Cross Country Support Staff

KANSAS CROSS COUNTRY SUPPORT STAFF

CHRIS HOWARD

Associate Athletics Director Cross Country Administrator

MILAN DONLEY

Events Coordinator (785) 864-7971 mdonley@ku.edu

ROSIE MARTINS

Athletic Trainer

MARY BETH MARCHIONY

Men’s Academic Counselor

DEBBIE LUMAN

Administrative Assistant (785) 864-3486 dluman@ku.edu

KELLEN COLEMAN

Cross Country SID (512) 228-7227 kellencoleman@ku.edu

ADAM DAVELINE

Athletic Trainer

JUSTIN MACKEY

Women’s Academic Counselor

NICK CAPRARIO

Men

With five returning letterwinners from a team that notched two wins in 2007, the Kansas men’s cross country squad has high hopes for the 2008 season.

“We’re definitely excited about the people we have returning,” head coach Stanley Redwine said. “We’re going to be led by Bret Imgrund. He’s been really doing well, and hopefully he’s going to lead the team in doing great things this year.”

Imgrund, a junior from Shawnee, Kan., finished at least third on the team in five of the six meets last season, including a runner-up finish at the Kansas State/Kansas Duel where teammate and two-time All-American Colby Wissel was the winner.

With the departures of Wissel, All-American Paul Hefferon and fellow graduating seniors Patrick McGowan and Jason Schweitzer, Imgrund will be looked to for leadership this season.

“I think any time you lose two All-Americans, you definitely have to have someone step up and do a great job,” Redwine said. “It’s an opportunity for others to lead.”

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Nick Caprario had a solid freshman season, and looks to have repeat success in 2008. The sophomore from Kearney, Neb., competed in all six KU meets last year. In his debut at the Bob Timmons Classic, he delivered a 17th-place finish and followed that by placing a career-best sixth at the Kansas State/Kansas Duel.

Caprario went on to finish sixth on the team at the Big 12 Championships and concluded his freshman campaign by recording the fifth-best KU time at the NCAA Midwest Regional Championships.

“As a freshman, Nick had a really good year,” Redwine said. “Now that he knows what to expect and how to season himself, we’re expecting him to step up and do a great job. When we’re talking about filling in for some of the seniors that are gone, Nick is going to be one of our main people this year. So we’re looking forward to him being successful.”

Dan Van Orsdel also competed in every event for the Jayhawks in 2007, placing anywhere from third to seventh on the team throughout the year.

The sophomore from Minnetonka, Minn., turned it up a notch at the end of the season, finishing third on the team at the Midwest Regional (71st overall) with a personal-best 10K time of 32:11. Van Orsdel turned in his best finish (eighth place) and a career-best 5K time of 16:27.2 at the Kansas State/ Kansas Duel.

Redwine’s 2008 men’s squad features just one returning senior, Victor Chesang.

best performance of 2007 at the Kansas State/Kansas Duel, where he placed 16th.

Levi Huseman, a junior from Tonganoxie, Kan., ran a career-best in the 8K last season at the NCAA Pre-Nationals. His best finish was 13th place at the Kansas State/Kansas Duel.

The performances of both Huseman and Chesang will be key to how good the Jayhawks are this year.

Redshirt freshman Clay Schneider also enters the KU roster, along with ten other newcomers. The fresh faces hoping to boost the Jayhawk lineup include freshmen Josh Baden, Sam Bird, Greg Bussing, Kaleb Humphreys, Diego Ladron, Sean Proehl, Don Wasinger and Zach Zarda as well as transfers Isaiah Shirlen (junior) and Brock Ternes (senior).

“Everyone has a role,” Redwine explained. “With the new people that are coming in now, there is definitely something expected of them. I think in order for the team to succeed, some of those guys have to step up and produce immediately. If we have to redshirt some of the others we can, but I think that there are some of them that can come in and contribute to the team right away.”

With a good balance of veterans and underclassmen, KU looks to have the necessary pieces to make another run at an NCAA Championships appearance in 2008.

“We have to be hitting on all cylinders,” Redwine said. “I think in order for that to happen, we have to have good leadership and we need everyone else to do their job. We’re looking for guys to come in and step up, and for our underclassmen to be good leaders.”

Women

Hopes are high for the 2008 KU women’s cross country team. The Jayhawk women return nine letterwinners with only three departures and look to improve upon back-to-back 11th-place finishes at the Big 12 Championships.

“We have a little bit more experienced team this year with the women,” Redwine said. “We’re looking for them to place better this year than they did last year, when we had a young team. I think overall our women’s team will be a better program.”

