CRIMSON TIDE MEN’S TRACK Track & Field Support Staff Steven Baker Joey Scott Graduate Assistant Volunteer Assistant Coach While at Lane Community College Steven Baker was a Attended Barton County Community College where he became a two time Junior College All-American in the decathlon, four time NJCC All- American competing in the 400m and 110m NWAACC champion, and NWAACC male athlete of the year. hurdles. Joey obtained a Bachelors’ degree in Criminal Justice and At Alabama, he was SEC medalist twice, NCAA qualifier, third Communications from Oklahoma University. At OU he was a four on the Alabama outdoor list in the decathlon and school time letterman as well as a two time All-American competing in the record holder in the indoor heptathlon. 1600 meter relay. He also finished in the top five at the Big 12 Championship competing in the 60m hurdles, 110m hurdles, and the 400m. Trent Barnes Bernard Burroughs Terence Davis Terry Jones Assistant Director of Event Management Athletic Trainer Massage Therapist Strength and Conditioning Coach Peter Kiprono Erin Mishoe Kim Murphy Masa Takano Manager Track Academics Track Secretary Manager Lance Vermeil Strength and Conditioning Coach Alabama Medical Staff Dr. Craig Buettner, Dr. Jimmy Robinson, Dr. Les Fowler and Dr. Jeff Laubenthal. 17 2007 Athlete Bios Daryl Aldridge Steven Boozer Multi - Jr. Throws - Sr. Redbay, Alabama Pulaski, Mississippi University of Alabama-Huntsville East Rankin Academy Redbay HS *ALL-AMERICAN, DISCUS, 2005* Prep Highlights: - Coached by Greg Cash at Red Bay High Collegiate Highlights: School in Red Bay, Ala. - A 2006 Mideast Regional qualifier in - Two-time state champion in the 110 the discus hurdles (2002, 2004) - Had a season best throw of 181-09 - Three-time state champion in the 300 in the discus at the LSU Tiger Classic hurdles (2002-2004) and placed second in the event - Finished fourth in the shot put and - Had a season best throw in the ham- seventh in the discus at the 2004 state mer of 166-11 at the Jesse Owens Prep Highlights: championship Classic - Broke Mississippi high school state - Football team captain and All-Area - Placed third in the shot put and the record in discus with a throw of selection 179.2, 2003 weight throw at the Carle/Health - Named all-state, 2002 and 2003 Alliance Chassic during the 2006 Personal: - Won three state championships in indoor season discus and one state championship - Born Dec. 16, 1985 - Finished in first place in both the in shot put while posting two run - Son of Joel and Debbie Aldridge Ole Miss Invitational and the ner-up finishes in shot put - Majoring in sports and exercise science Clemson Invitational in the discus - Named Clarion-Ledger Athlete of competition the Week - Had a personal best throw of 54-04.50 at the 2005 Kentucky Personal: Invitational in the weight throw competition - Born on May 17, 1985 in Flowood, - Finished fourth at the NCAA Mid- Miss. East Regional in the discus - Son of Grady Boozer and Linda - Recorded a sixth place finish at Nelson Niswonger Indoor Invitational in - Majoring in general health studies the shot put - Recorded fifth longest throw in Alabama history in the discus (184-04) at USF Outdoor Invitational - Placed third in discus at NCAA Outdoor Regional Championships 18 2007 Athlete Bios (continued) Emmanuel Bor Hillary Bor Tyler Boswell Distance - Fr. Distance - Fr. High Jump - Fr. Eldoret, Kenya Eldoret, Kenya Hoover, Alabama Wareng HS Arnesons HS Hoover HS *All-SEC, XC, 2006* Prep Highlights: Prep Highlights: *All-South Region, XC, 2006* - Competed in the 3000m Steeple Chase at - Coached by Devon Hind Arnessens in Kenya - Two-time 6A indoor State Collegiate Highlights: - District champion in the long jump Champion in the high jump - Three-time 6A outdoor State 2006 Cross Country - Competed in Provincials in the Champion in the high jump - Twice named SEC CC Athlete of the decathalon - Named MVP at the 2006 Indoor Week - Finished 4th in the 3000m steeple chase State Track meet in 2006 - Won the first three races of his collegiate - Earned All-State honors in the steeple - Record holder in the high jump at career chase and the long jump Hoover High - Named All-SEC - Competed in the Sports Festival - Competed in USA Track and Field - Named All-South Region time trials summer competition - NCAA Regional Finishes Personal: - Competed in the Nike Indoor National Championships Prep Highlights: - Born Nov. 22, 1989 - District cross country champion - Son of Bernard and Pilista Koech - Member of 2004 and 2005 District - Has four brothers (one being teammate Personal: Champion 1600m relay squad Emmanuel Bor) and one sister - Born January 12, 1988 - Earned “Position One” distinction in - Majoring in accounting - Son of Bruce and Ivy Boswell athletics and math - Has one sister, Kelsey - Also competed