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GENERAL INFORMATION TABLE OF CONTENTS SMU TRACK & FIELD ONLINE Table of Contents & Quick Facts ............................. 1 The SMU Athletics Department presents the latest 2008 Roster ............................................................. 2 information on SMU track & field to fans around the world at its 2007 Cross Country Review .................................... 3 official website, SMUMustangs.com. In 2005, SMU partnered Director of Track & Field/CC Dave Wollman ........... 4 with College Sports Television (CSTV) and went through a major Assistant Coach Cathy Casey ................................. 5 redesign giving Mustang fans better coverage than ever before Assistant Coach Tony Miller .................................... 5 of SMU Athletics. SMUMustangs.com provides the most accurate and up- Meet the Mustangs ............................................. 6-12 to-date track & field information including rosters, player bios, SMU Wall of Fame ................................................ 13 individual stats, schedules and meet recaps. All of which is SMU at the NCAA Championships ........................ 14 available to Mustang fans and media representatives. All-Americans ........................................................ 15 Fans can buy tickets and renew season packages online Top All-Time Performances ................................... 16 through the virtual branch of the SMU Athletics Ticket Office. In Schedule ................................................................BC addition, SMU supporters can learn about the numerous facets of the Athletics Department including staff directories, facility information, and camp sign-ups. SMU QUICK FACTS Location ................................................ Dallas, Texas Founded .............................................................1911 President .........................................R. Gerald Turner Director of Athletics .................................Steve Orsini University Athletic Representative ..... C. Paul Rogers Chairman of the Athletic Council ..........Dan Orlovsky Senior Woman Administrator .................... Koni Daws Enrollment ...................................................... 10,981 SMU ATHLETICS Nickname ....................................................Mustangs ATHLETIC PUBLIC Mascot ....................... Peruna VIII (a Shetland pony) MISSION STATEMENT Colors ...................................................Red and Blue RELATIONS Southern Methodist University strives for excellence in Conference ....................... Conference USA (C-USA) The SMU Athletics Public Relations Office is located teaching, research and service. Within this mission, SMU’s on the third floor of the Paul B. Loyd Jr. All-Sports intercollegiate athletics program is an integral part of the institution Center. Members of the media can contact track SID and its educational programs. SMU is committed to maintaining Brad Sutton in his office by calling 214-768-1651. an intercollegiate athletics program that reflects the attitudes and values underlying the University’s overall mission: integrity, COACHING STAFF Mailing Address: academic excellence, leadership, equity, diversity and success. Director of Track & Field/CC ............... Dave Wollman Loyd All-Sports Center An intercollegiate athletics program that reflects these values Year at SMU ........................................................21st P.O. Box 0315 will contribute to the overall quality of the campus experience Dallas, Texas 75275 by fostering a sense of community and promoting institutional Office Phone ........................................ 214-768-3517 Street Address for overnighted materials: commitment on the part of student, faculty, staff and alumni. Assistant Coach/Distances & XC ..........Cathy Casey Loyd All-Sports Center SMU is committed to maintaining a successfully competitive 5700 Ownby Drive, Suite 307 intercollegiate athletics program that acts in concert with academic Office Phone ........................................ 214-768-1615 Dallas, Texas 75205 objectives and enriches the life of the institution. Accordingly, the Assistant Coach/Sprints ........................... Tony Miller Office Phone: 214-768-2883 intercollegiate athletics program should be conducted with respect, Office Phone ........................................ 214-768-4570 Office Fax: 214-768-2044 fairness, civility, honesty and responsibility. The student-athlete’s Assistant A.D. for Public Relations(Track Contact): activities are an integral part of the larger educational experience, Administrative Assistant ......................... Doris Hunter Brad Sutton enhancing his or her holistic development. The University will Office Phone ........................................ 