Aaron Studt - 'Big Ten Field Athlete of the Championships'
and
Steve Plasencia - 'Coach of the Year'
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Monday, March 1, 2010
Big Ten Champs!
What a special weekend for the program. The guys stepped up huge and put together an incredible meet. Check http://www.gophersports.com/ for pretty solid coverage of the meet (pictures, results, etc). As you probably know already - the team won the Big Ten team title going away... we put down 160.50 points. Ohio State was second with 112.50.
Individual Big Ten Champs include Aaron Studt in both weight and shot put, Ben Peterson in pole vault, Harun Abda in the 600m, Ben Blankenship in the mile and RJ McGinnis in the heptathlon.
--Ben Peterson won the vault on his final attempt.
--Aaron Studt won both the shot and weight on his final attempts.
--RJ trailed going into the final event.
--Blankenship took the lead with 200m to go.
GAMERS!
--Harun on the other hand just kicked the hell out of everyone. SO BORING! :)
There were too many outstanding performance to mention! I will put up video of the individual Big Ten Champions as they become available. Here are a few...
MILE:
SHOT:
600m:
Individual Big Ten Champs include Aaron Studt in both weight and shot put, Ben Peterson in pole vault, Harun Abda in the 600m, Ben Blankenship in the mile and RJ McGinnis in the heptathlon.
--Ben Peterson won the vault on his final attempt.
--Aaron Studt won both the shot and weight on his final attempts.
--RJ trailed going into the final event.
--Blankenship took the lead with 200m to go.
GAMERS!
--Harun on the other hand just kicked the hell out of everyone. SO BORING! :)
There were too many outstanding performance to mention! I will put up video of the individual Big Ten Champions as they become available. Here are a few...
MILE:
SHOT:
600m:
Friday, February 26, 2010
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Alumni Event
Come for dinner and to catch up with friends after the first day of the Big Ten Indoor Men’s Track & Field Meet. Tours of TCF Bank Stadium will be available!
Alumni, parents of team members, spouses, kids, – ALL are welcome!
Where: Mariucci Arena Club Room
When: Saturday, February 27th: 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Cost is $10 per person – kids 12 and under are free! You may pay in cash or check when you arrive.
Please RSVP by Wednesday, February 24th to rmckess@umn.edu
*Indicate in your RSVP if you would like to go on the tour of TCF Bank Stadium.
Alumni, parents of team members, spouses, kids, – ALL are welcome!
Where: Mariucci Arena Club Room
When: Saturday, February 27th: 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Cost is $10 per person – kids 12 and under are free! You may pay in cash or check when you arrive.
Please RSVP by Wednesday, February 24th to rmckess@umn.edu
*Indicate in your RSVP if you would like to go on the tour of TCF Bank Stadium.
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Big Ten Week!
We are all set for the Big Ten Championship on our home track this weekend. A few tickets are still available at gophersports.com.
Here are a couple video highlights from the Snowshoe last Friday: Brock Spandl PR'd in the vault (17'3) and Studt had a nice toss in the weight (68+).
GO GOPHERS!!!
Here are a couple video highlights from the Snowshoe last Friday: Brock Spandl PR'd in the vault (17'3) and Studt had a nice toss in the weight (68+).
GO GOPHERS!!!
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Big Weekend
We had a lot of athletes compete this weekend and had some really good results. This is good timing as we are nearing the Big Ten Championships in 2 weeks on our home track.
Several distance runners traveled to Seattle for a big meet at the University of Washington - the Husky Classic. Chris Rombough broke the school record (previously held by Hassan) with his time of 7:54.57.
Ben Blankenship also ran quite well with a big PR of 7:59.49 - good enough for third on the all-time list behind Chris and Hassan. Several others had solid showings including Mike Torchia and Matt Barrett in the 5k.
The brunt of the team headed south to Ames for the Iowa State Classic. The meet consisted of a reported 91 teams.
Aaron Studt had a monster weekend with his 69-7 in the weight and 62-9 in the shot put. Aaron won the shot and was runner-up in the weight, but was the top collegiate thrower. Kleinhuizen also had a big weekend - tossing PR's in both weight and shot put.
Andy Richardson also got a win - his in the mile with a 4:05.29 Paul Hilsen also ran a PR in that event going 4:08.12
A few freshman in their Gopher debut had good showings with Cameron Boy running 21.86 in the 200-meter ... and Oladipo Fagbemi jumping 48-9 in the triple. A slew of 800-meter guys ran 1:51. including Joe McFarland, Harun Abda and David Pachuta.
The vaulters had another solid showing... Ben Peterson over 17'2... Brock over 16'7 and Plencner/Szmanda over 16'2. Brock also added a few 23' jumps in the long jump comp.
If I left anyone out I'm sorry... we had a lot of people competing!
