Big Sky Track Tournament

[frinq]

Does anyone follow track? The Big Sky Track Tournament started today with the multi events. PSU won't do much as a team, since we don't have that many ahtletes - yet. We should have a few first places, however. And today Nick Trubachik stands in first place in the decathlon, with Vince Kinney in second. Nick will probably win this one and go on to the NCAA Regionals. What's up in other conferences?

[dbackjon]

I definately do - NAU should battle for both team titles

[frinq]

Hey, Dback, glad to see someone following it. I don't follow it closely, but know that NAU has been tops for the last couple years and will be in the running this year. Sac State supposedly is the favorite. I know PSU will take the women's 100 meter, maybe also the 200 meter. We should place in a couple other spots. We're traditionally weak in the weights and discus - likely don't have the coaches for it. And the women always do better than the men. Almost certainly, because Oregon track is big - UO is always top ten in the country - and they recruit all of the best athletes.
I'm following this on the Big Sky site - they're slow reporting.

[dbackjon]

With three events left, Men's Decathlon Standings:
1. Nick Trubachik SR Portland State 5383
2. Dominic Giovannoni FR Northern Arizona Univ 5008
3. Sam Schur SO Sacramento State 4949
4. Vince Kinney SR Portland State 4908
5. Andy Heaton JR Weber State Univ 4758
6. Evan Stokken JR Montana 4651
7. Justin Critser FR Idaho State University 4608
8. Brandon Lattin JR Eastern Washington 4584
9. Kersee Lind JR Eastern Washington 4549
10. Seth Wright FR Montana 4476
11. Michael Blanchard JR Montana 4461
12. Jeff Mohl FR Montana State University 4390
13. Tim Armstrong SO Eastern Washington 4316
14. Corby Kiler SR Idaho State University 4289

[dbackjon]

Women's Heptathlon

1. Cassie Merkley SR Idaho State University 5351
2. Lindsey Hall FR Montana 5255
3. Naima Goodwin JR Sacramento State 5019
4. Joenisha Vinson SO Portland State 5004
5. Michaela North SR Weber State Univ 4911
6. Sasha Buylova JR Idaho State University 4874
7. Sarah McGree SO Montana State University 4842
8. Megan Betz SR Montana 4693
9. Sadie McMillan FR Montana State University 4613
10. Amanda Vink-Johnston JR Idaho State University 4497
11. Elise Jepsen FR Eastern Washington 3976
12. Liz Cobb FR Eastern Washington 3345
13. Kortnee Barrett FR Montana State University 3319

[dbackjon]

Decathlon Final

1. Nick Trubachik SR Portland State 7390
2. Vince Kinney SR Portland State 6848
3. Sam Schur SO Sacramento State 6847
4. Kersee Lind JR Eastern Washington 6611
5. Evan Stokken JR Montana 6610
6. Andy Heaton JR Weber State Univ 6602
7. Dominic Giovannoni FR Northern Arizona Univ 6507
8. Michael Blanchard JR Montana 6441
9. Justin Critser FR Idaho State University 6329
10. Jeff Mohl FR Montana State University 6137
11. Brandon Lattin JR Eastern Washington 6069
12. Corby Kiler SR Idaho State University 5725

[danefan]

I follow college track pretty closely. The Albany mens and women's teams both won the America East titles this year (again). This is the men's 6th outdoor title in a row. This is the women's 2nd in a row.

We don't have any real national standout men's individualists, but we do have some really strong relays (4x8 and Distance Medley). Hopefully the 4x8 makes some noise at the IC4A and East Regional in the next few weeks.

I really follow it for my nephew though, who is #2 decathalete in the nation at 7800+ points.

[SuperHornet]

What happened in the vault? That's always been my favorite event, though my PR was only 9'6".

[dbackjon]

What happened in the vault? That's always been my favorite event, though my PR was only 9'6".

Hasn't happened yet

[frinq]

Dane, your nephew's 7800 is impressive, Olympic Trials-worthy PSU's Trubachik came in at 5380, worth 15th nationally right now. Since the top 22 go to the NCAA I doubt that number will hold up.

