2011 Cross Country Yearbook by P.J. Gradowski

QUICK FACTS UNIVERSITY INFORMATION

School Name....................... University of Detroit Mercy Location................................................................Detroit, MI Founded...........................................................................1877 Enrollment .....................................................................5,700 Nickname ......................................................................Titans Colors .........................................................Red, White, Blue Home Courses ......... Cass Benton Park, Northville, MI, ................................. Kensington Metropark, Milford, MI Affiliation .................................................. NCAA Division I Conference ................................................ Horizon League President ............................................Antoine M. Garibaldi

TITAN CROSS COUNTRY STAFF

Head Coach........................ Guy Murray (Detroit ‘89) Years at UDM ..............................................19th Season Email ..................................... guy.murray@udmercy.edu Office Phone ............................................ 313-993-1724 Assistant Coach .. Emili Jackson (Central Michigan ‘03) Years at UDM ................................................ 5th Season Email ..................................emili.jackson@udmercy.edu Office Phone ............................................ 313-578-0396 TEAM INFORMATION

MEN Titans Returning ..............................................................8 Lost.....................................................................................6 ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT INFORMATION Athletic Director.............................................Keri Gaither Newcomers ......................................................................7 Senior Associate AD ..................................................... TBA HL Championships Finish .......................................... 5th Associate AD for Business Ops./SWA ........Teri Kromrei NCAA Great Lakes Regional Finish ....................22nd Assistant AD for NCAA Compliance....... Steve Corder Asst. AD for Facilities & Special Events .........Jeff Latinen WOMEN Dir. of Ticket Sales & Fan Experience ....... Greg Haapala Titans Returning ..............................................................8 Lost.....................................................................................4 Dir. of Development For Athletics & Student Facilities ......................................................Dennis Carlesso Newcomers ......................................................................2 Dir. of Marketing & Promotions ........ Brandon Longmeier HL Championships Finish .......................................... 8th Dir. of Ticket Ops. & Special Events .......... Emily Vannice NCAA Great Lakes Regional Finish ....................32nd Asst. AD for Sports Medicine ...................... Michael Miller Asst. AD for Strength & Conditioning ...............Joe Tofferi YEARBOOK CONTENTS Faculty Athletic Representative......................Erick Barnes Quick Facts .......................................................................2 Athletic Department Phone ........................ 313-993-1700 Training Courses .............................................................3 Fax ..................................................................... 313-993-2449 Head Coach Guy Murray .......................................... 4-5 Mailing Address ...............................4001 W. McNichols Rd. Assistant Coach Emili Jackson......................................6 .....................................................................Detroit, MI 48221 2011 Men’s Cross Country Roster/Team Pic ...........7 2011 Season Preview/Schedule ................................ 8-9 Meet The Male Harriers ........................................10-26 SPORTS INFORMATION STAFF Sports Information Director .................. Mitch Wigness Men’s 2010 Season Review .........................................27 Assistant SID ............................................... P.J. Gradowski Men’s Cross Country History..............................28-30 Assistant SID ......................................................Kit Stetzel 2011 Women’s Cross Country Roster/Team Pic ...31 Sports Information Assistant ...................... Joel Walrath 2011 Season Preview/Schedule ............................32-33 Cross Country Contact ..................................Kit Stetzel Meet The Women Harriers ...................................34-48 Email ..........................christopher.stetzel@udmercy.edu Women’s 2010 Season Review ..................................49 Sports Info. Office Phone ......................... 313-993-1745 Women’s Cross Country History .......................50-53 Sports Info Office Fax ............................... 313-993-1765 25th Annual Running Fit-Detroit Titan Invite ....54-55 Website ................................................DetroitTitans.com Titan Legends ...........................................................56-57 Alumni Support .............................................................58 Tommy Titan and the Kids ..........................................59 The Horizon League...............................................60-61 Sports Medicine .............................................................62 Strength & Conditioning ..............................................63 Academic Support ........................................................64 Famous UDM Alumni ...................................................65 Titan Hall Of Fame .................................................66-67 Director of Athletics Keri Gaither ............................68 Titan Athletic Department....................................69-70 Points of Pride ...............................................................71

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TRAINING COURSES The Titans have a number of training courses available to them as they pursue the Horizon League Championship with two main courses that they run on throughout the year. One course is Cass Benton Park in Northville, the site for the Annual Running Fit-Detroit Titan Invitational, located just off I-96 and a short drive from campus. The course provides an extensive challenge as it is one of the oldest and hilliest areas of the park. Detroit also utilizes Kensington Metro Park in Milford, where UDM hosted the 2009 Horizon League Championships and the 2008 Michigan Intercollegiate. Kensington covers 4,481 acres featuring a wooded hilly terrain that surrounds beautiful Kent Lake. Each year more than two and a half million visitors will make their way to Kensington. The Titans also train nearby at Palmer Park, Heritage Park, Martin Road Park and Belle Isle. Palmer Park is located on 7 Mile and Woodward. The property includes Palmer Woods and the Detroit Golf Club. The area is home to some of Detroitâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s premier neighborhoods, including Palmer Woods, Sherwood Forest, University District and Green Acres. Heritage Park in Farmington Hills is a 211-acre park with more than four miles of trails for hiking and cross-country skiing, a large picnic area, playground, sand volleyball courts, and an in-line hockey rink. Martin Road Park in Ferndale is the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s main recreation area. Parks and Forestry is responsible for the maintenance of 11 neighborhood parks in Ferndale along with three mini-parks comprising 81 acres. Belle Isle is a 982 acre island park on the Detroit River managed by the Detroit Recreation Department. It is connected to the rest of the city by the MacArthur Bridge. It is the largest island park in the United States and the third largest island in the Detroit River after Grosse Ile and Fighting Island.

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DIRECTOR OF CROSS COUNTRY Guy Murray enters his 19th season at the University of Detroit Mercy where he serves as the Director of Track & Field and Cross Country for both the men and women. A Titan fan from his day as a standout runner, Murray has already accounted for nine conference championships in the Titan trophy case. Murray most recently guided the men’s cross country team to a fifth place finish at the Horizon League Championship. A strong senior class that included Patrick Liederbach, Alex Harris, Ryan Ayala, Kevin Smalley, Kevin Wozniak, and Brian Greenhoe helped lead the Titans to a successful 2010 season. Patrick Liederbach was a four time All-League performer under Murray’s direction. He became just the fifth Titan in school history to receive multiple conference honors. Liederbach also finished in the top 100 at the regional four times making him just the third Titan harrier to reach that achievement. The men’s team wrapped up the 2010 campaign with a trip to the NCAA Great Lakes Regional where they placed 22nd overall with a score of 639. The women’s team placed eighth at the 2010 Horizon League Championship. Murray had his young team peak at the perfect time as five UDM runners came up with their 5k PR at the event. Detroit ended the year by taking 32nd place at the NCAA Great Lakes Regional. A four-year letter winner on the Titan cross country and track teams from 1985-89, Murray graduated Magna Cum Laude from Detroit with a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science in May of 1989. At Detroit, he won the Dominick Taddonio Cross Country MVP award in 1988 and the University of Detroit’s President’s Award, the athletic department’s highest honor, for the top senior student-athlete in 1989. He was named to the All-Midwestern Collegiate Conference (MCC) Cross Country Team in 1986 and the All-MCC Track and Field Team in 1989.

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GUY MURRAY He was an Olympic Trial Qualifier in the marathon in 1999 after he finished 19th at the Grandma’s Marathon with a personal best time of 2:21:18. At the Olympic Trials in 2000, Murray placed 57th, with a mark of 2:35:16. Following graduation he joined the coaching staff of Earl Clark Jr. and Kevin Donner as an assistant before being elevated to his current title in 1993. For the next two years, he was the head coach for the men’s and women’s track and field program and the women’s cross country team, while overseeing the men’s unit until Detroit Hallof-Fame coach Earl Clark stepped down in 1995. As an assistant coach, he was responsible for coaching five MCC individual track and field event champions as well as two MCC track and field Most Outstanding Performers, all while completing his master’s degree in sports administration at nearby Wayne State University. As a head coach, his teams have accrued many honors and championships, The men’s and women’s teams swept the 1996 indoor MCC titles. The women’s squad also won back-to-back indoor crowns in 1998 and ‘99, and took home the outdoor titles in 1999 and 2000. The men’s team took home a share of the indoor title in 2000, with the women bringing home another indoor crown in 2002 and the men’s success in 2003 winning the outdoor title. In 2005, the Titan women were Horizon League runners-ups and the men were most recently Indoor Horizon League runner-ups in 2011. Teams that have been coached by Murray also excel in the classroom as the men’s squad was honored in 2004 by the USTFCCCA as it brought home the highest combined grade point average in the country. The trend continues as the men were honored for the ninth-straight year in 2011, as one of the nation’s All-Academic Teams. Their 3.41 GPA was the highest among the four Horizon League teams on the academic list as well as the highest GPA of any Division I team in the state of Michigan that was honored. The women’s team was also recognized as an All-Academic Team for the third year in a row, after recording a 3.39 GPA. The GPA was the third highest out of the five conference teams honored and was also the second best out of the five Division I Michigan schools that made the mark. Individually, eight different Titans have been selected Academic All-America by the USTFCCCA: Kim Hemstreet (2002), Kim Jess (1995), Andrea Karpala (2003, 2004, 2005), Ryan Byrne (2005, 2008), Krista Switzer (2006), Sinisa Simic (2007) and Amanda Smith (2008). Two Murray-coached athletes have qualified for the NCAA National Championships in Hemstreet (2002, cross country) and Paul Caraballo (1997, Track and Field). Caraballo was named an NCAA All-American in 1997 after he placed seventh in the high jump. In all, four athletes have provisionally qualified for the NCAA Championship. Since its inception in 2003, the Titans have had a qualifier for the outdoor regional championship each year. In addition to his team’s successes, Murray has been named league Coach of the Year for women’s outdoor track twice (1999, 2000), men’s outdoor once (2003) and seven times for his indoor success (women’s in 1994, ‘96, ‘98, ‘99 and 2002 and men’s in ‘96 and 2000). Murray and his wife Patricia live in Redford with their ten-year-old daughter Kaitlin Renee and fouryear old son Colin.

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ASST. COACH EMILI JACKSON Emili Jackson returns for her fifth season as an assistant coach for track and field and cross country. At UDM, Jackson works primarily with the women’s distance runners in track as well as the women’s cross country team. In her five years with the cross country program, Jackson has helped tremendously, as the Titans’ capped off the 2008 season with five runners in the Great Lakes Regional for the first full scoring squad (32nd) since 2004. In 2009, UDM placed 29th with 882 points at the GLR, and sixth overall at the Horizon League Championship with a score of 150. She began her coaching career in strength and conditioning at Wayne State in 2004. She then added two years (2005-07) of track and field/cross country coaching experience at Salesian High School in Richmond, CA. There, she coached two state meet qualifiers, including one state champion.

In July of 2007, she was certified as a USA Track & Field Level Two coach. She continues to run in her off time recently helping a team comprised mostly of UDM Alumni, staff and current Titans take ninth at the Great Lakes Relay in the summer of 2009. Jackson graduated from Central Michigan in 2003 after running both cross country and track. She lives in Royal Oak along with her husband Matthew and their newborn daughter Emerson.

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2011 MEN’S TEAM

Name Ylli Alla Caleb Cox Colin Creagh Sam Felton Edwin Gay Derek Hoerman Ryan Hofsess George Holman Matt Mahler Martin Nelkie Bob Radlich Tony Rote Chris Smalley Erik Westbrook

Year Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. So. Jr. Fr. Fr. Sr. Fr. Jr. Fr. So. Jr.

Letters

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Hometown/High School Madison Heights, MI/Lamphere Gladstone, MI/Gladstone Chesterfield Twp., MI/L’Anse Creuse North St. Joseph, MI/St. Joseph Grosse Pointe, MI/GP South Canton,MI/Canton Milford, MI/Milford West Alexandria, OH/Twin Valley South Thorold, ON/Denis Morris Catholic West Branch, MI/Ogemaw Heights Cheektowaga, NY/Cleveland Hill Carleton, MI/Airport Gladwin, MI/Gladwin Fremont, MI/Fremont

Coaching Staff Director of Track and Field / Cross Country - Guy Murray (19th Season) Assistant Cross Country / Track and Field Coach - Emili Jackson (5th Season)

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2011 MEN’S SEASON OUTLOOK The 2011 team will have some big shoes to fill as the graduating class from a year ago put their stamp on the program. “This will be a very interesting year as we replace a talented senior class,” Head Coach Guy Murray said. “It is hard to project what will happen, but I hope that our guys respond to the opportunity they have. We could have a very good pack. The big question will be how to replace the low number that Patrick Liederbach provided each meet.” This year’s senior class includes Bob Radlich, Matt Mahler, Derek Hoerman, and Erik Westbrook. Radlich made a solid contribution to the team during his junior season. He set his 8k personal record at the Louisville Classic with a time of 26:46. Radlich also finished the year strong by setting his 10k PR at the NCAA Great Lakes Regional with a time of 35:09. Additional highlights from the 2010 season include taking 11th at the 2010 Golden Grizzly Open (19:55 – 6k) and placing 36th at the Titan Invite (22:05). “Bob has been steady over the past two years and I believe he is in line for a good year.” Murray said. “He has trained well and therefore has improved.” Erik Westbrook had an up-and-down junior campaign as he dealt with an injury. Westbrook started the year strong with a 39th place finish at the Golden Grizzly Open (21:34 – 6k). He followed that performance finishing 59th overall at the Detroit Titan invite (23:04 – 4 Mile). Westbrook’s final race of the season was at the Horizon League Championships. He took 63rd overall with a time of 27:32. “Erik continued to get better after injuries slowed his progress on a good sophomore year,” Murray added. “He is coming off a solid track and field season and I look for him to be a contributor this year.” Matt Mahler and Derek Hoerman were limited in 2010 with injury issues. Mahler only competed in the Detroit Invite. He finished 47th with a time of 22:37. “Matt has the ability to help this team,” Murray said. “He is healthy and ready to go.” Hoerman set his four mile PR at the Detroit Invite clocking in at 22:26. He also ran at the HL Championships taking 81st overall with a time of 28:33. “In order to move up from fifth in the Horizon League, we will need someone to finish in the top-20 at the HL meet,” Murray added. UDM has two juniors on the roster. Edwin Gay and Chris Smalley are each poised for a good season. “Edwin is an experienced runner who has shown the potential to be ready for a good year,” Murray said. Gay participated in five races during the 2010 season and set three personal records. He posted his fastest four mile time at the Titan Invite placing 19th overall (21:18). Two weeks later, Gay set his 8k PR at the Louisville Classic crossing the finish line in 25:57 for 37th overall. Gay ended his season at the NCAA Great Lakes Regional by setting his 10k PR with a time of 33:47. Smalley was active for Detroit a year ago as he competed in all but two races in 2010. “Chris has potential and should improve this season,” Murray said. Smalley set his 8k PR at the Louisville Classic last year with a time of 28:07. He also ran well at the HL Championships, where he finished 79th overall with a time of 28:31.

