2012-13 Men's Track and Field Team Guide by Radford University Athletics

INTRODUCTION Table of Contents Quick Facts 2012-13 Schedule

MEET THE TEAM 2012-13 Roster

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Coaching Profiles

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Newcomer Player Profiles

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School Records

The Big South Conference

THIS IS RU Radford University President Penelope Kyle Director of Athletics Robert Lineburg

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Radford University

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The New River Valley

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Campus Life Student-Athlete Support Services

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Strength and Conditioning

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Cupp Stadium

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Table of Contents

Returning Player Profiles

The Big South Conference and Gene Hyde, archivist at Radford University’s McConnell Library. Photography: Tim Cowie, Todd Drexler, Lora Gordon and Athletic Communications.

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RADFORD UNIVERSITY FACTS

Location Radford, Va. Founded 1910 Enrollment 9,370 Nickname Highlanders Colors Red, White, Navy Blue Affiliation NCAA Division I Conference Big South President Penelope W. Kyle (Guilford College) Director of Athletics Robert Lineburg (Roanoke, 1991) Website www.RadfordAthletics.com

2012-13 Quick Facts

MEN’S TRACK & FIELD HISTORY

First Season 1997-98 All-Americans 2 (Two-time) Regional Champion 1 Regional Qualifiers 32 All-Conference Performers 180 Conference Champions 37 Athlete of the Year 1 Freshman of the Year 1 Most Outstanding Field Performer 3 Scholar-Athlete of the Year 5 All-Academic 18 Facility / Capacity Patrick D. Cupp Memorial Stadium / 5,000

MEN’S CROSS COUNTRY HISTORY

First Year 1984 Team Championships 6 Runner of the Year (Individual Champions) 3 All-Conference Performers 42 Scholar-Athlete of the Year 1 All-Academic 14

COACHING STAFF

Director of Track & Field (Throws) Brent Chumbley, 6th Year Alma Mater, Year Kentucky ‘98 Highest Indoor Finish 2nd Highest Outdoor Finish 3rd Head Cross Country Coach/Asst. Track Sean Bossman, 3rd/5th Year Alma Mater, Year Radford ‘08 Asst. Track Coach (Hurdles, Sprints, Relays) Mark White, 6th Year Alma Mater, Year Ferrum ‘96 Asst. Track Coach (Jumps, Multi’s) JaRod Tobler, 1st Year Alma Mater, Year Illinois State ‘04 Track Office Phone (540) 831-7823

TEAM FACTS

Athletes Returning / Lost Newcomers

ATHLETICS COMMUNICATIONS

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Assistant Director (Men’s Track & Field Contact) Brian Cox Office Phone (540) 831-5211 Cell Phone (540) 250-0624 Email bcox27@radford.edu Office Fax (540) 831-6095 Mailing Address P.O. Box 6913, Radford, Va. 24142 Overnight Address 101 Dedmon Center, Radford, Va. 24142

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08.31.12 • 6:00 PM VT Alumni Inv.

09.08.12 • 9:00 AM Lenoir-Rhyne Inv.

Adidas/Winthrop Inv.

09.15.12 • 9:00 AM

09.28.12 • 3:00 PM Charlotte Inv.

10.12.12 • 3:00 PM Blue Ridge Open

10.27.12 • 10:00 AM Big South Champ.

11.30.12-12.01.12 Liberty Kickoff

01.18-19.13 Hokie Invitational

01.25-26.13 Liberty Open

02.01-02.13 Hilton Garden Inv.

02.15-16.13 VT Challenge

02.21-22.13 Big South Champ.

03.02.13 VT Final Qualifier

03.08-09.13 NCAA Champ.

03.15-16.13 Wake Forest Inv.

03.23.13 UVA Invitational

03.28-29.13 Best Western Inv.

04.05-06.13 Pepsi Relays

Liberty Collegiate Inv.

04.05-06.13

04.12.13 Carolina’s Cup

04.18-20.13 Big South Champ.

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04.26-27.13 Highlander Inv.

05.03-04.13 Clemson Relays

05.10-11.13 Georgia Tech Inv.

05.23-24.13 NCAA Regionals

2012-13 XC / T&F Schedules

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06.05-08.13 NCAA Champ.

2012-13 Roster

NAME Joseph Betts Victor Brew Josiah Brunson Shepley Burke Cory Dunn Devon Drake Ryan Farnan Brian Gorwitz Eric Graves David Green Chris Henry Curtis Hodge Phillip Hovatter Travis Hudson Thomas Keefe Sam Keltner Garrett Knudson Antonio Miller Daniel Moniak Harrison Murn Ronquis Posey Logan Shumaker Justin Smith Brian Uthe Alan Weaver Chris Weeks Kaise White Vincent Wyatt Jake Zimmerman

RADFORD YR. So. Fr. Jr. Fr. Fr. Fr. So. Jr. Sr. Jr. So. Sr. Sr. So. Jr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Fr. Fr. Sr. So. Sr. So. Fr. Jr. Sr. So. So.

HT. 5-11 6-1 6-0 5-10 6-3 6-0 5-9 6-2 6-0 5-8 5-9 6-0 6-2 6-2 6-2 5-7 6-0 5-5 5-7 5-11 6-0 6-3 6-3 6-1 5-8 5-8 5-8 6-3 6-0

Director of Track & Field: Brent Chumbley (6th Season - Kentucky ‘98) Assistant Coach: Mark White (6th Season - Ferrum ‘96) Assistant Coach: Sean Bossman (5th Season - Radford ‘08) Assistant Coach: JaRod Tobler (1st Season - Illinois State ‘04) Volunteer Assistant: Olajuwon Jones (2nd Season - Radford ‘10) Volunteer Assistant: Raschad Kelso (2nd Season - Radford ‘11)

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EVENT Sprints Hurdles Pole Vault Multi’s Jumps Multi’s Distance Distance Distance Sprints Jumps Throws Jumps Multi’s Distance Distance Throws Jumps Distance Distance Sprints Multi’s Throws Throws Distance Distance Sprints Hurdles Distance

HOMETOWN / PREVIOUS SCHOOL Lancaster, Va. / Lancaster Springfield, Va. / West Springfield Stafford, Va. / James Madison Dinwiddie, Va. / Dinwiddie New Kent, Va. / New Kent Bristow, Va. / Brentsville District Winchester, Va. / Millbrook Yorktown, Va. / Grafton Yorktown, Va. / Colorado State Hanau, Germany / Freedom Urbanna, Va. / Middlesex Oak Park, Calif. / Moorpark College Mt. Jackson, Va. / Stonewall Jackson Christiansburg, Va. / Christiansburg Fairfax Station, Va. / South County Secondary Virginia Beach, Va. / First Colonial Alexandria, Va. / Hayfield Secondary Richmond, Va. / Manchester Jamestown, Va. / Jamestown Herndon, Va. / Herndon Lawrenceville, Va. / Brunswick Riner, Va. / Auburn Dayton, Va. / Turner Ashby Frederick, Md. / Gov. Thomas Johnson Glen Allen, Va. / Deep Run Hamilton, Va. / Loudoun Valley Houston, Texas / Freedom Atlanta, Ga. / William Fleming Chester, Va. / L.C. Bird

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Brent Chumbley

Director of Track and Field ♦ Sixth year

Brent Chumbley is in his sixth season as Radford University’s Director of Cross Country/Track and Field. During Chumbley’s tenure as head coach, Radford has produced 109 all-conference performers, 34 Big South Champions, 33 regional qualifiers, 48 school records, a regional champion and a two-time All-America. Chumbley’s impact also carries over to post-collegiate athletes, just ask Radford’s two-time All-America honoree, Brian Richotte. He coached Richotte to the 2008 and 2012 U.S. Olympic Trials in the hammer throw. He also coached Brian Krantz at the 2008 Indoor Championships.

Breaking school records have been a common occurance under Chumbley. A total of 19 school records on the women’s side and 22 men’s records have been eccliped since 2007, when Chumbley arrived in Radford. Chumbley’s 2009-10 season saw the men’s team finish third at the Big South Outdoor Championships, the highest finish since 2006. The women garnered a thirdplace showing as well in the Big South Indoor Championships, also the highest since 2006. For his efforts on the women’s side, Chumbley was named 2010 Big South Conference Women’s Coach of the Year for the indoor season. The 2009 season was no different for Chumbley, as the Highlanders carried over their success from the previous year by placing fourth and sixth in the outdoor championship and sixth and seventh in the indoor championships. Chumbley’s throwers fared well in the 2009 season as they placed in the top-five at both the indoor and outdoor championships. Freshman Aimee Veatch recorded first-place finishes in the weight throw at the indoor championships and reached the podium twice at the outdoor championships. Chumbley also had his hands in helping Lindsey Noe become the school record-holder in the pole vault. On the men’s side, he helped with the steady improvement of Matt Dobson and nurtured the talents of Justin Smith. During the 2009 season, each of these two individuals placed at the conference championship; Dobson in the weight throw and Smith in the hammer and discus.

Coaching Profiles

In 2011, Chumbley guided Kyle Morse in his second All-America campaign in the hammer throw. The Highlanders were named all-conference in seven events on the men’s side and eight on the women’s. Aimee Veatch enjoyed another standout season under Chumbley’s watchful eye, breaking the Top-20 in the NCAA rankings for the weight throw. The Highlaners had five athletes that were regional qualifiers and had two athletes earn Academic All-America status in Matt Dobson and Sean Domer.

Chumbley’s tutelage helped six athletes make it to the next level and qualify for the NCAA Regionals and national championships. Shemelia Brandon, Aimee Veatch and Britney Whittaker on the women’s side and Raschad Kelso, Olajuwon Jones and the 4x400 team on the men’s side. Kyle Morse reached the next level of competition under Chumbley, as he competed in the USATF National Championships. Brett Olinger and Justin Smith also reached the next level of competition as well as they competed in the USATF Junior Championships. Chumbley’s knowledge and experience of the sport saw instant results in the 2008 season. The men’s team posted their best-ever finish, second, at the Indoor Championships. Individually the men’s and women’s teams produced seven all-conference performers. The 2008 outdoor season saw individual Big South success and a number of Chumbley’s athletes advanced to the NCAA Regional meet. Two women, Amy Marshall and Shemelia Brandon, and seven men, Kyle Morse, Nictae Moore, Daniel Oseth, Raschad Kelso, Olajuwon Jones, Wayne Gore and Gaylon Johnson, all competed in the East Regional. Morse, an athlete under Chumbley’s teaching since his sophomore year, claimed the East Regional title in the hammer throw and advanced to the NCAA Championships, where he became Radford’s fifth All-America athlete, and the first with Chumbley at the helm. In 2007, Chumbley was called on to fill a new role, moving into the position of interim Program Director. At the conclusion of Radford’s track and field season in 2007, Chumbley had the “interim“ tag lifted from his title when he became the school’s director of track and field/cross country on June 23. On the women’s side, he helped develop the top two throwers in program’s history: Tiffany Evans and Marshall. Under Chumbley’s watchful eye, Evans racked up four conference championships and earned Big South Field Performer of the Year honors in both the 2007 indoor and outdoor seasons. Marshall went on to post a pair of javelin titles of her own (2007-08), and etched her name into the school record books. In 2006, Chumbley was hired as the throws coach and in his first season there were instant results. Four throwers made their mark among the very best in the Big South and the program’s record book. Before landing in Radford, Chumbley’s background include four different stops. Prior to his arrival to Radford, he spent four seasons as an assistant at Illinois State. In his time with the Redbirds, Chumbley produced one United States Olympic Trials qualifier, two NCAA Championship qualifiers, 17 NCAA Regional qualifiers,eight conference champions and 23 all-conference performers. In addition, Chumbley helped guide his squad in setting four new school records and one conference record. Prior to Illinois State, Chumbley spent one year at Murray State, where he helped produce a conference champion, 17 all-conference performers and guided his group in setting four school records.