in soccer, volleyball and - Uncle, Jack Boswell, competed for track and field in high school, including the University of Alabama track and the long jump and steeple chase field team - Majoring in accounting Personal: - Son of Bernard and Pilista Koech - Brother of teammate Hillary Bor - Born on April 14, 1988 - Majoring in business 19 2007 Athlete Bios (continued) 4x400m relay and 4x100m relay (2004, 2005) Personal: - Born Nov. 7, 1986 - Son of David Chaplin, Sr. and Angela Marie Williams-Forde - Has one brother, DeMarco Williams (23) - Majoring in psychology with a minor in philosophy Josh Butler David Chaplin Hurdles - Jr. Sprints - So. Birmingham, Alabama Atlanta, Georgia Samford University of Iowa Hoover HS Collegiate Highlights: Collegiate Highlights: At Iowa - Competed in the 60m hurdles dur- - Earned 3rd place in 100m and 4th in the ing the 2006 indoor season and the 200m at Conference meet 110m hurdles in the outdoor season - Earned Regional All-American honors in 2006 - Academic All-American - Set a personal best at the 2006 UTEP Invite with a time of 15.34 in 2006 - Qualified for the finals in the 60m Prep Highlights: David Clyburn hurdles at the Kentucky Invitational - Coached by Willes Griffith and Karsten High Jump - Fr. in 2006 Edwards at Redan High School in Stone Pelham, Alabama - Had a season best time of 8.44 at the Mountain, Ga. Clemson Invite in ‘06 - Member of the two-time back to back Pelham HS - Finished seventh in the 110m hur- Georgia state champion team in 2004, 2005 dles at the Ole Miss Invitational - High School team named Team of the Year Prep Highlights: in Georgia - Set a personal best at the Ole Miss - Coached by Patrick Kellogg at - Named Georgia’s Track Man of the Year in Invite with a time of 15.67 in the Pelham High School 2004 and 2005 110m hurdles - 2005 Indoor State Champion in the - 2005 100m State Champion high jump - Team MVP in 2004 Prep Highlights: - All-County track team, 2001-2005 - Team Captain in 2004 and 2005 - Led Hoover High School to three - All-State track team, 2005 - School record holder in the 100m, 4x100m straight indoor state championships - Member of the Eagle Scouts relay and 4x400m relay - Competed in USA Track and Field - Named to the Wendy’s High School summer program and ranked 13th Heisman Dean’s List Personal: nationally in the hurdles - National Honor Roll - Born May 18, 1987 - Finished in third place at the King of - Who’s Who Finalist - Son of Greg and Faye Clyburn the Mountain - USATF National Champion in the 4x400m - Has one sister, Erin relay and runner-up in the 4x100m relay - Majoring in philosophy Personal: - AAU Junior Olympic Finalist in four events - Son of Rosie Butler in 2005 - Brother Chris played football at - USA state and regional champion in the Auburn 200m in 2005 - Born May 26, 1985 - USA state champion in 4x100m relay - Majoring in communication studies and 4x400m relay in 2005 with minors in political science and - AAU state, sectional and regional sociology champion in the 100m, 200m, 20 2007 Athlete Bios (continued) Personal: - Was a Mideast regional qualifier in - Born November 16, 1985 in Prichard, the discus with a winning throw of Alabama 175-10 at the Disney Invitational - Son of Michael Kennedy and Deneen - Had a season best 58-08 mark in the Andrews weight throw during the indoor sea- - Majoring in history with a minor in son at the Clemson Invitational political science - A five time All-American at Spokane Falls CC - Competed in the indoor weight throw the discus, hammer and shot put Michael Cooley Prep Highlights: Sprints - Jr. - State champion in shot put Prichard, Alabama M.T. Blount HS Personal: - Began competing in track at the age *INDOOR ALL-AMERICAN, of 10. 4X400, 2006* - Born August 16, 1984 Collegiate Highlights: - Majoring in restaurant and hospital- ity management - NCAA finish - Earned All-American honors by anchoring 4x400m indoor team - Set personal best with a sprint of 20.54 in the 200m at the Mideast Regionals - Placed fifth and sixth at the SEC Outdoor Championships in the 200m and 400m dash, respectively - Had an NCAA provisional qualifying mark in the 400m dash at the 2006 Meyo Invite during the indoor season - Won the 400m dash at the UTEP Invitational in 2006 - Finished second in the 400m at the 2005 Clemson Invitational with a per- sonal best - A member of the Tide’s 4x100 and Jason Dixon 4x400m relay squads Throws - Sr. - Took second place at the Ole Miss Spokane, Washington Invitational in the 200m Spokane Falls CC - Had an indoor personal best 48.03 in Lewis and Clark HS the 400m at the Meyo Invite - Finished third in Kentucky Invitational *REGIONAL QUALIFIER, in the 400m HAMMER THROW, 2006* - Placed third at 200m Clemson Twilight Collegiate Highlights: Prep Highlights: - Set a personal best and finished - Attended M.T.