Leading the way for KU will be Lauren Bonds. The junior from Hutchinson, Kan., was the team’s No. 1 runner in every meet she competed in last season. She earned all-region honors with a 25th-place finish at the NCAA Midwest Regional Championships.

Bonds placed third at the Bob Timmons Classic and turned in a ninth-place finish at the NCAA Pre-Nationals. At the Big 12 Championships she placed 30th, a career-best conference finish.

“Lauren has done an excellent job for us,” Redwine said. “She is a great competitor. That’s one thing that she has. She’s able to compete and go beyond expectations. In saying that, there are other teammates (of Bonds) who will definitely fill the gap and do well.”

Amanda Miller made a splash as a freshman in 2007, and looks to do more of the same this year. The sophomore from Overland Park, Kan., competed in all six KU meets last season, contributing to the scoring effort in five of those six meets.

Miller finished 14th in her debut at the Bob Timmons Classic and placed a career-best 10th at the next meet, the Kansas State/Kansas Duel. She finished 38th at the NCAA Pre-Nationals and turned in a personal-best time at the Midwest Regional (22:23) to finish in 96th place.

“Amanda is quite a competitor,” Redwine said. “What it comes down to is her knowing she can do it throughout the race. Last year was a new distance for her, and towards the end of the season she figured out that she could do it. She went out and did a great job for us at the end of the season, and she’ll do the same this year.”

Alison Knoll returns after being a consistent No. 5 runner for the Jayhawks in 2007. The junior from Shawnee, Kan., placed 11th at the Kansas State/Kansas Duel and finished 61st at the NCAA Pre-Nationals. Knoll saved her best for last, recording a personal-best 6K time of 22:25 at the Midwest Regional.

The lone senior on the roster this season is Megan James. A Kansas City, Mo., product, James participated in every one of the Jayhawks’ 2007 meets. She finished seventh on the team in five of the six meets and placed sixth on the team (13th overall) at the Kansas State/Kansas Duel.

Two other returning juniors for the KU women are Kellie Schneider and Cassi Sokol. Sophomores Kaitlyn Coen, Claire Hall and Riley Wertenberger are the rest of the Jayhawk returnees.

Redshirt freshman Kara Windisch and freshmen Amanda Akin, Laura Nightengale, Lindsay Schaefer, Rebeka Stowe and Devin Wiegers also look to add depth for KU this year.

“It has to be a total team effort,” Redwine said. “I’ve never been one to single people out and say that the season depends on their performance. The team has to do well, and in order for the team to do well, every individual has to do their part. That’s what we’re looking for.”

With nine returnees and only one senior in 2008, the future looks bright for the Kansas women’s cross country team.

“Last year was a learning experience for them, being a very young team,” Redwine said. “The athletes know what’s expected of them, they know how to season themselves, and they know how to race. They are in better shape a year later, they’re more mature, and I think they will do a better job.”

“When it comes down to the rest of the conference and the rest of the nation, they’re thinking the same thing, so we really have to step up and do a good job.”

Victor CHESANG 5-10 • Senior Nairobi, Kenya (Sacho)

JUNIOR (2007)

Placed 16th at the Kansas State vs. Kansas Duel with a 5K time of 17:36 … Competed at the NCAA Pre-Nationals in the open division and placed 123rd with an 8K time of 27:01.

SOPHOMORE (2006)

Competed in five meets ... Finished fourth on the team and ninth overall at the KSU Wildcat Invitational ... Ran an 8K personal record at the NCAA PreNationals (25:59.1) ... Placed 196th at the Roy Griak Invitational (27:08.1).

FRESHMAN (2005)

Ran in one race during his first year on the squad … Competed in the open division at NCAA Pre-Nationals (28:41.0) and finished in 138th place.

PERSONAL

Son of Irene Tallam ... Nephew of former Jayhawk runner and two-time Big 12 individual champion Benson Chesang ... Born July 18, 1985, in Eldama Ravine, Kenya ... Majoring in economics.