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2011 MEN’S SEASON OUTLOOK Martin Nelkie and Sam Felton make up the sophomore class. Nelkie ran very well for UDM as a freshman. He placed 12th at the Golden Grizzly Open (19:56), and 20th at the Titan Invite (21:22) to start the year. Midway through the season he set his 8k PR at the Louisville Classic with a time of 26:28. He finished the year as well as he started by setting his 10k PR at the NCAA Great Lakes Regional. Nelkie placed 154th clocking in at 33:42. “Martin had a strong finish to his freshman track and field season as well,” Murray said. “Knowing what is ahead for him will help.” Felton improved throughout the 2010 season and eventually set his 8k PR at the Horizon League Championships with a time of 27:14. Additional standout performances for Felton include placing 17th at the Golden Grizzly Open (20:20), and finishing 35th at the Detroit Titan Invite (21:58). “Sam ran well as a rookie,” Murray said. “I think he will be able to step in and impact the team after gaining experience during last season.” A group of six student-athletes will make up the freshmen class for the Titans. Ylli Alla, Caleb Cox, Colin Creagh, Ryan Hofsess, George Holman, and Tony Rote will all compete for Detroit with the opportunity to impact the squad. “The freshmen class will have to adjust to the longer college race and keep up with the daily training pace,” Murray said. “Alla and Creagh have the chance to be impact runners on this team as freshmen. They have run well in longer races and we will need them in the mix for the year to go well.” It would be huge for the freshman class to perform well as Detroit only has two juniors and two sophomores on the roster. It can be challenging for newcomers, but Murray thinks his rookies will improve in time. “Rote and Cox are also fit for longer races,” Murray said. “It will depend on how quickly they can adjust to see if they can challenge for varsity spots. Hofsess and Holman might be more middle distance type runners. Hofsess may be able to adjust a bit easier because of his time at Milford. George comes to Detroit with only a couple years of experience under his belt.”

Date Sept. 2 Sept. 10 Sept. 16 Oct. 1 Oct. 7 Oct. 15 Oct. 29 Nov. 12 Nov. 22

2011 Detroit Cross Country Schedule

Event Golden Grizzly Open (Katke-Cousins Golf Course) 25th Annual Running Fit-Detroit Titan Invite (Cass Benton Park) National Catholic Championship (Notre Dame Golf Course) Greater Louisville Classic (EP “Tom” Sawyer Park) Michigan Intercollegiate (Hosted by Hillsdale) Vic Matthews Open (University of Guelph) Horizon League Championship (Squire Vallevue Farm) NCAA Great Lakes Regional (Ottawa Park Golf Course) NCAA Division I Championship Hosted by Indiana State at LaVern Gibson Cross Country Course

Location Rochester, MI Northville, MI South Bend, IN Louisville, KY Hillsdale, MI Guelph, ON Hunting Valley, OH Toledo, OH Terre Haute, IN

Time 6:00 p.m. 11:15 a.m. 3:30 p.m. TBD 4:00 p.m. TBD 11:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. TBD

-All Dates and Times are Subject to Change

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MATT MAHLER Senior Thorold, Ontario Denis Morris Catholic H.S. Career Bests: 8k - 26:38 Cass-Benton 4 Mile - 22:14 2010: Only competed in the Running Fit Detroit Titan Invite... Clocked in at 22:37 which landed him in 47th place overall. 2009: Opened running at his best with a Cass-Benton personal record of 22:14 at the Running FitDetroit Titan Invite, 27:09 8k PR at National Catholics and then 26:38 PR at Louisville... 26:46 at BGSU and then took 49th at the HL Championship at Kensington. 2008: Redshirt. 2007: Injury shortened a promising rookie season... 8k PR of 27:35 at National Catholics. High School: At the 2007 Ontario HS Championships, was fifth in 800m and 11th in 1500m... Placed fifth in Canadian Junior Nationals in 800m... Ran a 3:53.64 for 1500m PR at summer open meet in London, ON. Personal: Son of Daryl and Theresa Mahler... Majoring in business... A member of the University of Detroit Mercy Athletic Directorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Honor Roll... Holds a GPA of 3.11.

Mahlerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Career Runs

2010 Race Place Running Fit-Detroit Titan Invite 47th

Time 22:37

2009 Race Golden Grizzly Open (6k) Running Fit-Detroit Titan Invite National Catholic Louisville Classic Falcon Invitational Horizon League Championship

Place 27th 40th 54th 196th 81st 49th

Time 20:43 22:14 27:09 26:38 26:46 28:27

2007 Race Golden Grizzly Open Running Fit-Detroit Titan Invite National Catholic Louisville Classic Falcon Invitational

Place 20th 25th 94th 258th 77th

Time 22:18 22:23 27:35 27:46 27:36

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DEREK HOERMAN Senior Canton, Michigan Canton H.S. Career Bests: 8k - 27:19 Cass-Benton 4 Mile - 22:26 2010: Earned second varsity letter in injury hampered season... Ran a PR (22:46) for 41st at Running Fit Detroit Titan Invite... Ran a season-best 28:33 (8k) placing 81st at the Horizon Leagues meet. 2009: Made steady progress recovering from injury to earn varsity letter... 27:19 8k best at BGSU... Finished as team #8 at HL’s finishing 61st running 28:57 at Kensington... Ran as #6 at Great Lakes Regional taking 179th establishing 10k best of 35:54. 2008: Redshirt... Ran unattached for a time of 30:10 in 8k at Michigan Intercollegiate Open. High School: A Michigan Division 1 cross country qualifier in 2007. Personal: Son of Cindy and Stewart Hoerman... An engineering major... Earned Horizon League Fall Academic Honor Roll and the UDM Athletic Director’s Honor Roll status.

Hoerman’s Career Runs

2010 Race Golden Grizzly Open (6k) Running Fit-Detroit Titan Invite Michigan Intercollegiate Horizon League Championship

Place 27th 41st 94th 81st

Time 20:56 22:26 28:55 28:33

2009 Race Lansing CC Invitational Michigan Intercollegiate Falcon Invitational Horizon League Championship NCAA Great Lakes Regional

Place 31st 157th 104th 61st 179th

Time 27:35 29:06 27:19 28:57 35:54

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BOB RADLICH Senior Cheektowaga, New York Cleveland Hill H.S. Career Bests: 8k - 26:46 Cass-Benton 4 Mile - 21:52 2010: Top Titan finisher at the Golden Grizzly Open, taking 11th (19:55-6k)... Placed 36th at the Running-Fit Titan Invite with a time of 22:05... Set PR at Louisville (26:46-8k)... Took 46th place at the Horizon League meet running 26:53... Placed 191st at NCAA Great Lakes Regional (35:09-10k). 2009: Earned first varsity letter taking home the Most Improved Award at the team banquet... Titan debut as #3 Titan at the Golden Grizzly open taking 21st... Ran 8k PR of 26:48 at BGSU... Made Varsity 7 at HL’s taking 52nd... Selected to compete at Great Lakes Regional, but did not finish his debut 10k. 2008: Redshirt... Ran unattached 28:58 8k at Michigan Intercollegiate Open. High School: Twice placed in the top five in the New York Section 6 Division 2 800m championships with a runner-up mark as a junior and a third-place tally as a senior. Personal: Son of Michele and David Radlich... A business major... A member of the UDM Athletic Director’s Honor Roll... Holds a GPA of 3.34.

Radlich’s Career Runs

2010 Race Golden Grizzly Open (6k) Running Fit-Detroit Titan Invite National Catholic Louisville Classic Penn State Horizon League Championship NCAA Great Lakes Regional

Place 11th 36th 92nd 118th 196th 46th 191st

Time 19:55 22:05 27:18 26:46 28:04 26:53 35:09

2009 Race Golden Grizzly Open (6k) Running Fit-Detroit Titan Invite National Catholic Louisville Classic Michigan Intercollegiate Falcon Invitational Horizon League Championship NCAA Great Lakes Regional

Place 21st 28th 101st 219th 117th 84th 52nd DNF

Time 20:31 21:52 28:05 26:51 27:56 26:48 28:30 --

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ERIK WESTBROOK Senior Fremont, Michigan Fremont H.S. Career Bests: 8k - 26:26 Cass-Benton 4 Mile - 21:35 2010: Finished 63rd at the Horizon League meet with a season-best time (27:32-8k)... Placed 59th at the Running Fit-Detroit Titan Invite with a time of 23:04. 2009: Made Titan cross country debut finishing 23rd at Running Fit-Detroit Titan Invite in 21:35... 8k PR of 26:26 at Louisville... 45th place finish at HL champs. 2008: Redshirt. High School: A three-time All-State performer and a four-time Michigan Division 2 state cross country qualifier... Also led his 4x800m relay team to a fourth-place finish and was a 3200m qualifier. Personal: Son of Denise and Jeff Westbrook... Majoring in Health Service Administration... Earned his place as a member of the Horizon League Fall Academic and the Titan Athletic Directorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Honor Roll... Holds a GPA of 3.71.

Westbrookâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Career Runs

2010 Race Golden Grizzly Open (6k) Running Fit-Detroit Titan Invite National Catholic Michigan Intercollegiate Horizon League Championship

Place 39th 59th 56th 104th 63rd

Time 21:34 23:04 29:49 29:24 27:32

2009 Race Running Fit-Detroit Titan Invite National Catholic Louisville Classic Michigan Intercollegiate Falcon Invitational Horizon League Championship

Place 23rd 89th 179th 97th 62nd 45th

Time 21:35 27:46 26:26 27:31 26:29 28:17

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EDWIN GAY Junior Grosse Pointe, Michigan Grosse Pointe South H.S. Career Bests: 8k - 25:57 Cass-Benton 4 Mile - 21:18 2010: Bounced back from injury plagued rookie year with strong varsity season... Made Cass-Benton debut taking 19th at Running Fit-Detroit Titan Invite in 21:18... 8k PR breaking 26 minute barrier running 25:57 at Louisville... 26:34 for 34th at Horizon League meet... 10k debut taking 157th at NCAA Great Lakes Regional in 33:47. 2009: The Titan Rookie of the Year... Earned varsity letter in a season cut short due to injury... Made collegiate debut as #3 Titan with 8k best of 26:49 at National Catholics. High School: Named All-State in cross country as a sophomore and senior... Placed fourth in the state championship with a career-best time of 15:23 as a senior. Personal: Son of AnnMarie and Richard Gay... A pre-med major... Named to the Athletic Directorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Honor Roll... Holds a GPA of 3.13.

Gayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Career Runs

2010 Race Running Fit-Detroit Titan Invite National Catholic Louisville Classic Horizon League Championship NCAA Great Lakes Regional

Place 19th 78th 37th 34th 157th

Time 21:18 26:58 25:57 26:23 33:47

2009 Race Running Fit-Detroit Titan Invite National Catholic Louisville Classic Michigan Intercollegiate Falcon Invitational

Place Open/5k 41st 271st 119th 103rd

Time 16:06 26:49 27:38 28:02 27:19

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CHRIS SMALLEY Junior Gladwin, Michigan Gladwin H.S. Career Bests: 8k - 28:07 Cass-Benton 4 Mile - 23:27 2010: Made lifetime cross country debut earning a varsity letter... Ran 23:27 for his Cass-Benton fourmile debut... Ran a 28:07 8k PR at Louisville... Finished 79th at the Horizon League meet (28:31). 2009: Did not run cross country. High School: Took third in the 800m in the Michigan Division 3 championships. Personal: Son of Jerome and Marlene Smalley... His older brother Kevin graduated from Detroit in 2011... Kevin also ran on the Titansâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; track and cross country teams... An engineering major with a GPA of 3.986.

Smalleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Career Runs 2010 Race Golden Grizzly Open (6k) Running Fit-Detroit Titan Invite National Catholic Louisville Classic Michigan Intercollegiate Horizon League Championship

Place 45th 64th 36th 241st 103rd 79th

Time 21:53 23:27 28:26 28:07 29:22 28:31

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MARTIN NELKIE Sophomore West Branch, Michigan Ogemaw Heights H.S. Career Bests: 8k - 26:28 Cass-Benton 4 Mile - 21:22 2010: Varsity scorer in all of his races... Placed 12th at the Golden Grizzly Open with a time of 19:56... Cass-Benton debut of 21:22 finishing 20th in the Running Fit-Detroit Titan Invite... 8k PR of 26:28 at Louisville... Horizon League finish of 48th running 27:02... 10k debut at the NCAA Great Lakes Regional taking 154th in 33:42 as teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s third man. High School: Earned All-State as a senior after taking 10th at the Michigan Division 2 championships, while finishing 42nd as a junior... Also a regional champion as a junior and senior in the 3200-meters, earning seventh at the state meet in 2010. Personal: Son of Julie and Charles Nelkie... Majoring in electrical engineering.

Nelkieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Career Runs 2010 Race Golden Grizzly Open (6k) Running Fit-Detroit Titan Invite National Catholic Louisville Classic Penn State National Invite Horizon League Championship NCAA Great Lakes Regional

Place 12th 20th 60th 91st 166th 48th 154th

Time 19:56 21:22 26:35 26:28 27:44 27:02 33:42

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SAM FELTON Sophomore St. Joseph, Michigan St. Joseph H.S. Career Bests: 8k - 27:14 Cass-Benton 4 Mile - 21:58 2010: Earned varsity letter... Seventh man in Cass-Benton debut taking 35th in the Running FitDetroit Titan Invite in 21:58... Set a PR of 27:14 at the Horizon League Championship finishing 54th. High School: A three-time Michigan Division 2 cross country qualifier... As a senior, he earned AllState accolades after taking 16th place in the state meet. Personal: Son of Kim and Duane Felton... Majoring in social work... Holds a GPA of 3.18.

Feltonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Career Runs 2010 Race Golden Grizzly Open (6k) Running Fit-Detroit Titan Invite National Catholic Michigan Intercollegiate Penn State National Invite Horizon League Championship

Place 17th 35th 109th 69th 233rd 54th

Time 20:20 21:58 27:28 28:18 29:02 27:14

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NEWCOMERS Caleb Cox

Colin Creagh

Freshman

Gladstone

Chesterfield Twp.

Gladston H.S.

Lâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Ause Creuse H.S.

High School: Two-time All-State selection in cross country for placing sixth overall in 2010 and fifth overall in 2009... Qualifier in both the 1600-meter and 3200-meter run in track and field... Finished second overall in the 3200-meter run in 2010. Personal: Son of Bill and Betsy Cox... Has six siblings... Majoring in chemistry... Member of the National Honor Society.

George Holman

Ryan Hofsess

Freshman

W. Alexandria, OH

Milford

Twin Valley S. H.S.

Milford H.S.

High School: 2009 state qualifier in cross country... 2010 state qualifier in the 1600-meter run... Placed ninth in the 1600-meter run in 2011. Personal: Son of Bruce and Mary Holman... Has a brother, Noah and a sister, Helen... Majoring in mechanical engineering.

High School: 2010 state qualifier in cross country... 4x800 relay qualifier in track and field during the 2011 season. Personal: Son of Ed and Cathleen Hofsess... His sister, Rachel is on the womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cross country team... Pre-Physician Assistant major.

Tony Rote

Ylli Alla

Freshman

Carleton

Madison Heights

Airport H.S.

Lamphere H.S.

High School: Three-time state qualifier in cross country (2010, 2009, 2007)... State qualifier in the 3200-meter run in track and field.

High School: Named All-State in cross country for placing 13th overall in 2010... Represented Michigan at the MidEast Meet of Champions... 2010 Regional Champion in the 3200-meter run... Regional scorer with a fourth place finish in the 3200-meter run in 2011. Personal: Son of Dan and Sandy Creagh... Has two brothers, Trevor and Tyler... Majoring in biology... Member of the National Honor Society... Enjoys hunting and fishing.

High School: All-State performer in track and field... Finished sixth overall in the 3200-meter run... 4x800 meter relay qualifier... Regional runner-up in 2010. Personal: Son of Isa and Flutura Alla... Has one sibling, Fluis... Majoring in mechanical engineering.

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2010 SEASON REVIEW Date

Event

Result

Top Titan

Sept. 4 Sept. 11 Sept. 17 Oct. 2 Oct. 8 Oct. 16 Oct. 30 Nov. 13

Golden Grizzly Open Running Fit Detroit Invite National Catholic Championship Greater Louisville Classic Michigan Intercollegiate Penn State National Horizon League Championship NCAA Great Lakes Regional

No Team Score 3rd - 56 Points 8th - 258 Points 6th - 256 Points 3rd - 58 Points 20th - 579 Points 5th - 121 Points 22nd - 639 Points

Bob Radlich Patrick Liederbach Patrick Liederbach Patrick Liederbach Ryan Ayala Patrick Liederbach Patrick Liederbach Patrick Liederbach

Place/Time 11th/19:55 2nd/20:31 27th/25:55 4th/25:05 33rd/27:25 29th/26:03 4th/24:32 41st/31:22

Team Award Winners Kevin Donner MVP - Patrick Liederbach - This marks his fourth Dominick Taddonio MVP Award placing him alongside Ken Dubois and Chris McPhee as the only other four-time MVP recipients. The senior led Detroit in all but two of his races during his four year career as a Titan. His Titan-best 8k time of 24:32 landed him in fourth place at the Horizon League Championships, making him the second Titan to earn All-League honors four times. Additional highlights from the season included a 41st place finish at the NCAA Regional (#3 Titan All-Time – 31:22), finishing runner-up at the Running Fit-Detroit Titan Invite (20:31 PR), and finally a fourth place finish at Louisville (25:05). Coach’s Award - Kevin Smalley / Alex Harris - Kevin Smalley and Alex Harris both deserved recognition after completing great senior seasons. Harris finished 11th in the Running Fit-Detroit Titan Invite with a time of 21:04 (PR - #6 Titan). He also ran a season-best 26:07 at the Horizon League meet placing him in 22nd overall. Smalley became just the 18th Titan to run in the NCAA Great Lakes Regional four times. This year he finished in 188th place with a time of 35:03. He set an 8k PR at Louisville with a time of 26:32, and at the Horizon League meet the senior placed 47th with a time of 26:57. Student-Athlete Award - Ryan Ayala - Ayala is majoring in education and holds a GPA of 3.603. He opened the 2010 cross country season with his Cass-Benton best (21:09) for 15th at the Running FitDetroit Titan Invite. His most impressive race of the season came at the Horizon League meet as Ayala improved 29 places from the year before to take 32nd overall, finishing the race in 26:21 (PR). Rookie of the Year - Martin Nelkie - This talented freshman was a varsity scorer in all of his races. He set his 8k PR at Louisville with a time of 26:28. Other notable performances included a 48th place finish at the league meet (27:02), and his debut at the NCAA Great Lakes Regional where he took 154th place running in 33:42 as the team’s third man. Comeback Athlete of the Year - Edwin Gay - Gay bounced back from an injury plagued rookie year with a strong varsity season in 2010. The sophomore broke the 26 minute barrier at Louisville running 25:27 which stands as his personal record in the 8k. He also placed 34th at the Horizon League meet with a time of 26:34. Most Improved Award - Brian Greenhoe - Greenhoe opened the year at the National Catholics with a time of 27:57. He lowered his PR to 27:53 at Louisville, and he finished the season placing 60th overall at the Horizon League meet with a time of 27:26. Varsity Letter Winners: Four Year - Patrick Liederbach, Alex Harris, Ryan Ayala, Kevin Smalley Three Year- Kevin Wozniak Two Year- Edwin Gay, Bob Radlich, Erik Westbrook, Derek Hoerman First Year- Martin Nelkie, Sam Felton, Chris Smalley, Brian Greenhoe

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TITAN HISTORY Full Season Results (No conference championships) Year Record Top Individual Head Coach 1965 2-8 Rick Doherty Dominick Taddonio 1966 4-5 Jack Moran Dominick Taddonio 1967 3-7 John Henry Dominick Taddonio 1968 2-10 James Carethers Dominick Taddonio 1969 3-6 James Carethers Dominick Taddonio 1970 5-6 Tom Long Dominick Taddonio 1971 3-6 B. Hullim Dominick Taddonio 1972 5-5 n/a Earl Clark Jr. 1973 3-7 n/a Earl Clark Jr. 1974 6-10 Rick Stathakis Earl Clark Jr. 1975 8-7 Rick Stathakis Earl Clark Jr. 1976 5-7 Don Law Earl Clark Jr. 1977 4-3 Dave Thomas Earl Clark Jr. 1978 2-5 Don Law Earl Clark Jr. 1979 2-6 Paul DeFauw Earl Clark Jr.

Guy Murray has been part of the Titan success for 25 years, first as a standout runner and now as the Director of Track & Field and Cross Country at his alma mater.

Horizon League Championships History Year Place Score Top Individual 1980 Second 57 Gary Servais 1981 Third 84 Steve Crutchfield 1982 Third 102 Lawrence Swift 1983 Fourth 119 Steve Crutchfield 1984 Fifth 111 Ken Dubois 1985 Second 71 Ken Dubois 1986 Second 39 Ken Dubois 1987 Third 61 Ken Dubois 1988 T-Fourth 126 Guy Murray 1989 Fifth 155 Matt Dow 1990 Fifth 138 Matt Dow 1991 Fifth 133 Mike Astalos 1992 Sixth 186 Mike Astalos 1993 Sixth 170 Jerry Vogt 1994 Sixth 186 Mike Astalos 1995 Fourth 118 Brian Mockeridge 1996 Fifth 128 Jeff Doyle 1997 Fifth 106 Chris McPhee 1998 Third 100 Chris McPhee 1999 Sixth 138 Chris McPhee 2000 Sixth 148 Jaymi Dumper 2001 Fifth 141 Chris McPhee 2002 Seventh 182 Mead Goedert 2003 Seventh 192 Ciaran Carter 2004 Eighth 192 Andrew Lindsay 2005 Sixth 182 Mead Goedert 2006 Sixth 148 Dan Zinser 2007 Fourth 111 Patrick Liederbach 2008 Fifth 127 Patrick Liederbach 2009 Fifth 126 Patrick Liederbach 2010 Fifth 121 Patrick Liederbach

Place Fourth Fifth 11th 20th Ninth Sixth Fourth Second 12th 19th 19th 25th 27th 36th 27th 18th 19th Seventh Eighth Fourth 17th Fourth 31st 34th 38th 14th 27th Seventh Eighth 10th Fourth

Time 24:17 24:25 24:01 26:40 26:30 25:59 26:11 25:02 25:47 26:19 26:54 27:49 26:17 27:30 26:34 27:30 26:26 25:40 25:22 26:55 26:37 24:59 26:20 27:11 27:27 25:12 27:27 26:24 25:38 26:11 24:32

Head Coach Earl Clark Jr. Earl Clark Jr. Earl Clark Jr. Earl Clark Jr. Earl Clark Jr. Earl Clark Jr. Earl Clark Jr. Earl Clark Jr. Earl Clark Jr. Earl Clark Jr. Earl Clark Jr. Earl Clark Jr. Earl Clark Jr. Earl Clark Jr. Earl Clark Jr. Guy Murray Guy Murray Guy Murray Guy Murray Guy Murray Guy Murray Guy Murray Guy Murray Guy Murray Guy Murray Guy Murray Guy Murray Guy Murray Guy Murray Guy Murray Guy Murray

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TITAN HISTORY All-League Titans Player Gary Servais, Steve Crutchfield, Paul DeFauw Gary Servais, Steve Crutchfield, Lawrence Swift Lawrence Swift Ken Dubois Ken Dubois, Guy Murray, Todd Harris Ken Dubois (Runner-Up) Chris McPhee, Jim Furkis Chris McPhee Chris McPhee Chris McPhee Mead Goedert - Second Team Patrick Liederbach - First Team Sinisa Simic - Second Team 2008 Patrick Liederbach - Second Team 2009 Patrick Liederbach - Second Team 2010 Patrick Liederbach - First Team Year 1980 1981 1982 1985 1986 1987 1997 1998 1999 2001 2005 2007

Note: The All-League team consisted of the top six finishers in the Horizon League Championships in 1987, the top 10 from 1988-2001, and the top 14 broken up into a first (1-7) and second team (8-14) since 2002. CoSIDA Academic All-America Selections Year Player 1987 Ken Dubois - Third Team 1988 Ken Dubois - Second Team 2008 Andrew Hayner - Second Team NCAA Regional Championships (Known as District IV from 1972-97 and Great Lakes Regional from 1998-present) Year Place Score Top Performances 1976 DNF --77-Don Law--31:58 1977 DNF - - - 90-Rick Stathakis--34:11 1978 Did not compete 1979 DNF - - - 122-Paul DeFauw--37:24 1980 18th 488 78-Gary Servais--32:12 1981 DNF - - - 76-Steve Crutchfield--32:16 1982 DNF - - - 130-Brian Fitzgerald--33:52 1983 DNF - - - 126-Tom Zakrzewski--34:03 1984 DNF --85-Todd Harris--32:18, 89-Ken Dubois--32:28 1985 16th 413 23-Ken Dubois--32:52, 96-Tom Zakrzewski--34:40 1986 17th 447 38-Ken DuBois--31:03, 98-Guy Murray--32:34 1987 DNF --31-Ken Dubois-31:26 1988 21st 629 68-Guy Murray-33:23 1989 DNF --138-Matt Dow-33

Chris McPhee (left #206) and Jim Furkis (right #203) both had multiple top 70 finishes at the NCAA Regionals. 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997

25th 31st 28th DNF 27th 27th 29th 18th

744 881 844 --754 807 851 463

1998

18th

487

1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007

24th 29th 27th 26th 29th 25th 26th 30th 22nd

643 841 716 786 896 728 731 849 657

2008

19th

578

2009

21st

571

2010

22nd

639

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133-Matt Dow-34:14 148-Mike Astalos-34:22 135-Mike Astalos-34:44 153-Jeff Doyle-36:13 124-Mike Astalos-33:33 146-Jeff Keith-34:23 127-Jim Furkis-33:11 49-Chris McPhee-33:17, 55-Jim Furkis-33:25 63 Chris McPhee-32:57, 65-Jim Furkis-32:59 26-Chris McPhee-31:40 128-Lee Travis-34:20 57-Chris McPhee-32:17 127-Mead Goedert-33:38 142-Mead Goedert-33:38 124-Sinisa Simic- 33:30 73- Mead Goedert-33:17 151-Dan Zinser-34:44 74- Pat Liederbach-32:49, 100- Andrew Hayner-33:21 79- Alex Vanias-33:14, 93- Pat Liederbach-33:39 60- Pat Liederbach-32:40 81- Alex Harris-33:05 41- Pat Liederbach- 31:22

