Collegiate Bests - Hammer (162'6"), Weight throw (50'3.25") 2006: Indoor - Threw a career best at the Florida Intercollegiate in the weight throw with a distance of 50'3.25" (15.32m)...opened the season with a 50'2.75" (5.31m) throw in the weight throw prelims in the prelims of the Clemson Opener...also competed in the weight throw at the Lobo Invite as he placed 13th with a 48'10.25" (14.89m) throw. 2005: Outdoor - Saw action in the hammer throw during the 2005 season... threw a season-best 162'6" (49.52m) in winning the hammer at the Seminole Invitational... took second place in the hammer with a mark of 162'2" (49.43m) at the Seminole Twilight... finished in the top ten of the gold division of the FSU Relays with a mark of 143'7" (43.76m)... Indoor - Competed in his first intercollegiate event, tossing the 35-lb. weight for 48'6.75" (14.80m) at the Clemson Opener. Prep: A 2003 graduate of Naples High School...team captain during senior year when his team won the Class 3A District Championship...two-time team captain and field event MVP for the track and field team...2003 Naples Male Student of the Year. Personal: Father Doug was an offensive lineman from 1972-76 and his mother, Mary, also graduated from FSU...chose Florida State because of the location, great athletics program and the close proximity of family and friends...participated in student council while in high school. |
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