Arkansas Swimming and Diving Media Guide, 2008-2009
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University of Arkansas, Fayetteville ScholarWorks@UARK Arkansas Swimming and Diving Athletics 2009 Arkansas Swimming and Diving Media Guide, 2008-2009 University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. Athletics Media Relations University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. Women's Athletics Department. Women's Communications Office University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. Women's Athletics Department. Women's Sports Information Office University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. Men's Athletics Department. Sports Information Office Follow this and additional works at: https://scholarworks.uark.edu/swimming-diving Citation University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. Athletics Media Relations., University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. Women's Athletics Department. Women's Communications Office., University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. Women's Athletics Department. Women's Sports Information Office., & University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. Men's Athletics Department. Sports Information Office. (2009). Arkansas Swimming and Diving Media Guide, 2008-2009. Arkansas Swimming and Diving. Retrieved from https://scholarworks.uark.edu/swimming-diving/3 This Periodical is brought to you for free and open access by the Athletics at ScholarWorks@UARK. It has been accepted for inclusion in Arkansas Swimming and Diving by an authorized administrator of ScholarWorks@UARK. For more information, please contact [email protected]. TABLE OF CONTENTS Media Information & Quick Facts ........................................... 2 Arkansas Natatorium ............................................................... 3 2008-09 Roster ......................................................................... 4 2008-09 Schedule ..................................................................... 5 2008-09 Outlook ................................................................... 6-8 Coaches & Support Staff Head Coach Jeff Poppell ................................................... 10-12 Diving Coach Dale Schultz .................................................... 13 Assistant Coach Todd Mann .................................................. 14 Swimming and Diving Support Staff ............................ 15-16 SOPHOMORES University of Arkansas The University of Arkansas ................................................ 56-59 Administration ........................................................................ 60 Academic Support .............................................................. 61-63 Razorback Athletes and Graduates ......................................... 64 Razorbacks in the Community ............................................... 65 Famous Recent Razorbacks ................................................ 66-67 Vice Chancellor and Athletic Director Jeff Long ........................................... 68-69 Razorback Foundation ............................................................ 70 FRESHMEN Famous Razorbacks ................................................................. 71 Home of Champions ......................................................... 72-73 Athletic Facilities ................................................................ 74-76 The Razorbacks Strength & Conditioning Center ............................................ 77 Seniors ............................................................................... 18-24 Arkansas Traditions ............................................................ 78-79 Juniors ............................................................................... 25-26 Fayetteville, Ark. ..................................................................... 80 Sophomores ...................................................................... 26-31 Freshmen ........................................................................... 31-36 2007-08 Season 2007-08 Review ...................................................................... 37 2007-08 Best Performances ............................................... 38-39 2007-08 Results. ..................................................................... 40 SENIORS On the Cover The cover of the 2008-09 Arkansas swimming and diving me- JUNIORS dia features seniors Madison Palmer and Stephanie Carr and sophomores Katie Kastes and Ashley Largo, who represented Arkansas at the NCAA Championships in 2008. The cover History & Records photo was taken by photographer Wesley Hitt. Razorbacks History ................................................................. 41 Razorbacks Records. .......................................................... 42-45 Credits Year-by-Year . ..................................................................... 46-48 The 2008-09 Arkansas swimming and diving media guide was All-Time Roster .................................................................. 49-50 written, designed and typeset by Meaghan Hayden with assis- Academic Honors .............................................................. 51-53 tance from Associate Athletic Director for Media Relations and Communication Kevin Trainor and Assistant Athletic Director Opponents for New Media Bill Smith. Current team photography by Wes- 2008-09 Opponents ............................................................... 54 ley Hitt. The media guide was printed by MultiAd of Peoria, Ill. University of Arkansas Swimming and Diving Media Guide 1 MEDIA INFORMATION MEDIA RELATIONS GENERAL INFORMATION The media relations offices at the University of Location .......................................... Fayetteville, Ark. Arkansas have merged, combining both men’s and Founded ...........................................March 27, 1871 women’s athletics under the direction of Kevin Trainor, Enrollment .................................................... 19,191 Associate AD for Media Relations and Communications. Nickname ................................................ Razorbacks Our offices are located on the North side of Barnhill Colors .......................................... Cardinal and White Arena. Affiliation ......................................... NCAA Division I Conference ........................................... Southeastern ON THE WEB Chancellor ................................Dr. G. David Gearhart The official homepage for the University of Arkan- Athletics Director ........................................Jeff Long sas Razorback Athletics Department evolves again in Athletics Department. .......................... 479-575-6533 2008-09, combining both men’s and women’s athletics Ticket Office ........................................... 479-575-5151 for the first time. Facility .......................................Arkansas Natatorium ArkansasRazorbacks.com unites the former LADY- Capacity ........................................................ 1,500 BACKS.com and Hogwired.com into a one-stop source Year Opened .................................................... 1985 for fans and media members. All press releases and sta- tistics are posted on the web site as well as highlight SwIMMING AND DIVING StaFF video packages with post-meet quotes. Head Coach ............................................ Jeff Poppell Alma Mater (Year) ...............................Georgia (1993) CREDENTIALS Years at Arkansas ........................................ 3rd year Media credentials for swimming and diving events Office Phone ....................................... 479-575-7761 may be obtained by contacting Meaghan Hayden. Cre- Diving Coach ......................................... Dale Schultz dentials may be picked up at the Athletic Media Rela- Alma Mater (Year) ....................... Kansas State (1984) tions offices up to the day of the event. Assistant Coach ....................................... Todd Mann Alma Mater (Year) ........................Florida State (1994) EMAIL UPDATES Members of the media may request that they be TEAM INFORMATION added to the Arkansas Media Relations email list. List 2007-08 Dual Record .......................................... 7-5 members receive game stories, stats, updatess and 2008 SEC Finish .................................. 7th (229 pts.) other information via email. Please contact Hayden to 2008 NCAA Finish ............................................... 35 be added to the list. Letterwinners Returning/Lost .............................. 20/6 All-Americans Returning/Lost ................................ 3/0 INTERVIEW POLICY Katie Kastes (500 free, 200 fly) All interviews with scheduled athletes and coaches Stephanie Carr (1650 free) must be arranged through Athletic Media Madison Palmer (1 meter diving) Relations. Phone interviews with out-of-town media Newcomers ......................................................... 13 are encouraged and can also be arranged. The coach- Liana Bugslag, Katie Davis, Maddie Fogel, Sarah ing staff is generally available in their offices weekdays Howard, Lisa Lunkenheimer, Courtney O’Grady, Leah between 9 a.m. and noon. All requests for information Pierce, Alex Roman, Sarah Rowland, Jillienne Schilling, should be made to Meaghan Hayden in the Athletic Yi Ting Siow, Alison Templin, Katie Whitbeck Media Relations office. The Arkansas locker rooms are closed to media at all times. ATHLETIC MEDIA RELATIONS S&D Contact ...................................Meaghan Hayden POST-MEET INTERVIEWS Office Phone ....................................... 479-575-5786 Head coach Jeff Poppell is available at the conclu- Cell Phone .......................................... 314-623-2856 sion of each meet for interviews. Interviews are ar- Fax ...................................................