Chumbley earned his master’s in teaching (physical education) from Hastings College (Ky.), where he coached the NAIA affiliate school in producing two All-Americans, 12 national qualifiers, one multievent national champion and 17 new school records.

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Beyond his collegiate coaching resume, Chumbley brings experience from the King of the Ring Throws Festival, the Redbird Track and Field Camp, the Urbana Coaches Clinic, Central Illinois Track Club and the Chumbley/Fister Throws Camp. His track and field training includes certification as a USATF Level II Throws coach, and from USATF Level I coaching school. In 1998, Chumbley earned his bachelor’s degree in education and kinesiology from the University of Kentucky.

An All-Southern Conference performer in the hammer throw while at Marshall University, Chumbley was also a three-time Kentucky High School State Champion. He and his wife Jennifer currently reside in Radford with their daughter, Alex.

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Mark White

assistant coach ♦ Sixth year

Mark White enters his sixth season at Radford University where he oversees sprints, relays, and hurdles and is the recruiting coordinator. He is USA Track & Field Level Two certified in combined events.

Coaching Profiles

Since White’s arrival at Radford, every men’s school record in sprints, hurdles and relays with the exception of three, have been eclipsed - both indoor and outdoor. Radford no longer competes in two of those three events, 55m and 55m hurdles. 2010-11 saw many school standards shattered and numerous top finishes tallied. White’s athletes surpassed or tied a school record on 10 separate occasions and had a total of 96 Top 5 showings.

Hurdles were the strong event for Radford in both indoor and outdoor seasons. White guided two freshmen, Amber Church and Chris Dobbins, to stellar first years of collegiate competition. Church won the 60m hurdles Big South title and Dobbins finished runner-up, while both garnered Big South Conference Indoor Freshman of the Year distinctions. The duo would go on to record a combined three victories and 16 Top 5 showings. A total of 39 (26 men, 13 women) outdoor and 19 indoor times (9 men, 10 women) entered the all-time Top 10 rankings at Radford under White’s watch during the 2010-11 campaign. Two of White’s athletes, Raschad Kelso and Brett Olinger qualified for the NCAA East Preliminary. Their top time ranked 48th and 38th in the East Region, respectively. During 2009-10, White guided senior Olajuwon Jones to qualify for the first round of the Outdoor National Championships in the 400m. White also mentored the 4x400-meter relay team, which claimed its third consecutive conference championship. In the sprints, White directed Raschad Kelso to new indoor school records in the 200 and 400m and added another during outdoor in the 200m. Under White’s guidance, Bryan Wallace set new school marks in the 110-meter hurdles (outdoor) and 60-meter hurdles (indoor) and Brett Olinger collected the 400-meter hurdle school standard. The 2009 indoor season saw new school records being shattered by sprinters in every meet. There were new school records set in the 60 meters, 60-meter hurdles, 200m, and 400m. The outdoor season was no different as school records were eclipsed in the 400m and the 4x400-meter relay record was tied. Under White’s watch, four of his sprinters advanced to the NCAA Regional and two qualified for Nationals; Raschad Kelso in the 200 and Olajuwon Jones in the 400m. Jones and Kelso were also members of the 4x400-meter relay team that also advanced to Regional competition. Freshman Brett Olinger qualified for the USTAF Junior Nationals in the 400-meter hurdles. On the women’s side, White helped with the emergence of Britney Whittaker, who captured the 800m Big South Championship Outdoor crown and advanced to the Regional. The 2008 season under White immediate produced results as two relay records fell and the men’s 4x400 team claimed a Big South Title and a NCAA Regional berth. The men’s team of Wayne Gore, Jones, Gaylon Johnson and Kelso posted a time of 3:14.40 at the Big South Championship and a mark of 3:12.41 at the East Regional. White came to Radford after spending the past 11 years teaching and coaching at Middlesex County, Virginia. During that time he filled a variety of athletic capacities, including six years as the school’s athletic director. He also served as the head varsity football coach and track & field coach. Under his guidance, the Middlessex boys track and field program won three consecutive Tidewater District Championships, Region A Championship in 2006 and a state runner-up placing in 2006. White was tabbed the Tidewater District Coach of the Year for three consecutive years (2000-07) and was awarded Region A Coach of the Year in 2006. White received his bachelors degree in history from nearby Ferrum College in 1996. He played baseball for the Panthers for four years (1991-95), where he was a teammate of perennial National League All-Star relief pitcher Billy Wagner. White also served as an assistant coach under Ferrum legend Abe Naff.

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During his high school teaching/coaching career, White earned his master’s degree from Ohio University in 2006 in sports science/athletic administration. White resides in Pearisburg with his daughters Abigail and Annabelle.

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Sean Bossman

head Cross Country coach, Assistant Track ♦ fifth year Sean Bossman returns to his alma mater for his fifth season as an assistant with the Radford University track and field program, overseeing all aspects of distance.

Alongside his assistant responsibilities, Bossman will begin his third year as the head coach of the men’s and women’s cross country programs.

Bossman’s coaching experience molded freshman Brian Gorwitz into the Highlanders’ best distance runner in 2010-11. He finished 23rd out of 81 competitors at the Championship, paced Radford runners in every meet and collected the Big South Men’s Runner of the Week honor for his 19th-place performance at the James Madison Invitational. Four runners also competed in the NCAA Division I Cross Country Southeast Regional, with solid showings by Gorwitz, Thomas Keefe, Sam Keltner and Nathan Turner in their first-ever 10K event. On the track side, Bossman helped Gorwitz reach a U.S. Junior National qualifying time and two consecutive victories in the 5000m and also his first-ever 1500m title. He also had a hand in Keltner’s five new PR’s this year in six events. Each season while Bossman has been coaching, the Highlanders have placed a men and women’s cross country athlete on the Conference’s All-Academic Team (Brittany Christian – 2008, 2009; Joel Hanlon 2008; Nathan Turner - 2009). 2010 was no different as Sam Keltner and Hannah Scheren earned a spot on the team. In his two years voluntarily assisting the distance program, Bossman helped guide one men’s all-conference performer, Dawit Legesse, and a two-time women’s all-conference athlete, Lori Crotts, in cross country.

Coaching Profiles

In his first head coaching stint, the men’s cross country squad was picked ninth in the preseason and surprised everyone at the Big South Championship, finishing fifth - the highest showing since 2007.

In the course of his Radford career, Bossman was an outstanding distance performer for the Highlanders. He twice earned all-conference distinctions as a part of the distance medley relay team in 2006 and the 800m in 2008. Among his accomplishments on the track, Bossman also excelled in the classroom, garnering all-academic honors during the outdoor season in 2008. Bossman clocked Radford’s 2008 season-best times in the indoor 800m (1:55.80) and mile (4:23.56). He also held Radford’s best times in the 800 (1:52.48) and 1,500m (3:56.50) during the outdoor season.

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Bossman earned his bachelor’s degree in exercise, sport and health education in May of 2008 and currently resides in Radford.

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JaRod Tobler

Coaching Profiles

assistant coach ♦ first year

JaRod Tobler begins his first season as an assistant coach of Radford’s track and field program, focusing on jumps and multi-events. “We are thrilled to have Coach Tobler join our staff,” commented Director of Track and Field/Cross Country Brent Chumbley. “I have known JaRod for over 10 years and his experience as a coach and professional athlete will have a huge impact on our team. I expect big things from our jumpers this year!” As a professional track and field athlete for the USA national team, Tobler brings with him over four years experience in national and international competition. In addition to his professional career, Tobler has had success in collegiate coaching. Tobler got his first coaching position at East Tennessee State in 2006 where he assisted with recruiting, planning and administration for the Buccaneers’ track and field program. During his tenure, he helped lead the men’s squad to indoor and outdoor conference titles. After one season with the Johnson City, Tenn. institution, Tobler’s next coaching move led him to Eastern Illinois in 2007. While there, Tobler coached the men’s and women’s squads to six league championships. When combining his two coaching stops at ETSU and EIU, Tobler has coached multiple conference championship teams, individual conference champions, as well as multiple regional qualifiers. His success in coaching carried over into his professional career. During the 2008 campaign, Tobler came out of retirement and finished sixth at the 2008 USA Olympic Trials in the long jump. That level of success led Tobler to leave Eastern Illinois in 2010 to pursue a professional career. He trained at the Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista, Calif. from 2010-11. His hard work led him to a second-place finish at the 2011 Indoor Championships; and more recently, a seventh-place finish at this year’s USA Olympic Trials. “By getting back into coaching allows me to combine my professional and coaching experience to help develop the student-athletes at Radford University,” expressed Tobler. “I am excited to be a part of a program that has high values and is focused on what is best for their student-athletes.”

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A 2004 graduate of Illinois State with a bachelor’s degree in telecommunications management, is Level I certified by the United States of America Track and Field (USATF).

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Olajuwon Jones

Volunteer assistant ♦ Second year Olajuwon Jones is in his second season as a volunteer assistant track and field coach.

Raschad Kelso

Volunteer Assistant ♦ Second year

Jones was a 10-time all-conference runner. In addition to sharing the school record in the 4x100 and 4x400 with fellow volunteer assistant coach Raschad Kelso and other relay members, Jones currently holds the school standard in the 400m (46.51).

Raschad Kelso is in his second season as a volunteer track and field coach. Kelso, a 2011 graduate of Radford University, was a record-breaking athlete during his collegiate competition. He currently holds school records in the indoor 60m (6.91), 200m (21.60) and 400m (48.05), as well as the outdoor 200m (21.26). In addition to his sprinting accolades, Kelso was a member of the record-breaking 4x400m indoor team (3:16.27) and both 4x100m (40.89) and 4x400m (3:12.06) relay squads.

Coaching Profiles

Jones was a standout sprinter and integral relay member while at Radford during 2006-10. A four-time regional qualifier, Jones became a three time 4x400m Big South Champion following a firstplace showing at the 2010 event.

