2 0 1 0 MEN’S TRACK & FIEL D / XC TEAM GUIDE D / XC TEAM GUIDE D / XC TEAM GUIDE D / XC TEAM GUIDE D / XC TEAM GUIDE MEN’S TRACK & FIEL MEN’S TRACK & FIEL MEN’S TRACK & FIEL 2 0 1 0 2 0 1 0 MEN’S TRACK & FIEL 2 0 1 0 2 0 1 0 2010 MEN’S TRACK & C R O S S C OUN T RY 2010 MEN’S TRACK & C R O S S C OUN T RY 2010 MEN’S TRACK & C R O S S C OUN T RY 2 0 1 0 M EN’ S T R A C K & C R oss Co UNTRY 2010 MEN’S TRACK & C R O S S C OUN T RY 2010 MEN’S TRACK & C R O S S C OUN T RY SECTION 1 - MEDIA INFORmaTION SECTION 5 - HISTORY & TRADITION Quick Facts Season in Review, Cross Country Athletics Communications Office Season Records, Cross Country Big Ten Conference Contacts Letterwinners, Cross Country Schedules Season in Review-Track & Field Roster Indoor Records Season Outlook Outdoor Records All-Time Indoor Performers SECTION 2 - THE CoaCHES All-Time Outdoor Performers Head Coach Robert Gary Big Ten Team Results Assistant Coaches All-Time Indoor Champions All-Time Outdoor Champions SECTION 3 - THE OHIO STATE BUCKEYES NCAA Team Results Student Athlete Bios Ohio State Honor Roll Letterwinners, Track & Field SECTION 4 - BUCKEYE EXPERIENCE Facilities SECTION 6 - THE PEOPLE. THE TRADITION. THE EXCELLENCE. Jesse Owens Classic Department of Athletics Jesse Owens Banner Year Meet Day The Ohio State University OSU Olympians Exceptional Academics The Olympian Club Columbus, Ohio Benchmark Facilities Ohio State Traditions Elite Athletes Support Staff Caring For the Community Media Exposure Gordon Gee Gene Smith Big Ten Conference Compliance MIssION STATEMENT The Ohio State University Department of Athletics (OSUDA) supports the University mission by providing student-athletes with exceptional educational and athletic opportunities. We commit to national leadership, excellence and the highest ethical standards in intercollegiate athletics. We will sustain a strong financial and community base of support by presenting outstanding intercollegiate athletic teams, which provide quality entertainment and a positive public identity for the University. OhioStateBuckeyes.com 1 OHIO STATE BUCKEYES OHIO STATE BUCKEYES OHIO STATE BUCKEYES O HI O S TAT E B UCKEYE S OHIO STATE BUCKEYES OHIO STATE BUCKEYES EDITOR - Ryan Zimmerman associate athletic DIRECTOR OF UNIVERSITY FACTS TRACK AND FIELD TEAM FACTS EXTERNAL operations- Diana Sabau Location ........................................ Columbus, Ohio (pop. 1.5m) Head Coach ........................................... Robert Gary, fifth year GRAPHIC DESIGNER - Quinton Pierre-Wash Founded .............................................................................1870 Ohio State, 1996 Enrollment ..................................... 56,064 (Columbus campus) Associate Head Coach ............ Ed Beathea, fifth year (Sprints) Photographers - Kevin Bartram, Adam Brimer, 64,077 (all campuses) Ball State, 1992 Eric Bronson, Gabe Chmielewski, Kenny Crookston, Kevin Fitzsimmons, Greater Columbus Convention & Visitors Nickname ...................................................................Buckeyes Assistant Coach ............Kevin Mannon, seventh year (Throws) Bureau, Jamie Hannon, Stan Hu, Scott James, Jay LaPrete, Colors .............................................................Scarlet and Gray Wyoming, 2000 David Manning, Erik Miller, Jeff Mills, OSU Biomedical Mascot .............................................................Brutus Buckeye Volunteer Assistants ..............................................Joe Greene, Communications, OSU Photo Archives, Ohio State University President ................................................................Gordon Gee .......................................Tim Walters, Jeff See, Patrick Woods Relations, Lance Parker, Jamie Sabau, Doug Sampson, Director of Athletics ........................................... Eugene Smith Office Phone ..................................................... (614) 292-8004 Erik Schelkun, David Smith, Mitch Stringer, Gil Talbot, Faculty Representative ........................................... John Bruno Office Fax........................................................... (614) 688-3338 Will Shilling. Conference ....................................................................Big Ten 2010 Men’s Big Ten Indoor Finish ................................ 