CAREER-BEST TIMES

5K: 16:16 8K: 25:59.1

CAREER RESULTS 2007

Bob Timmons Classic: 29:19.01 (77th) Kansas State/Kansas Duel: 17:36.9 (16th) NCAA Pre-Nationals: 27:01.8 (123rd, Open Division)

2006

Bob Timmons Classic: 28:01.35 (32nd) KSU Invitational: 16:16.0 (9th) Roy Griak Invitational: 27:08.1 (196th) NCAA Pre-Nationals: 25:59.1 (112th, Open Division) Big 12 Championships: 26:25.3 (63rd)

2005

NCAA Pre-Nationals: 28:41.0 (138th, Open Division)

THE CHESANG FILE

Sports hero ................................................................................Usain Bolt Pre-race, I like to...............................................................Listen to reggae Favorite food..............................................................Ugali and goat meat The TV show character most like me is...................................... Flavor Flav The sport I play the worst is .............................................................. chess Favorite music artist....................................................Reggae/Bob Marley On average, I send __ text messages a day .............................................0 Favorite movie......................................................................................300 Favorite cartoon characters..................................................... Tom & Jerry Favorite superhero .......................................................................Iron Man TV show I want to be on................................................................... House I would like to have witnessed ..................2008 Olympic 100-meters final Best advice.......................................................................No pain, no gain Person I would switch places with for a day....................... President Bush Person I would like to meet................................................................Jesus Most memorable moment at KU.... KU Basketball National Championship

VICTOR CHESANG

Levi HUSEMAN 5-11 • Junior Tonganoxie, Kan. (Tonganoxie HS)

SOPHOMORE (2007)

Earned Academic All-Big 12 Second Team honors… Placed 13th at the Kansas State vs. Kansas Duel with a time of 17:10 … Ran a time of 29:28 at the Roy Griak Invitational … Competed in the open division at the NCAA Pre-Nationals and ran a personal best time of 26:28 for the 8K race (placed 101st).

FRESHMAN (RS) (2006)

Competed in two races for Kansas ... Ran a personal best time of 28:40.68 to finish 41st at the Bob Timmons Classic ... Finished sixth on the team and 13th overall at the KSU Wildcat Invitational with a time of 16:37.5 (5K).

FRESHMAN (2005)

Utilized his redshirt season.

HIGH SCHOOL

Earned 11 letters (four in track, three in cross country, three in basketball and one in soccer) ... Was his team’s point leader in track in 2005 ... Finished fourth in the state in the 4x800-meter relay in 2003 and 2005 ... Named all-league in cross country in 2004 ... Helped his team to a second-place finish in 2001 and a third-place finish in 2002 at the Kansas state championships.

PERSONAL

Son of Brian and Terri Huseman ... Born July 25, 1987, in Lincoln Neb. ... Majoring in secondary education/science.

CAREER-BEST TIMES

5K: 16:37.5 8K: 26:28.8

CAREER RESULTS 2007

Bob Timmons Classic: 29:45.99 (93rd) Kansas State/Kansas Duel: 17:10.1 (13th) Roy Griak Invitational: 29:28.4 (202nd) NCAA Pre-Nationals: 26:28.8 (101st, Open Division)

2006

Bob Timmons Classic: 28:40.68 (41st) KSU Wildcat Invitational: 16:37.5 (13th)

JUNIORS

THE HUSEMAN FILE

My dream as an athlete is to ............................ compete for the USA team Pre-race, I like to................................................................................relax The sport I play the worst is ..................................................... badminton Favorite vacation spot..................................................................Colorado Favorite music group...........................................The Charlie Daniels Band Most-played song on my iPod.............. “The Devil Went Down to Georgia” Favorite movie...........................................................................Braveheart Favorite actor....................................................................... Russell Crowe Favorite cartoon character.......................................................Bugs Bunny Favorite superhero .....................................................................Superman If I won a million dollars, I would ........................buy a house and invest it Best advice....................................... Behind the clouds, the sun is shining After my cross country career is over, I would like to ....................get a job

LEVI HUSEMAN

JUNIORS

Bret IMGRUND 6-0 • Junior Shawnee, Kan. (Shawnee Mission Northwest HS)

SOPHOMORE (2007)

Finished at least third on the team in five of the six meets … Placed 10th at the Bob Timmons Classic with a time of 26:50 … Ran a personal best 5K time of 15:42 and placed second at the Kansas State vs. Kansas Duel … Competed at the Roy Griak Invitational and placed 82nd with a time of 26:08 … Ran a personal best 8K time of 25:02 at the NCAA Pre-Nationals and placed 160th … Placed 41st at the Big 12 Championships with a time of 26:08 … Competed at the Midwest Regionals and completed the 10K course in a time of 34:39.

FRESHMAN (2006)

Competed in five meets for Kansas ... Placed 14th as an unattached runner in his first collegiate meet at the Bob Timmons Classic (27:05.69) ... Finished third at the 5K Kansas State Wildcat Invitational (15:42.6) ... Ran an 8K personal best time of 25:51.4 at the NCAA Pre-Nationals ... Finished in 51st place at the Big 12 Championships (26:04.9).

