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N I C K G R A Y | B I L L S T A N L E Y | O L I V I A S M I T H | E V A N S T I F E L | D A J U A N S E W A R D | M I K A E L A S E I B E R T | S A D E O L A T O Y E | K A R R I N G T O N W I N T E R S
2017 Track & Field
Media Information
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TRACK AND FIELD CONTACT
ATHLETICS COMMUNICATIONSAssociate AD for Communications ..............Dan WallenbergDirector.............................................................. Leann ParkerAssociate Directors .....................Jerry Emig, Adam WidmanAssistant Directors..........Mike Basford, Kyle Kuhlman, Alex
Morando, Gary Petit, Brett RybakSport Associates ......................... Chris Cullum, Aaron HyderProgram/Office Associate .......................... Jennifer Kirchner Web Site ...............................OhioStateBuckeyes.com Main Office Phone ............................... (614) 292-6861 Fax ........................................................ (614) 292-8547Track and Field Contact ......................................Aaron Hyder Office Phone ......................................... (614) 247-7023 Email .............................................. [email protected] Address ............................6th Floor, Fawcett Center 2400 Olentangy River Rd. Columbus, Ohio 43210
BIG TEN CONFERENCECommissioner.......................................................Jim DelanyAssociate Comm., Media Relations............... Scott Chipman Phone ....................................................... (847) 696-1010 Email .............................................schipman@bigten.orgTrack and Field Contact .................................... Bryson JonesPhone................................................. (847) 696-1010 ext.125 Email ................................................. [email protected] .................................................................. (847) 696-1150 Web site ..................................................www.bigten.org Mailing Address ..................................... 5440 Park Place Rosemont, IL 60018
UNIVERSITY FACTSLocation ......................................Columbus, Ohio (pop. 1.7m)Founded .......................................................................... 1870 Enrollment ...........56,387 (Columbus); 63,058 (all campuses)Nickname ................................................................BuckeyesColors .......................Scarlet (PMS 200) and Gray (PMS 429)Mascot .......................................................... Brutus BuckeyePresident .................................................... Michael V. DrakeDirector of Athletics .........................................Eugene SmithSenior Woman Administrator ..................... Miechelle WillisFaculty Representative............................... John E. DavidsonConference ................................................................. Big Ten
TEAM FACTSDirector.............. Karen Dennis, second season/13th at OSUAlma Mater (Year) .................. Michigan State, 1977 & 1979Associate Head Coaches .........Brice Allen, Rosalind JosephAssistant Coaches...............................................Joel Brown,
Ashley Muffet Duncan, Eric BrillDirector of Operations....................................Nicolas GravesVolunteer Assistants .................Rob Banhagel, Brian Brillon,
Matt DeChant, Richard Ebin, Tommy Hampton, Richard Jones, Pam Showman
Office Phone ................................................... (614) 292-8004Office Fax........................................................ (614) 688-3338Facilities ...............................................French Field House &
Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium
MEN’S TRACK AND FIELD HISTORYFirst Year ....................................................................... 1913NCAA Championships .............................................. 1 (1929)NCAA Indoor Champions ................................................. 17NCAA Outdoor Champions................................................. 42First Team Indoor All-Americans ........................................ 76First Team Indoor All-America Awards ............................ 116First Team Outdoor All-Americans ..................................... 64First Team Outdoor All-America Awards ......................... 113Big Ten Championships .......................9 (5 indoor, 4 outdoor)Big Ten Individual Titles ..........259 (135 outdoor, 124 indoor)Big Ten Relay Titles ....................40 (20 outdoor & 20 indoor)2016 Big Ten Finish ........................... 5th indoor, 6th outdoor
WOMEN’S TRACK AND FIELD HISTORYFirst Year ....................................................................... 1978NCAA Indoor Champions .................................................... 3NCAA Outdoor Champions................................................... 2First Team Indoor All-Americans ........................................ 22First Team Indoor All-America Awards .............................. 33First Team Outdoor All-Americans .................................... 32First Team Outdoor All-America Awards .......................... 52Big Ten Championships .......................4 (2 indoor, 2 outdoor)Big Ten Individual Titles ..............147 (79 outdoor, 68 indoor)Big Ten Relay Titles ...........................12 (9 outdoor, 3 indoor)2016 Big Ten Finish ........................... 7th indoor, 5th outdoor
CREDENTIAL REQUESTSPlease direct all credential requests to Aaron Hyder in the Athletics Communications office at 614-247-7023 or e-mail: [email protected]
COACH & STUDENT-ATHLETE INTERVIEWSMedia wishing to conduct interviews with any member
of the Ohio State track and field team should contact Aaron Hyder to arrange the appointment. Please call at least one day in advance to allow setup time.
PRACTICESDuring the winter, the Buckeyes practice in the afternoon at French Field House. In the spring, when weather permits, the Buckeyes take to the track in the afternoon at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium.
WEEKLY RELEASEThe weekly release, which includes notes and statistics,
is available on the official Ohio State Athletics Department web site at OhioStateBuckeyes.com. Releases are not mailed.
MEET SERVICES & PROCEDURESTeam notes will be made available to the media prior
to each meet. Results will be distributed to the media as promptly as possible following each meet.
No formal press conference is held after each event. Special requests should be made prior to the end of the meet. Requested interviews will begin about 10 minutes after the event ends. Any additional requests should be directed to Aaron Hyder.
PHOTOGRAPHERS/REQUESTSPhoto credentials are issued to daily newspapers, wire
services and special periodical publications. No flash photography is permitted and strobe use must be approved in advance.
All still photography requests of Ohio State student-athletes and coaches must be faxed or e-mailed to Andy Devito ([email protected]).
RADIO/TELEVISION BROADCASTSAny member of the media wishing to broadcast Ohio State
meets should contact the Athletics Communications office at least 48 hours prior to the meet.
OHIOSTATEBUCKEYES.COMThis is the official Web site of the Ohio State Athletics
Department. Ohio State cross country releases, as well as a wide variety of related cross country and athletics depart-ment information can be found on the web, including links to all 36 varsity sports.
VIDEO SERVICESFor information regarding video services and meet footage
(if available), contact David Bakalik, executive producer of video services, at 614-688-5359.
BUCKEYE SOCIAL MEDIAFor all the latest news and notes on Ohio State track and
field, including live scores, recaps, photo galleries and event information, become a fan of the Buckeyes on Facebook (facebook.com/OhioState_TFXC), Twitter (@OhioState_TFXC) and Instagram (@OhioState_TFXC).
JESSE OWENS TRACK & FIELD CLASSICDates: April 21-22Location: Columbus, Ohio (J.O. Memorial Stadium)Host: The Ohio State UniversityContact: Aaron Hyder, SID