Overall it was a great weekend. I will get some videos posted soon...
Several distance runners traveled to Seattle for a big meet at the University of Washington - the Husky Classic. Chris Rombough broke the school record (previously held by Hassan) with his time of 7:54.57.
Ben Blankenship also ran quite well with a big PR of 7:59.49 - good enough for third on the all-time list behind Chris and Hassan. Several others had solid showings including Mike Torchia and Matt Barrett in the 5k.
The brunt of the team headed south to Ames for the Iowa State Classic. The meet consisted of a reported 91 teams.
Aaron Studt had a monster weekend with his 69-7 in the weight and 62-9 in the shot put. Aaron won the shot and was runner-up in the weight, but was the top collegiate thrower. Kleinhuizen also had a big weekend - tossing PR's in both weight and shot put.
Andy Richardson also got a win - his in the mile with a 4:05.29 Paul Hilsen also ran a PR in that event going 4:08.12
A few freshman in their Gopher debut had good showings with Cameron Boy running 21.86 in the 200-meter ... and Oladipo Fagbemi jumping 48-9 in the triple. A slew of 800-meter guys ran 1:51. including Joe McFarland, Harun Abda and David Pachuta.
The vaulters had another solid showing... Ben Peterson over 17'2... Brock over 16'7 and Plencner/Szmanda over 16'2. Brock also added a few 23' jumps in the long jump comp.
If I left anyone out I'm sorry... we had a lot of people competing!
Overall it was a great weekend. I will get some videos posted soon...
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Posts might slow a bit...
I will do my best to keep some posts going... but I'm currently at the hospital with my wife and our newborn son! They are both at a 'nursing' class - and then we'll be packing up and heading home this afternoon. I thought I'd get a quick post up while they are away. Kilen David Reder was born Sunday at 6:13pm - 8lbs-6oz and 19.5 inches. Both mom and baby are doing great.
Although I wasn't able to make it down to Iowa State - I thought I would get some highlights up:
-The multi-event group went crazy - all hitting PR's and NCAA marks. RJ McGinnis hit the NCAA Auto mark and just barely missed the school record. Joey Schweke and Brock Spandl both hit big PR's and the NCAA provo mark. This right on the heals of RS-Freshman Jack Szmanda hitting his provo mark last week (earning Big Ten athlete of the week in the process). What a group!
-Matt Fisher threw his jersey on for the first time this year and hit a solid provo jump of 2.19 (7-2+).
-The weight guys threw quite well in my absence (should I take a hint?) All hit PR's or were very close. Studt moved his NCAA mark up a bit...
-The miler group of Richardson and Hilen put down some solid times...
-Chris Rombough opened up his season with a nice win in the 3,000-meters - 8:04.71 was also a NCAA provo mark
-Kevin Bradley is getting it going with his 48.88 in the 400-meter.
I'll see if I can get some video up later this week. Not a lot of down-time as you can imagine!!!
Better go pack like I said I would :)
Although I wasn't able to make it down to Iowa State - I thought I would get some highlights up:
-The multi-event group went crazy - all hitting PR's and NCAA marks. RJ McGinnis hit the NCAA Auto mark and just barely missed the school record. Joey Schweke and Brock Spandl both hit big PR's and the NCAA provo mark. This right on the heals of RS-Freshman Jack Szmanda hitting his provo mark last week (earning Big Ten athlete of the week in the process). What a group!
-Matt Fisher threw his jersey on for the first time this year and hit a solid provo jump of 2.19 (7-2+).
-The weight guys threw quite well in my absence (should I take a hint?) All hit PR's or were very close. Studt moved his NCAA mark up a bit...
-The miler group of Richardson and Hilen put down some solid times...
-Chris Rombough opened up his season with a nice win in the 3,000-meters - 8:04.71 was also a NCAA provo mark
-Kevin Bradley is getting it going with his 48.88 in the 400-meter.
I'll see if I can get some video up later this week. Not a lot of down-time as you can imagine!!!
Better go pack like I said I would :)
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Congrats to Jack!
RS - Freshman Jack Szmanda took down the freshman record and also an NCAA provisional mark in the heptathlon this past weekend at the Jack Johnson Classic. More about it here on gophersports.com.
Jack Johnson
Thanks to Flotrack.com for coming up to cover the Jack Johnson Classic. Here is a highlight video they put together. There are also interviews here:
Track and Field Videos on Flotrack
I'll get some clips from the meet up soon...
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Harun continues to impress...
We had several bright spots in our second meet of the indoor season, the Minnesota Open. One of the brightest continues to be the young career of Harun Abda. Harun was the 2009 Minnesota Class AA State Champion in the 800m, and has found a nice distance for himself in the 600m race. Although red-shirting, Harun's time of 1:18.43 would be 5th on the all-time list. Video below:
NEXT UP: The team will compete at home again this weekend at the Jack Johnson. Other teams include NDSU, Iowa, University of Northern Iowa, South Florida and Manitoba.