TITAN HISTORY Top 8 Titan Regional Teams Year Place Score 1985 16th 413 1986 17th 447 1997 18th 463 1998 18th 487 1980 18th 488 2008 19th 578 1988 21st 629 2009 21st 571 Multiple Sub-100 Finishes 4- Ken Dubois 1984,1985,1986,1987 Chris McPhee 1997,1998,1999, 2001 Pat Liederbach 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 2- Jim Furkis 1997,1998 Guy Murray 1986,1988 Best Place by Team Position #1 - 23 Ken Dubois 1985 #2 - 55 James Furkis 1997 #3 - 102 Corey Stedman 1997 #4 - 111 Todd Harris 1986 #5 - 119 Matt Grimaldi 1985 #6 - 126 Scott Morell 1986 #7 - 128 Tom Gibson 1986 Top 100 Finishes 23 - Ken Dubois 26 - Chris McPhee 31 - Ken Dubois 38 - Ken Dubois 41 - Patrick Liederbach 49 - Chris McPhee 51 - Chris McPhee 55 - James Furkis 60 - Patrick Liederbach 63 - Chris McPhee 65 - James Furkis 68 - Guy Murray 73 - Mead Goedert 74 - Patrick Liederbach 76 - Steve Crutchfield 77 - Don Law 78 - Gary Servais 79 - Alex Vanias 81 - Alex Harris 85 - Todd Harris 89 - Ken Dubois 90 - Rick Stathakis 93 - Patrick Liederbach 96 - Tom Zakrzewski 98 - Guy Murray 100 - Andrew Hayner

32:52 31:40 31:26 31:03 31:22 33:17 32:17 33:25 32:40 32:57 32:59 33:23 33:17 32:49 32:16 31:58 32:12 33:14 33:05 32:18 32:28 34:11 33:39 34:30 32:34 33:21

1985 1999 1987 1986 2010 1997 2001 1997 2009 1998 1998 1988 2005 2007 1981 1976 1980 2008 2009 1984 1984 1977 2008 1985 1986 2007

Patrick Liederbach became the third Titan to place in the Top-100 in all four of his NCAA Regional appearances. 4-Year Regional Competitors Runner Year (Place) Ken Dubois 1984 (86), 1985 (23), 1986 (38), 1987 (31) Guy Murray 1985 (114), 1986 (98), 1987 (139), 1988 (68) Jerry Vogt 1990 (187), 1991 (199), 1992 (195), 1993 (172) Mike Astalos 1990 (173), 1991 (148), 1992 (135), 1994 (124) Jeff Keith 1994 (176), 1995 (146), 1996 (204), 1997 (161) Corey Stedman 1994 (195), 1995 (dnf), 1996 (175), 1997 (102) Tom Jacobs 1994 (194), 1995 (180), 1997 (130), 1998 (124) James Furkis 1995 (149), 1996 (127), 1997 (55), 1998 (65) Bryon Betts 1995 (177), 1996 (161), 1997 (131), 1998 (118) Chris McPhee 1997 (49), 1998 (63), 1999 (26), 2001 (51) Mead Goedert 2002 (127), 2003 (142), 2004 (138), 2005 (73) Nick Zerweck 2001 (187), 2002 (129),2003 (172), 2005 (156) Scott Douglas 2002 (203), 2003 (173), 2004 (176), 2006 (191) Zack Bolton 2003 (212), 2004 (193), 2005 (182), 2006 (205) Sinisa Simic 2003 (197), 2004 (124), 2006 (160), 2007 (125) Andrew Hayner 2005 (189), 2006 (179),2007 (100), 2008 (125) Patrick Liederbach 2007 (74), 2008 (93), 2009 (60), 2010 (41) Kevin Smalley 2007 (202), 2008 (183), 2009 (160), 2010 (188)

Top 10 Freshman Finishes 49 - Chris McPhee 33:17 74 - Patrick Liederbach 32:49 79 - Alex Vanias 33:14 89 - Ken Dubois 32:28 106 - Lawrence Swift 33:07 111 - Steve Crutchfield 33:34 114 - Guy Murray 35:16 120 - Jim Partridge 34:16 121 - John Rodriguez 34:16 126 - Tom Zakrzewski 34:03

1997 2007 2008 1984 1981 1980 1985 1980 1980 1983

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2011 WOMENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S TEAM

Name Zeinab Baydoun Mercedes Black Victoria Eger Kristie Ferrans Rachel Hofsess Sarah Martinez Kirstin Mooney Katrina Oberski Sara Taylor Katie Weishaar

Year Fr. Fr. Fr. Sr. Fr. So. Jr. So. Fr. So.

Letters

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Hometown/High School Windsor, ON/Massey Redford, MI/Ladywood Buchanan, MI/Buchanan Carleton, MI/Monroe Milford, MI/Milford Grand Blanc, MI/Flint Powers Stirling, ON/St. Theresa Catholic Clyde, MI/Pt. Huron Emmett, MI/Yale Plymouth, MI/Ann Arbor Gabriel Richard

Coaching Staff Director of Track and Field / Cross Country - Guy Murray (19th Season) Assistant Cross Country / Track and Field Coach - Emili Jackson (5th Season)

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SEASON OUTLOOK Detroit will look to improve on last year’s eighth place finish at the Horizon League Championships with a core group of upperclassmen returning to the program. Kirstin Mooney and Kristie Ferrans make up the senior class, while Sarah Martinez, Katrina Oberski, and Katie Weishaar all return as juniors. “We have potential to improve this season,” Head Coach Guy Murray explained. “We won’t have much room for error. All of our runners will need to be at their best in order to move up the Horizon League standings.” Mooney claimed 29th place at the Horizon League Championship with a time of 19:31. Mooney also set a 6k personal record at Penn State by clocking in at 24:20. She ended the season at the NCAA Great Lakes Regional with a time of 24:30 which landed her in 192nd place. “Kirstin ran well for us last year, and she is coming off a big breakthrough after a successful track and field season,” Murray said. “I think Kirstin should be there as one of our top runners this fall.” Ferrans was very limited in 2010 due to an injury. She ran at the National Catholic Championships last September and finished in 20:52. “Kristie is able to come back after suffering an injury last season,” Murray explained. “She is an experienced runner, and I am sure that she will be making a contribution at the end of the season.” Four juniors are in the mix to improve the team in 2011. Sarah Martinez will look to take a step forward after competing in every single race a year ago. “The team needs Sarah to have a big year as an upperclassman after showing potential her first two years,” Murray said. Martinez set her 5k PR at the Horizon League Championships with a time of 20:30. Her second best time of the 2010 season came at Louisville when she clocked in at 20:34. Martinez ended the year with a time of 25:56 at the NCAA Great Lakes Regional (6k). Katrina Oberski peaked at the right time as she set her 5k PR at the HL Championships with a time of 19:40 for 33rd place. She broke the 20 minute barrier two other times while competing at the Running Fit Detroit Titan Invite (19:57 – 14th) and the Louisville Classic (19:42 – 83rd). The junior ended the year running 24:53 at the 6k Regional course. “Katrina has continually improved and I believe that she is ready to be at the front of the group,” Murray said. Katie Weishaar and Olivia Smid will try to add depth to the junior class. “Olivia could be a pleasant surprise,” Murray said. “She worked hard this summer and has the chance to move up which would help us. We are also looking for Katie to get healthy so that she can get back to her best.” Two Titans make up the sophomore class in 2011. Torrie Eger and Rachel Hofsess earned valuable experience by competing heavily as freshmen.

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SEASON OUTLOOK “Torrie got some good experience last year and if she can get healthy I think that she could move up and make the pack very strong,” Murray said. Eger posted her best time of the season at the Horizon League Championships with a time of 20:55 which put her in 66th place overall. She was also close to that pace at the National Catholic Championships as she finished in 20:58 for 155th place. Hofsess set her 5k PR at the Louisville Classic last year. She crossed the finish line at 19:46 to earn 89th place. “Having a year of experience will help Rachel,” Murray said. “We need her to run like she did at the Louisville race last year.” Hofsess placed 22nd at the Running Fit Detroit Titan Invite (20:51), and 24th at the Golden Grizzly Open (16:06 – 4k). “We should have a good pack,” Murray said. “The team will need a front runner to emerge, or the pack will have to be very tight while moving up.” The Titans will have three freshmen on the team looking to gain experience in 2011. “Making a quick adjustment to the collegiate level is critical for our newcomers,” Murray said. The 2011 schedule is similar to the slate in 2010. Detroit will host the 25th Annual Running Fit Detroit Titan Invitational on Saturday, Sept. 10 this year. Action will begin at 11:15 a.m. The Horizon League Championships will take place on Oct. 29, and the NCAA Great Lakes Regional will held in Toledo, Ohio on Nov. 12.

Date Sept. 2 Sept. 10 Sept. 16 Oct. 1 Oct. 7 Oct. 15 Oct. 29 Nov. 12 Nov. 22

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Location Rochester, MI Northville, MI South Bend, IN Louisville, KY Hillsdale, MI Guelph, ON Hunting Valley, OH Toledo, OH Terre Haute, IN

Time 6:00 p.m. 11:15 a.m. 3:30 p.m. TBD 4:00 p.m. TBD 11:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. TBD

KRISTIE FERRANS Senior Carleton, Michigan Monroe H.S. Career Bests: 5k - 19:26 6k - 23:55 2010: Only participated in one race due to injury... Crossed the finish line at 20:52 at the National Catholic Championships (5k). 2009: 6k PR of 23:55 at Bowling Green... 5k season-best of 19:42 at Louisville... Best Horizon League finish by 20 spots taking 34th... 191st place at NCAA Regional... Earned the Student-Athlete Award at the annual team banquet. 2008: Won the Kevin Donner Most Valuable Award... Led team on four occasions... Opened season proving injury issues were behind her with a collegiate best 19:58 for eighth at the Golden Grizzly Open... 19:42 for her CassBenton personal record at the Running-Fit Detroit Titan Invite... 19:26 PR at Louisville... 54th at HL Championship... 6k career mark of 24:25 on a muddy NCAA regional course leading the team at 163rd place.

Ferransâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Career Runs 2010 Race National Catholic

2009 Race Golden Grizzly Open Running Fit-Detroit Titan Invite National Catholic Louisville Classic Michigan Intercollegiate 2007: Named Team Rookie of the Year... Returned Falcon Invitational from a high school injury to finish in varsity seven Horizon League Championship in all races... Season-best of 21:04 at Horizon NCAA Great Lakes Regional League course to finish 56th... 200th in 6k debut at NCAA regional running a 25:44. 2008 Race Golden Grizzly Open High School: Michigan Division 1 cross country Running Fit-Detroit Titan Invite state qualifier in 2004 and 2006 and a 4x800m National Catholic qualifier in 2007. Louisville Classic Michigan Intercollegiate Personal: Daughter of Craig Ferrans and Dolores Horizon League Championship Gove... Majoring in mathematics... A member of NCAA Great Lakes Regional the Horizon League Fall Academic Honor Roll and the UDM Athletic Directorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Honor Roll.. Holds a 2007 Race GPA of 3.91. Running Fit-Detroit Titan Invite National Catholic Louisville Classic Michigan Intercollegiate Falcon Invitational Horizon League Championship NCAA Great Lakes Regional

Place 150th

Time 20:52

Place 12th 21st 87th 159th 86th 57th 34th 191st

Time 20:03 20:02 20:25 19:42 20:20 23:55 20:39 24:50

Place Eighth 41st 106th 123rd 72nd 54th 163rd

Time 19:58 19:42 20:23 19:26 21:12 20:51 24:25

Place 36th 199th 48th 78th 131st 56th 200th

Time 22:38 21:18 21:20 17:10 21:11 21:04 25:44

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KIRSTIN MOONEY Senior Stirling, Ontario St. Theresa Catholic H.S. Career Bests: 5k - 19:31 6k - 24:20 2010: Earned the team’s Coach’s Award... Set a 5k PR at the Horizon League Championships with a time of 19:31 to finish in 29th place... Broke the 20 minute barrier at the National Catholic Championships (5k) with a time of 19:53... Ran a 24:30 6k at the NCAA Regionals. 2009: 20:14 5k PR at Running Fit-Detroit Titan Invite... 55th place finish at Horizon League Championship... 207th at NCAA Regionals. 2008: 20:45 season best 5k at Louisville... Debut 6k of 24:54 at Falcon Invite... 60th place finish at Horizon League Championship... 206th at NCAA Great Lakes Regional.

Mooney’s Career Runs 2010 Race Golden Grizzly Open (4k) National Catholic Louisville Classic Michigan Intercollegiate Penn State National Invite Horizon League Championship NCAA Great Lake Regional

Place 20th 99th 157th 66th 240th 29th 192nd

Time 15:59 19:53 20:50 20:00 24:20 19:31 24:30

2009 Race Golden Grizzly Open Running Fit-Detroit Titan Invite National Catholic Louisville Classic Falcon Invitational Horizon League Championship NCAA Great Lakes Regional

Place 22nd 27th 133rd 239th 107th 55th 207th

Time 20:29 20:14 21:05 20:46 25:04 21:25 25:31

2008 Race Running Fit-Detroit Titan Invite National Catholic Louisville Classic Michigan Intercollegiate Falcon Invitational Horizon League Championship NCAA Great Lakes Regional

Place 79th 132nd 218th 96th 61st 60th 206th

Time 21:10 20:49 20:45 22:02 24:54 21:05 25:58

High School: A 2007 Ontario 400-meter hurdle and cross country qualifier... Took 11th in the 400mH at the Canadian Junior National. Personal: Daughter of Gilbert and Donna Mooney... Holds a 3.53 GPA in criminal justice... Earned her way onto the Horizon League Fall Academic Honor Roll and the UDM Athletic Director’s Honor Roll.

