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Department of Athletics Banner Year The Ohio State University Exceptional Academics Columbus, Ohio Benchmark Facilities Ohio State Traditions Elite Athletes Support Staff Caring For the Community Media Exposure Gordon Gee Mission stateMent Gene Smith The Ohio State University Department of Athletics (OSUDA) supports the University mission by Big Ten Conference providing student-athletes with exceptional educational and athletic opportunities. We commit Compliance 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. o h i o s tateBuckeyes.com 1 ohio state buckeyes ohio state buckeyes ohio state buckeyes ohio state B u c k e y e 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 GRAPhIC DESIGNER - Quinton Pierre-Wash Location ..................................Columbus, Ohio (pop. 1.5m) Head Coach .................................. Karen Dennis, fifth year Founded .......................................................................1870 Michigan State, 1977 Photographers - Kevin Bartram, Adam Brimer, Enrollment ...............................56,064 (Columbus campus) Assistant Coach ...........................Rosalind Joseph (jumps) Eric Bronson, Gabe Chmielewski, Kenny Crookston, 64,077 (all campuses) Ohio State, 2006 Kevin Fitzsimons, Greater Columbus Convention & visitors Nickname ............................................................ Buckeyes Assistant Coach ................................Chris Neal (distance) Bureau, Jamie Hannon, Stan Hu, Scott James, Jay LaPrete, David Manning, Erik Miller, Jeff Mills, OSU Biomedical Colors .......................................................Scarlet and Gray Eastern Kentucky, 2003 Communications, OSU Photo Archives, Ohio State University Mascot .......................................................Brutus Buckeye volunteer Assistants ........................................Joel Brown, Relations, Lance Parker, Jamie Sabau, Doug Sampson, President ......................................................... Gordon Gee ............................Rita Somerlot, Carissa Neal, Leon Pullen Erik Schelkun, David Smith, Mitch Stringer, Gil Talbot, Director of Athletics .....................................Eugene Smith Office Phone ............................................... (614) 292-8004 Will Shilling. Faculty Representative .....................................John Bruno Office Fax.................................................... (614) 688-3338 Conference ..............................................................Big Ten 2010 Big Ten Indoor Finish .....................................2nd/10 This publication has been prepared to assist in your coverage of Ohio State athletics. Every attempt has been made to 2010 Big Ten Outdoor Finish ...................................6th/10 ensure its accuracy and thoroughness. On behalf of the cross country history Department of Athletics, we would like to thank you for your First Year .................................................................... 1981 creDential requests coverage of Ohio State’s 36 intercollegiate varsity sports and Big Ten Championships .................................................... 0 Please direct all credential requests to Adam Widman in the Athletics Communications office at 614-247-0011 or look forward to working with you again this year. Please do NCAA Championship Appearances ................. 2 (2009, 10) not hesitate to contact our office if you have any questions e-mail: [email protected]. Credentials may be picked All-Big Ten Selections ...................................................... 3 or need assistance. up in the Athletics Communications office at the Fawcett Academic All-Big Ten Selections ................................... 96 Center, 6th Floor. Proper identification is required to obtain Facility ................ The Ohio State University Golf Courses credentials. Credentials are for adult use only and are athletics communications non-transferrable. Asst. AD for Communications .......Dan Wallenberg cross country team facts Director of Athletics Communications .. Shelly Poe Head Coach ..................................Karen Dennis, fifth year coach anD Player interviews Associate Director ............................... Leann Parker .......................................................... Michigan State, 1977 Media wishing to conduct interviews with any member Assistant Directors ...Alissa Clendenen, Jerry Emig, Assistant Coach ................................Chris Neal, third year of the team should contact Widman. Please call at least .................................... D.C. Koehl, Courtney Marsh, ........................................................Eastern Kentucky, 2003 one day in advance to allow setup time. ..............................Danielle Warner, Adam Widman 2009 Big Ten Finish ..................................................8th/11 Communications Asst. ................... Jennifer Kirchner 2010 Big Ten Finish ...................................................6th/11 roaD requests Interns ................................Alex Morando, Brett Rybak Please direct all credential requests for Ohio State away Web site ............................OhioStateBuckeyes.com track anD fielD history meets to the host school’s SID. Main Office Phone .............................614-292-6861 First Year .....................................................................1978 Fax ......................................................614-292-8547 Indoor All-Americans ......................................................26 Practices Track and Field/XC Contact .............Adam Widman Outdoor All-Americans ....................................................29 During the winter, the Buckeyes practice in the afternoon Office Phone .......................................614-247-0011 NCAA Indoor Champions ..................................................2 in the French Field House. In the spring, when weather permits, the Buckeyes practice in the afternoon at Jesse Mobile Phone .....................................614-572-6903 NCAA Outdoor Champions ................................................2 Owens Memorial Stadium. E-mail [email protected] Big Ten Indoor Champions ..............................................59 Student Contact .............................Ryan Zimmerman Big Ten Outdoor Champions ............................................61 E-mail ............................. [email protected] weekly release Academic All-Big Ten Selections ..................................194 The weekly release, which includes notes and statistics, Student Contact ....................................Kayla Thomas Indoor Facility .......................................French Field House is available on the official Ohio State Athletics Depart- E-mail [email protected] Outdoor Facility ..............Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium ment web site at OhioStateBuckeyes.com. Releases are Mailing Address ................Fawcett Center, 6th Floor Capacity ....................................................................10,000 not mailed. 2400 Olentangy River Rd. Columbus, Ohio 43210 2011 ohio state track & fielD scheDule the big ten conference JANUARY 7 ............................................................................. BUCkEYE ClASSIC (at Columbus, Ohio) Asst. Commissioner, Comm. ....................Scott Chipman JANUARY 15 ....................................................................... THE DUAL vS. MICHIGAN (at Ann Arbor, Mich.) JANUARY 29 .................................................ROD MCCRAvY MEMORIAL INvitational (at Lexington, Ky.) Email [email protected] FEBRUARY 3-5 ................................................................................MEYO INvitational (at South Bend, Ind.) Cross Country Contact .....................................Bob