2006 Tulsa Quick Facts Table of Contents Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma 2006 Men’s Roster..........................................36 Founded: 1894 University Information ......................1-17 Men’s Profiles..............................................37-46 Enrollment: 4,100 General Information ..........................................1 All-Americans/NCAA Qualifiers ....................47 President: Dr. Steadman Upham City of Tulsa ......................................................2-3 Director of Athletics: Bubba Cunningham The University of Tulsa ..................................4-9 Season-In-Review ........................48-53 general Tulsa Athletics..............................................10-11 Associate Athletics Directors: 2005 Women’s Cross Country Results ........48 information Tulsa’s Athletic Facilities ..........................12-13 Crista Troester, Marc Tuttle 2005 Men’s Cross Country Results................49 tulsa Strength & Conditioning ................................14 Nickname: Golden Hurricane 2005 Women’s Indoor Top Performances ..50 staff Hurricane Soccer & Track Stadium ..............15 Colors: Old Gold, Royal Blue and Crimson 2005 Men’s Indoor Top Performances ........51 TU President Dr. Steadman Upham..........16 2006 Conference: Conference USA 2005 Women’s Outdoor Top Performances....52 TU Athletics Director Bubba Cunningham....17 outlook Home Facility: Hurricane Soccer 2005 Men’s Outdoor Top Performances ....53 & Track Stadium tulsa The Coaching Staff..........................18-19 Tulsa Records/History ........................54-58 players Steve Gulley, Head Coach ............................18 Women’s Indoor Records ..............................54 2005 Jim Garnham, Assistant Coach ....................19 Men’s Indoor Records ....................................55 in review Shameika McField, Assistant Coach ..........19 Women’s Outdoor Records....................56-57 Coaching Staff Andrew Maloney, Graduate Assistant........19 tulsa records Men’s Outdoor Records ..........................57-58 & history Head Coach........................................Steve Gulley 2005-06 Outlook ..........................20-21 Alma Mater ....................Northeastern State ’83 Conference USA...................................59-60 c-usa The Players ..................................22-47 Gulley’s Office ..............................918-631-2545 2006 Schedule ....................Back Cover E-mail [email protected] 2006 Women’s Roster ..................................22 Assistant Coach ............................Jim Garnham Women’s Profiles ......................................23-35 Alma Mater ............................Kent State ‘98 Garnham’s Office ........................918-631-5485 E-mail [email protected] Assistant Coach ..................Shameika McField Alma Mater..........................................Kansas ‘03 McField’s Office ........................918-631-2323 E-mail [email protected] Graduate Asst. Coach ........Andrew Maloney Alma Mater ..............................Saint Francis ‘05 Maloney’s Office........................918-631-2893 E-mail [email protected] Team Information 2005 WAC Indoor Track Finish: Men - 7th Women - 10th 2005 WAC Outdoor Track Finish: Men - 6th Women - 7th 2005 C-USA Cross Country Finish: Men - 3rd Women - 4th Letterwinners Returning/Lost: www.TulsaHurricane.com Men - 16/12 Women - 17/6 Tulsa Athletic Media Relations Media Relations Intern/Track Contact ..........Stephanie Hall Credits Asst. Athletic Director for Hall’s Office ..................................918-631-3720 This publication has been provided to assist you in your coverage of Tulsa Track & Field. We hope that it will be an invaluable asset Media Relations ....................Don Tomkalski E-Mail [email protected] to you during the 2006 season. Specific requests for other items Tomkalski’s Office ......................918-631-2298 should be directed to Stephanie Hall, 600 South College Avenue, Tulsa, Okla. 74104-3189. The 2006 Tulsa Track and Field Media Asst. Media Relations Mailing Address: Guide is published by The University of Tulsa Athletic Media Director ..............................................Jason West Relations office and designed and printed by Transcript Press of Athletic Media Relations, The University of Norman, Oklahoma. Photographic contributions by Walt Beazley. West’s Office ................................918-631-2492 Tulsa, 600 S. College Ave., Tulsa, OK The University of Tulsa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action Asst. Media Relations institution. For EEO/AA information, contact the Office of Legal 74104-3189 Compliance at (918) 631-2423; for disability