R MissionMission of RiceStatement Athletics • In support of the educational mission of Rice University. • Our mission is to guide and support Rice students in the pursuit of excellence – academically, athletically, and socially. • Above all else, we produce difference-makers. Guiding Principles of Rice Athletics Five principles guide and govern our actions at all times and in our affairs. They define “what we stand for” and “what we won’t stand for.” They include: 1. Respect We treat ourselves and those we serve with dignity, kindness, and respect. 2. Positive Attitude We are forward-thinking. We approach our challenges and opportunities with a positive attitude. We enjoy what we do. 3. Focus We are focused on prioritizing and completing what’s most important. We have a stong work ethic. 4. Accountability We set clear performance standards and are personally accountable for our actions. We know that we are an important part of a great team. 5. Continuous Improvement We are always looking for innovative and efficient ways to get things accomplished. 2009 RICE MEN’S TRACK & FIELD GUIDE 1 R Mission Statement 1 Table of Contents 2 Jan. 16 Leonard Hilton Memorial Yeoman Fieldhouse (UH) 2009 Schedule 2 Table of Contents Rice Quick Facts 3 Jan.2009 30-31 INDOOR HoustonSCHEDULE Indoor Invite Yeoman Fieldhouse (UH) 2009 Roster Information 4 Feb. 7 Frank Sevigne Classic Lincoln, Neb. NCAA Qualifying Standards 5 Feb. 13-14 Texas A&M Invitational College, Station, Texas Athletic Heritage 6 Feb. 27-28 Conference USA Championship Yeoman Fieldhouse RICE2007-08 UNIVERSITY Year in Review 8 Rice Traditions 10 Mar. 6-7 Last Chance Meets tba Rice University 12 Mar. 13-14 NCAA Championship College Station, Texas College Life 16 Academics Excellence and Athletics 18 Rice and the City of Houston, Texas 20 Sports Medicine 22 Mar. 20-21 Dogwood Invitational Nacogdoches, Texas Rice Power 23 Hurricane Invitational (decathletes) Miami, Fla. 2009 OUTDOOR SCHEDULE Mar. 27-28 Victor Lopez Bayou Classic Rice Track Stadium Jon Warren, head coach 24 M31-A4 Texas Relays Austin, Texas COACHINGCasey Thom, STAFF assistant coach 26 David Butler, assistant coach 27 Apr. 10 UCLA - Rafer Johnson/JJK Invitational Los Angeles, Calif. Wen Yong Yang, volunteer assistant coach 28 Apr. 18 Texas Invitational Austin, Texas Apr. 29 J. Fred Duckett Twilight Rice Track Stadium Athlete Bios 30 RICE OWLS May 1 Don Kirby Invitational Albuqueerque, N.M Tom Tellez Invitational Lewis-Tellez Track and Field Complex Indoor Best List 46 May 14-16 Conference USA Championship Tulsa, Okla. 2007-08Outdoor Best YEAR IN REVIEW 47 C-USA Indoor and & Outdoor Championship 48 May 29-30 NCAA Regional Championship Norman, Okla. 2007 Cross Country Review 49 NCAA Compliance 50 June 10-13 NCAA National Championship Fayetteville, Ark. Rice Olympians 52 HISTORYFred Wolcott and RECORDS 54 Rice at the NCAA Championship 55 NCAA Outdoor All-Americas 56 All-Time Outdoor Performance List 57 C-USA Outdoor Individual Champions 59 Conference Outdoor Team Results 60 Conference Indoor Individual/Team Results 61 Cross Country History 62 Team Award Winners 63 Track and Field Records 64 Credits: The 2009 Rice Owls