A 13-time all-conference honoree and threetime regional qualifier, Kelso capped his Highlander career by qualifying for the NCAA Preliminaries last year.

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Eric Graves

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Senior ♦ Distance

2011-12 HIGHLIGHTS

Posted Radford’s Top-6 800m outdoor times… Turned in a fifth-place showing at the Big South Championships in the 800m with a season-best time of 1:55.01… Highest finish came at the Carolina’s Cup (4th/1:55.18)… Combined to run a 3:14.37 in the 4x400m and take first place at the Winthrop Invitational… Finished third at the Carolina’s Cup in the 4x400m with a time of 3:16.73... Posted an indoor personalbest 1:56.43 in the prelims of the Big South Indoor Championships and finished sixth in the finals… Placed fifth at the Akron Invitational with a 1:56.49… Took seventh in the 600m at the VT Challenge with a 1:22.43.

2010-11 HIGHLIGHTS

6-0 YORKTOWN, VA. COLORADO STATE

Ran Radford’s fastest 1000m time, 2:43.58, at the Liberty Open… Member of the 10:33.16 distance medley relay team that placed fifth at the VT Challenge… Competed in the 800m with an outdoor season-best finish (10th) coming at the Asics Winthrop Invitational with a time of 2:05.87… Ran personalbest time of 2:01.21 at the Big South Championships… Completed the Cross Country Big South Preview (Sept. 25) in 32:53.58… Crossed the finish line in 37th place at the James Madison Invitational (Sept. 11) with a personal best time of 31:39.80.

HIGH SCHOOL

Named cross country captain… Earned district, region and state honors en route to competing at nationals… Twice named Daily Press All-Star… Once held the school record in the 4x400m and 4x800-meter relays… All-district honors in the high jump, 800m, 4x400m, 4x800m… Region runner-up in the 800m and named all-region in the 4x800m and 1,000m.

PERSONAL/ACADEMICS

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Son of Tonia and Ronald Graves and has a sister, Kathryn… Majoring in exercise, sport and health education.

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Curtis Hodge Senior ♦ Throws

Redshirted during the outdoor season... Had three runner-up performances in the weight throw… Season-best toss came at the Big South Indoor Championships where he threw 18.37m and placed fourth… 18.12m mark at the Akron Invitational earned a second-place showing… Tossed 17.77m at the VT Challenge to take second… Also finished runner-up at the Liberty Open with a 17.56m distance… Redshirted during the outdoor campaign.

2010-11 HIGHLIGHTS

Transferred in January having never competed in the weight throw… Recorded five Top 10 finishes in all five meets in which he competed… Season-best fifth-place finish at the Big South Championships in the weight throw at 17.01m/55’9.75”… Qualified and competed in the NCAA East Outdoor Preliminary with his 48th-ranked throw… Tossed a season-best 58.27m/191’2” at the Liberty Invite to grab second place… Held Radford’s Top 9 season marks… Recorded three victories, two runnerup showings and finished no lower than seventh all season… Won at the Carolina’s Cup then had back-to-back titles at the Radford Invitational and Liberty Twilight… Also competed in the discus with season-best mark 41.07m/134’9” coming at the Big South Championships… Finished sixth on three separate occasions.

PERSONAL/ACADEMICS

Born on Sept. 29, 1989... Son of Kathleen Quaife and Bob Hodge and has an older brother Max... Majoring in criminal justice.

6-0 OAK PARK, CALIF. MOORPARK COLLEGE

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2011-12 HIGHLIGHTS

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Phillip Hovatter Senior ♦ Jumps

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2011-12 HIGHLIGHTS

Redshirted during the outdoor season... Took fourth place in the indoor heptathlon with a school-record 4,641-point total… Finished third in the Liberty Open with 4,321 points and came in sixth at the Liberty Kickoff with 4,464 points… Won the heptathlon long and high jump at the Liberty Open… Finished fifth in the high jump and seventh in the long jump at the Big South Indoor Championships.

2010-11 HIGHLIGHTS

Eclipsed the heptathlon school record twice with new record amounting to a 4,575-point performance at the Big South Indoor Championships… Decathlon school record holder, set at the Big South Outdoor Championships with fifth-place, 5,990-point showing… Set 22 new personal records over the course of the season… Compiled 16 Top-5 finishes… Won the long jump at the Joe Hilton-Kent Taylor Carolina Invitational by jumping over seven meters for the first time in career… Leaped 7.21m/23’8” for a lifetime PR in the long jump at the Radford Invitational.

2009-10 HIGHLIGHTS

6-2 MT. JACKSON, VA. STONEWALL JACKSON

Held Radford’s second best indoor season mark with a 21’7.25” (6.58m) mark in the long jump at the Big South Championships to finish eighth… Captured fifth place at the Akron Invitational in the triple jump with a jump of 43’0.25” (13.11m)… Recorded a 44’2.75” (13.48m) mark at the Big South Championships in the triple jump, good for seventh place... Leaped to a season-best 21’1.25” (6.43m) in the long jump at the Duke Invitational to capture 15th place… His 44’8.25” (13.62m) mark at the Lou Onesty Invite allowed him to take home seventh place… Season-best mark in the triple jump came at the Coastal Carolina Invitational when he marked 41’9.75” (12.74m).

HIGH SCHOOL

School record holder in the triple jump, 400m and mile relay… Holds the district record for the 400m and triple jump… Named Athlete of the Year at Stonewall Jackson… Three-time county MVP… Four-time all-district and region honors and two-time all-state for track… Three-sport athlete in track, football and basketball.

PERSONAL/ACADEMICS

Son of Joanie and David Hovatter… Has three siblings; Kallie, Melanie and Alesia… Majoring in business with an emphasis in entrepreneurship.

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Sam Keltner Senior ♦ Distance

Set new PR’s in the 800, 3000, 5000 and 10,000m… Ran a 9:27.43 PR in the 3000m at the Wake Forest Open… Posted a 15:50.99 at the Liberty Invitational to take sixth place in the 5000m… Finished third at the Winthrop Invitational with personal-best 10,000m time of 33:04.14… Competed in the 800m at the Highlander Invitational and crossed the finish line in 2:06.81... Clocked a 9:20.14 at the VT Challenge to take 14th place in the 3000m… Stopped the 5000m clock at 15:57.20 at the Big South Indoor Championships.

2010-11 HIGHLIGHTS

Clocked a personal-best 9:24.54 at the VT Challenge in the 3K and recorded another PR in the 5000m at the Big South Indoor Championships with a 16:06.07… Set an outdoor PR in five of six events in which he competed… Took home third place at the Asics Winthrop Invitational in the 10,000m with a time of 33:34.84… Placed third in his first-ever collegiate 3000m steeplechase, running a 10:34.76… Competed in all six cross country meets and recorded four Top-40 showings… Raced to a 38th-place finish at the Big South Championships with a season best time of 27:22.39… Crossed the finish line in 23rd (27:57.98) at the Big South Preview… Clocked in at 28:02.90 at the James Madison Invitational, good for a season-best 21st-place performance… Teamed up with Brian Gorwitz to place 10th in the season-opening VMI XC Relays.

2009-10 HIGHLIGHTS

Ran a 4:40.24 at the Liberty Kick Off in the 1,500m to record an eighth-place finish… Placed 12th at the Akron Invitational with a time of 9:54.80… Ran in three events; 3,000, 5,000 and 10,000m during outdoor… At the Raleigh Relays (Mar. 27), garnered a 13th place finish with a time of 16:43.37… Clocked in a 35:21.72 time at the Big South Cross Country Championships.

5-7 VIRGINIA BEACH, VA. FIRST COLONIAL

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2011-12 HIGHLIGHTS

HIGH SCHOOL

Three-sport athlete in track, baseball and volleyball while at First Colonial.

PERSONAL/ACADEMICS

MEN’S TRACK & FIELD

Son of Mary Lou and Tod and has three older siblings; Derrick, Jason and Amy… Majoring in media studies.

RADFORD

Antonio Miller

Returner Profiles

Senior ♦ Jumps

2011-12 HIGHLIGHTS

Competed in one meet, posting a 13.08m distance in the triple jump at the Winthrop Invitational to take home third place... Placed fifth at the Big South Indoor Championships with a triple jump of 13.87m… Turned in a fourth place season-best finish at the JDL Fast Track Invitational with a span of 13.58m.

2010-11 HIGHLIGHTS

Set indoor school record with third-place, all-conference showing in the triple jump with a bound of 14.64m/48’0.50” at the Conference Championships… Recorded three Top 5 performances… Three outdoor third-place showings and all three marks were over 14.25m… Best jump of the season came in the first outdoor meet at Coastal Carolina, spanning 14.36m/47’1.50”.

2009-10 HIGHLIGHTS

5-5 RICHMOND, VA. MANCHESTER

Garnered a third-place finish in the triple jump with a distance of 45’5.75” (13.86m) at the Akron Invitational… Wrapped up the Big South Championships with a fifth-place performance in the triple jump with a season-best mark of 45’9.75” (13.96m)... Participated in three meets… Had three Top-10 finishes in the triple jump… Best finish and personal best performance came at the Duke Invitational with a jump of 46’2.50” (14.08m)… Tied his season-best mark at the Big South Championships and recorded a seventh-place showing.

HIGH SCHOOL

2006 Nike National Indoor All-America and AAU All-America... Two-time VHSL AAA Triple Jump Champion... Nine-time Dominion District Champion (4x100m, 4x200m, long jump, triple jump)... Four-time Central Region Champion in the triple jump, 4x100m and 4x200m... Two sport athlete in track and football while at Manchester.

PERSONAL/ACADEMICS

MEN’S TRACK & FIELD

Has two siblings; Nadiyah and Bashira… Majoring in political science and international studies.

RADFORD

Ronquis Posey Senior ♦ Sprints

All-conference member of 4x400m team… 4x100m team member that won the Winthrop Invitational with time of 42.01… Helped 4x100m team post third-fastest time in program history with 41.16 at the Big South Championships… Came in third at the Wake Forest Open with 41.25 4x100m time... Helped Radford to second straight men’s title and third-place showing in the 4x400m at the Carolina’s Cup… Eclipsed the 11-second mark with 10.92 at the Winthrop Invitational… Set a new PR (22.27) in the 200m at the Winthrop Invitational to take third place... Competed in the 60m and 200m during indoor season… Posted a personal-best 7.00 time I the 60m at the Big South Championships to finish 10th overall… Ran a 23.12 at the JDL Fast Track Invitational to take 15th.

HIGH SCHOOL

6-0 LAWRENCEVILLE, VA. BRUNSWICK

Returner Profiles

2011-12 HIGHLIGHTS

Four-time state qualifier at Brunswick... MVP during his senior campaign for indoor and outdoor... 200 and 400m state champion during junior year and won the indoor 300m during senior season.

