LSU T&F Season Preview 2011

I know most of you out there couldn't care less about track and field but I thought for those few souls out there who enjoy (Milesism) our most successful program in our schools history I would share with you a preview of what to looks for in 2011. This years team is led by a lot of senior talent is poised to make a run for another title.

Coaching Names to Know:
Dennis Shaver- Head coach of the Tigers who has already earned 1 national title in his 6 years. He was a former Sprints/Hurdle coach under the nations top NCAA coach and former LSU head coach Pat Henry.
Todd Lane- Jumps coach who has helped keep LSU in the national title chase each year. Strong ties to distance running as well. His wife nearly qualified for the Olympics in the marathon. Was quoted as saying "I have a want for this group to continue to develop a strong competitiveness....."

Throws Names To Know:
Walter Henning, SR- One of the greatest throwers in the history of LSU. Already a two time national champion. Major threat to win the weight throw indoors and hammer throw outdoors at NCAAs. Has even scored indoors at SECs in shotput.
Michael Lauro, JR- As a sophomore earned two all American honors in the same events as Henning.
Anthony Martel, JR- Injured as a sophomore but placed second at SECs in the javelin as a RSFR.
Other men to watch: Ross Roubion, SR. Ryan Roubion, So. Aaron Moore, JR. Phillip Leblanc, FR.

Samia Stokes, JR- Discus champion at 2010 SEC outdoor meet. Also competes in weight throw and hammer throw.
Brieanna Kennedy, JR- Jack of all trades, has competed in five different throwing events in an LSU uniform. Has scored in most events at SECs in her two years.
Other women to watch- Abbey Karin, RSFR. Annie Simoneaux, FR. Jenna Baker, FR. Karen Henning, FR.

Distance Names to Know
Alan Sticker, SR- Placed sixth in the mile indoors at SECs. Was all conference in the DMR indoors where he anchored LSU to a second place finish.
Other men to watch: Michael Florek, SR, Richard Chautin, JR.

Laura Carleton, SO- Redshirted last year but broke 5 minutes indoors for the mile. Ran leadoff leg on the 2009 Texas Relays 4x8 winning relay.
Other women to watch: Brea Goodman, SO.

Jumping Names to Know
Zedric Thomas, SR- Second place indoors at NCAAs as a junior in the triple jump. Qualified for NCAAs as a FR and a JR.
Josh Dominguez, SR- Also placed second at NCAAs last year although in the pole vault. Has also qualified for NCAAs his FR and JR years.
Kyron Blaise, JR- JUCO transfer who is a threat to score points at NCAAs in the triple jump.
Other men to watch: Marcus McGehee, SR. Thomas Reinecke, SO. Joseph Caraway, SO. Earnest Green, JR. Damar Forbes, SO.

Melissa Ogbourne, SR- All-American who placed fifth at NCAAs in the triple jump. Placed second in the triple jump at SEC Indoors as a JR.
Brittani Carter, SR- High jumper who has placed as high as third at NCAAs. Qualified for four NCAA championships.
Rachel Laurent, JR- Former SEC champion in the pole vault and 2 time all-american. Great shot at scoring points at NCAAs.
Jen Clayton, FR- Top jumps recruit in the country from NY. Won Bronze at World Youth Championships in 2009.
Other women to watch: Lynnika Pitts, FR. Brittany Porter, SO.

Middle Distance Names to Know
Sadiki White, SO- Qualified for NCAAs as a freshman. 2 time all SEC selection.
Other men to watch: Keith Griffith, FR.

Brittany Hall, SR- 3 time all american as well as SEC champion. Runs the 800 as well as 4x4.
Other women to watch: Charlene Lipsey, SO.

Sprints Names to Know
Gabriel Mvumvure, SR- Ran a leg on the 4x1 that won NCAAs in 2008. Has qualified for NCAAs in some way every year.
Riker Hylton, JR- JUCO transfer who has a good chance to score at SECs and potentially NCAAs.
Horatio Williams, JR- Another JUCO transfer who lit up the JUCO circuit. Was a five time All-American at Hinds CC.
Caleb Williams, SO- All-American and 4x4 anchor as a freshman at LSU.
Other men to watch: Geno Jones, FR. Rynell Parson, SO. Ade Allyene Forte, JR. Keyth Talley, JR.

Takeia Pinckney, SO- Three time all american as a freshman. Finished fourth at NCAAs in the 100.
Casandra Tate, JR- 2 time all american. Ran leadoff leg on the 4x4. Won SECs in the 400H in only her fourth time running the event.
Semony Hackett, JR- One of the greatest athletes in Div II history. Transferred to LSU after being a 10 time national champion.
Rebecca Alexander, JR- JUCO transfer who was the NJCCA 400m dash champion in 2009.
Kenyanna Wilson, SR- 5 time all american while at LSU. Anchored the 4x1 to a second place finish at NCAAs in 2010.
Other women to watch: Toshika Sylvester, FR. Latoya McDermott, SO. Siedda Herbert, SO. Jonique Day, JR. Kimberlyn Duncan, SO.


It's gonna be a good year for the Tigers. We are really loaded!