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SARAH MARTINEZ Junior Grand Blanc, Michigan Flint Powers H.S. Career Bests: 5k - 20:30 6k - 24:54 2010: Set a PR at the Horizon League Championships with a time of 20:30 to finish in 58th place... Placed 25th overall at the Running-Fit Detroit Titan Invite (5k) with a time of 21:06... Ran well at the Louisville Classic with a time of 20:34... Placed 221st at the NCAA Regional with a time of 25:56 (6k). 2009: Her season-best 5k of 20:49 at Louisville…24:54 6k PR at Bowling Green…61st place finish at Horizon League. High School: Ended her career as a two-time Division 2 cross country state qualifier as well as taking sixth in the 800m as a junior and ninth as a sophomore. Personal: Daughter of Cindy and Trinidad Martinez…Majoring in criminal justice... Holds a GPA of 3.09.

Martinez’s Career Runs

2010 Race Golden Grizzly Open (4k) Running Fit-Detroit Titan Invite National Catholic Louisville Classic Michigan Intercollegiate Penn State National Invite Horizon League Championship NCAA Great Lakes Regional

Place 29th 25th 162nd 143rd 128th 275th 58th 221st

Time 16:26 21:06 21:05 20:34 21:29 25:03 20:30 25:56

2009 Race Golden Grizzly Open Running Fit-Detroit Titan Invite National Catholic Louisville Classic Michigan Intercollegiate Falcon Invitational Horizon League Championship

Place 33rd 37th 171st 241st 126th 103rd 61st

Time 21:34 21:04 21:43 20:49 21:17 24:54 21:48

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KATRINA OBERSKI Junior Clyde, Michigan Port Huron H.S. Career Bests: 5k - 19:40 6k - 24:06 2010: Honored with the team Student-Athlete Award... Set a 5k PR at the Horizon League Championship with a time of 19:40 placing her 33rd overall... Broke the 20 minute barrier at the Louisville Classic with a time of 19:42... Finished 14th overall at the Running-Fit Detroit Titan Invite with a time of 19:57... Set a 6k PR at Penn State with a time of 24:06... Placed 207th at the NCAA Regional with a time of 24:53. 2009: Tabbed the Titan Rookie of the Year...20:09 season best 5k at Louisville…24:06 6k PR at Bowling Green…42nd place finish at Horizon League meet. High School: A 2007 Michigan Division 1 state cross country qualifier. Personal: Daughter of Judith and Michael Oberski…A nursing major... Named to the Detroit Athletic Director’s Honor Roll... Holds a GPA of 3.84.

Oberski’s Career Runs

Place 23rd 14th 113th 83rd 82nd 229th 33rd 207th

Time 16:01 19:57 20:08 19:42 20:23 24:06 19:40 24:53

2009 Race Golden Grizzly Open Running Fit-Detroit Titan Invite National Catholic Louisville Classic Michigan Intercollegiate Falcon Invitational Horizon League Championship

Place 20th 31st 111th 201st 97th 66th 42nd

Time 20:24 20:26 20:44 20:09 20:31 24:06 21:01

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KATIE WEISHAAR Junior Plymouth, Michigan Ann Arbor Gabriel Richard Career Bests: 5k - 20:57 6k - 25:58 2010: Placed 46th at the Running-Fit Detroit Titan Invite with a time of 23:42... Ran a 5k season-best at the Horizon League Championship clocking in at 22:04 placing 76th overall. 2009: 20:57 season best 5k at Louisville…25:58 6k PR at Bowling Green…Placed 65th at the Horizon League Championships. High School: Ran for 2008 Michigan Division 3 state champion Ann Arbor Gabriel Richard competing on the runner-up 4x400 and the 4x800-meter relay squads...In 2007, she helped her team to a runner-up effort in the state running on the first-place 4x400 meter relay team. Personal: Daughter of Jean and Joe Weishaar…A physician’s assistant major with a 3.56 GPA... A member of the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll.

Weishaar’s Career Runs

2010 Race Running Fit-Detroit Titan Invite National Catholic Michigan Intercollegiate Horizon League Championship

Place 46th Open 190th 76th

Time 23:42 23:00 23:41 22:04

2009 Race Golden Grizzly Open Running Fit-Detroit Titan Invite National Catholic Louisville Classic Michigan Intercollegiate Falcon Invitational Horizon League Championship

Place 55th 50th Open 246th 127th 131st 65th

Time 24:10 21:25 21:47 20:57 21:17 25:58 22:01

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RACHEL HOFSESS Sophomore Milford, Michigan Milford H.S. Career Bests: 5k - 19:46 6k - 24:39 2010: Named team Rookie of the Year... Set a 5k PR at the Louisville Classic with a time of 19:46 which landed her in 89th place... Finished the Running-Fit Detroit Titan Invite in 22nd place with a time of 20:51... Ran 20:17 at the Horizon League Championship, placing 54th overall... Set a 6k PR at Penn State with a time of 24:39... Ended the year placing 223rd at the NCAA Regionals with a time of 26:05. High School: A state qualifier in cross country as a junior and senior, while running on the 4x800 meter relay team, which also had back-to-back state qualifying appearances. Personal: Daughter of Cathleen and Edward Hofsess...Younger brother Ryan is a member of the menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cross country team... Majoring in nursing.

Hofsessâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Career Runs 2010 Race Golden Grizzly Open (4k) Running Fit-Detroit Titan Invite National Catholic Louisville Classic Michigan Intercollegiate Penn State National Invite Horizon League Championship NCAA Great Lakes Regional

Place 24th 22nd 144th 89th 102nd 254th 54th 223rd

Time 16:06 20:51 20:43 19:46 20:47 24:39 20:17 26:05

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TORRIE EGER Sophomore Buchanan, Michigan Buchanan H.S. Career Bests: 5k - 20:55 6k - 25:13 2010: Set a 5k PR at the Horizon League Championship with a time of 20:55, placing 66th overall... 6k PR came at Penn State (25:13)... Finished the NCAA Regional in 25:33. High School: A four-time Division 3 state cross country qualifier...She was also a two-time All-State honoree (2006, 2008) as well as a two-time track state qualifier in the 3200m. Personal: Daughter of Terri and Mark Eger...Majoring in human services administration... Holds a GPA of 3.84.

Egerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Career Runs 2010 Race Golden Grizzly Open (4k) National Catholic Louisville Classic Michigan Intercollegiate Penn State National Invite Horizon League Championship NCAA Great Lakes Regional

Place 25th 155th 172nd 115th 281st 66th 219th

Time 16:12 20:58 21:01 21:04 25:13 20:55 25:33

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NEWCOMERS Olivia Smid

Sara Taylor

Junior

Freshman

Ann Arbor

Emmett

Whitmore Lake H.S.

Yale H.S.

At Detroit: First season competing in cross country... Horizon League scorer in the 400-meter hurdles for the track and field team. High School: 2008 MHSAA D3 Cross Country state final qualifier. Personal: Daughter of Kelly and Robert Smid... Majoring in nursing.

High School: State qualifier in cross country (Mich. D2) during the 2009 season... Regional scorer in the 800-meter dash in both 2010 and 2011... State qualifier in the 800m (Mich. D2) during the 2009 season. Personal: Daughter of Mark and Linda Taylor… Has two brothers and six sisters… Older sister Katie ran track and field at Detroit… Majoring in biochemistry… Enjoys riding horses... Member of the National Honor Society.

Zeinab Baydoun

Mercedes Black

Freshman

Windsor

Redford

Massey H.S.

Ladywood H.S.

High School: Placed 20th at the 2010 Ontario High School Cross Country Championships... On the track, she took third in the 1500-meter steeplechase and 14th in the 3000-meter run... Finished sixth overall in the 2000-meter steeplechase at the 2011 Canadian Junior Nationals.

High School: Earned three varsity letters in cross country at Ladywood High School. Personal: Daugther of Patrick and Robin Black... Has two siblings Tim and Serenity... Enjoys singing... Majoring in chemistry.

Personal: Daughter of Tayssir and Dania Baydoun... Has a sister, Lama and a brother, Abdul... Majoring in nursing.

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2010 SEASON REVIEW Date

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Top Titan

Sept. 4 Sept. 11 Sept. 17 Oct. 2 Oct. 8 Oct. 16 Oct. 30 Nov. 13

No Team Score 4th - 91 Points 17th - 541 Points 20th - 487 Points 6th - 177 Points 31st - 906 Points 8th - 187 Points 32nd - 997 Points

Alexandria Vintevoghel Alexandria Vintevoghel Alexandria Vintevoghel Alexandria Vintevoghel Alexandria Vintevoghel Alexandria Vintevoghel Alexandria Vintevoghel Alexandria Vintevoghel

Place/Time 12th/15:36 10th/19:43 80th/19:40 52nd/19:28 49th/19:41 145th/23:26 26th/19:21 170th/23:59

Team Award Winners Kevin Donner MVP - Alexandria Vintevoghel - The sophomore earned the Kevin Donner MVP honor by leading Detroit in each race. She placed 10th at the Running Fit-Detroit Titan Invite clocking in at 19:39. Her season-best 6k race came at Penn State when she ran 23:26. Her best 5k time came at the Horizon League Championships. She finished in 27th place crossing the line in 19:21. Vintevoghel ended the year at the NCAA Great Lakes Regional. She finished 173rd with a time of 23:59.25. Coach’s Award - Kirstin Mooney - Mooney was able to break the 20 minute barrier (5k) at the National Catholic Championships (19:53). She went on to set her PR in the 6k race held at Penn State (24:20). Mooney made a considerable improvement at the Horizon League Championships this year by finishing 26 places ahead of last year’s mark. She clocked in at 19:31, which landed her in 29th place. The junior ended her season by finishing 192nd at the NCAA Regionals (24:30.01). Student-Athlete Award - Katrina Oberski - Oberski is majoring in nursing and holds a remarkable 3.936 GPA. In 2010 she recorded her first sub-20 5k race at the Running Fit-Detroit Titan Invite. She crossed the line at 19:57, a 29 second improvement from the previous year. Oberski tied her personalbest time in the 6k at Penn State (24:06). She finished the year strong with a 33rd place finish at the league meet (19:40), and her final race of the season was at the NCAA Great Lakes Regional where she finished at 24:53. Rookie of the Year - Rachel Hofsess - Hofsess took 22nd place at the Running Fit-Detroit Titan Invite with a time of 20:51. She recorded a personal record at the Louisville Classic with a time of 19:46. The end of the year featured Hofsess placing 49th at the Horizon League Championships (20:17.19), and 220th at the Great Lakes Regional (26:05.56). Varsity Letter Winners: Three Year- Kirstin Mooney Two Year- Alexandria Vintevoghel, Katrina Oberski, Sarah Martinez First Year- Rachel Hofsess, Torrie Eger, Megan Miller, Cecilia Pope

Academic Accolades The Detroit women’s cross country team was honored for their hard work in the classroom and their success on the course as the Titans were named one of the All-Academic Teams by the United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA). The women’s team earned the award for the third year in a row after the Titans compiled a 3.39 GPA. The GPA was the third highest out of the five conference teams honored and was also the second-best out of the four Division I Michigan schools that made the mark.

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From Left to Right, Bonnie (Fitzpatrick) Wood, Kim Hemstreet and Angie Lefere are the only three Titans in school history to win the Horizon League Championship. Conference Championships History Year Place Score Top Individual 1984* Second 62 Bonnie Fitzpatrick 1985* Third 93 Bonnie Fitzpatrick 1986 First 20 Nancy Mandziara 1987 First 23 Bonnie Fitzpatrick 1988 Third 92 Karen Kantor 1989 Third 84 Deanna McVicar 1990 Third 98 Jill Rothert 1991 Third 69 Athalee Norman 1992 Fourth 104 Carrie Vanisacker 1993 Fourth 104 Jeanette Schmitt 1994 T-Third 103 Jill Myrand 1995 Third 68 Stacey Lenard 1996 Eighth 189 Andrea Hutchins 1997 T-Second 68 Angie Lefere 1998 Third 72 Angie Lefere 1999 Third 75 Angie Lefere 2000 Fourth 93 Angie Lefere 2001 Fourth 112 Kim Hemstreet 2002 Seventh 167 Kim Hemstreet 2003 Eighth 222 Andrea Karl 2004 Fifth 132 Andrea Karl 2005 Fifth 156 Andrea Karl 2006 Ninth 228 Jennifer Defauw 2007 Sixth 196 Kayleigh Toombs 2008 Ninth 221 Kayleigh Toombs 2009 Sixth 156 Beata Gorzynska 2010 Eighth 187 Alexandria Vintevoghel *=A member of the North Star Conference

Place Seventh Eighth Second First Eighth Sixth 10th Third 15th Ninth 17th Fourth 32nd First Fourth Third Sixth Third First 35th 13th Fourth 35th 31st 38th 24th 26th

Time 19:25 18:50 18:52 18:41 19:24 18:40 19:03 19:12 19:00 18:16 18:59 19:14 19:52 18:25 18:12 18:33 18:35 17:46 17:33 20:46 19:15 17:58 20:59 20:24 20:09 20:14 19:21

Head Coach Kevin Donner Kevin Donner Kevin Donner Kevin Donner Kevin Donner Kevin Donner Kevin Donner Kevin Donner Kevin Donner Guy Murray Guy Murray Guy Murray Guy Murray Guy Murray Guy Murray Guy Murray Guy Murray Guy Murray Guy Murray Guy Murray Guy Murray Guy Murray Guy Murray Guy Murray Guy Murray Guy Murray Guy Murray

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TITAN HISTORY Horizon League Coach of the Year 1986 Kevin Donner 1987 Kevin Donner Horizon League Athlete of the Year 2002 Kim Hemstreet Horizon League Newcomer of the Year 1995 Stacey Lenard 1997 Angie Lefere USTFCCA All-Academic 2002 Kim Hemstreet

Andrea Karl was named All-League as a junior and senior, finishing in the top 80 at the NCAA Regional in both years. Year 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1993 1995 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2004 2005