PERSONAL/ACADEMICS

MEN’S TRACK & FIELD

Ronquis is the son of Dorothy and Ronald Posey and has two siblings, Marquis and Tiffany... Majoring in computer science.

RADFORD

Justin Smith Senior ♦ Throws

2011-12 HIGHLIGHTS

Returner Profiles

Redshirted during outdoor season... Indoor all-conference in the shot put… Recorded four throws of 16.00m or better… Took second place with school-record toss of 16.76m at the Big South Indoor Championships… Placed runner-up a the Liberty Open with a mark of 16.25m… Garnered fourth-place showings at the Hokie Invitational and VT Challenge.

2010-11 HIGHLIGHTS

Big South Indoor All-Conference performer in the shot put by way of a 15.85m/51’4.25” mark… Big South Field Athlete of the Week for his third-place showing at the VT Challenge with a 16.07m/52’8.75” shot put toss… Also placed third at the Liberty Open… Six outdoor top 5 showings in the shot put… Won the Radford Invitational with a season-best throw of 16.16m/53’0.25”… Runner-up at the Winthrop Invitational at 15.83m/51’11.25” and Carolina’s Cup second-place finisher, tossing 15.60m/51’2.25”… Recorded personal-best 45.16m/148’2” at the Winthrop Invitational in the hammer throw to finish eighth.

2009-10 HIGHLIGHTS

Captured fifth place at the Big South Outdoor Championships with a 47’2.25” (14.38m) distance in the shot put… Took the runner-up position with a shot put throw of 49’10” (15.19m) at the season-opening Liberty Kick Off and placed tenth in the weight throw with a toss of 34’11” (10.64)… Sixth and seventh in the discus and shot put at the Big South Outdoor Championships with marks of 148’9” (45.34m) and 47’3.50” (14.41m), respectively… Took home a second-place finish at the Lou Onesty Invite with a throw of 50’9.25” (15.47m) in the shot put.

2008-09 HIGHLIGHTS

6-3 DAYTON, VA. TURNER ASHBY

the Liberty Kick off with a personal and season-best toss of 52’1.25” in shot put … Captured fifth in the weight toss with a mark of 46’3.50”… Finished sixth in the shot put (49’10.5”) and 13th in the weight throw (43’7.25”) at the Hokie Invitational… Fifth at the Liberty Open in the shot put with a distance of 46’10”… Placed ninth at the Niswonger Invitational with a toss of 49’6.25” in the shot put… Reached 46”1.25” in the shot put at the Akron Open… Placed 10th at the Big South Championships with a personal and season-best distance of 48’0” in the weight throw… Recorded fourth place in the shot put (50’9.25”) at the Big South Indoor Championship… Placed 17th in the USATF Junior Outdoor Track and Field Championships in the shot put with a new school record distance 54’10”… Opened up the outdoor season with an eighth-place finish in the shot put (48’6.75”) and 21st in the hammer throw (115’10”) at the 49er Classic… Posted a fifth-place finish in the shot put with a mark of 49’10.50” and 15th in the hammer throw (134’6”) at the Winthrop Invitational… Season-best distance of 138’0” in the hammer throw at the Aggie Relays… Placed 10th in the discus (124’10”) and eighth in the shot put (50’6”) at the Aggie Relays… All-conference performer in the shot put at the Big South Championships with a secondplace finish and a mark of 53’10.50”… Hit a season-best 127’3” in the discus at the Big South Championships.

HIGH SCHOOL

Three-time state indoor and outdoor shot put champion… Holds the Turner Ashby school record in the shot put… Two-sport athlete in track and football… Member of the 2005 State Championship Football team.

MEN’S TRACK & FIELD PERSONAL/ACADEMICS

Born Feb. 5, 1990… Son of Elizabeth and Herbert Smith… Majoring in exercise sports science.

2011-12 HIGHLIGHTS

RADFORD

Senior ♦ Sprints

2010-11 HIGHLIGHTS

Set new indoor PR in the 200m with a time of 22.36 at Virginia Tech… Placed third at the Akron Invitational, clocking a new PR in the 400m at 49.69… Won the Liberty Kickoff with a 22.74 time in the 200 and finished third in the 400m… Last leg of the 4x400m runner-up relay team at the Big South Championships with a combined 3:20.54… Outdoor all-conference performer in the 400m, 4x100m and 4x400m… Had three Top-5 marks in the 200m and six in the 400… Tallied victories in the 400m at the Radford Invitational and Carolina’s Cup, with a personal-best time of 47.58 and 48.56, respectively… Runner-up 47.82 finish in the 400 at the Championships… Member of two 4x400m relay title teams, featured by White’s incredible comeback in the last 100 meters to take the Big South crown… Won the 4x100m at the Carolina’s Cup with combined time of 41.30… Went sub-22.00 for first time in career at the Radford Invitational, where he clocked a 21.92 to take fifth… Runner-up at the Joe Hilton-Kent Taylor Carolina Invitational with a time of 22.15.

2009-10 HIGHLIGHTS

Had five top 5 showings in the 200 and 400m… Finished tied for second at the Coastal Carolina Invitational with a time of 49.225 in the 400… Garnered a pair of sixth-place finishes in the 200 and 400m at the Duke Invitational with times of 22.38 and 48.71, respectively… Took home third place at the Big South Championships with a final time of 48.24 in the 400m… Joined Olajuwon Jones, Raschad Kelso and Jordan Wynder as conference champions in the 4x400-meter relay with a time of 3:15.04.

HIGH SCHOOL

Named MVP during senior year at Freedom… Dulles District champion, regional champion and state runner-up in the 400m… Two-time Texas 5A district champion in the 4x400-meter relay while at Mayde Creek.

5-8 HOUSTON, TEXAS FREEDOM

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Lowest 400m time ranked 88th in the East Region and second in the Big South… Won four 400m races… All-conference in 400m and 4x400m… 400m runner-up with season-best time of 47.71… Took the crown at the Winthrop Invitational (48.40), Carolina’s Cup (48.37), Highlander Invitational (47.80) and Winthrop Twilight (48.60)… Finished fourth at the Weems Baskin Relays with 49.06 and fifth at Wake Forest Open, clocking a 48.43… 10th at Georgia Tech Invitational with 48.24… Took third place in the Highlander Invitational’s 200m event at 21.76… Member of runner-up 4x100m team at Carolina’s Cup with time of 41.86… Final leg of the all-conference 4x400m team that posted a 3:15.65… Won the Winthrop Invitational’s 4x400m event with season-best time of 3:14.37, also the eighth fastest time in program history... All-conference in the 4x400m during indoor… Posted the second and third fastest times for Radford in the 400m… Fourth place at the Big South Championships with a time of 48.90… Finished fifth at Akron with 49.05 time.

Kaise White

PERSONAL/ACADEMICS

MEN’S TRACK & FIELD

Son of Kyron White and Tamisha Sampson… Has two younger siblings; Kalub and Matthew… Majoring in information systems and sciences with a minor in business management.

RADFORD

Josiah Brunson

Returner Profiles

Junior ♦ Pole Vault

2011-12 HIGHLIGHTS

6-0 STAFFORD, VA. JAMES MADISON

Competed in three pole vault events… Hit a season-best 3.95m clearance and finished sixth at the Big South Outdoor Championships… Finished fifth at the Carolina’s Cup with a 3.80m mark… Took eighth at Wake Forest with height of 3.70m... Turned in an eighth-place showing in the pole vault at the Big South Indoor Championships with a clearance of 3.79m.

HIGH SCHOOL

All-state, all-region and all-district in the pole vault as a senior at Mountain View... Holds the school indoor and outdoor records... Named all-region and all-district as a junior.

PERSONAL/ACADEMICS

Transfer from James Madison University... Son of Susanne Brunson... Has four siblings, David, Zion, Evie and Josh ... Majoring in chemistry.

MEN’S TRACK & FIELD

RADFORD

Brian Gorwitz Junior ♦ Distance

Did not compete during the outdoor season... Ran the second fastest indoor mile time of 4:23.86 to finish third at the Akron Invitational… Posted Radford’s top time in the 3000m when he crossed the line in 8:48.40 at the VT Challenge to record a ninth-place showing… Last leg of the school-record distance medley relay team (10:12.74) at the Big South Championships.

2010-11 HIGHLIGHTS

Ran an indoor season-best 4:17.71 mile at the VT Challenge… Highest mile finish (7th) came at the Liberty Open with a time of 4:26.98… Posted season-best times of 9:14.31 in the 3000m and 15:42.42 in the 5000m… Recorded first-ever outdoor 1500m victory at the Carolina’s Cup with a time of 4:02.39… Posted back-to-back victories in the 5000m at the Liberty Invitational and Asics Winthrop Invitational with 15:04.42 and 15:17.53 times, respectively … Qualified for U.S. Junior Nationals with the 15:04.42… Collected the Top 4 cross country times on the season… Led Radford competitors in every race… Collected three Top 20 finishes… Finished 23rd with a time of 26:30.93 at the Big South Championships (Oct. 30)… Ran a personal best 26:27.70 at the Blue Ridge Open (Oct. 15)… 62nd-place showing (26:32.00) at the Paul Short Invitational (Oct. 1), one of the nation’s largest cross country meets… Finished 18th at the Big South Preview with a time of 27:37.30.

HIGH SCHOOL

Named cross country team captain and recorded a fourth-place finish at the VHSL AA State Championship meet… Four-time all-state selection… Part of a 4x800-meter relay team that captured top state time… Finished fifth in Emerging Elite Mile at 2010 New Balance Nationals… Finished seventh at the 2010 Nike Indoor Nationals in the distance medley relay en route to clocking the 16th fastest time in indoor high school history… Three-sport athlete in track, cross country and basketball while at Grafton.

6-2 YORKTOWN, VA. GRAFTON

MEN’S TRACK & FIELD

Returner Profiles

2011-12 HIGHLIGHTS

PERSONAL/ACADEMICS

Son of Ann and David Gorwitz… Pre-major.

RADFORD

David Green

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Junior ♦ Sprints

2011-12 HIGHLIGHTS

Ran a PR of 55.80 in the 400m hurdles at the conference championships to finish fifth… Turned in a fifth-place showing at the Liberty Invitational (56.03) and finished fourth at the Winthrop Invitational (56.45)… Crossed the 100m finish line in fourth with a personal-best 11.08 at the Highlander Invitational... Competed in one indoor meet, clocking a 53.23 in the 400m at the Liberty Kickoff.

2010-11 HIGHLIGHTS

5-8 HANAU, GERMANY FREEDOM

Ran Radford’s season-best time of 7.21 at the Liberty Kickoff in the 60m… Member of the 10:27.41 distance medley relay team that placed fourth at the Big South Championships... Placed ninth at the Big South Outdoor Championships in the 400m hurdles with a season-best time of 56.15… Leaped 6.55m/21’6” at the Radford Invitational in his first collegiate long jump competition.