The meet will include an alumni reunion put on by the "M-Club" and a live band during the competition. Should be a fun weekend, so be sure to come by and support the Gophers! If you are an alum, come by and enjoy some food and beverage with other former-tracksters!
In other alumni news: Antonio Vega is the US Half-Marathon Champion. More info and video interview on down-the-backstretch.
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Northwest Open Highlights
First off, sorry for the delayed post... I normally try to get something up earlier in the week, but for whatever reason this week got away from me.
We opened up with a very limited group this past Saturday at home for the Northwest Open.
Here are some highlights:
-Harun Abda turning some heads in his first college race (UNAT) in a 1:19+ 600-meter.
-Some guys returning from injury for nice performances... Ben Peterson hitting a provo in pole vault (17') Matt Fisher in high jump (6'10+) and Joe Plencner in his first day vaulting in a long time (15'7).
-Weight guys looking good... Micah Hegerle just missing a provo in his first official meet as a Gopher (63'8) the mark was 9-centimeters short of provo, but good enough for a new freshman record. Aaron Studt with his best opener ever, hitting a provo (64'+). Transfer redshirt Andy Norman with a 2-foot PR in his opener (57').
-Stroman and Shelendich both opening up well in their 800-meter (1:52+).
-Joey Schweke hitting some nice PR's in the hurdles and high jump (6'8+).
-Addison Demer opening up with a 7.00m+ long jump.
600-Meter:
We opened up with a very limited group this past Saturday at home for the Northwest Open.
Here are some highlights:
-Harun Abda turning some heads in his first college race (UNAT) in a 1:19+ 600-meter.
-Some guys returning from injury for nice performances... Ben Peterson hitting a provo in pole vault (17') Matt Fisher in high jump (6'10+) and Joe Plencner in his first day vaulting in a long time (15'7).
-Weight guys looking good... Micah Hegerle just missing a provo in his first official meet as a Gopher (63'8) the mark was 9-centimeters short of provo, but good enough for a new freshman record. Aaron Studt with his best opener ever, hitting a provo (64'+). Transfer redshirt Andy Norman with a 2-foot PR in his opener (57').
-Stroman and Shelendich both opening up well in their 800-meter (1:52+).
-Joey Schweke hitting some nice PR's in the hurdles and high jump (6'8+).
-Addison Demer opening up with a 7.00m+ long jump.
600-Meter:
800-Meter:
Ben Peterson: 17'
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Harun Abda vs. Urkel from 'Family Matters'
You decide!
...ok... yea... its a little slower pace around here over Christmas break training.
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Intersquad Highlights (and some video)
The team had its annual intersquad meet last Friday and had some really nice performances for this time of year. Here are a few highlights:
-Matt Fisher jumped 6'11 ... compared to his PR of 7'4 this isn't earth shattering, but very encouraging since Matt ruptured his achilles tendon in the NCAA Championship Meet just 6 months ago! The other jumpers are ahead of last year also with Clauer and Parent jumping 6'7.
-Ben Peterson also returning from injury last year to clear 17' in the pole vault. Red-shirt multi-eventer Jack Szmanda vaulting 16'. Brock also looking solid at 16'6.
-David Pachuta looking fit in his 1,000-meter win, running 2:26.80. Logan Stroman ahead of last year in his 600-meter running 1:19.24
-The horizontal jumps group looked good with Ray, Tommy and Dipo all well over 47' in the triple jump from a short approach.
-The throws group had a good showing with Micah Hegerle and Andy Norman providing the main highlights... Micah 66'6 and Norman 63'7 w/30lb weight.
-Cameron Boy debuted well with his win in the 150-meter... Kevin Bradley also looked good in his 300-meter.
-Sean Duling continued his excellent fall training with a near PR in the 60-meter hurdles... 8.16.
Now the boys are working hard on finals before enjoying the holiday break!
-Matt Fisher jumped 6'11 ... compared to his PR of 7'4 this isn't earth shattering, but very encouraging since Matt ruptured his achilles tendon in the NCAA Championship Meet just 6 months ago! The other jumpers are ahead of last year also with Clauer and Parent jumping 6'7.
-Ben Peterson also returning from injury last year to clear 17' in the pole vault. Red-shirt multi-eventer Jack Szmanda vaulting 16'. Brock also looking solid at 16'6.
-David Pachuta looking fit in his 1,000-meter win, running 2:26.80. Logan Stroman ahead of last year in his 600-meter running 1:19.24
-The horizontal jumps group looked good with Ray, Tommy and Dipo all well over 47' in the triple jump from a short approach.
-The throws group had a good showing with Micah Hegerle and Andy Norman providing the main highlights... Micah 66'6 and Norman 63'7 w/30lb weight.