HIGH SCHOOL

Finished second at the 2005 Kansas 6A State Cross Country Championships with a time of 15:49 ... Won the 1,600 meters and the 3,200 meters at the 2006 Kansas 6A State Track and Field Championships ... Finished third in the 3,200 meters at the 2005 Kansas 6A State Meet ... A member of the thirdplace 3,200 meter relay team at the 2005 Kansas State 6A Meet ... Placed 36th at the cross country Foot Locker Midwest Regionals.

PERSONAL

Son of Frank and Kathy Imgrund ... Born July 21, 1987, in Dallas, Texas ... Majoring in physical therapy.

CAREER-BEST TIMES

5K: 15:42.2 8K: 25:02.7 10K: 34:39

CAREER RESULTS 2007

Bob Timmons Classic: 26:50.97 (10th) Kansas State/Kansas Duel: 15:42.2 (2nd) Roy Griak Invitational: 26:08.8 (82nd) NCAA Pre-Nationals: 25:02.7 (160th) Big 12 Championships: 26:08.2 (41st) NCAA Midwest Regional: 34:39 (140th)

CAREER RESULTS (continued) 2006

Bob Timmons Classic: 27:05.69 (14th) KSU Wildcat Invitational: 15:42.6 (3rd) Roy Griak Invitational: 28:11.2 (263rd) NCAA Pre-Nationals: 25:51.4 (96th, Open) Big 12 Championships: 26:04.9 (51st)

THE IMGRUND FILE

I can’t live without ...........................................................................sports Pre-race, I like to.................................................................listen to music Favorite food..................................................................................... steak The TV show character most like me is................................Johnny Drama My dream as an athlete is to ............................... break the 4-minute mile The sport I play the worst is .......................................................basketball Favorite vacation spot.....................................................................Hawaii Favorite music artist...............................................................Led Zeppelin Most-played song on my iPod.............. “Don’t Stop Believing!” by Journey Favorite movie.............................................................Live Free or Die Hard Favorite actress ......................................................................Eva Longoria TV show I want to be on.....................................................................COPS Favorite cartoon character.......................................................Peter Griffin Favorite superhero .......................................................................Iron Man I can’t believe I watch......................................................Hannah Montana Biggest superstition.............................................. frozen baseball on trips

BRET IMGRUND

Nick CAPRARIO 5-11 • Sophomore Kearney, Neb. (Kearney HS)

FRESHMAN (2007)

Contributed greatly as a freshman … Finished 17th at the Bob Timmons Classic with a time of 27:20 in his first collegiate race … Helped Kansas to a win over Kansas State with his sixth-place finish at the Kansas State vs. Kansas Duel (16:02, 5K) … Set a personal record at the NCAA Pre-Nationals with a time of 25:29 for the 8K (199th place) … Placed 72nd at the Big 12 Championships with a time of 27:16 … Ran a time of 32:36 in his first 10K race at the Midwest Regionals (85th place).

HIGH SCHOOL

Runner-up at the 2006 Nebraska Class A State Cross Country Championships (15:55) ... Runner-up at 2007 Nebraska Class A State Track and Field Championships in the 3,200 meters (9:22) ... Member of cross country state runner-up teams in 2004 and 2005 ... Member of track state runner-up teams in 2005 and 2007 ... Member of 2006 Super-State Boys Cross Country Team ... Four-year letterwinner in both cross country and track.

PERSONAL

Son of Pat and Linda Stewart ... Born Dec. 19, 1988, in Port Charlotte, Fla. ... Majoring in industrial design.

CAREER-BEST TIMES

5K: 16:02.3 8K: 25:29.7 10K: 32:36

CAREER RESULTS 2007

Bob Timmons Classic: 27:20.48 (17th) Kansas State/Kansas Duel: 16:02.3 (6th) Roy Griak Invitational: 26:35 (102nd) NCAA Pre-Nationals: 25:29.7 (199th) Big 12 Championships: 27:16.39 NCAA Midwest Regional: 32:36 (85th)

THE CAPRARIO FILE

Nickname....................................................................................“Scooter” I can’t live without ......................................................................... dessert Pre-race, I like to.................................................................listen to music Favorite food.............................................................................doughnuts Sports hero ....................................................................Steve Prefontaine The TV show character most like me is...................................Eric Foreman My dream as an athlete is to ................................run in the Olympic Trials The sport I play the worst is ..........................................................baseball Prized possession ........................................................................computer Most-played song on my iPod.................... “Ready to Fall” by Rise Against On average, I send __ text messages a day ...........................................10 Favorite superhero ....................................................................Spiderman Superpower I would want..........................................................Invisibility TV show I want to be on......................................................That 70’s Show I would like to have witnessed .............Phelps winning eight gold medals Nobody knows that I can..................................................... spell very well After my cross country career is over, I would like to .......continue running