[dbackjon]

Women's Hammer Final

1. Nicole Luckenbach SR Eastern Washington 58.04 190-05 10
2. Lauren Stuart FR Northern Arizona Univ 55.17 181-00 8
3. Meaghan Green SR Northern Colorado 54.36 178-04.25 6
4. Alex Filiaga JR Weber State Univ 53.64 175-11.75 5
5. Allison Jones SR Montana State University 52.63 172-08 4
6. Emily Jacobsen SR Eastern Washington 51.55 169-01.50 3
7. Emily Willmuth JR Montana State University 49.75 163-02.75 2
8. Ify Agwuenu JR Sacramento State 48.36 158-08 1
9. Kiandra Rajala SO Montana 48.28 158-04.75
10. Lila Yoldi FR Sacramento State 47.16 154-08.75
11. Shelby McCray JR Northern Arizona Univ 47.12 154-07
12. Holly Lohse JR Sacramento State 46.71 153-03
13. Carrie Talbot JR Idaho State University 45.60 149-07.25
14. Andrea Behring JR Sacramento State 43.42 142-05.50
15. Leigha Graziano FR Northern Arizona Univ 42.62 139-10
16. Erica Chaney JR Eastern Washington 42.28 138-08.50
FOUL Cheyanne Andrade JR Idaho State University FOUL FOUL

[dbackjon]

Men's 3000 Steeple Timed Finals
Overall Year Team Time Score
1. Jace Nye SR Weber State Univ 9:02.66 10
2. John Ricardi SR Idaho State University 9:06.56 8
3. Brett Hales JR Weber State Univ 9:09.12 6
4. Lynn Reynolds SO Montana 9:21.65 5
5. Matt Adams SR Montana State University 9:21.68 4
6. Ryan Davis JR Idaho State University 9:25.34 3
7. John Coyle SO Weber State Univ 9:36.14 2
8. John Lawrence SO Portland State 9:40.52 1
9. Bryce Jenkins FR Idaho State University 9:40.82
10. Will Porter JR Northern Arizona Univ 9:46.05
11. Joe Withers SO Northern Arizona Univ 9:52.90
12. Simon Sorenson FR Eastern Washington 9:53.26
13. Michael Tucker JR Idaho State University 10:00.24
14. Daniel Carlson SR Sacramento State 10:06.20
15. Daniel Mitchell FR Sacramento State 10:07.66
16. Nathan Endicott JR Portland State 10:08.48
17. Cody Barton SO Eastern Washington 10:12.64

[dbackjon]

Women's Team Scores
After 2 Events

Overall Team Score
1. Idaho State University 13
1. Eastern Washington 13
3. Weber State Univ 9
3. Montana 9
5. Montana State University 8
5. Northern Arizona Univ 8
7. Sacramento State 7
8. Northern Colorado 6
9. Portland State 5




Men's Team Scores
After 2 Events

Overall Team Score
1. Weber State Univ 21
2. Portland State 19
3. Idaho State University 11
4. Montana 10
5. Sacramento State 6
6. Eastern Washington 5
7. Montana State University 4
8. Northern Arizona Univ 2

[dbackjon]

en & Women's Team Scores
After 4 Events

Overall Team Score
1. Weber State Univ 30
2. Idaho State University 24
2. Portland State 24
4. Montana 19
5. Eastern Washington 18
6. Sacramento State 13
7. Montana State University 12
8. Northern Arizona Univ 10
9. Northern Colorado 6

[danefan]

Dane, your nephew's 7800 is impressive, Olympic Trials-worthy PSU's Trubachik came in at 5380, worth 15th nationally right now. Since the top 22 go to the NCAA I doubt that number will hold up.

Yeah he's a sick athlete. He was the high school national champ in the vault at 17-8 as a senior. He's a definite Olympic hopeful for 2012 or 2016 for sure. The tough thing is he's stuck behind some phenomenal multi-eventers right now (Ashton Eaton at Oregon in the college level, but after that Trey Hardee and Brian Clay at the Elite level).