All-League Titans Player Bonnie Fitzpatrick Bonnie Fitzpatrick Nancy Mandziara, Renee DeChambeau, Michelle Vogt, Louise Shaheen, Bonnie Fitzpatrick Bonnie Fitzpatrick, Nancy Mandziara, Nancy Calder Karen Kantor Deanna McVicar, Nicole Robertson Jill Rothert Athalee Norman, Jill Rothert Jeanette Schmitt Stacey Lenard, Jeanette Schmitt Angie Lefere Angie Lefere Angie Lefere Angie Lefere, Kim Hemstreet, Ruthie Cook Kim Hemstreet, Ruthie Cook Kim Hemstreet - First Team Andrea Karl - Second Team Andrea Karl - First Team

Note: The All-League team consisted of the top six finishers in the HL Championships in 1987, the top 10 from 1988-2001, and the top 14 broken up into a first (1-7) and second (8-14) team since 2002. Horizon League Champion 1987 Bonnie Fitzpatrick 1997 Angie Lefere 2002 Kim Hemstreet Horizon League Runner-Up 1986 Nancy Mandziara 1987 Nancy Mandziara

NCAA Regional Championships (Known as District IV from 1972-97 and Great Lakes Regional from 1998-present) Year Place Score Top Titan 1984 20th 580 92-Bonnie Fitzpatrick-18:49 1985 23rd 678 134-Lisa Bagdady-21:27 1986 21st 561 108-Renee DeChambeau-19:06 1987 17th 469 64-Bonnie Fitzpatrick-18:27 95-Michelle Vogt-18:56 1988 DNF --107-Deanna McVicar-19:55 1989 25th 663 113-Nicole Robertson-19:47 1990 23rd 625 79-Jill Rothert-19:22 1991 DNF --87-Jill Rothert-19:12 1992 22nd 648 106-Carrie Vanisacker-19:39 1993 19th 490 57-Carrie Vanisacker-19:43 77-Jeanette Schmitt-20:01 85-Heidi Wise-20:06 1994 20th 540 81-Carrie Vanisacker-19:02 1995 22nd 617 76-Stacey Lenard-19:23 1996 30th 815 127-Andrea Hutchins-19:18 1997 16th 445 40-Angie Lefere-19:04 85-Stacey Lenard-19:41 86-Laura Pilon-19:42 1998 21st 554 72-Andrea Hutchins-19:04 80-Angie Lefere-19:12 1999 23rd 613 72-Angie Lefere-18:40 80-Laura Pilon-18:46 2000 21st 479 52-Angie Lefere-22:22(6k) 59-Kim Hemstreet-22:40 92-Laura Pilon-22:55 95-Ruthie Cook-22:58 2001 DNF --26-Ruthie Cook-21:50 47-Kim Hemstreet-22:15 2002 DNF --12-Kim Hemstreet-21:45 2003 30th 914 156-Andrea Karl-23:54 2004 26th 691 73-Andrea Karl-21:49 100-LeAnn Sarka-22:18 2005 DNF --77-Andrea Karl- 23:06 2006 DNF --198-Jennifer DeFauw-26:08 2007 DNF --185- Terricita Thomas- 24:58 2008 32nd 995 163- Kristie Ferrans - 24:25 2009 29th 882 132-Beata Gorzynska - 23:32 2010 32nd 997 170- Alexandria Vintevoghel- 23:59

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TITAN HISTORY Top 7 Titan Regional Teams Year Place Score 1997 16th 445 1987 17th 469 1993 19th 490 1994 20th 540 1984 20th 580 2000 21st 479 1998 21st 554 Multiple Sub-100 Finishes 4 Angie Lefere 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 3 Laura Pilon 1997, 1999, 2000 Kim Hemstreet 2000, 2001, 2002 2 Bonnie Fitzpatrick 1984, 1987 Jill Rothert 1990, 1991 Carrie Vanisacker 1993, 1994 Stacey Lenard 1995, 1997 Andrea Karl 2004, 2005 Best Place by Team Position #1 - 12 Kim Hemstreet 2002 #2 - 47 Kim Hemstreet 2001 #3 - 85 Heidi Wise 1993 #4 - 95 Ruthie Cook 2000 #5 – 124 Andrea Hutchins 1997 #6 – 136 Melanie Kaczur 1994 #7 – 154 Louise Shaheen 1987 Top 100 Finishes 12 - Kim Hemstreet 26 - Ruthie Cook 40 - Angie Lefere 47 - Kim Hemstreet 52 - Angie Lefere 57 - Carrie Vanisacker 64 - Bonnie Fitzpatrick 69 - Kim Hemstreet 72 - Andrea Hutchins 72 - Angie Lefere 73 - Andrea Karl 76 - Stacey Lenard 77 - Jeanette Schmitt 77 - Andrea Karl 79 - Jill Rothert 80 - Laura Pilon 80 - Angie Lefere 81 - Carrie Vanisacker 85 - Stacey Lenard 85 - Heidi Wise 86 - Laura Pilon 87 - Jill Rothert 92 - Bonnie Fitzpatrick 92 - Laura Pilon

21:45 21:50 19:03 22:15 22:22 19:43 18:27 22:40 19:04 18:40 21:49 19:23 20:01 23:06 19:22 18:46 19:11 19:02 19:40 20:06 19:41 19:12 18:49 22:55

2002 2001 1997 2001 2000 1993 1987 2000 1998 1999 2004 1995 1993 2005 1990 1999 1998 1994 1997 1993 1997 1991 1984 2000

Laura Pilon posted three top 100 finishes at the NCAA Regional Championships. 95 - Michelle Vogt 95 - Ruthie Cook 100 - LeAnn Sarka

18:56 22:58 22:18

1987 2000 2004

4-Year Regional Competitors Runner Year (place) Bonnie Fitzpatrick 1984 (92), 1985 (64), 1986 (64), 1987 (64) Michelle Vogt 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987 (95) Brigitte Dery 1990 (132), 1991 (172), 1992 (128), 1993 (152) Colleen Danes 1991 (159), 1992 (174), 1993 (139), 1994 (164) Jeanette Schmitt 1992 (122), 1993 (77), 1994 (120), 1995 (125) Andrea Hutchins 1996 (127), 1997 (124), 1998 (72), 1999 (dnf) Angie Lefere 1997 (40), 1998 (79), 1999 (72), 2000 (52) Laura Pilon 1997 (86),1998 (104),1999 (80), 2000 (92) Ruthie Cook 1998 (148),1999 (126),2000 (95), 2001 (26) Andrea Karl 2002 (147), 2003 (156), 2004 (73), 2005 (77) Top 10 Freshman Finishes 40 - Angie Lefere 19:03 76 - Stacey Lenard 19:23 85 - Heidi Wise 20:06 92 - Bonnie Fitzpatrick 18:49 100 - LeAnn Sarka 22:18 118 - Karissa Vawter 19:23 122 - Jeanette Schmitt 19:54 127 - Tina Schwab 20:09 129 - Michelle Vogt 20:18 133 - Nancy Calder 19:39

1997 1995 1993 1984 2004 1994 1992 1984 1984 1987

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ALL-TIME LETTERWINNERS Student-Athlete Kristina Arko Lisa Bagdady Kelly Bernath Crissy Bieling* Nicole Braem Nancy Calder Jessica Clayson Emily Cole Ruthie Cook* Renee DeChambeau Stacee DeWys* Colleen Danes* Jennifer DeFauw* Brigitte Dery* Marsha Diamond Nancy Drolshagen Torrie Eger Jessica Eichen Kristie Ferrans Bonnie Fitzpatrick* Lisa Forner Laura Frankila Jamie Freeland Destini Fronek Amy Garbacz Ashley Gibbs Laura Gignac Beata Gorzynska Joanna Grandas Katie Gross Kim Hemstreet Jennifer Hitzges Rachel Hofsess Marcie Holda Lauren Hood Michelle Hoskin Kandyce Houser* Andrea Hutchins* Jennifer Jacobs Melanie Kaczur* Karen Kantor Andrea Karl* Kristen Kroon Angie Lefere* Stacey Lenard* Silvina Lopes Nancy Mandziara Sarah Martinez Andi McAllister Chanteenel McClendon* Deanna McVicar Linda Mento Mary Mick Megan Miller

Years 2008 1984-86 2001 2006-2009 1988 1987 2002 2005 1998-2001 1986-87 1997-2000 1991-94 2006-09 1990-93 1989 1984 2010 2007 2007-09 1984-87 1985-87 1989-90 1990 2003-04 1999-2000 2003-05 2001 2007-09 2002-03 2003-04 2000-02 1989 2010 1990 1990-92 1989 2001-04 1996-99 1996-98 1992-96 1988 2002-05 2001 1997-2000 1995-99 1988-89 1987-88 2009-10 2004-05 2005-08 1987-89 1989-91 1991 2010

Hometown Euclid, OH Livonia, MI Portland, MI Dryden, MI Warren, MI Etobicoke, ON Aurora, ON Cement City, MI Lansing, MI Utica, MI Branch, MI Dearborn, MI Harper Woods, MI Farmington Hills, MI Sterling Heights, MI Grosse Pointe, MI Buchanan, MI Warren, MI Carleton, MI Sterling Heights, MI Jackson, MI Jackson, MI Fostoria, MI Wooster, OH Lincoln Park, MI Canton, OH La Salle, ON Ilawa, Poland Dearborn, MI Marine City MI Mooretown, ON Casselberry, FL Milford, MI Jackson, MI Detroit, MI Marine City, MI Hudson, MI Watervliet, MI Ferndale, MI Southgate, MI Livonia, MI Casco, MI Grand Rapids, MI Jackson, MI Byron Center, MI Aveiro, Portugal Sterling Heights, MI Grand Blanc, MI Hillard, OH Maple Heights, OH Royal Oak, MI Woodhaven, MI Holly, MI Zanesville, OH

Student-Athlete Kim Moffatt Kirstin Mooney Kathy Morandini Maura Mulcahy Shantelle Murff Jim Myrand Athalee Norman Katrina Oberski Kelly Olmstead TaraGay Perry Krista Peters Wendy Petz Laura Pilon* AnnMarie Pinarski Cecilia Pope Christene Richter* Nicole Robertson Elizabeth Robinson Katie Roersma* Michelle Roller* Jill Rothert Stephanie Rossman Lisa Salyers Natalie Sanders LeAnn Sarka Jamie Saylor Tina Schwab Louise Shaheen Tracy Sheridan Jeanette Schmitt* Kristin Smith Amy Sperry Sarah Swab Terricita Thomas* Kayleigh Toombs Jessica Torrez Carrie Vanisacker* Karissa Vawter* Alexandria Vintevoghel Michelle Vogt* Jessica Yagelski* JoAnne Warren Katie Weishaar Stephanie White Heidi Wise Elizabeth Wilber Susan Willey Jean Wyckoff

Years Hometown 1986 Rochester, MI 2008-10 Stirling, ON 1989-90 Grosse Pointe, MI 2003-04 Canton, MI 2006 Detroit, MI 1993-95 New Boston, MI 1990-91 Detroit, MI 2009-10 Clyde, MI 2006 Coldwater, MI 1994-96 Monroe, MI 2001 Ortonville, MI 1993 Warren, MI 1997-2000 Livonia, MI 1985 Hammond, IN 2010 New Baltimore, MI 1995-98 Ann Arbor, MI 1988-89 Detroit, MI 1993-95 Troy, MI 2001-04 Grand Rapids, MI 1989-92 Gibraltar, MI 1990-91 Dearborn, MI 2008-09 Caledonia, MI 1984 Marlette, MI 1994 DeWitt, MI 2004-05 Fort Wayne, IN 1993-96 Connersville, IN 1984 Marysville, MI 1984-87 Detroit, MI 1990-92 Detroit, MI 1992-95 Taylor, MI 2001-03 Harrison Township, MI 1991-92 Sterling Heights, MI 2005-06 Lowell, MI 2005-08 Maple Heights, OH 2007-08 Byron Center, MI 1995-96 Caro, MI 1991-94 Monroe, MI 1994-97 Tipton, IN 2009-10 Casco, MI 1984-87 Jackson, MI 1999-2003 Michigan City, IN 1985-88 Pontiac, MI 2009 Plymouth, MI 1993 Detroit, MI 1993-94 Grosse Pointe, MI 1988-89 Bronson, MI 1985 Redford, MI 1985-87 Gladwin, MI

Bold = current team members *= 4-Year letterwinners Note - menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all-time letterwinners are still being compiled.

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25th ANNUAL DETROIT TITAN CROSS COUNTRY INVITATIONAL 25th Annual Running Fit-Detroit Titan Cross Country Invitational One of the best traditions and the longest running events hosted by Detroit is the Annual Running Fit-Detroit Titan Invitational. The 2011 edition marks the 25th straight year UDM has hosted the event, which is held in a beautiful setting at Cass Benton State Park in Northville. The course provides a challenge for all runners as Cass Benton is one of the oldest and hilliest areas of Hines Park. Besides the men’s and women’s college race, the day also includes two open races for men and women as well as a special Tommy Titan Future Legends Kid’s Race , which allows kids the opportunity to race the happy UDM mascot up the final hill of the course.