NICK CAPRARIO

Dan VAN ORSDEL 6-0 • Sophomore Minnetonka, Minn. (Hopkins HS)

FRESHMAN (RS) (2007)

Named First Team Academic All-Big 12 … Ran a personal-best 5K time of 16:27 at the Kansas State vs. Kansas Duel … Placed 106th at the Roy Griak Invitational with a time of 26:42 … Set a personal record in the 8K with a time of 25:40 at the NCAA Pre-Nationals … Placed 61st at the Big 12 Championships with a time of 26:45 … Stepped up big as the team’s No. 3 runner at the Midwest Regional and placed 71st with a personal-best 10K time of 32:11.

FRESHMAN (2006)

Utilized his redshirt season.

HIGH SCHOOL

Three-year letterwinner in cross country ... Three-time all-conference selection in cross country ... A member of two state qualifying teams, which placed fourth in 2005 and fifth in 2006.

PERSONAL

Son of Scott Van Orsdel and Lil Lundeen ... Born May 6, 1988, in Hopkins, Minn. ... Majoring in business.

CAREER-BEST TIMES

5K: 16:27.2 8K: 25:40.4 10K: 32:11

CAREER RESULTS 2007

Bob Timmons Classic: 27:32.22 (22nd) Kansas State/Kansas Duel: 16:27.2 (8th) Roy Griak Invitational: 26:42 (106th) NCAA Pre-Nationals: 25:40.4 (218th) Big 12 Championships: 26:45.85 (61st) NCAA Midwest Regional: 32:11 (71st)

THE VAN ORSDEL FILE

Nickname............................................................................................“VO” I can’t live without ..................................................................... Coca-Cola Pre-race, I like to........................................................listen to music, relax Favorite food..................................................................................Chinese Sports hero ..................................................................... Russell Robinson The TV show character most like me is.....................................Larry David My dream as an athlete is to ................................. win eight silver medals The sport I play the worst is ............................................................hockey Prized possession ..................................................Seinfield DVD collection Favorite vacation spot....................................................................London Favorite music artist................................................................... Lil’ Wayne Favorite Coach Clark saying ...............................................“Well, basically” My life’s theme song .....................................“Hustler Music” by Lil’ Wayne I can’t believe I watch......................................................Hannah Montana I would like to have witnessed ..............................Danny and the Miracles Biggest superstition................................................. do things three times Best advice.............................................. When you’re not first, you’re last

DAN VAN ORSDEL

Clay SCHNEIDER 6-3 • Freshman (RS) Topeka, Kan. (Seaman HS)

FRESHMAN (2007)

Utilized his redshirt season.

HIGH SCHOOL

Ran both cross country and track at Seaman High School ... 2007 Kansas state champion in the 1,600-meter run ... 2007 runner-up at the cross country Kansas state championships.

PERSONAL

Son of Donald and Lucinda Schneider ... Born Dec. 19, 1988, in Topeka, Kan. ... Majoring in education.

Josh BADEN 5-10 • Freshman Colby, Kan. (Colby HS)

THE SCHNEIDER FILE

Nickname........................................................................................“Steve” Pre-race, I like to.....................think about what I’d like to prove to myself Favorite foods.............................................Crab Rangoon, anything Greek Sports heroes..................................................Bernard Lagat, Bob Camien My dream as an athlete is to ................................................................win The sport I play the worst is ..........................................................baseball Prized possession ....................................................................... my future Favorite vacation spot...........................................................San Francisco Favorite music groups ...................Rage Against the Machine, The Beatles Most-played song on my iPod............................“Hey Jude” by The Beatles Favorite movie...............................................................Dead Poets Society Favorite actor.......................................................................Robin Williams Favorite Coach Redwine saying ..........“It’s about patience and hard work.” If I won a million dollars, I would .................................................donate it Biggest fear.............................................................I try to never be afraid

HIGH SCHOOL

Competed in both cross country and track at Colby High School ... Runner-up at the 2007 Kansas Class 4A State Cross Country Championships ... All-State as a senior in 2007 ... Member of the Kansas All-State Academic team in 2006 and 2007 ... NWKL Academic All-League 2004-2007 ... Selected to the AllLeague team in 2004 and 2005 ... Runner-up in the 3,200 meters at the 2008 Kansas Track & Field State Championships ... Placed third in the 1,600 meters at the 2008 state track & field meet ... Finished in third place at state in the 800 meters ... Fourth place in the 1,600 meters at the 2007 state track and field meet ... Placed third in the 3,200 meters at the 2007 state meet ... Sixth place at state in 2006 as a sophomore in the 3,200 meters.