[dbackjon]

Women's 3000 Steeple Timed Finals
Overall Year Team Time Score
1. Nell Rojas SR Northern Arizona Univ 10:50.32 10
2. Erica Richardson JR Idaho State University 10:55.53 8
3. Loren Storey SO Weber State Univ 11:11.16 6
4. Heather Haug SO Montana State University 11:24.09 5
5. Cydney Jacobsen SO Idaho State University 11:38.15 4
6. Kim Tritz SR Montana 11:42.58 3
7. ReBecca Sorenson SO Montana State University 11:45.82 2
8. Jenni Eiremo JR Sacramento State 12:06.98 1
9. Stephanie Dye SO Eastern Washington 12:10.49
10. Kris Thomasberg SO Idaho State University 12:44.37
DNF Rachel Mitchell FR Sacramento State DNF


Women's Team Scores
After 3 Events

Overall Team Score
1. Idaho State University 25
2. Northern Arizona Univ 18
3. Weber State Univ 15
3. Montana State University 15
5. Eastern Washington 13
6. Montana 12
7. Sacramento State 8
8. Northern Colorado 6
9. Portland State 5

[SuperHornet]

Glad that ISU hammer thrower is only a junior. I'd really hate to go out like that....

[dbackjon]

MEN’S TEAM SCORES (8 Events)

1. Weber State 55.50
2. Northern Arizona 54
3. Sacramento State 43
4. Montana 41.50
5. Idaho State 41
6. Eastern Washington 31
7. Portland State 22
8. Montana State 18
9. Northern Colorado 6

WOMEN’S TEAM SCORES (6 Events)
1. Northern Arizona 43
2. Weber State 38
3. Eastern Washington 35
4. Idaho State 31
5. Sacramento State 27
6. Montana 21
7. Montana State 19
8. Portland State 12
9. Northern Colorado 6

[SDHornet]

Sac State takes the women's BSC Championship for the third straight year. Sac State's men finish 3rd.

http://www.hornetsports.com/sports/trac ... se_id=8890

[Catattack]

Kinda sad that the fastest guy in the Big Sky was busy participating in spring ball but I think he is going to turn into one hell of a corner.

100m
1. Ronald Brookins JR Sacramento State 10.64
Chris Wilsons best time 10.48

200m
1. Evan Taylor FR Northern Colorado 21.51
Chris Wilsons fastest time 21.06

[dbackjon]

NAU took 2nd in both Men's and Women's, won the combined total

[SuperHornet]

Kinda sad that the fastest guy in the Big Sky was busy participating in spring ball but I think he is going to turn into one hell of a corner.

100m
1. Ronald Brookins JR Sacramento State 10.64
Chris Wilson's best time 10.48

200m
1. Evan Taylor FR Northern Colorado 21.51
Chris Wilson's fastest time 21.06

A football team's spring practice isn't as locked in stone as a league meet is (which is held hostage by the NCAAs). Football should have adjusted its schedule to accommodate track.

That's not intended to be anti-Kitty smack. I'd say the same thing if that tr@sh had been pulled at Sac. Track is very important to keeping people in shape for football and can provide another avenue to pursue after school is out should football not pan out. I don't care what the sport is or what school one is at: any coach who tries to pigeonhole his/her athletes is an ignoramus at best.

[Catattack]

A football team's spring practice isn't as locked in stone as a league meet is (which is held hostage by the NCAAs). Football should have adjusted its schedule to accommodate track.

That's not intended to be anti-Kitty smack. I'd say the same thing if that tr@sh had been pulled at Sac. Track is very important to keeping people in shape for football and can provide another avenue to pursue after school is out should football not pan out. I don't care what the sport is or what school one is at: any coach who tries to pigeonhole his/her athletes is an ignoramus at best.

I'm gonna start with

So spring football doesn't get people in shape for football?

Spring ball went from 3/24 to 4/24 and track had its first meet on 4/2 and ended on 5/12. I don't know about Cali but there is a very small window in Bozeman weather to get spring ball in and in fact this year was the first in many many years not to have cancel any practices.

Wilson had knee surgery this spring and will be a RS soph. this fall. Those times are from his senior year in high school which he holds Montana state records in the 100 and 200. He turned down 2 PAC-10 offers to run track to play football for the Cats. He is very raw but the coaches and fans have great expectations. If football doesn't pan out, from what I understand, he has a scholly waiting for the track team. I also think he will be doing both by the time he is a junior or senior.

[SuperHornet]

I was just meaning to say that a kid should be allowed to do both. I know there are few Herschels in the world, but to me a guy who's world class in both track and football (an RB/WR on the sprints or a OL/DL on the throws) would be a great asset to both. I understand about the tiny window of opportunity in Montana, but the league meet isn't all that long. He could have been excused for the time of the meet. Winning the league meet would have brought much glory to the institution and pats on the back from his football teammates.