Rank 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

Top Detroit Men At Cass Benton Runner Year Time Chris McPhee 1999 20:04 Pat Liederbach 2010 20:31 Mead Goedert 2005 20:39 Andrew Hayner 2008 20:46 James Furkis 1998 20:53 Alex Harris 2010 21:04 Ryan Ayala 2010 21:09 Alex Vanias 2009 21:10 Edwin Gay 2010 21:18 Martin Nelkie 2010 21:22 Alex Gould 2009 21:26 Mike Astalos 1994 21:27 Corey Stedman 1995 21:28 Tom Horling 1993 21:29 Matt Dow 1990 21:34 Erik Westbrook 2009 21:35

Top Detroit Women At Cass Benton Rank Runner Year Time 1 Kim Hemstreet 2002 17:58 2 Angie Lefere 1999 18:18 3 Ruthie Cook 2001 18:32 4 Andrea Karl 2005 18:41 5 Stacey Lenard 1995 18:47 6 Carrie Vanisacker 1994 18:49 7 Laura Pilon 1999 MCC 18:54 8 Jill Rothert 1990 MCC 19:03 9 Andrea Hutchins 1999 MCC 19:04 10 Bonnie Fitzpatrick 1987 19:14 11 Jeanette Schmitt 1994 19:21 12 Colleen Danes 1994 19:25 13 Jill Myrand 1993 19:28 14 Jessica Clayson 2002 19:31 Beata Gorzynska 2009 19:31 Athalee Norman 1991 19:31

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CROSS COUNTRY INVITE Women (All races 5k) Year Team Winner 1987 Notre Dame 1988 Hillsdale 1989 Miami-Ohio 1990 Eastern Michigan 1991 Eastern Michigan 1992 Eastern Michigan 1993 Eastern Michigan 1994 Hillsdale 1995 Eastern Michigan 1996 Eastern Michigan 1997 Hillsdale 1998 Michigan State 1999 Eastern Michigan 2000 Hillsdale 2001 Hillsdale 2002 Michigan 2003 Bucknell 2004 Bucknell 2005 Bucknell 2006 Wayne State 2007 Wayne State 2008 Michigan 2009 Eastern Michigan 2010 Wayne State

Yearly Champions Score 25 28 44 42 22 35 43 27 33 35 35 29 55 60 72 32 37 37 24 30 26 27 45 30

Individual Winner Teresa Rice Andrea Bowman Julie Watson Becky Duda Adele Rankin Adele Rankin Adele Rankin Adele Rankin Beth Shroyer Missy McCleary Angie Lefere Jen Denkins Domtila Mwei Carrie Gould Kristie Kiefer Brianna Shook Kristie Kiefer Melissa Moncion Leanna Nastase Rachelle Malette Rachelle Malette Nicole Edwards Lindsey Scherf Angela Matthews

Men (All races 4 miles, except 1988’s 5-mile race) Year Team Winner Score Individual Winner 1987 no race held 1988 Saginaw Valley 19 Shaun Butler 1989 Saginaw Valley 28 Jeff Boks 1990 Eastern Michigan 23 Dominic Middleton 1991 Eastern Michigan 15 Clive Bonelle 1992 Eastern Michigan 24 Clive Bonelle 1993 Canisius 33 Ron Donacik 1994 Eastern Michigan 32 Paul Aufdemberge 1995 Eastern Michigan 37 Jason Boothroyd 1996 Eastern Michigan 38 Paul Aufdemberge 1997 Eastern Michigan 33 Ian Forsyth 1998 Eastern Michigan 20 Aaron Bartee 1999 Eastern Michigan 30 Chris McPhee 2000 Hanson’s ODP 24 Chad Johnson 2001 Eastern Michigan 52 Chris McPhee 2002 Oakland 58 Sergio Reyes 2003 Eastern Michigan 28 Nick Allen 2004 Front Line Racing 47 Matt Edwards 2005 Wayne State 24 Justin Kessler 2006 Wayne State 26 Nick Allen 2007 Wayne State Alumni 41 Nick Allen 2008 Bucknell 56 Zack Jones 2009 Eastern Michigan 19 Curtis Vollmar 2010 Eastern Michigan 41 James Hughes

Team Notre Dame unattached Eastern Michigan Saginaw Valley Eastern Michigan Eastern Michigan Eastern Michigan Eastern Michigan Eastern Michigan Windsor Detroit Michigan State Eastern Michigan Eastern Michigan Oakland Toledo Oakland Wayne State Bucknell Wayne State Wayne State Michigan Front Line Racing Front Line Racing

Time 18.49 18.56 18.23 18.25 18.17 18.11 18.17 17.30 18.01 17.28 18.50 18.11 18.04 18.02 18.14 17.36 18.03 18.33 18.28 18.31 17.57 17.19 17:23 18:13

Team

Time

Saginaw Valley Saginaw Valley Eastern Michigan Eastern Michigan Eastern Michigan Canisius Running Fit Eastern Michigan Running Fit Running Fit Eastern Michigan Detroit Hanson’s Detroit Cedarville Wayne State Front Line Wayne State Wayne State Alum Wayne State Alum Oakland Eastern Michigan Eastern Michigan

26.37 21.23 20.37 20.31 20.01 20.06 20.21 20.17 20:10 20.17 20.14 20.04 19.45 20.28 20.14 19.51 20.23 20.07 19.51 19.57 19.59 19:54 20:25

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TITAN LEGENDS

Kim Hemstreet (Top) 2002 NCAA Cross Country Qualifier Kim Hemstreet graduated from UDM in 2002, but her legacy lives on as she still remains the only women’s cross country or track and field athlete to compete at the NCAA Division I Championships. Her decorated career included three All-Horizon League accolades, as well as the magical 2002 season that saw her win the Horizon League Championship in 17:33, taking home HL Athlete of the Year honors. She moved onto the NCAA Great Lakes Regional finishing 12th in 21:45 and then earned a top 100 finish at the NCAA Division I Championships with a time of 21:13. She capped off that season showing her true Titan student-athlete character by being named to the USTFCCA All-Academic team.

Bonnie (Fitzpatrick) Wood 2007 Titan Hall of Fame Inductee In 2007, Bonnie (Fitzpatrick) Wood became the first female cross country and track and field star to be inducted into the Titan Hall of Fame. Wood, whose husband Bill is a former Titan basketball player, was the most decorated individual on UDM’s first women’s cross country and track teams. Between 1984 and ‘87, she earned AllConference recognition in cross country in all four of her varsity seasons. She led U-D to the MCC Championship in 1986 and again a year later as a senior. She also won the conference individual championship in 1987.

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Ken Dubois (Top) 2010 Titan Hall of Fame Inductee A CoSIDA Academic All-American in 1987 and â&#x20AC;&#x2122;88, Dubois was inducted into the Titan Hall of Fame in 2010. He ended his career by finishing runnerup at the 1987 MCC cross country championship and 31st at the Great Lakes Regional. He placed in the top 100 at the regional four times, including three times in the top 40. His best finish was in 1985 when he claimed 23rd in 32:53. A threetime All-MCC cross country runner, Dubois also excelled on the track setting the school record in the 5,000 meters. In1988, he was the recipient of the Cecil Coleman Medal of Honor as the MCCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most outstanding senior male student-athlete.

Chris McPhee Four Time All-League McPhee holds the best finish by a freshman at the NCAA Regional in UDM history with a 49thplace effort in 1997. Overall, he earned a top 65 finish in all four of his regional appearances, with his best place of 26th in 1999. A fourtime All-MCC honoree, McPhee claimed fourth in 1999 and 2001, seventh in 1997 and eighth in 1998. He won the Running Fit-Detroit Titan Invitational twice (1999, 2001) and still holds the Cass Benton course record of 20:04 in 1999. In 2001, he became the first Titan harrier to win the Michigan Intercollegiate, establishing a course 8k record of 25:37 at Kensington Metropark.

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ALUMNI SUPPORT The Detroit Titans cross country and track & field program has always maintained a strong relationship with alumni. At the 2009 Horizon League Cross Country Championships, hosted by Detroit at Kensington Metropark, a group of well-decorated Titan harriers were on hand and presented the final awards at the conclusion of the event.

Patrick Liederbach earned second team All-League honors in 2009 and his award was presented by former Titan and AllHorizon League performer Jim Furkis.

The Titans have plenty of support from family, friends and student-athletes, demonstrated here by UDM womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lacrosse players Emily Boissonneault and Megan Wallace, who came out to cheer on Detroit at the 2009 Horizon League Championships.

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TOMMY TITAN AND THE KIDS At every cross country and track & field meet that UDM hosts, kids are always encouraged to attend and take part in the action. At the Running Fit-Detroit Titan Invitational, a Tommy Titan Future Legends Kidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Race is held as the legendary Tommy Titan and kids 9 and under run the final hill, a 200-meter trek. A Middle School 1.5 Mile Race for Boys and Girls was added in 2010 During the Annual UDM-Oakland Dual, Tommy Titan will also race the kids in a 100-meter dash.

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HORIZON LEAGUE In its 33rd season of operation in the 201112 academic year, the Horizon League continues to aspire toward its goal of being one of the nation’s leading athletics conferences while being recognized as a leader in the development of studentathletes as leaders and role models. The Horizon League membership features ten public and private institutions that have impressive academic reputations and a storied tradition of broad-based athletic programs. Membership includes Butler University, Cleveland State University, the University of Detroit Mercy, the University of Illinois at Chicago, Loyola University Chicago, Valparaiso University, the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Wright State University and Youngstown State University. The Horizon League’s primary focus is on adding value to the educational experience through its four platforms: athletic performance, academic achievement, community outreach, and personal responsibility and accountability. It is the League’s belief that athletics is a powerful and visible resource tool that can be used to enhance student-athletes’ collegiate experience. The Horizon League’s goals are to enhance the holistic university experience for the student-athlete, to create an affiliation of institutions with similar athletic goals, and to adhere to the principals of integrity, diversity, excellence and growth. The Horizon League sponsors competition in 19 sports - nine for men (baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, swimming and diving, indoor track and field, outdoor track and field and tennis) and ten for women (basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, swimming and diving, indoor track and field, outdoor track and field, tennis and volleyball).

Avenue), located a block from Lucas Oil Stadium and just minutes from Conseco Fieldhouse, the State Capitol Building, Victory Field (home of the Indianapolis Indians) and the NCAA national office. A PROUD HISTORY Founded on June 16, 1979, as the Midwestern City Conference with six charter members, the League changed its name to the Midwestern Collegiate Conference in 1985 and added women’s sports for the 1986-87 academic year. Charter members of the conference included current members Butler and Loyola as well as the University of Evansville, Oklahoma City University, Oral Roberts University and Xavier University. Among other current members, Detroit joined in 1980, and Cleveland State, UIC, Green Bay, Milwaukee and Wright State came aboard in 1994 (along with Northern Illinois University) in the largest nonmerger conference expansion in history. Youngstown State joined in 2001 and Valparaiso in 2007. On June 4, 2001, the Horizon League unveiled its current name and ushered in a new dynamic direction that has brought the League closer to its stated goal of being one of the nation’s top ten collegiate athletic conferences with a focus on enhancing the student-athletes’ experience by upgrading the League’s market and competitive positions.

Horizon League Commissioner Jon LeCrone UIC 2006-08), with UIC just one win away from the College Cup in 2007. In 2011, Butler was consistently ranked in the top 10 of the nation, earning the No. 13 national seed after becoming the last unbeaten team in the country. In softball, League teams won a game in the national tournament four straight years earlier in the decade (UIC 2002, 2004; Wright State 2003; Green Bay 2005) while advancing into the second round in women’s soccer three of the last six seasons (Detroit 2004, Milwaukee 2005-06). Butler’s Victoria Mitchell became the League’s first NCAA individual champion when she won the 3,000-meter steeplechase at the 2005 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships.

The League receives automatic bids to NCAA championships in baseball, men’s and women’s basketball, men’s golf, men’s and women’s soccer, softball, men’s and women’s tennis, women’s volleyball, and for the first time in League history, women’s golf. The Horizon League is headquartered in Indianapolis, the “Amateur Sports Capital of the World,” with offices in the Pan American Plaza (201 S. Capitol

ATHLETIC SUCCESS In the past few years, the Horizon League has enjoyed unprecedented success on the national stage, highlighted by Butler’s second consecutive appearance in the NCAA men’s basketball championship game appearance where the Bulldogs fell to Connecticut, 53-41. The Horizon League has compiled a 19-11 record in the past nine years in the NCAA tournament, ranking seventh among all collegiate conferences for winning percentage. Green Bay’s women’s basketball team became the league’s first team to reach the Sweet 16 in 2011, knocking off Michigan State in the second round before going toe-to-toe with No. 1 seed Baylor in the regional semifinals. The Phoenix earned a No. 5 seed in the tournament, going 34-2 on the year and holding a perfect 16-0 mark in Horizon League play. Men’s soccer has tasted victory in seven out of the last nine years (Milwaukee 2002-05,

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ACADEMIC SUCCESS Horizon League student-athletes also excel in the classroom as more than 500 have been named to the Academic Honor Roll each of the past nine semesters for carrying a grade-point average of 3.2 or better, including more than 700 for the last four semesters. 24 student-athletes were named to ESPN The Magazine/CoSIDA Academic All-District teams in 2010-11, while six earned Academic All-America honors.

HORIZON LEAGUE LEADERSHIP Jonathan B. ( Jon) LeCrone is in his 20th year as Commissioner of the Horizon League, having been named to the position on May 11, 1992, and is the fifthlongest tenured commissioner among the 31 Division I conferences. He is the fifth commissioner in League history, succeeding Daniel B. “Tucker” DiEdwardo (1989-92), James W. Shaffer (1984-89), Cecil N. Coleman (1980-84) and James J. McCafferty (1979-80). LeCrone is in the final year of a four-year term on the NCAA Division I Leadership Council after completing a five-year term on the Division I Men’s Basketball Committee.

COMMUNITY SERVICE In addition to its athletics success, the Horizon League has secured a wellearned reputation for its community service initiatives. Each January, member institutions partner with local elementary schools for an art, music and essay contest highlighting the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with winners recognized at League games on the weekend of MLK Day. The Horizon League Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) also has continued a tradition of working with youth in Indianapolis during its annual summer meeting. In addition, SAAC is partnering with Special Olympics, putting on events for Olympians in each community. Several League men’s basketball coaches coached barefoot to support Samaritan’s Feet and Coaches vs. Cancer initiatives, and the League’s schools and fans donate to Komen for the Cure for breast cancer awareness during its annual women’s basketball championship. On campus, student-athletes have raised money and awareness for such causes as breast cancer, diabetes and hurricane relief, while hosting blood drives, neighborhood clean-ups, Big Brother/Big Sister programs and more. SPORTSMANSHIP One of the Horizon League’s points of emphasis is fostering collegial environments for competition among student-athletes, coaches, administrators and fans in a pro-active approach. Among

the vehicles is the Ethical Conduct Pledge, which is signed each season by studentathletes, coaches, officials, and campus and League administrators. Its purpose is to make all the involved groups aware of the Horizon League expectations of behavior during conference events. DEMOGRAPHICS Horizon League institutions boast a combined enrollment of more than 130,000 plus nearly a quarter-million living alumni centered in the League’s Midwest footprint. League media markets include five of the nation’s top 35 in Chicago, Detroit, Cleveland, Indianapolis and Milwaukee, covering more than ten million television households and encompassing more than nine percent of the nation’s television audience. GOVERNANCE The Horizon League is governed by a Board of Directors comprised of the ten member institutions’ chief executive officers. Dr. Ronald Berkman, President of Cleveland State, serves as Board Chair through June 30, 2012. John Parry, Director of Athletics at Cleveland State, serves as chair of the Executive Council, and Beth Goetz, Associate Athletic Director/ Senior Woman Administrator at Butler, is the Vice Chair and Shelia Patterson of Cleveland State serves as chair of the Faculty Athletics Representatives.