HIGH SCHOOL

MVP of Freedom’s track and field team his sophomore and senior seasons… Received the Captain Award… Qualified for the state meet twice in the 4x100-meter relay as well as taking all-district honors in the event… Became the district and regional champion in the 110-meter hurdles en route to being recognized as National Elite… Two-time all-district in the 100… All-district in the long and triple jump during junior campaign and district runner up in the long jump.

MEN’S TRACK & FIELD PERSONAL/ACADEMICS

Son of Elvira and Clarence Green… Has one sibling, Maurizio… Majoring is psychology.

RADFORD

Thomas Keefe Junior ♦ Distance

Clocked a season and personal-best 1:58.38 time in the 800m event at the Highlander Invitational… Posted Radford’s top 1500m time with a third-place performance of 4:00.71 at the Winthrop Invitational… Came in sixth at the Carolina’s Cup in the 1500m... Member of the eighth-place distance medley relay team at the Hokie Invitational (10:46.83)… Posted a 2:03.56 in the 800m at the JDL Fast Track Invitational and 4:34.39 in the mile at the Big South Indoor Championships.

2010-11 HIGHLIGHTS

Finished eighth at the Liberty Open in the 800m with a time of 2:04.5… Ran a season-best 4:30.94 mile at the Akron Invitational… Member of the 10:27.41 distance medley relay team that finished fourth at the Big South Championships... During outdoor, ran a 51.42 in his only 400m attempt at the Radford Invitational… Season-best 1500m time came at the Big South Championships, clocking a 4:03.84... Recorded a 1:58.88 in the 800 at the Liberty Invitational… Ran a 27:56.00 at the Paul Short Invitational (Oct. 1) in his first collegiate 8K during cross country season… Recorded a strong showing at the Big South Championships (Oct. 30), placing 30th with a time of 27:03.06.

6-2 FAIRFAX STATION, VA. SOUTH COUNTY

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2011-12 HIGHLIGHTS

HIGH SCHOOL

All-state indoor track, all-district and all-region performer as a senior for South County Secondary.

PERSONAL/ACADEMICS

MEN’S TRACK & FIELD

Son of Kathy and Daniel Keefe… Has an older brother, Daniel … Majoring in communication.

RADFORD

Garrett Knudson

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Junior ♦ Throws

2011-12 HIGHLIGHTS

Set new PR’s in the discus and hammer throw… 37.92m discus distance was good for fifth-place and a PR at the Highlander Invitational… Posted Radford’s Top-5 shot put distances, including season-best 13.98m mark at the Highlander Invitational to take third… Finished fifth at the Carolina’s Cup with a shot put distance of 13.86m… Turned in a personal-best hammer throw of 42.15m at the Big South Championships… Also finished third at the Highlander Invitational in the hammer... Had Radford’s sixth-best indoor shot put distance... With a 15.05m mark at the VT Challenge to place seventh overall… Took fifth at the JDL Fast Track Invitational at 14.72m.

2010-11 HIGHLIGHTS

6-0 ALEXANDRIA, VA. HAYFIELD

Placed fifth at the Big South Indoor Championships in the shot put with personal-best toss of 14.93m/48’11.75”… Finished sixth at the Liberty Kickoff and VT Challenge in the shot put… Highest outdoor shot put finish was a third-place showing at the Asics Winthrop Invitational, with season-best 14.84m/48’8.25” mark… Amongst ACC competition, placed seventh with 14.65m/48’0.75” distance at the Carolina Invitational.

HIGH SCHOOL

Four-time all-district and all-region… Earned the Hawks Claw Award and named field MVP during senior season… School record holder in the indoor shot put… Three-sport athlete in track, soccer and football while at Hayfield Secondary.

PERSONAL/ACADEMICS

MEN’S TRACK & FIELD

Son of Heather and Scott Knudson and has two younger siblings, Hayden and Ellis… Majoring in business management.

RADFORD

Chris Weeks Junior ♦ Distance

Shaved over 17 seconds off his 1500m time from beginning of season to the Carolina’s Cup… Posted Radford’s second fastest time with 4:03.00 at the Carolina’s Cup to take fifth… Finished ninth at the Winthrop Invitational with 4:09.49... Ran the fastest indoor mile time at 4:22.78 and finished seventh at the Big South Championships… Posted a third-place showing at the Liberty Kickoff in the mile (4:27.44)… Also ran the top time in the 1000m (2:41.86) at the Liberty Open… 1:58.28 was third fastest 800m time of the year for Radford.

2010-11 HIGHLIGHTS

Recorded an indoor PR in the 800m at the Akron Invitational, finishing in 2:02.02… Finished fifth at the Liberty Open in the 800… First collegiate victory came in the Liberty Kickoff, clocking a 4:39.11 mile time…Top 800m time, 2:00.77, was recorded at the Asics Winthrop Invitational where he also finished seventh… Clocked in a personalbest 1500m time of 4:07.61 at the Liberty Invitational… Took home sixth place in the 1500m (4:21.08) at the Carolina’s Cup… Had four top 50 cross country finishes… Set a personal best time of 27:58.64 at the Conference Championships to finish 52nd… Placed 34th at the Big South Preview with a time of 28:49.46… Finished in 26th place at the James Madison Invitational by running a 28:03.60.

HIGH SCHOOL

During senior year, named Cross Country Outstanding Senior Runner… Received the Viking Award for being the most dedicated athlete… Two-time all-region performer in cross country… Three-time district champion and track and field MVP… School record holder in the 800m and 4x800-meter relay.

5-8 HAMILTON, VA. LOUDOUN VALLEY

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2011-12 HIGHLIGHTS

PERSONAL/ACADEMICS

MEN’S TRACK & FIELD

Son of Lynn and David Weeks and has a younger sister, Emily… Pre-major.

RADFORD

Joseph Betts

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Sophomore ♦ Sprints

2011-12 HIGHLIGHTS

5-11 LANCASTER, VA. LANCASTER

Lowest 100m time ranked 86th in the East Region and fifth in the Big South, while lowest 200m time ranked 94th in the East Region and fifth in the Big South… Owns four of Radford’s all-time top 100m times in program history… Collected two individual 200m titles… Big South Men’s Track Athlete of the Week (4/18)… Tied the school record of 21.26 and won the Carolina’s Cup 200m… Took first at the Winthrop Twilight with a time of 21.58… Crossed in second in the 100m at the Carolina’s Cup (10.67) and was third at the Wake Forest Open (10.64)… Member of the first-place 4x100m team at the Winthrop Invitational (42.01)… Top-5 in five of six 4x100m relay races... All-conference in the 200m with a third-place showing and 21.78 … Owns Radford’s third and fourth fastest 200m times in program history… Won the 200m at the Liberty Kickoff with a 22.57 time… 200m runner up at the Liberty Open at 22.81… Tied for fourth place at the Liberty Open in the 60m.

HIGH SCHOOL

Standout basketball and baseball player while at Lancaster… Twotime Region A Player of the Year, district player of the year and was named first team all-state in basketball during senior year… Earned second team all-state honors in football his senior year.

PERSONAL/ACADEMICS

MEN’S TRACK & FIELD

Son of Joseph and Tiney Waller and has six siblings… Declared a pre-major.

RADFORD

Ryan Farnan

Sophomore ♦ Distance

Recorded Radford’s top times in the 3000, 5000 and 10,000m... Qualified for U.S. Junior Nationals... Posted a season-best time of 8:48.82 in the 3000m with runner-up finish at Carolina’s Cup, good for eighth all-time at Radford... Took fifth place at the Liberty Invitational in the 5000m with a time of 15:17.44... Runner-up at the Winthrop Invitational with a time of 32:16.79, good for fourth best all-time at Radford... During indoor, finished fifth with Radford’s season-best time of 15:19.89 in the 5000m... Took sixth place in the 5000m at Akron.

HIGH SCHOOL

Three-time All-Northwestern District selection and 2010-11 team captain... All-region during his junior campaign and placed 17th at state... All-district honors in the 800m, 1600m and 4x800, all-region distinction in the 1600 and was a state participant in the 1600 and 3200m .. Three-sport athlete in track, football and basketball.

5-9 WINCHESTER, VA. MILLBROOK

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2011-12 HIGHLIGHTS

PERSONAL/ACADEMICS

MEN’S TRACK & FIELD

Son of Peggy and Tom Farnan... Has two older siblings, Justin and Sarah... Majoring in physical education.

RADFORD

Chris Henry

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Sophomore ♦ Jumps

2011-12 HIGHLIGHTS

5-9 URBANNA, VA. MIDDLESEX

Runner up in the long jump at the Highlander Invitational with a span of 6.68m… Finished third on two occasions, the Carolina’s Cup and Winthrop Invitational, with long jump distances of 6.80m and 6.59m, respectively... Placed fourth and sixth in the long and triple jump at the opening Liberty Kickoff… Best long jump came at the Big South Indoor Championships at 6.89m, which was good for sixth place… Took fourth at the VT Challenge with a leap of 6.80m.

HIGH SCHOOL

State A Champion in the long jump (23’1”) and runner-up in the triple jump (44’10”)… Four-time all-district, all-region and three-time allstate honoree… Holds the Middlesex High record in the long jump… Competed in the Outdoor New Balance National track meet in the 4x100 and 4x200… Member of the 2009 AA State Track and Field Championship team.

PERSONAL/ACADEMICS

MEN’S TRACK & FIELD

Son of Melinda Cary and George Henry, Sr.… Has two siblings Eric and Jasmine… Cousin James Harris was a standout at Radford in track… Majoring in graphic design.

RADFORD

Travis Hudson Sophomore ♦ Multi 's

Took his first outdoor title at the Highlander Invitational with a 1.95m mark in the high jump… Runner-up at the Carolina’s Cup with a height of 1.95m… Hit a season-best 2.00m mark at the Weems Baskin Relays to place fourth... Indoor all-conference in the high jump… Took third place at the conference championships with a 2.00m clearance to garner his first collegiate all-conference honor… Won his first collegiate even with a 2.05m height at the VT Challenge.

HIGH SCHOOL

Two-time All-American in the high jump and pentathlon… Two-time state indoor high jump champion and record holder… Twice named Indoor Male Athlete of the Year… Earned district honors in five events and won all five events… Set three meet records, two school records during senior year… Took home four first-place finishes and two runner-ups in six events during regional indoor… Raced to seventhplace finish in the NSIC Pentathlon in New York.

6-2 CHRISTIANSBURG, VA. CHRISTIANSBURG

MEN’S TRACK & FIELD

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2011-12 HIGHLIGHTS

PERSONAL/ACADEMICS

Son of Missy and Pete Hudson… Has a younger brother Cole… Majoring in exercise, sport and health education.

RADFORD

Logan Shumaker

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Sophomore ♦ Multi 's

6-3 RINER, VA. AUBURN

2011-12 HIGHLIGHTS

Redshirted during outdoor season... Ran in one heptathlon 60mdash race and placed second with 7.28 time during indoor opener at Liberty.