PERSONAL

Son of Leo and Janice Baden ... Born Aug. 10, 1989, in Superior, Neb. ... Was high school valedictorian ... Majoring in computer science and math.

THE BADEN FILE

Pre-race, I like to............................................... run around, yawn, stretch Favorite food..................................................................................... steak Sports heroes.............................................Steve Prefontaine, Dan Marino The TV show character most like me is.......................................... Batman My dream as an athlete is to ....................................... run in the Olympics The sport I play the worst is .......................................................basketball Prized possession ........................................................................computer Favorite vacation spot........................................................... Disney World Favorite actor.........................................................................Nicolas Cage Favorite TV show............................................... Everybody Loves Raymond Favorite cartoon characters................Mickey Mouse, Sonic the Hedgehog Superpower I would want.......................................................super speed Most memorable XC moment ...............breaking the NWKL League record I would like to have witnessed ..........................Steve Prefontaine running Best advice........To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift

Sam BIRD 6-0 • Freshman Columbia City, Ind. (Northrop HS)

HIGH SCHOOL

Lettered all four years in both track and cross country ... Conference and section champion in cross country as a senior in 2007 ... Qualified for state in 2006 and 2007 ... Made the all-region team in 2006 and 2007 ... Earned allsemistate honors in 2006 and 2007 ... Named MVP of his cross country team in both 2006 and 2007 ... All-conference 2005-2007 ... All-section team member 2006 and 2007 ... Member of state-qualifying team in 2005 ... Named team’s most valuable rookie as a freshman in 2004 ... Was a two-time state qualifier in track.

PERSONAL

Son of Gary and JoAnn Bird ... Born Dec. 25, 1989, in Columbia City, Ind. ... Majoring in atmospheric science.

Austin BUSSING 6-1 • Freshman Houston, Texas (James E. Taylor HS)

THE BIRD FILE

I can’t live without ......................................................................ice cream Pre-race, I like to...........................................................listen to Lil’ Wayne Favorite food...............................................................................ice cream Sports hero ...............................................................................Lasse Viren The TV show character most like me is....................................... Germaine My dream as an athlete is to ................... Become an Olympic marathoner The sport I play the worst is ......................................................swimming Prized possession .............................................................................laptop Favorite vacation spot..................................................................Colorado Favorite superhero ............................................................. Optimus Prime I can’t believe I watch................................................................... Nip/Tuck I would like to have witnessed .......................Usain Bolt in the 100m final If I won a million dollars, I would .................................................. invest it Biggest superstition.................change on the ground not being heads up Most memorable moment at KU..........so far hanging with Colby (Wissel)

HIGH SCHOOL

Four-year letterman in both track and cross country ... Was team captain of his cross country team as a junior and senior ... Qualified for state as a senior in 2007 ... Regional qualifier 2005-2007 ... Three-year regional track qualifier ... Was a two-time Team MVP in track ... Was a four-year Academic/Athletic All-Star.

PERSONAL

Full name is Greg Austin Bussing ... Son of Greg and Dorothy Bussing ... Born April 17, 1990 , in St. Louis, Mo. ... Majoring in journalism.

THE BUSSING FILE

Nickname.......................................................................................... “Bus” I can’t live without ............................................................................music Pre-race, I like to............................................................. listen to Eminem Favorite food.......................................................................... filet mignon Sports hero .........................................................................Craig Mottram The TV show character most like me is......................... Jim from The Office My dream as an athlete is to .................................make it to the Olympics The sport I play the worst is .............................................................soccer Prized possession ............................................................................. guitar Favorite vacation spot....................................................................Calgary Favorite music group...............................................................Alkaline Trio Favorite actor.....................................................................Edward Norton Favorite cartoon character......................................................Road Runner Person I would switch places with for a day...............................Usain Bolt After my cross country career is over, I would like to ............... write books

Kaleb HUMPHREYS 5-11 • Freshman Sterling, Kan. (Sterling HS)

HIGH SCHOOL

Lettered in cross country, track and basketball ... Kansas Class 2A Cross Country State Champion as a senior in 2007 ... Three-time all-state selection (2005-2007) ... Runner-up at the Kansas Class 2A Cross Country State Championships in 2005 and 2006 ... Named academic all-state in 2006 and 2007 ... Broke the 2A state record in the 3,200 meters in 2007 ... Won two track state championships in 2007 (1,600 meters and 3,200 meters).

PERSONAL

Son of Robert and Lori Humphreys ... Born Feb. 8, 1990, in Hutchinson, Kan. ... Majoring in community health.