Men’s Track & Field Media Guide is published by the Rice University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. This guide was written and designed by Chuck Pool and Jay Jameson. Special thanks to: John Sullivan, Ron Mears, Jon Warren, and Casey Thom. Cover Design: Jay Jameson. Photographers: Bill Baptist, Aaron Sprecher, Anthony Vasser, and Margie Sass. Athlete portraits by Tommy LaVergne. Rice University is committed to affirmative action and equal opportunity in education and employment. Rice does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or veteran status. 2 2009 RICE MEN’S TRACK & FIELD GUIDE R 2007 Conference USA XC: 3rd Rice QuickAssistant Facts AD/Sports Information: Chuck Pool (Nebraska, 1980) 2008 Conference USA Indoor: 2nd Pool’s e-mail: [email protected] CROSS COUNTRY - TRACK & FIELD INFORMATION SPORTS INFORMATION 2008 Conference USA Outdoor: 3rd Office Number: 348-5775 2008 Conference USA XC: 3rd Track & Field Contact: Jay Jameson (Indiana, 1989) Letterwinners R/L: 22/9 Jameson’s e-mail: [email protected] Newcomers: 21 Office Number: 348-8874 Mobile Number: (614) 354-9422 Conference Affiliations: Conference USA (2005-present) Office Fax: 348-6019 Western Athletic Conference (1996-2004) Southwest Conference (1982-1995) Assistant SID: Ron Mears (Oklahoma State, 1986) Conference Cross Country Titles: 2004 (WAC), 2001 (WAC), 1999 (WAC), Assistant SID: John Sullivan (Houston, 1988) 1928 (SWC), 1926 (SWC) Assistant SID: tba Conference Indoor Titles: 1995 (SWC) Student Assistant: Shaina Rasmussen Conference Outdoor Titles: 2004 (WAC), 1971 (SWC), 1967 (SWC), Student Assistant: Sam Shainsky 1965 (SWC), 1964 (SWC), 1939 (SWC), 1938 (SWC), 1931 (SWC), 1928 (SWC) Athletics Director: Chris Del Conte (UC Santa Barbara) Sr. Executive Athletics Director: David Sayler (Ohio Wesleyan, 1991) ATHLETIC ADMINISTRATION Head Coach: Jon Warren (eighth season; 14th overall) Associate AD/SWA: Leslie Claybrook (Alabama, 1994) Alma Mater: Rice, 1988 Associate AD/Finance: Jerry Lewis (Bryant College, 1962) COACHING STAFF Office Phone: 348-6021 Asso. Dir. of Academic Advising: Julie Griswold (Miami University, 1981) Assistant: Casey Thom (third season) Assistant AD/Medical Services: Clint Haggard (Georgia, 2002) Alma Mater: Nebraska, 2002 Assistant AD/Development: Brad Hovious (Mississippi, 1969) Office Phone: 348-8861 Assistant AD/Tickets: Marc Laney (Alabama, 2005) Assistant Coach: David Butler (ninth season) Assistant AD/Equipment: Kelly Riccardi (West Virginia, 2005) Alma Mater: Ball State, 1976 Assistant AD/Student-Athlete Dev.: Suzanne Boué (Rice, 1991) Volunteer Assistant: Wen Yong Yang (12th season) Asst. AD/Team Giving & Special Gifts: Kim Koehn (Rice, 2000) Alma Mater: Tong Jin University Athletic Trainer: Joey Vargas (first season) Athletics Phone Number: 348-6920 Alma Mater: Lamar, 2005 Ticket Office Phone Number: 522-OWLS (6957) Mailing Address: P.O. 1892, MS 548 Location: Houston, Texas Houston, TX 77251-1892 Founded: 1891 UNIVERSITY INFORMATION Enrollment: 5,145 Shipping Address: 6100 S. Main MS 548 Nickname: Owls Houston, TX 77005 Mascot: Sammy the Owl Colors: Blue and Gray Internet Site: riceowls.com Pantone 