2008 Woodie Awards
Track sets tone for strong season
Brandon Henry
Issue date: 2/23/07 Section: Sports
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After a strong showing last year, finishing second at the conference meet, the University of Puget Sound men's track and field team is eagerly anticipating the 2007 season. Pete van Sant, the self-proclaimed "star of the team," was eager to share his thoughts on how he thinks this year will go for UPS.
"Event-wise, I'll be doing pretty much everything that has to do with sprinting or moving fast, so you know we'll do well in those events," Van Sant said.
"The one and two hundred sprint, long jump, relay. I don't even know why we need to hold meets during the season. They should just save everyone some time and send me to nationals right now."
Van Sant is out with a hamstring injury so he hasn't seen any live competition yet this year, but he is brimming with confidence.
"Yeah, I'm a little sore right now. I'll probably be back next week. I'm just taking some time off until I'm good and ready. I don't want to rush things. It would be an injustice to this body," Van Sant said.
"Tell everyone to come to our next home meet March 3 versus Lewis and Clark and SPU. I'll be the man-child bulging out of his one-piece."
Van Sant is a member of the 4x100 relay team that won conference last year.
"We're the defending conference champs, but we'll be even better this year with the addition of the school's ultimate hardass, Rory Lee to the lineup. We've got Brycen Bye, returning superstar, as well. He's the glue that holds this team together."
Willamette's track and field team took the conference title, and Van Sant named Linfield as his top competition in the sprint events, but he expressed his confidence in the Logger mens throwers.
"There's some big-ass freshman thrower. He's going to kill it this year. AJ Middleton will know his name."
Another defending conference champion is junior AJ Middleton. He posted the conference's best mark in the shot put last year and is looking to repeat.
"Pete told you to call me? Man, I'm gonna kill that mother. Yeah, I'm just working hard hoping to take conference again," Middleton said.
"Hopefully I can get to nationals. And I'm taking Brian Walker with me. He's our strongest incoming thrower. He's big, strong, and crazy. Once he gets it all together he's going to be something to look forward to."
The girl's side is optimistic about the season as well, after returning multiple competitors with conference-tournament experience. Pole vaulter Katie Craigie displayed typical optimism for a member of the girls' squad.
"This season should be a lot of fun. Our coach is a really cool guy, accepting of everyone and a great teacher. I learn so much from him and the other members of the team every day. It's so much fun to be part of a group and to improve together every time we meet. This year should be great. Keep an eye on Emily Herr. She's going to be great."
Both the guy's and girl's teams are optimistic this year, and with good reason. Get out and see them this spring.
• Brandon Henry is so tiiight.
"Event-wise, I'll be doing pretty much everything that has to do with sprinting or moving fast, so you know we'll do well in those events," Van Sant said.
"The one and two hundred sprint, long jump, relay. I don't even know why we need to hold meets during the season. They should just save everyone some time and send me to nationals right now."
Van Sant is out with a hamstring injury so he hasn't seen any live competition yet this year, but he is brimming with confidence.
"Yeah, I'm a little sore right now. I'll probably be back next week. I'm just taking some time off until I'm good and ready. I don't want to rush things. It would be an injustice to this body," Van Sant said.
"Tell everyone to come to our next home meet March 3 versus Lewis and Clark and SPU. I'll be the man-child bulging out of his one-piece."
Van Sant is a member of the 4x100 relay team that won conference last year.
"We're the defending conference champs, but we'll be even better this year with the addition of the school's ultimate hardass, Rory Lee to the lineup. We've got Brycen Bye, returning superstar, as well. He's the glue that holds this team together."
Willamette's track and field team took the conference title, and Van Sant named Linfield as his top competition in the sprint events, but he expressed his confidence in the Logger mens throwers.
"There's some big-ass freshman thrower. He's going to kill it this year. AJ Middleton will know his name."
Another defending conference champion is junior AJ Middleton. He posted the conference's best mark in the shot put last year and is looking to repeat.
"Pete told you to call me? Man, I'm gonna kill that mother. Yeah, I'm just working hard hoping to take conference again," Middleton said.
"Hopefully I can get to nationals. And I'm taking Brian Walker with me. He's our strongest incoming thrower. He's big, strong, and crazy. Once he gets it all together he's going to be something to look forward to."
The girl's side is optimistic about the season as well, after returning multiple competitors with conference-tournament experience. Pole vaulter Katie Craigie displayed typical optimism for a member of the girls' squad.
"This season should be a lot of fun. Our coach is a really cool guy, accepting of everyone and a great teacher. I learn so much from him and the other members of the team every day. It's so much fun to be part of a group and to improve together every time we meet. This year should be great. Keep an eye on Emily Herr. She's going to be great."
Both the guy's and girl's teams are optimistic this year, and with good reason. Get out and see them this spring.
• Brandon Henry is so tiiight.
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