Diego LADRON 6-0 • Freshman Guadalajara, Mexico (Shawnee Mission Northwest HS)

THE HUMPHREYS FILE

Nicknames ......................................................................“Cabs” or “K-Dog” I can’t live without .............................................................................sleep Favorite food..................................................................................... pasta Sports hero .......................................................................Mario Chalmers My dream as an athlete is to ..........make varsity, become an All-American The sport I play the worst is .............................................................soccer Favorite movie................................................................... The Dark Knight Favorite actor............................................................................Will Ferrell Favorite TV show.......................................................................Family Guy Favorite cartoon character.....................................Stewie from Family Guy My life’s theme song ........................................................“Chariots of Fire” I can’t believe I watch.............................. Oprah sometimes with my mom I would like to have witnessed ...........................................Michael Jordan Nobody knows that I can............................................... burp the alphabet Person I would like to meet.................................................. LeBron James

HIGH SCHOOL

Three-year letterman in track and cross country ... Named All-Sunflower Runner of the Year as a senior in 2007 ... All-Kansas First Team in 2007 ... Sunflower League Champion in 2007 ... Member of back-to-back Kansas 6A state championship cross country teams (2006-2007) ... Qualified for Nike Team Nationals in 2007 ... Selected to the 2006 All-Sunflower First Team in track (3,200 meters).

PERSONAL

Son of Francisco and Maria Ladron ... Born Feb. 15, 1990, in Guadalajara, Mexico ... Majoring in business (accounting).

THE LADRON FILE

I can’t live without .....................................................................my laptop Pre-race, I like to................................................relax with my teammates Favorite food..................................................................................burgers Sports hero .............................................................................Tiger Woods The TV show character most like me is.................................Adam Sandler My dream as an athlete is to ....................... become the best that I can be The sport I play the worst is ......................................................swimming Prized possession ........................................................... my running attire Favorite music......................................................................................Rap On average, I send __ text messages a day ...........................................50 Favorite TV show.................................................................... SportsCenter Favorite cartoon character................................... Spongebob Squarepants I can’t believe I watch..........................................................................MTV TV show I want to be on...................................................College Gameday Nobody knows that I can........................................... speak fluent Spanish

Sean PROEHL 6-2 • Freshman San Diego, Calif. (Rancho Bernardo HS)

HIGH SCHOOL

Lettered four years in track and cross country ... Selected to all-league and AllCIF first teams in 2007 ... Placed fourth at the league finals in 2007 ... Finished in 10th place at the 2007 CIF finals ... Was his team’s No. 2 runner in 2006 ... Fourth man at CIF in 2005 ... Made the top seven at CIF as a freshman in 2004 ... Earned first team all-league in track.

PERSONAL

Son of Pam and Gerry Proehl ... Born May 7, 1990, in Overland Park, Kan. ... Majoring in business ... Sister Meghan Proehl is a member of the KU swimming and diving team.

Isaiah SHIRLEN 6-3 • Junior Old Fort, N.C. (UNC-Charlotte/McDowell HS)

THE PROEHL FILE

I can’t live without ............................................................................water Pre-race, I like to................................................................................focus Favorite food...................................................................California Burrito Sports hero ....................................................................Steve Prefontaine The sport I play the worst is ......................................................water polo Prized possession ............................................................................iPhone Favorite vacation spot...........................................Cabo San Lucas, Mexico Favorite TV show.........................................................................The Office Favorite cartoon character............................................................ Cartman Favorite superhero ........................................................................ Batman I can’t believe I watch.........................................................Project Runway Superpower I would want.............................................................teleport If I won a million dollars, I would ......................................... buy a nice car Best advice...................................................................Don’t procrastinate Nobody knows that I can............................................ give good massages

SOPHOMORE (2007, CHARLOTTE)

Did not compete.

FRESHMAN (2006, CHARLOTTE)

Ran a personal-best 8K time of 25:55 for the Charlotte 49ers ... Placed eighth at the Charlotte Relay ... Competed in Pre-Nationals, the George Mason Invitational and the Winthrop Invitational ... Finished 72nd out of a 146-man field at the Atlantic 10 Championships.

HIGH SCHOOL

Lettered four years in cross country and two years in basketball ... A twotime all-state performer in indoor track ... Placed third in the state in the 3,200-meter run (2005) ... Earned all-state honors in the 3,200-meter run in the 2005 outdoor season ... Conference cross country champion as a senior in 2005 ... Five-time all-conference performer in track and three-time cross country all-conference runner ... 2005 NW4A Conference Runner of the Year ... Twice was named all-region in track ...Three-time all-region selection in cross country (2003-2005) ... Was named freshman of the year in 2002.