281c and Pantone 428c Conference: Conference USA, since 2005 Facility: Autry Court (5,000) General Manager: Russ Dean (Connecticut, 1992) University Area Code: 713 Dean’s e-mail: [email protected] RICE SPORTS PROPERTIES - IMG College Office Number: 348-6917 Account Executive: Nick Kallail (Kansas, 2006) President: David W. Leebron (Harvard, 1976) Kallail’s e-mail: [email protected] Faculty Representative: Dr. Alex Byrd (Rice, 1990) Office Number: 348-6962 UNIVERSITY PERSONNEL 2009 RICE MEN’S TRACK & FIELD GUIDE 3 R – Roster based on outdoor season Adam, Phillip Throws/Multi-Events 6-0 So.-2L Santa Maria, Calif./St. Joseph Baker, Clay Throws 6-4 RosterSo.-1L InformationLongview, Texas/Pine Tree Bassler,ALPHABETICAL Blaine Pole Vault 5-11 Fr.-HS West, Texas/West Seniors (6) Berens, John Jumps 6-6 Jr.-1L Omaha, Neb./Creighton Preparatory School Simon Bucknell Bucknell, Simon Distance 5-11 Sr.-1L Auckland, New Zealand/Waitakere College CharlesBy Class Hampton Carey, Matt Distance 5-10 Fr.-HS San Antonio, Texas/Central Catholic HS Chaney, Clayton Hurdles 6-0 Fr.-HS Bellville, Texas/Bellville HS Matt Hoffman Colwick, Jason Pole Vault 5-11 Jr.-2L San Marcos/San Marcos HS Brett Olson Cuadra, Gabe Distance 5-10 Fr.-HS Friendswood, Texas/Friendswood HS Aaron Robson Drayna, Tim Middle Distance 5-11 Jr.-Sq. Potomac, Maryland/Winston Churchill HS Tyler Whitham Gard, Ryan Long Sprints 6-4 Jr.-1L Houston/Memorial HS Grossman, Max Hurdles 6-0 Fr.-HS Cortland Manor, N.Y./Panas HS Juniors (9) Hampton, Charles Distance 6-0 Sr.-2L Scottsdale, Ariz./Univ. of Texas Jason Colwick Hayes, Connor Hurdles/Jumps 6-2 So.-1L Brewster, Mass./Nauset Regional HS John Berens Hmaidan, Jordan Middle Distance 6-1 Fr.-HS Houston, Texas/Strake Jesuit HS Ryan Gard Hoffman, Matthew Distance 6-0 Sr.-2L Omaha, Neb./South Carolina Chris Kato Izuchukwu, Michael Triple Jump 6-3 Fr.-HS Wildwood, Mo./Lafayette HS Justin Maxwell Kato, Chris Pole Vault 6-2 Jr.-1L Deer Park/Deer Park HS Brad Morris Kearney, Shea Pole Vault 6-0 So.-1L Phoenix, Ariz./Desert Vista HS Ahmad Sweeney King, Greg Distance 5-10 Fr.-SQ San Antonio, Texas/Alamo Heights HS John Welch Llamas, James Distance 5-10 Fr.-HS Glastonbury, Conn./Glastonbury HS Scott Zivick Martens, Kyle High Jump 6-6 Fr.-HS Spearfish, S.D./Spearfish Maxwell, Justin Distance 5-9 Jr.-2L Houston, Texas/Westside HS Sophomores (8) McGuffie, Sam Sprints/Jumps 5-11 Fr.-HS Houston, Texas/Cy-Fair HS/Michigan Philip Adam Meyers, William Throws 5-10 So.-1L Sugar Land, Texas/Stephen F. Austin HS Clay Baker Morris, Brad Distance 5-7 Jr.-2L Peachtree City, Ga./Starr’s Mill HS Connor Hayes Navarra, Pete Sprints 6-0 Fr.-HS Kerrville, Texas/Our Lady of the Hills HS Shea Kearney Nduaguba, Ugo Jumps 6-0 So.-1L Roxbury, MA/George Washington HS William Meyers Olson, Brett Distance/Steeplechase 5-8 Sr.-2L Flower Mound/Flower Mound HS Owolabi, Jacob Middle Distance 5-8 So.-1L Sugar Land, Texas/Stephen F. Austin HS Ugo Nduaguba Rignol, Thierry Distance 5-10 Fr.-HS Houston, Texas/Awty International Jacob Owolabi Robson, Aaron Middle Distance 5-11 Sr.-1L Edmonton, Alberta, Canada/Ainlay Composite HS Michael Trejo Shurbet, Collin Hurdles 5-10 Fr-HS San