
- -10 Georgia Tech men
- -8 Arizona State men
- -8 Ohio State men
Women’s Poll Committee
Colleen Murphy, Air Force; Dan Colella, Duke; Randy Horner, Florida International; Ryan Wochomurka, Houston; Lars Jorgenson, Kentucky; Kelly Kremer, Minnesota; Suzanne Yee, Princeton; Mike Keeler, San Diego; Roric Fink, Texas; Tanica Jamison, Texas A&M; Katie Robinson, Tulane; Naya Higashijima, UCLA; Colin Shannahan, Wagner
Men’s Poll Committee
Mandy Commons-Disalle Cincinnati ; Brian Schrader Denver ; Steve Schaffer Grand Canyon ; Bill Roberts Navy ; Gary Taylor NC State ; Dan Ross Purdue ; Craig Nisgor Seattle ; McGee Moody South Carolina ; Dave Salo Southern California ; Chad Craddock UMBC ; Vic Riggs West Virginia
Full Rankings
Men:
| Rank | Prev | Team | Points |
| 1 | 6 | California | 250 |
| 2 | 5 | Texas | 239 |
| 3 | 1 | NC State | 222 |
| 4 | 19 | Stanford | 217 |
| 4 | 8 | Indiana | 217 |
| 6 | 2 | Missouri | 202 |
| 7 | 13 | Georgia | 185 |
| 8 | 3 | Louisville | 182 |
| 9 | 4 | Alabama | 168 |
| 10 | 7 | Florida | 159 |
| 11 | 24 | Arizona | 138 |
| 12 | 17 | Auburn | 118 |
| 12 | 10 | Michigan | 118 |
| 14 | 11 | Louisiana State | 116 |
| 15 | Virginia | 109 | |
| 16 | 17 | Southern Cal | 107 |
| 17 | 9 | Arizona State | 91 |
| 18 | Florida State | 89 | |
| 20 | 12 | Ohio State | 88 |
| 19 | Wisconsin | 59 | |
| 21 | 14 | Notre Dame | 45 |
| 22 | 15 | Texas A&M | 40 |
| 23 | Harvard | 31 | |
| 24 | Denver | 25 | |
| 25 | 15 | Georgia Tech | 20 |
Others receiving votes: South Carolina (8), Penn (5), Minnesota (2)
Women:
| Rank | Prev | Team | Points |
| 1 | 1 | Stanford | 221 |
| 2 | 10 | California | 212 |
| 2 | 2 | Georgia | 212 |
| 4 | 5 | Virginia | 190 |
| 5 | 3 | Texas | 176 |
| 6 | 4 | Michigan | 171 |
| 7 | 7 | Texas A&M | 162 |
| 8 | 8 | Southern Cal | 160 |
| 9 | 6 | NC State | 158 |
| 10 | 24 | Arizona | 153 |
| 11 | 9 | Louisville | 133 |
| 12 | 14 | Missouri | 123 |
| 13 | 12 | Indiana | 110 |
| 14 | 13 | Wisconsin | 106 |
| 14 | 11 | Auburn | 106 |
| 16 | 21 | Minnesota | 79 |
| 17 | 15 | Tennessee | 75 |
| 18 | 18 | Kentucky | 68 |
| 20 | 16 | North Carolina | 63 |
| 19 | 19 | Ohio State | 56 |
| 21 | 17 | Florida | 55 |
| 22 | 22 | UCLA | 48 |
| 23 | 20 | Duke | 26 |
| 24 | Florida State | 19 | |
| 25 | Louisiana State | 11 |
Others receiving votes: Denver (7), Alabama (5), Notre Dame (3)
There’s only one meet that really matters…….
UNC men unleashed some MONSTER swims during their two invites. Shocked they didn’t received a single vote
Any coincidence UNC is on the way down since their student athlete academic scandal came out???? I wonder if these swimmers can read? Will be interesting to see if they can find their way to the right lanes at ACC’s.
Cal has done amazing under Dave. Not surprising he is coach of the year! It’s also no surprise that they have a great 2017 incoming class. I think powerhouse Texas has to work a little harder to win. Stanford is looking much better. Not sure it’s enough to win but they are looking much much better positioned than in past years. Great job Ted and Jeff!
Stanford is looking way better, but they are no where near capable of winning unless you talking about PAC 12s.
Think it was the Cal women who had shot up from No. 10 to No. 2?
Georgia was already ranked No. 2 at the last poll conducted on Nov. 23
You’re right – looks like a typo on the CSCAA site. We’ve updated our chart.
UNC men not even receiving votes. Is this an all time low?
Don’t worry they’ve got some tricks up their sleeves. Supposedly Brocato and Meyer have worn a drag suits in all meets this year.
They would have been DQ’d be 2-suit rule. Unless the had waiver for modesty, because…..
Considering Meyers is 24 and swimming one year for a team going for fifth place….guess he can do whatever he wants
You didn’t mention unrankef FSU jumping to 18?