PERSONAL

Son of Vaughn and Linda Shirlen ... Born March 25, 1988, in Old Fort, N.C. ... Majoring in history, political science.

THE SHIRLEN FILE

I can’t live without ......................................................................sweet tea Pre-race, I like to.................................................................listen to music Favorite food.....................................................................mac and cheese Sports hero ...........................................................................Frank Shorter The sport I play the worst is ..................................................... badminton Favorite vacation spot..................................................................Colorado Favorite music artist....................................................................Pearl Jam Most-played song on my iPod................... “No One Like You” by Scorpions Favorite movie................................................................Legends of the Fall Favorite actress ........................................................................ Jessica Biel Favorite TV show.................................................................... SportsCenter I can’t believe I watch..........................................................Dawson’s Creek TV show I want to be on.....................................................................COPS If I won a million dollars, I would .........................buy a ranch in Wyoming Biggest fear..............................................................................deep ocean

Brock TERNES 5-8 • Senior Emporia, Kan. (Emporia State University/Emporia HS)

JUNIOR (2007, EMPORIA STATE)

Honorable mention all-conference in cross country ... Named to the allconference team in the 10K ... Selected to the all-academic team ... Earned a spot on the cross country all-regional academic team ... All-conference in the 10K in outdoor track ... Personal bests included 31:52 (10K), 25:22 (8K), 15:26 (5K), 8:59 (3K) and 4:29 (mile).

SOPHOMORE (2006, EMPORIA STATE)

Selected to the cross country all-regional academic team ... Named to the allacademic teams for both cross country and track.

FRESHMAN (2005, EMPORIA STATE)

Named to the all-academic teams for both cross country and track.

HIGH SCHOOL

Three-year letterman in both cross country and track ... Received the ROHO and Extra Step awards as a senior in 2004 ... Most-improved performer in cross country in 2003 ... Named the most improved performer in track in 2002 and 2003.

PERSONAL

Son of Steve and Carmaine Ternes ... Born April 17, 1986, in Bismarck, N.D. ... Graduated from Emporia State with a bachelor of science in sociology with a minor in writing.

Donny WASINGER 5-10 • Freshman Winona, Minn. (Cotter HS)

THE TERNES FILE

Nicknames ......................................... I have many. “B-Rock”, “Brizzle”, etc. I can’t live without ........................................................................ running Favorite food...............................................................................ice cream Sports hero .................................................................................Ryan Hall Most-played song on my iPod.......................any album by The Mars Volta Favorite movie.................................................................................... Jaws Superpower I would want....the ability to solve social problems with ease If I won a million dollars, I would ... pay bills, buy guitars and give the rest Favorite class................................................................ any sociology class Biggest fear...............................................................not being able to run The sport I play the worst is ........................................................volleyball Prized possession ...............................................my guitars and amplifiers Favorite TV show........................................................MLB baseball games Biggest superstition................................................ my pre-race warm-up I can’t believe I watch..............................................I don’t watch much TV

HIGH SCHOOL

Lettered four years in both cross country and track ... Two-year letterman in both swimming and Nordic ski ... 2007 state champion in cross country ... Conference champion in cross country in 2007 ... Cross country state runnerup in 2006 ... Was named cross country Team MVP three times (2005-2007) ... All-conference selection in cross country all four years (2004-2007) ... Three-time cross country all-state selection (2005-2007) ... Was named allconference in track all four years (2005-2008) ... Back-to-back state champion in both the 1,600 meters and the 3,200 meters (2007-2008) ... Broke the state record in the 1,600 with his 2008 state championship performance ... State runner-up in the 3,200 meters in 2006.

PERSONAL

Son of Tony and Marti Wasinger ... Born May 17, 1990, in St. Louis, Mo. ... Majoring in economics.

THE WASINGER FILE

I can’t live without ............................................chocolate fudge Pop-Tarts Pre-race, I like to.......................................................................... be alone Favorite food...................................................................mashed potatoes Sports hero ................................................................................Usain Bolt Prized possession ............................................................Fender Telecaster Favorite music group......................................................................Sum 41 Most-played song on my iPod............................“Dream On” by Aerosmith On average, I send __ text messages a day .....................69 (give or take) Favorite actor.....................................................................Edward Norton Favorite TV show.........................................................................The Office My life’s theme song ...............................Whitesnake’s Greatest Hits album TV show I want to be on................................................................Survivor I would like to have witnessed ..................................................Woodstock Best advice.....................“Don’t let school get in the way of an education.” Person I would switch places with for a day............................Steven Tyler