HIGH SCHOOL

Two-time Region C Champion in the long jump, 110 hurdles and 300m hurdles… 2010 State runner-up in the 300 hurdles… School record holder in the long jump, 300 hurdles and 4x400m relay… Three times named Track MVP… Two-time all-district selection in basketball and named most valuable player in 2011… Three-sport athlete in track, football and basketball at Auburn.

MEN’S TRACK & FIELD PERSONAL/ACADEMICS

Son of Michele and Richard Shumaker… Has a younger sister Madison… Majoring in business.

RADFORD

Brian Uthe Sophomore ♦ Throws

Charted Radford’s Top-3 hammer throw marks on the year… Won the Carolina’s Cup hammer throw event with season-best 49.71m mark and also took top honors at Highlander Invitational with 49.25m throw… Finished eighth with shot put personal-best of 13.24m at the Winthrop Invitational… Came in fourth place at Highlander Invitational in the shot put (13.05m)… Recorded two discus Top-10 showings at the Winthrop Invitational (36.15m) and Highlander Invitational (35.69m)... Recorded a fifth-place showing at the Liberty Kickoff at 15.75m and charted two sixth-place performances at the Liberty Open and VT Challenge with marks of 15.93m and 15.85m, respectively… Placed seventh at the Big South Indoor Championships in the weight throw with a personal-best 16.18m toss.

HIGH SCHOOL

2010 4A indoor shot put champion… Member of the five-time 4A state track and field championship team… Earned the Most Improved Field Athlete Award and Patriot Award during junior campaign… As a freshman, gathered the Horizon Award.

6-1 FREDERICK, MD. GOV. THOMAS JOHNSON

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2011-12 HIGHLIGHTS

PERSONAL/ACADEMICS

MEN’S TRACK & FIELD

Son of Paula and Dennis Uthe… Has two older brothers Patrick and Sean… Finished in the top 5 percent of graduating class… Majoring in physics.

RADFORD

Vincent Wyatt

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Sophomore ♦ Hurdles

2011-12 HIGHLIGHTS

6-3 ATLANTA, GA. WILLIAM FLEMING

Top time ranked 30th in the NCAA East Region, 53rd in the nation and second in the Big South… In just one year, owns the Top-9 110m hurdles times in program history… All-conference performer… Finished first or second in six out of seven meets… Set new schoolrecord and took top honors in first competition at the Wake Forest Open with time of 14.01… Won the Winthrop Invitational with time of 14.13… Took the Carolina’s Cup and Highlander Invitational titles with identical 14.20 times… Won the Weems Baskin Relays 110m hurdles event with 14.22… Finished runner-up at Big South Championships with finals time of 14.23… Took 12th place at the Florida Pepsi Relays with time of 14.18... Became the second hurdler in the history of the Big South to eclipse the 8-second mark in the 60m hurdles… Set a school record of 7.95 at the Akron Invitational with runner-up finish and was named Big South Men’s Track Athlete of the Week for that effort… Won the VT Challenge with a 7.97… Took the Liberty Open crown with a finals time of 8.16… All-conference with third-place showing at Big South Indoor Championships (8.31).

HIGH SCHOOL

First team All-Timesland selection as a senior… AAA State Champion as a junior.

PERSONAL/ACADEMICS

MEN’S TRACK & FIELD

Son of Beverly and Victor Wyatt... Has two older brothers Mike and Tony and an older sister Janasia.

RADFORD

Jake Zimmerman Sophomore ♦ Distance

Crossed the 800m finish line in sixth with a season-best performance of 1:57.73… Finished 13th at the Weems Baskin Relays and 17th at the Big South Championships with times of 1:59.09 and 1:59.67, respectively... Placed fourth at the Big South Indoor Championships with school record performance of 10:12.74 in the distance medley relay… Posted Radford’s fourth and fifth fastest times in the 800m… Clocked a 1:58.87 in the 800m at the VT Challenge… Placed ninth at the Liberty Kickoff in the 800.

HIGH SCHOOL

Named all-district 17 times throughout career at L.C. Bird and 10 times named all-academic... District champion four different times... Earned regional honors athletically and academically three times... Regional Champion in the 800m en route to earning first team state honors... LCB Runner of the Year MVP in three of four years... Holds five school records (800, 1000, 3 mile, 4x400 and 4x800m).

6-0 CHESTER, VA. L.C. BIRD

Returner Profiles

2011-12 HIGHLIGHTS

PERSONAL/ACADEMICS

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Son of Sheree and Bill Zimmerman... Has an older brother, Todd... Majoring in business.

Newcomer Profiles

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Victor Brew Freshman ♦ Hurdles

HIGH SCHOOL

Finished seventh at the Group AAA state championships his senior year and was named MVP of the West Springfield Spartans.

PERSONAL/ACADEMICS

Newcomer Profiles

Son of Sam Yankson and Jonna Bartels... Has two siblings: Chris (16) and Sam (15)... Plans to major in business with a minor in information technology.

6-1 SPRINGFIELD, VA. WEST SPRINGFIELD

Shepley Burke Freshman ♦ Multi 's

5-10 DINWIDDIE, VA. DINWIDDIE HIGH SCHOOL

Group AAA all-state selection for the 55m and 110m hurdles in senior campaign; selected captain of squad ... Named MVP of the Central District while being selected District Runner of the Year ... District champion in 110m and 300m hurdles in junior and senior seasons, in addition to the 55m hurdles in senior campaign ... Pole vault champion of the Central District in sophomore year.

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Devon Drake Freshman ♦ Multi 's

HIGH SCHOOL

Two-time district champ for the Brentsville District Tigers.

PERSONAL/ACADEMICS

Son of Dennis Drake and Debbie Hamilton... Has two siblings: Shayne (23) and Ashton (12)... Intends on majoring in business.

Newcomer Profiles

6-0 BRISTOW, VA. BRENTSVILLE DISTRICT

Cory Dunn Freshman ♦ Jumps

6-3 NEW KENT, VA. NEW KENT HIGH SCHOOL

All-district, all-region, and all-state honoree all four years at New Kent ... Named Bay Rivers District Outdoor MVP during his senior campaign ... Holds four school records: 300, triple jump, 4x1, and 4x2 ... Starred in football as well.

PERSONAL/ACADEMICS

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Son of Conard and Iris Dunn ... Has one brother: Chase ... Plans to major in athletic training.

RADFORD

Daniel Moniak Freshman ♦ Distance

HIGH SCHOOL

Two-time all-district and all-region selection at Jamestown... All-state honoree his junior season, winning the state title in the 4x800.

PERSONAL/ACADEMICS

Newcomer Profiles

Son of Dan and Sue Moniak... Has one sister, Maddie (10)... Plans on majoring in physics.

5-7 JAMESTOWN, VA. JAMESTOWN

Harrison Murn Freshman ♦ Distance

5-11 HERNDON, VA. HERNDON HIGH SCHOOL

Captain of the Herndon Hornets his senior year... Earned the sportmanship award... Competed at the Group AAA state championship his junior campaign.

PERSONAL/ACADEMICS

Son of Michael and Brenda Murn... Brother of Dominic (15), Michael (12), Christopher, and Amelia... Undecided on a major.

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Alan Weaver Freshman ♦ Distance

HIGH SCHOOL

All-district and all-region honoree in the indoor 4x800... All-district pick in the 1-mile, 2-mile and all-region in 2-mile.

PERSONAL/ACADEMICS

The son of Chris and Kara Weaver... Undecided on major.

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5-8 GLEN ALLEN, VA. DEEP RUN

RADFORD

MEN’S INDOOR SCHOOL RECORDS Event

Time/Mark Athlete(s)

6.41 6.82 21.60 48.05 1:52.58 4:08.56 8:27.43 14:52.95 7.87 7.95 3:14.73 10:12.74 2.10m/6’11” 7.21m/23’8.25” 14.64m/48’0.50” 4.59m/15’1” 16.76m/55’0.00” 21.13m/69’4.25” 4,641 points

Event

Time/Mark Athlete(s)

School Records

55m 60m 200m 400m 800m Mile 3000m 5000m 55m Hurdles 60m Hurdles 4x400m DMR High Jump Long Jump Triple Jump Pole Vault Shot Put Weight Heptathlon

MEN’S OUTDOOR SCHOOL RECORDS 100m 10.50 200m 21.26 21.26 400m 46.51 800m 1:49.66 1500m 3:44.07 Mile 4:20.46 3000m 8:22.37 5000m 14:48.30 10,000m 30:53.35 3000 Steeple 9:35.18 110 Hurdles 14.01 400 Hurdles 52.33 4x100m 40.89 4x400m 3:12.06 High Jump 2.10m/6’10.75” Long Jump 7.34m/24’1” Triple Jump 15.13m/49’7.75” Pole Vault 4.26m/13’11.75” Shot Put 16.61m/54’6” Discus 49.55m/162’7” Hammer 68.02m/223’2” Javelin 63.80m/209’4” Decathlon 5,990 points

Quentin Preston Allen Dooms Raschad Kelso Raschad Kelso Goran Nava Goran Nava Goran Nava Dawit Legesse Antoine Woods Vincent Wyatt Warrick, Olinger, Dooms, White Weeks, Olinger, Zimmerman, Gorwitz Rochelle Black Irvin White Antonio Miller John Uhler Justin Smith Brian Richotte Phillip Hovatter Allen Dooms Raschad Kelso Joseph Betts Olajuwon Jones Goran Nava Goran Nava Goran Nava Goran Nava Goran Nava Dawit Legesse Andrew Jackman Vincent Wyatt Brett Olinger Harris, Hall, Kelso, Jones Gore, Wynder, Coker, Johnson Jones, Kelso, Olinger, Coker Daniel Oseth Larry Evans Larry Evans Nic Moore John Uhler James Nixon Kyle Morse Brian Richotte Sean Domer Phillip Hovatter

Date

2/12/05 2/25/12 2/12/10 2/12/10 2/21/04 2/14/04 1/17/04 2/17/07 1/18/03 2/11/12 2/25/12 2/25/12 2/22/03 2/21/04 2/25/11 2/23/08 2/25/12 3/04/06 2/25/12

Date

3/31/12 4/23/11 4/13/12 5/16/09 5/15/04 5/15/04 2002 3/20/04 3/13/04 3/28/07 4/13/02 3/17/12 4/23/11 4/18/09 4/21/07 5/30/09 4/23/06 3/24/06 4/15/06 3/31/07 3/31/07 3/13/06 3/10/07 4/29/06 4/01/11 4/22/11

Meet

VT Challenge Big South Championships Akron Invitational Akron Invittaional Big South Championships VT Challenge Tar Heel Invitational Big South Championships Appalachian Invite Akron Invitational Big South Championships Big South Championships Big South Championships Big South Championships Big South Championships VT Challenge Big South Championships VT Challenge Big South Championships