accommodations, Director ......................................Roger Dunaway contact Dr. Jane Corso at (918) 631-2315. Dunaway’s Office........................918-631-2163 2006 TULSA TRACK & FIELD MEDIA GUIDE 1 TULSA GOLDEN Hurricane track & field general information tulsa staff 2006 outlook tulsa players 2005 in review tulsa records & history c-usa In 1719, a French trader came within a few miles of Tulsa States can boast of the variety of trees and flowers that Tulsans take for granted. and claimed the land for France. He reported an Tulsa has grown and become part of the very modern world since that first French trader wandered by accident into the area. But to the abundance of trees and water, rolling hills and plentiful diverse people who make Tulsa their home, it’s still a place of abundant game. Today’s residents and visitors are also impressed beauty and opportunity. with Tulsa’s natural beauty and gracious lifestyle. About Tulsa Tulsa’s real assets are the over 750,000 people who live and work in the metropolitan area. DO BUSINESS — RAISE A FAMILY — VISIT TULSA The people of Tulsa enjoy a lifestyle that is family-oriented and civic- Tulsan’s enjoy unsurpassed beauty, a well-educated and talented minded. There is widespread support for sporting events, the performing workforce, cultural diversity and a pro-business environment. All of this arts, cultural festivals, historical and art museums and a world-class zoo. ensures Tulsa remains a great place to do business, raise a family and The temperate climate encourages use of world-class golf courses and visit. an extensive parks system. On most days of the year, parks will be filled with joggers, walkers, tennis enthusiasts, cyclists, volleyball players and Some of the following points provide a summary of the Tulsa region: young families enjoying the playgrounds. • Tulsa still remains below the national average in unemployment, while The natural beauty of the area has not been spoiled by a city being reporting net new job growth. built in its midst. Tulsa’s downtown area has some of the best examples • The Tulsa region is host to some of the world’s most envious labor force of art deco and revivalist architecture in the nation. clusters — in aerospace we are 8th in the nation, in oil and gas — we Tulsa is a young city built mostly since the 1970s. The City of Tulsa, are 9th and technology is 17th. along with civic groups and homeowners, contributes to Tulsa’s natural beauty by the use of impressive landscaping. Few places in the United 2 WWW.TULSAHURRICANE.COM 2006 general information tulsa staff 2006 outlook tulsa players 2005 in review tulsa records & history c-usa • Almost 80 percent of our region’s businesses contain 10 and fewer employees — it’s obvious the Tulsa metro economy depends on the Tulsa Facts entrepreneurship and vitality of small businesses. City Population — 383,760 (2004 estimate) • Tulsa ranked in the top one-third of all MSAs, states and countries worldwide in total gross product in 2001, with a gross production of Founded — 1898 goods and services of $29.24 billion. Time Zone — Central • Our cost of doing business is 20 percent BELOW the national average. • Tulsa’s cost of living is 8 percent BELOW the national average and our Median Age — 35 County per capita income is 11 percent ABOVE the national average. Average Maximum Temperature — 71 • A recent labor market survey reported--Tulsa enjoys a workforce with education and training which exceeds the national average. Average Minimum Temperature — 49 • More than ever, Tulsans have access to more quality educational opportunities. We have over 49,000 students currently enrolled in our Average Days of Sunshine — 227 public and private higher education institutions and technology Elevation — 725 schools. These assets provide a significant labor supply ready to fill the needs of our businesses. Tulsa City Area — 192 square miles • In tourism — last year, Tulsa was ranked in the top 10 southern cities Tulsa Metro Area — 5,161 square miles in Southern Living magazine and Fodor’s Travel Publications listed Tulsa as one of its outstanding travel destinations — but distinguished us as being overlooked and undiscovered. 2006 TULSA TRACK & FIELD MEDIA GUIDE 3 TULSA GOLDEN Hurricane track & field general information tulsa staff 2006 outlook tulsa players 2005 in review tulsa records & history c-usa What began as a small boarding school in Muskogee, expressing the shared ideals of intellectual, moral, and spiritual growth; academic freedom; and community service. Indian Territory, has grown to a mid-sized, four-year private liberal arts university located in northeastern Exceptional Faculty & Students Achieve Excellence Oklahoma. TU’s 11-to-1