214-768-4084 Email: [email protected] admit no student-athlete who does not demonstrate a reasonable Office Fax ............................................ 214-768-3926 Assistant Director: Herman Hudson likelihood of successfully completing a baccalaureate degree at Email: [email protected] SMU. To ensure that SMU’s student-athletes have a reasonable Program Administrator .............................Brad Sutton Public Relations Assistant: Andrea Chaknis opportunity to complete their baccalaureate degrees, the University Office Phone ........................................ 214-768-1651 Email: [email protected] will endeavor to provide the necessary and appropriate resources Office: 214-768-3735 for academic support. 2008 MEDIA GUIDE CREDITS: The 2008 SMU track media guide is a production of the SMU Athletics Public Relations Office. The guide was written and edited by Assistant Athletic Director for Public Relations Brad Sutton. Additional editing provided by Assistant Director of Public Relations Herman Hudson and Public Relations Assistant Andrea Chaknis. COVER & LAYOUT DESIGN The covers and layout were designed by Grant Hawkins Design. PRINTING Printing of this publication was arranged through Appreciation Print Wholesalers. PHOTOGRAPHY Photographs courtesy Steve Conner, Vladimir Cherry, Jim Midgett, Jim Bradley, C&C Photography, and the NCAA; Cover photos provided by Vladimir Cherry and Steve Conner. Copies of this media guide are available for $12.00 from the SMU Athletic Public Relations Office. PONY UP! PAGE 1 2008 ROSTER Name Event Height Class Hometown Sierra Anderson Distance 5-6 Sr. Breckenridge, Colo./Summit County Gayla Cloud Hurdles 5-2 Fr. De Soto, Texas/De Soto Nnenna Ejesieme Hurdles 5-9 Jr. Garland, Texas/Garland Silje Fjørtoft Distance 5-7 Fr. Orsta, Norway/Volda Vidaregaande Rachael Forish Distance 5-3 Sr. Arlington, Texas/Lamar Kelsey Howard Distance 5-5 So. Plano, Texas/Plano Senior Petya Kertikova Middle Distance 5-6 Fr. Rousse, Bulgaria/Sports Schule Lauren Kuhner Throws 5-9 So. Houston, Texas/Cypress Creek Andrea Kvetova Javelin 6-0 Sr. Prague, Czech Republic/All Sports Grammar Aasha Marietta Middle Distance 5-3 Fr. Irving, Texas/Hockaday Samantha Means Distance 5-2 Fr. McKinney, Texas/McKinney North Christina Mueller Throws 5-10 Jr. San Antonio, Texas/Antonian College Prep Ilyssa Pettigrew Middle Distance 5-4 Sr. Rockwall, Texas/Rockwall Krystal Rodriguez Middle Distance 5-3 Sr. Grand Prairie, Texas/South Grand Prairie Sarah Siddens Throws 5-4 So. Mesquite, Texas/Horn Jessa Simmons Distance 5-6 Jr. Portland, Texas/Gregory-Portland Alexandria Smith Sprints 5-8 Fr. San Antonio, Texas/San Antonio Warren Kylie Spurgeon Throws 6-0 Fr. Owasso, Okla./Owasso Donisha Weightman Sprints 5-8 Fr. Milwaukee, Wisc./Brown Deer Chelsea Wells Hurdles 5-4 So. Plano, Texas/Plano Senior Director of Track & Field, Cross Country: Dave Wollman (21st year at SMU) Assistant Track & Field Coach/Distances & Cross Country Coach: Cathy Casey (6th year at SMU) Assistant Track & Field Coach/Sprints Coach: Tony Miller (2nd year at SMU) PONY UP! PAGE 2 PONY UP! PAGE 3 2007 CROSS COUNTRY REVIEW The 2007 cross country season saw the birth of another SMU distance star – Silje Fjortoft. Fjortoft was named the NCAA South Central Region Athlete of the Year, Conference USA Cross Country Newcomer of the Year and C-USA Freshman of the Year after strong performances at NCAA Regionals and the C-USA Championships. She clocked a winning 6K time of 20:35 at Regionals, 11 seconds ahead of the field. The two-time C-USA Athlete of the Week selection took runner-up honors at the C-USA Championships with a 5K time of 17:46.0. Fjortoft then capped off her rookie campaign with a 49th-place finish at the 2007 NCAA Championships. She was the third freshman to cross the finish line, clocking a time of 21:11.00 on the 6K course. It was the second consecutive season that SMU had a student-athlete win the NCAA South Central Regional title and earn Athlete of the Year honors from the region. In 2006, SMU’s Rachael Forish was the champion, followed by Fjortoft in 2007. SMU fielded a young team in 2007, with four freshmen and a sophomore on the roster. The Mustangs improved throughout the season, though, and finished third as a team at the C-USA Championships behind champion Rice and runner- up Tulsa. Silje Fjørtoft 2007 SMU CROSS COUNTRY ROSTER Name Yr. Hometown/Last School Sierra Anderson Sr. Summit, Colo./Western State Erin Cochran Fr. Dallas, Texas/Ursuline Academy Silje Fjørtoft Fr. Orsta, Norway/Volda Vidaregaande Rachael Forish Sr. Arlington, Texas/Lamar Anne Gustafson Jr. Brea, Calif./Brea Olinda Kelsey Howard So. Plano, Texas/Plano Senior Petya Kertikova Fr. Rousse, Bulgaria/Sports Schule Samantha Means Fr. McKinney, Texas/McKinney North Ilyssa Pettigrew