WYATT (60m Hurdles , 110m Hurdles)

Meet

Winthrop Invitational Big South Championships Carolina’s Cup Georgia Tech Invitational Georgia Tech Invitational Georgia Tech Invitational N/A 49er Classic Shamrock Invitational Wake Forest Virginia Wake Forest Open Big South Championships Big South Championships Big South Championships NCAA Regionals Big South Championships Aggie Relays Sea Ray Relays Winthrop Invitational Winthrop Invitational Coastal Carolina Invitational Coastal Carolina Invitational Penn Relays Liberty Collegiate Invitational Big South Championships

SMITH (Shot Put)

MEN’S TRACK & FIELD HOVATTER (Heptathlon/Decathlon)

Since its founding in 1983, the Big South Conference has matured into a competitive leader in college athletics, actively pursuing excellence on the field of play and in the classroom. The League’s growing presence as an NCAA Division I athletic conference is evident by athletic accomplishments on the national stage, innovative marketing and media partnerships, increased television packages, and quality athletic competition while intentionally fostering the academic, personal, social, athletic and leadership development of each student-athlete. This has evolved into the Conference’s mission of “Developing Leaders Through Athletics.” The 2012-13 academic year features the Big South’s largest membership (12) and sponsored sports (19) in its 29 years of existence. The Big South Conference was formed on August 21, 1983, when Charleston Southern (then Baptist College) Athletic Director Howard Bagwell and Augusta President George Christenberry began recruiting members into the Big South, receiving initial commitments from Augusta, Charleston Southern, Campbell, Coastal Carolina and Winthrop. One month later, Dr. Edward M. Singleton was selected as the League’s first Commissioner and continued to solicit new members. His efforts led to the additions of Armstrong State, Radford and UNC Asheville, giving the Big South more than the required six members to constitute an official conference. The Big South’s first year of competition was in the Fall of 1984, and in September 1986, the Big South Conference was granted full-fledged NCAA Division I status. During its infancy and prior to securing automatic bids to NCAA Championships, the Big South made early strides in earning at-large berths in several national postseason events, including volleyball, women’s basketball and women’s golf. In 1989, George F. “Buddy” Sasser replaced the retiring Dr. Singleton as Commissioner, and in 1990, the League received its first automatic bid – receiving an automatic qualifier to the NCAA Baseball Championship. Under Sasser’s seven years of leadership, the Conference implemented its public relations and compliance programs, and introduced its first-ever men’s basketball television package, featuring the Big South competing among some of the finest teams in the nation. In August 1996, Kyle B. Kallander replaced Sasser as the League’s third Commissioner, and in his 16 years at the helm of the Big South, Kallander has been instrumental in aggressively promoting the Conference to new heights. The Conference has enjoyed record levels in marketing revenue during his tenure, he has brought television coverage to Big South women’s basketball, baseball, softball and men’s soccer for the first time in Conference history, as well as increased national television exposure to the League as a whole through aggressive and unique television packages. Under Kallander’s leadership, the Big South developed and initiated its first long-range strategic plan, re-affirming the League’s vision as a distinctive athletic Conference committed to the quality of institutional life through athletic competition. He also spearheaded the efforts to add football as a championship sport, which came to fruition in 2002, and oversaw the additions of men’s and women’s indoor track & field in 1997. The Conference’s 19th championship sport -- women’s lacrosse, begins play this season with eight members. At the same time, Kallander has solidified Conference membership, as an all-time high 12 member institutions comprise the 29-year old League. Recent additions include High Point, Gardner-Webb, Presbyterian College and Longwood, plus the return of charter member Campbell University. Kallander’s long range vision has also included technological advancements, as the Conference introduced its first live video streaming event in 2005 and has since expanded its video offerings to more than 700 events annually through a partnership with the member institutions, as well as the creation of several online and social media platforms. In the last 15 years alone, the Big South Conference has experienced monumental growth and success in nearly every sport. During this time, the Conference has had an individual National Champion six times, has had more than 280 All-Americans, has reached the “Sweet 16” in men’s soccer, women’s basketball and baseball, has received national Top 25 rankings in football, men’s soccer, men’s basketball, women’s basketball, baseball, men’s outdoor track & field, and men’s golf, had an individual selected to play in the NCAA Singles Championship seven times in addition to the first men’s tennis doubles at-large selection, had the first women’s golf program advance to the national finals, had the No. 1 ranked men’s golfer in the country, had the nation’s top scoring men’s basketball team five consecutive years as well as the national men’s basketball scoring leader twice, received an at-large playoff berth in the Football Championship Subdivision in 2006, has had six NFL Draft picks, and has had two institutions finish in the top 10 in the NCAA Men’s Golf Championships -including the Conference’s highest-ever team finish in an NCAA event (fifth in 2007). In 2006-07, the Big South was the only Conference nationwide to have an at-large participant in the football playoffs (Coastal Carolina), a team in the Second Round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament (Winthrop) and a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Baseball Regionals (Coastal Carolina). In fact, Coastal Carolina’s baseball program has been a No. 1 seed four out of the last eight years -- including a national seed for the first time in 2010, while the Chanticleers’ FCS playoff berth in 2006 came in just the fifth-year of the Big South’s football existence. The 2009-10 season saw Liberty’s Sam Chelanga win two NCAA National Championships (cross country, 10,000-meter run); Coastal Carolina’s baseball team reach the Super Regionals for the second time in three years as well as being ranked No. 1 in the national RPI and as high as No. 3 in the national polls;

and three women’s basketball teams reach the postseason for the first time in Conference history. In 2010-11, Chelanga won two more NCAA National Championships (cross country, outdoor 5,000-meter run), the Big South had its first automatic bid recipient in football (Coastal Carolina), UNC Asheville reached the Second Round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament, Coastal Carolina’s women’s golf team was the first in Conference history to advance to the NCAA Championship out of Regional play, and a League-record 18 baseball players were drafted in the 2011 MLB First-Year Player Draft. This past season, the Big South had a record 41 student-athletes earn All-America distinction, while another 10 were named Academic All-Americans. The Conference also won its first football playoff game (Stony Brook), had the national women’s basketball Rookie Coach of the Year, had two men’s soccer teams reach the NCAA Tournament for the first time in a decade (Coastal Carolina, Liberty), and had a record five individuals selected for the NCAA Men’s Golf Regionals -- the most of any Division I conference in 2011-12. In addition, Liberty was the first men’s golf team in Conference history to win an NCAA Regional, and the Flames went on to finish 10th at the national event. Several former Big South student-athletes have also reached national prominence in recent years. Coastal Carolina’s Amber Campbell made the U.S. Olympic Team in 2008 and 2012, and was one of five former Big South athletes to compete in the 2008 Games; VMI’s Reggie Williams reached the NBA with the Golden State Warriors in 2010, UNC Asheville’s Ty Wigginton was named an American League All-Star in 2010, and Coastal Carolina’s Dustin Johnson has won six PGA Tour events since departing the Big South Conference in 2007. Three former Big South baseball players made their major league debuts in 2012, while Avery Warley became the third Big South women’s basketball player to play in the WNBA. The Conference’s tagline, “Developing Leaders Through Athletics” was unveiled in 2008-09 in conjunction with the Conference’s 25th Anniversary. The League also honored its heritage with the Top 25 “Best of the Best” moments in League history from 1983-2008, with Liberty University’s 10-year women’s basketball championship run from 1996-2007 being crowned the No. 1 moment in the Big South’s first 25 years. The Conference’s on-field accomplishments have been duplicated in the classroom. Annually, more than 40 percent of Conference student-athletes are named to the Big South’s Presidential Honor Roll for maintaining a cumulative 3.0 grade-point average, and the League has had more than 100 Academic All-Americans in its 28 years of existence. Furthermore, the Big South has recorded double figure totals in NCAA Public Recognition Awards for APR progress the last three years.

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The Big South Conference

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The Big South Conference

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Radford University President Penelope Kyle

President Penelope Kyle

Penelope Ward Kyle became Radford University’s sixth, and first female, president when she took office on June 1, 2005. She came to RU with more than 30 years of experience in state government, the corporate and legal worlds, and higher education. Upon assuming the presidency, President Kyle immediately focused on leading the university’s initiative to become one of the top 50 masters universities in the nation. The Radford University strategic plan “7-17”, completed in 2007 at her direction, identifies four strategic directives -- the investment in people, programs, global and local society and the future of Radford University. Under President Kyle’s leadership, the university also added its first doctoral program with an emphasis in rural mental health and launched an initiative to grow graduate college student enrollment by offering additional doctoral and masters level programs. She hired the university’s first provost and created two new vice presidential areas of responsibility, Information Technology and University Relations. The Radford University Board of Visitors, at President Kyle’s request, has increased its membership by four positions to provide an opportunity for more diversity and leadership innovation within the governing body. A native of southwest Virginia, President Kyle is a product of the Galax public schools system. She graduated from Guilford College in Greensboro, North Carolina and did her postgraduate studies in English at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas. She received her Juris Doctorate from the University of Virginia School of Law and later earned her MBA from the College of William and Mary. President Kyle served as Executive Director of the

Virginia Lottery for 11 years, under three successive governors. First appointed by Governor George Allen in 1994, she was reappointed by Governor James Gilmore, and then reappointed once again by Governor Mark Warner. Previously, Ms. Kyle was employed by CSX Corporation, an international transportation company, where she became the company’s first female officer. Before joining CSX Corporation, she was an attorney with McGuire, Woods, LLP in Richmond. She also taught English for six years at Thomas Nelson Community College in Hampton, Virginia. President Kyle serves in leadership positions on numerous educational, civic, cultural, professional, financial and volunteer organizations. She served on the Board of Visitors at James Madison University from 1984 until 1992 and on the JMU Foundation Board 1992 until 1994. She also served on the Virginia Commonwealth University Foundation Board from 1994 until 2000 and on the Board of Governors of Saint Christopher’s School from 1999 until 2005. President Kyle is currently a member of the Board of Directors of the Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce and is a member of the Board of Directors of PRA, Inc., a publicly traded company. Ms. Kyle is married to Charles L. Menges, an attorney and partner with McGuire, Woods, LLC. They are the parents of three children, son, Kyle Ward Menges, and two daughters, Penelope Whitley Menges, and Patricia Lee Menges.