2nd/10 This publication has been prepared to assist in your coverage 2010 Men’s Big Ten Outdoor Finish ..............................3rd/10 of Ohio State athletics. Every attempt has been made to CROSS COUNTRY HISTORY ensure its accuracy and thoroughness. On behalf of the First Year ...........................................................................1912 CREDENTIAL REQUESTS Department of Athletics, we would like to thank you for your Please direct all credential requests to Adam Widman in the Big Ten Championships ................................................1 (1923) coverage of Ohio State’s 36 intercollegiate varsity sports and Athletics Communications office at 614-247-0011 or e-mail: wid- NCAA Appearances ...............................................................11 look forward to working with you again this year. Please do [email protected]. Credentials may be picked up in the Athletics All-Big Ten Selections ...........................................................17 not hesitate to contact our office if you have any questions Communications office at the Fawcett Center, 6th Floor. Proper or need assistance. NCAA All-Americans................................................................2 identification is required to obtain credentials. Credentials are Academic All-Big Ten Selections ..........................................93 for adult use only and are non-transferrable. Facility ...................... The Ohio State University Golf Courses COACH AND PLAYER INTERVIEWS ATHLETICS COMMUNICATIONS CROSS COUNTRY TEAM FACTS Media wishing to conduct interviews with any member of Asst. AD for Communications .............Dan Wallenberg Head Cross Country Coach ................... Robert Gary, 15th year the team should contact Widman. Please call at least one day Director of Athletics Communications .........Shelly Poe ........................................................................ Ohio State, 1996 in advance to allow setup time. Associate Director ......................................Leann Parker Volunteer Assistant .....................................Jeff See, first year Assistant Directors .........Alissa Clendenen, Jerry Emig, ........................................................................ Ohio State, 2010 ROAD REQUESTS ...........................................D.C. Koehl, Courtney Marsh, 2009 Big Ten Finish .......................................................2nd/10 Please direct all credential requests for Ohio State away ....................................Danielle Warner, Adam Widman meets to the host school’s SID. Communications Asst. ..........................Jennifer Kirchner TRACK AND FIELD HISTORY Interns .....................................Alex Morando, Brett Rybak First Year ...........................................................................1913 PRACTICES Web site ................................. OhioStateBuckeyes.com Big Ten Championships .......................... 9 (5 indoor, 4 outdoor) During the winter, the Buckeyes practice in the afternoon in Main Office Phone ...................................614-292-6861 NCAA Championships ...................................................1 (1929) the French Field House. In the spring, when weather permits, Fax ...........................................................614-292-8547 NCAA Indoor Champions ......................................................17 the Buckeyes take to the track in the afternoon at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium. Track and Field Contact ......................... Adam Widman NCAA Outdoor Champions ....................................................42 Office Phone ............................................614-247-0011 Indoor All-Americans ............................................................87 WEEKLY RELEASE Mobile Phone ..........................................614-572-6903 Outdoor All-Americans ..........................................................83 The weekly release, which includes notes and statistics, E-mail .......................................... [email protected] Big Ten Indoor Champions ..................................................146 is available on the official Ohio State Athletics Department Student Contact ................................... Ryan Zimmerman Big Ten Outdoor Champions ................................................180 web site at OhioStateBuckeyes.com. Releases are not mailed. E-mail .................................. [email protected] Academic All-Big Ten Selections ........................................188 Mailing Address ......................Fawcett Center, 6th Floor Indoor Facility .............................................French Field House 2400 Olentangy River Rd. Outdoor Facility ....................Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium Columbus, Ohio 43210 THE BIG TEN CONFERENCE 2010-2011 TRACK AND FIELD SCHEDULE Asst. Commissioner, Comm. ....................Scott Chipman DECEMBER 9-10 ................................................................................... KENT STATE EARLY BIRD (at Kent, Ohio) Email [email protected] JANUARY 7 ............................................................................. BUCKEYE CLASSIC (at Columbus, Ohio) Cross Country