-Cameron Boy debuted well with his win in the 150-meter... Kevin Bradley also looked good in his 300-meter.
-Sean Duling continued his excellent fall training with a near PR in the 60-meter hurdles... 8.16.
Now the boys are working hard on finals before enjoying the holiday break!
Monday, December 7, 2009
Big Ten Indoor Championship
FROM JO RIDER:
As you know, the University of Minnesota Athletic Department will be hosting the Men’s Indoor Track Big Ten Championships on February 27 & 28, 2010.
Just a friendly reminder that the special ticket “pre-sale” for participating teams ends Friday, December 11. The tickets will go on sale to the public on December 14, 2010 We would sure like to have you join us to cheer on the team as they compete to win another Big Ten Title.
Call 1-800-U-GOPHER or 612-624-8080.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Saturday, February 27th:
10:00 a.m. Heptathlon 60-meters
10:40 a.m. Heptathlon long jump
11:50 a.m. Heptathlon shot put
12:50 p.m. Heptathlon high jump
1:30 p.m. Long jump (trials & finals)
3000-meters – unseeded
section (finals)
1:40 p.m. Shot put (trials & finals)
1:45 p.m. Pole vault (trials & finals)
2:30 p.m. One-mile (trials)
3:00 p.m. 400-meters (trials)
3:20 p.m. 60-meters (trials)
3:30 p.m. 800-meters (semi-finals)
3:50 p.m. 60-meter Hurdles (trials)
4:00 p.m. 600-meters (trials)
4:15 p.m. 200-meters (trials)
4:40 p.m. 3000-meters – seeded section
(finals)
5:00 p.m. Distance medley relay (finals)
Sunday, February 28th:
9 a.m. Heptathlon 60-meter Hurdles
10:00 a.m. Heptathlon pole vault
11:00 a.m. High jump (trials & finals)
12:50 p.m. Weight throw (trials & finals)
1:00 p.m. 5000-meters – unseeded
section (finals)
1:30 p.m. Heptathlon 1000-meters to 3:30
1:50 p.m. One-Mile (finals)
2:00 p.m. 400-meters (finals)
2:10 p.m. 60-meters (finals)
2:20 p.m. 800-meters (finals)
2:30 p.m. 60-meter Hurdles (finals)
2:40 p.m. 600-meters (finals)
2:50 p.m. 200-meters (finals – 2 sections)
3:00 p.m. 5,000-meters – seeded section
(finals)
3:25 p.m. 4x400-meter relay (finals – 2
sections)
3:45 p.m. AWARDS PRESENTATION
As you know, the University of Minnesota Athletic Department will be hosting the Men’s Indoor Track Big Ten Championships on February 27 & 28, 2010.
Just a friendly reminder that the special ticket “pre-sale” for participating teams ends Friday, December 11. The tickets will go on sale to the public on December 14, 2010 We would sure like to have you join us to cheer on the team as they compete to win another Big Ten Title.
Call 1-800-U-GOPHER or 612-624-8080.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Saturday, February 27th:
10:00 a.m. Heptathlon 60-meters
10:40 a.m. Heptathlon long jump
11:50 a.m. Heptathlon shot put
12:50 p.m. Heptathlon high jump
1:30 p.m. Long jump (trials & finals)
3000-meters – unseeded
section (finals)
1:40 p.m. Shot put (trials & finals)
1:45 p.m. Pole vault (trials & finals)
2:30 p.m. One-mile (trials)
3:00 p.m. 400-meters (trials)
3:20 p.m. 60-meters (trials)
3:30 p.m. 800-meters (semi-finals)
3:50 p.m. 60-meter Hurdles (trials)
4:00 p.m. 600-meters (trials)
4:15 p.m. 200-meters (trials)
4:40 p.m. 3000-meters – seeded section
(finals)
5:00 p.m. Distance medley relay (finals)
Sunday, February 28th:
9 a.m. Heptathlon 60-meter Hurdles
10:00 a.m. Heptathlon pole vault
11:00 a.m. High jump (trials & finals)
12:50 p.m. Weight throw (trials & finals)
1:00 p.m. 5000-meters – unseeded
section (finals)
1:30 p.m. Heptathlon 1000-meters to 3:30
1:50 p.m. One-Mile (finals)
2:00 p.m. 400-meters (finals)
2:10 p.m. 60-meters (finals)
2:20 p.m. 800-meters (finals)
2:30 p.m. 60-meter Hurdles (finals)
2:40 p.m. 600-meters (finals)
2:50 p.m. 200-meters (finals – 2 sections)
3:00 p.m. 5,000-meters – seeded section
(finals)
3:25 p.m. 4x400-meter relay (finals – 2
sections)
3:45 p.m. AWARDS PRESENTATION
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