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Director of Athletics Robert Lineburg

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Robert Lineburg

Since being introduced as Radford University’s Director of Athletics in the fall of 2007, Radford native Robert Lineburg has helped usher in a new era of Highlander athletics, marked by unprecedented on-and off-field improvements and successes. In his short time with the department, Lineburg has been the catalyst for a number of changes, particularly in areas such as facilities, personnel and strategic planning. His most visible influences to date have been on the Dedmon Center and Radford University’s new 700-seat baseball stadium. Beginning in the spring of 2008, the Dedmon Center, the centerpiece of Highlander athletics, underwent transformations to the arena, including a new steel-supported roof, a new basketball floor, renovated athletic offices, a new-look natatorium, and improved athletic locker, training, and medical facilities. Along with the initial upgrades to the Dedmon Center, an improved state-of-the-art strength and conditioning room, new ticket office and Learning Enhancement Center (LEC), which houses student-athlete academic support, were completed/added in 2009. In 2010, facility upgrades included a new high-tech videoboard / sound system to the Dedmon Center as well as a new playing surface / irrigation system and dugouts to the Radford University Baseball Field. This past spring, Radford transformed its baseball program in April of 2011 by opening a brand-new stadium and making the first significant adjustment to its home park since opening in 1986. For the first time ever, the Highlanders have the capability to host night games. The stadium features lighting standards that meet the requirements of NCAA Regional Tournament host sites. In June, Robert Lineburg introduced Mike Jones as Radford University’s 7th head men’s basketball coach. Lineburg has also overseen the hires of six new head coaches as well as seven new athletic administrators. His other hires include women’s basketball head coach Taj Njongba, head volleyball coach Marci Jenkins, women’s head golf coach Jeff Beeler, head men’s soccer coach Marc Reeves and the promotion of track and field interim director Brent Chumbley to head coaches’ status. Among the administrators added in Lineburg’s tenure are executive associate A.D. Randy Butt, head athletic trainer Chad Hyatt, assistant A.D. for communications Joey Beeler, director of student-athlete support services/senior women’s administrator Stephanie Ballein and Director of Facilities Brad Epperley. As a result of the changes, Radford achieved a banner year in 2008-09: women’s soccer, men’s basketball, men’s tennis and softball claimed Big South conference crowns and advanced to NCAA Tournament play. Women’s soccer advanced to its fourth tournament, men’s basketball won the Big South regular-season and tournament title to advance to the NCAAs for the first time since 1998, men’s tennis made its thirdstraight appearance, and softball appeared for the first time and won Radford’s firstever NCAA tournament game in any sport. Lineburg and the Highlanders backed their success in 2008-09 with a men’s tennis and softball Big South regular season title in 2009-10. Mickey Dean’s softball team went on to win their second straight conference tournament crown before advancing to the Athens, Georgia Regional final with two more NCAA Tournament victories. The successes on the field continued in 2010-11 as Radford captured three more Big South titles. Women’s soccer and softball claimed regular season crowns, while men’s tennis advanced to the NCAA Tournament with their fourth league tournament championship in five years. Along with their competitive success, the Highlanders have defined the true meaning of “student-athlete” during Lineburg’s tenure. For the second consecutive year, Raford led all Big South institutions by placing 58.3 percent of its student-athletes on the conference’s Presidential Honor Roll. In 2008-09, the Highlanders had 57.9 percent of their students on the list. He and his staff have also been responsible for creating a five-year strategic plan for

the Radford athletic department and building an athletics facilities master plan. Additional achievements include ushering in a new athletics Internet site (RadfordAthletics. com), and helping implement a new ticket system (Ticket Return). Lineburg and his staff have also hosted top-level competition, with five Big South championships taking place on the Radford campus from 2008-11 (men’s basketball, track & field, softball, men’s tennis and volleyball). In addition to making an impact on Radford athletics, Lineburg is also involved in a number of different organizations and committees. He is the chairman of the Big South Conference Subcommittee on Basketball Improvement, a member of the Big South ad-hoc Committee on Basketball Issues, a member of the selection committee to select Radford University’s Vice President for Advancement, and most recently, was selected to serve on the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Issues Committee Prior to becoming Radford’s third Director of Athletics, Lineburg’s corporate knowledge was groomed as a marketing associate with Peloton Real Estate Partners in Dallas, Texas. Along with his business experience, Lineburg spent 15 seasons as a college basketball coach, including time as Southern Methodist’s (Dallas, Texas) interim head coach. Prior to serving as the Mustangs interim head coach, Lineburg spent eight years as an assistant coach at SMU. Following his interim tenure, he served two more seasons as an assistant coach at Southern Methodist. Lineburg’s coaching resume also includes assistant coaching positions with the men’s basketball programs at James Madison University and Emory & Henry College, as well as with the Dallas Mavericks summer league team. His coaching experience also took him through the Big South, as he spent time on the sideline at UNC Greensboro. A 1991 graduate of Roanoke College, Lineburg started his collegiate basketball career as a Radford Highlander, where he was a two-year letterman before transferring to nearby Roanoke College to play his final two years. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree in political science with a minor in history. In 1995, he received a Master’s Degree in education from Virginia Tech, where he was also a graduate assistant on the men’s basketball staff. “In addition to being a good candidate, Robert is a Radford native, something that will serve him well in his new role,” Kyle said at the time of his hire. “He has great family ties in the area and we’re excited he’s decided to come home to work with us.” Lineburg is the son of retired Radford High School football coach and athletic director Norman Lineburg and the brother of Dr. Mark Lineburg, the Superintendent of Bristol City Schools, Paul Lineburg, the Assistant Principal at William Byrd H.S. and Wayne Lineburg, who is the interim head football coach at the University of Richmond. He is married to the former Mary Parish, also a native of Radford.

RADFORD

This is Radford University

Nestled in the New River Valley of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Radford, Va., Radford University is student-centered and focused on providing outstanding academic programs for its more than 9,000 students. Well known for its strong faculty/student bonds, innovative use of technology in the learning environment and vibrant student life on a beautiful campus, Radford University offers many opportunities to get involved and succeed in and out of the classroom. Radford University welcomes students from the Commonwealth of Virginia, across the country and around the world. Here, you will find inspiration in the surroundings – the manicured green lawns on campus, the steady roll of the New River, the wonders along the Blue Ridge Parkway, the stately university buildings and a quaint downtown. Radford’s 153 undergraduate and graduate programs offer every student the opportunity to discover new talents, develop leadership skills and experience personal growth. Radford University serves the Commonwealth of Virginia and the nation through a wide range of academic, cultural, human service, and research programs. First and foremost, the university emphasizes teaching and learning and the process of learning in its commitment to the development of mature, responsible, well-educated citizens. Radford University develops students’ creative and critical thinking skills, teaches students to analyze problems and implement solutions, helps students discover their leadership styles, and fosters their growth as leaders. Toward these ends, the university is student-focused and promotes a sense of caring and of meaningful interaction among all members of the University community. Research is viewed as a vital corollary to the teaching and learning transaction as it sustains and enhances the ability to teach effectively. Radford University believes in the dynamics of change and has a strong commitment to continuous review, evaluation, and improvement in the curriculum and all aspects of the university, so as to meet the changing needs of society.

Fast Facts

- Located in the New River Valley of Southwest Virginia - 177-acre main campus; 78-acre RU West campus - 9,370 Students (58% female, 42% male) - 1,020 Graduate enrollment - Students originate from 39 states and Washington D.C.; 57 countries - Student-to-faculty ratio of 19:1 - 83% of faculty hold doctorate or terminal degrees in their fields - 93% of RU students obtain employment or continue education within 3-8 months of graduation

UNIVERSITY

NEW RIVER The NRV is home to one of the oldest rivers in the world: the New River. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also one of the few rivers in the world that flows south to north. The NRV hosts the largest research park in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The NRV is comprised of the following counties- Montgomery, Pulaski, Floyd, Giles and the Independent City of Radford. The NRV is home to approximately 165,145 residents. The NRV hosts Radford University, Virginia Tech, and New River Community College.

THE NEW RIVER

DOWNTOWN RADFORD

CASCADE FALLS

BISSET PARK

VALLEY

CAMPUS LIFE

Want to get involved? You can start with more than 200 clubs and organizations, including academic clubs, outdoor clubs, national honor fraternities and Greek associations. Join a team -- RU has club and intramural sports and NCAA Division I athletics, which includes eight men’s and 11 women’s sports. If that’s not enough, there are campus lectures, movies, performances, festivals (pictured below) and concerts from big names like Third Eye Blind, Outkast, Matchbox 20 and Fuel.

HIGHLANDER FESTIVAL

CLIMBING WALL

Student-Athlete Support Services The mission of the Student-Athlete Support Services (SASS) office for Radford University Athletics is to promote, assist, and provide counsel to all student-athletes. Its primary, constant goal is to develop graduates and outstanding citizens who have contributed in the areas of athletic competition during their tenures of education. Located in the Dedmon Athletic Center, the newly established Learning Enhancement Center is equipped with computers, tutorial rooms, and a study lounge. The Learning Enhancement Center provides direction for student-athletes via academic counseling in conjunction with advisors from the respective colleges at Radford University. Academic support services such as tutoring and supervised study hall are provided, as well as career planning, monitoring of eligibility status, and a host of other guidance and advisory services.

2011-12 Athletic Academic Accomplishments 3 Scholar-Athletes of the Year 3 Most Outstanding Students 40 All-Academic Selections 6 All-State Academic Selections 1 CoSIDA Academic All-America 4 Academic All-District Selections 5 Team Academic Awards

ATHLETICS

STRENGTH Strength & Conditioning A component that is vital to Radford student-athletes is the strength and conditioning program directed by Strength and Conditioning Coach Michael Shumaker. Highlander Athletics has long been recognized as one of the leaders among Mid-Atlantic schools in its conditioning and strength training. It has been an instrumental part in the success of Radford University sports through the years. Under the direction of Shumaker and Assistant Strength and Conditioning coaches Tim Ridley and Michele Huffman, the program is designed to help each student-athlete reach his or her full potential in their respective sport. Each Radford University student-athlete has strength and conditioning programs unique to their goals as a player. This program, developed by Shumaker, helps prepare Radford student-athletes for the long and rigorous in-season schedule. The Strength and Conditioning staff at Radford University is committed to excellence in competition and in life.

CONDITIONING

CUPP

Patrick D. Cupp Memorial Stadium Patrick D. Cupp Memorial Stadium was completed in 2003 and quickly became one of the premier soccer and track and field stadiums in the Southeast. The largest soccer/track facility in the Big South Conference, Cupp Stadium has seating for 5,000 spectators. Four large locker rooms, an on-site athletic training room, and a dedicated laundry room highlight the amenities for student-athletes and teams. The facility also includes a large, fully functional press box with dedicated storage and restrooms. Standard phone lines wireless and hard-wired internet connections were installed to serve all possible media needs. In addition the press box houses the stadiums leading edge scoreboard controls and sound system. In addition to the game-day amenities, Cupp Stadium serves the day-to-day needs of the soccer and track and field programs, all of which have offices inside the complex. The stadium also incorporates offices for RUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s field hockey, menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tennis and golf programs. The soccer surface is a Bermuda blend natural grass field. A state-of-the-art drainage system was recently added to assist in keeping the field in top shape year-round. The track is a synthetic surface divided into eight lanes. The stadium also includes jumping and vaulting pits.

STADIUM