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VISIBILITY The Horizon League has enhanced its media visibility with a number of initiatives. The League is in a three-year agreement with ESPN that includes selected regularseason men’s basketball action (ESPN2) and the men’s championship game (ESPN) and features increased exposures each year on ESPNU plus inclusion in the annual O’Reilly ESPNU BracketBusters, one of college basketball’s premier inseason events. HORIZON LEAGUE NETWORK Having streamed more than 2,000 free, live events in the last five years, the Horizon League is a recognized leader in video streaming, through the Horizon League Network (HLN). HLN takes viewers inside the conference, featuring student-athlete profiles, weekly highlight shows, comprehensive coverage of all 19 Horizon League championships and other special programming. In 2010-11, HLN and HorizonLeague. com experienced unprecedented growth as more than 300,000 unique visitors across 149 countries/territories watched HLN coverage. Through the League’s partnership with WebStream Productions, Horizon-League.com integrated both HorizonLeagueNetwork.tv and HorizonLeague.org, leading to record visitors to the new site. The 2010-11 season featured the 2,000th live event streamed by the League.

SPORTS MEDICINE At the University of Detroit Mercy, the sports medicine staff is committed to providing the best care to all Titan athletes. Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine Michael Miller coordinates and oversees the sports medicine services at UDM for over 250 student-athletes. The sports medicine staff is responsible for assessing athletic injuries and illnesses, administering first aid and CPR care, making medical referrals, and preventing and rehabilitating athletic injuries that occur during the school year.

Michael Miller Lainie Bisbee Asst. AD for Asst. Director of Sports Medicine Sports Medicine

Ashley VanMeter Asst. Director of Sports Medicine

Kyle Bowen Athletic Training Intern

Victoria Vintevoghel Graduate Athletic Trainer

The sports medicine department is under the guidance of Dr. Michael Workings, a family practice physician from the Henry Ford Health System. Dr. Workings also acts as the Team Physician for the Detroit Tigers. Dr. Terrence Lock is back as the team orthopedic, while joining the staff for the 2010-11 season is Dr. Rehal Bhojani and Dr. Patrick JeanPierre, who will provide clinic and game coverage. The athletic training facility is located at Calihan Hall. This training facility is equipped with a taping and first aid station, treatment and modality tables, hydrotherapy whirlpools, and rehabilitative equipment. The goals of the University of Detroit Mercy Sports Medicine Department are to prevent athletic injuries as much as possible through effective injury prevention programs, and to return injured athletes to their previous competitive status in the safest and quickest manner possible.

Jen Aldea Athletic Training Intern

Dr. Michael G. Workings Team Physician

Dr. Terrence R. Lock Team Orthopedist

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STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING The main goal of the Strength and Conditioning Department is to help the student-athlete improve physically and mentally in their respective sport. This will be accomplished in such a way that is safe and efficient for each individual athlete. As the student-athlete participates in these activities we will work to lessen the possibility of injury or reinjury. If an injury should occur, we will work with the Sports Medicine Staff and the student-athlete to complete rehabilitation. Each team will have an individualized program based on their particular sport. Each program takes into account the intensity level, the physical demands, and skill involved in each individual sport and also each individual student-athlete. All teams and individuals will be subject to performance tests that will help design each program and also will help to determine the success of the program.

Joe Tofferi Asst. AD for Strength & Conditioning

Nick Wilson Asst. Strength & Conditioning Coach

Aaron Short Strength and Conditioning Assistant

Marcus Williams Strength and Conditioning Assistant

The Strength and Conditioning Staff will work with each individual coach at all times. Each coach will receive updated attendance, evaluation, and comments on a regular basis about each student-athlete. Communication is the key to success in the weight room and on the playing field. The Titans condition and train in the Larry Bleach Weight Room, located in Calihan Hall. All UDM student-athletes are trained under the supervision of two full-time certified strength and conditioning coaches, as well as two intern assistants. Every member of the Titan strength and conditioning staff is assigned a team, which allows daily interaction between the athletes and the coaches. Such interaction is a tremendous asset when developing a program that best serves the athlete and the team. In the past three years, the weight room expanded by over 400 square feet. Olympic style platforms, squat racks, stretch and other auxiliary speed equipment have also been added, all designed and implemented to improve the Titansâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; speed and power. The center also features the ONS Performance nutritional shake, which is designed to help every athlete recover from training and conditioning with a supplement increase in their protein and carbohydrate intake. The Detroit Titan strength and conditioning coaching staff has not only helped the Titan student-athletes, but professional athletes as well. UDM graduate and current New Orleans Hornets guard Willie Green comes back to use the facilities during the offseason.

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ACADEMIC SUPPORT / COMPLIANCE When talking about students who compete in a varsity sport, the term typically used is “studentathlete.” The word “student” comes first, and that’s the way the University of Detroit Mercy approaches all of its athletic team members. Although performance in competition is important, they are students first, and athletes second, with their performance in the classroom plenty important in Titan Territory. UDM’s Center for Student-Athlete Development, one of the first of its kind, offers programs for academic classes, drug education, student enhancement and works to improve communication skills. All 19 varsity teams are encouraged to take full advantage of the programs offered at the center. The center also heads up the NCAA Life Skills Program, which focuses on the student in student-athlete and how to deal with issues that all student-athletes today must face. Through seminars, guest speakers and NCAA videos, studentathletes are made aware of issues such as gambling and drug and alcohol abuse, and how to deal with these concerns. The center is made possible, in part, by a grant from the NCAA. In conjunction with the staff of the University Learning Center, members of the center’s staff teach UAS 107, “Athletes in Transition,” each year. All freshman and transfer student-athletes must take this course during their studies at UDM. The course deals with how student-athletes can make the transition from high school to college. This important class teaches student-athletes to deal with time and stress management, study skills and the importance of good nutritional habits. Another example of Detroit’s commitment to its student-athletes’ academic excellence is the Athletic Academic Coordinator’s post. Since the position was created, UDM’s graduation rate for student-athletes has steadily risen. Assistant Athletic Director For NCAA Compliance Steve Corder, no stranger to collegiate athletics as he played soccer for Detroit from 199498, and his staff carefully track each Titan’s academic progress to make sure they are on the right path toward graduation.

Steve Corder Asst. AD for NCAA Compliance

Amy Gasahl Asst. Director of Compliance/ Academic Cord.

In addition, student-athletes are helped with their tutorial needs through the use of the student-run Learning Center, where professors and students donate their time as tutors. The student-athletes’ academic progress is closely monitored and study table is set up to assist the Titans with any and all academic areas, including providing tutors and a writing lab. The center is open daily and also has evening hours to work around a studentathlete’s busy schedule. All freshmen must take part in the study table, as well as other student-athletes who have not yet achieved a 2.75 GPA. The University of Detroit Mercy is committed to the principles of institutional control in operating our athletic department. We are responsible for adhering to the rules, regulations and spirit of the NCAA, Horizon League and the University. The University of Detroit Mercy Compliance Office directs this effort and acts a primary resource concerning NCAA rules, regulations and compliance issues. We ensure that our institution complies with all NCAA standards and we are responsible for monitoring all athletic programs to assure compliance.

2010 Titan Cross Country Academic Honors Horizon League Academic Honor Roll: (Spring Semester) Men’s Team: Ryan Ayala, Brian Greenhoe, Alex Harris, Patrick Liederbach, Bob Radlich, Chris Smalley, Kevin Smalley, Erik Westbrook, Kevin Wozniak Women’s Team: Kristie Ferrans, Kirstin Mooney, Katrina Oberski, Olivia Smid, Katie Weishaar

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NOTABLE ALUMNI -A-

Richard Abdoo (Retired President & CEO, Wisconsin Energy) Thomas Angott (Chairman, CF Burger Creamery)

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Anita Barone (Actress) Stephanie Bergeron (Ret. VP & Treasurer, Goodyear Tire & Rubber) Emil Brolick (President, YUM! Brands)

Willie Green

BusAdm’69 BusAdm ’49 LAE ’86 BusAdm ’81 BusAdm ‘69, ’70

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Cynthia Canty (Radio Personality, WMGC-FM) LAE ’75 Thomas Capo BusAdm ’73, ’75, ’80 (Chairman, Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group) Michael F. Cavanagh ( Justice, Michigan Supreme Court) LAE ’62, LW ’66 Maura Corrigon ( Justice, Michigan Supreme Court) LW ’73 Matthew Cullen (President & COO Rock Enterprises) BusAdm ’83

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Richard Damman (Retired President Damman Hardware) Christopher Darga (Actor) Thomas Denomme (Ret. Vice Chair & CAO, DaimlerChrysler)

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Michael Evans (President Loyola High School, MI) Warren Evans (Sheriff, Wayne County)

BusAdm ‘68, ‘74 LAE ‘80 BusAdm ’61

LAE ‘75 LAE ’79

2002 Horizon League Player of the Year Philadelphia 76ers (2002-10) New Orleans Hornets (2010-11)

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W. James Farrell (Ret. Chairman & CEO, IL Tool Works) E&S ’68 Anne Carins Federlein (President, Kentucky Wesleyan Coll.) LAE ‘41 Robert Ficano (Executive, Wayne County) LW ’77 Angelina Fiordellis (Actress) LAE ‘81

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Eugene A. Gargaro (Sr. Vice President, Masco Corporation) LW ’67 Robert Goodenow (Former Exec. Dir., NHL Players Assoc.) LW ’79 Willie Green (NBA player, Philadelphia 76ers) LAE ‘03 Roman S. Gribbs (Fmr. Mayor, City of Detroit) BusAdm ’52, LW ’54

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John P. Hayes (Ret. Chairman & CEO, National Gypsum) BusAdm ’43 Robert Hendry (Retired CFO, General Motors) BusAdm ’69 Sister Mary Ellen Howard (Dir., St. Frances Cabrini Clinic) CHP ’68 William Hermann (Managing Partner, Plante & Moran) BusAdm ‘72 Jerome Horwitz (Scientist) LAE ‘42, ‘44

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Frank Kelley (Attorney General Emeritus, State of Michigan) LW ’51 David Patrick Kelley (Actor) LAE ‘77 John C. Kennedy (President & CEO, Autocam Corp.) BusAdm ’79 Jeanette Klemczak (Chief Nursing Exec., State of Michigan) CHP ’65 James Kokas (President/Owner, Opus One) LAE ‘73

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James D Lark (Owner, The Lark) Elmore Leonard (Author/Screenplay Writer) Albert Lorenzo (President, Macomb County CC)

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Thaddeus McCotter LAE ’87, LW ’90 (Congressman, US House of Representatives) Isaiah McKinnon LAE ‘75, ‘78 (Former Chief of Police, City of Detroit) William Morrow (Exec. VP, Crain Communications) BusAdm ’68 Peter Munoz (Director, Michigan State Police) LAE ’76

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Benny Napoleon (Sheriff, Wayne County) Joseph Nathan (Ret. President & COO, Compuware Corp.) James Norrod (President, Segway)

LAE ‘82 LAE ’74, BusAdm ’78

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James O’Sullivan (Pres. & CEO, Mazda North American Oper.)

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Allison Payne is a seven-time Emmy award winning anchor at CW affiliate and cable superstation WGNTV in Chicago. She graduated Magna Cum Laude in Liberal Arts from the University of Detroit in 1985.

LAE ‘52 LAE ’50 BusAdm ’65, ’66

L. Brooks Patterson (Executive, Oakland County) Allison Payne (News Anchor, WGN-TV) Marlena Lazar-Peleo (Chief Creative Officer, McDonald’s Corp.)

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BusAdm ‘75 BusAdm ’76, ’84

LAE ’61, LW ’67 LAE ’85 LAE ‘72

Arlene Robinson (CEO, Girl Scouts of Metro Detroit) Louis Rossetti (Chairman & CEO, Rossetti Associates)

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David Schembri (President, Smart USA) David Stangis (VP Corp. Social Responsibilitiy, Campbell Soup) Robert Soulliere (President & CEO, ThyssenKrupp)

LAE ’75 AR ’59 BusAdm ‘75 E & S ‘87 BusAdm ‘85

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Andy Vazzano (Pres. & Managing Partner, SmithGroup) BusAdm ’80

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William C. Young (President, Absopure Water Co.)

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DETROIT TITAN HALL OF FAME UDM established its Sports Hall of Fame in 1977 in order to honor those student-athletes, coaches and administrators who have helped develop the successful tradition of Titan Athletics. The Hall of Fame now has 112 members, following the 10 latest additions made on Homecoming Weekend on Jan. 26, 2010. The 2002 induction dinner was truly one to remember. The inductees included two of the Titans’ former basketball All-Americans, Terry Tyler and John Long – or Thunder and Lightning, as they were affectionately known during their playing The 2010 Titan Hall of Fame Class is inducted at halftime days – as well as the 1960 of the men’s basketball game against Wright State on Jan. 26. Titan football team as a unit. L-R: Adam Walicki, Joe Kopicki, Kim Jess, Pat Adams, Additionally, the beautiful Ken Dubois, Mike Pesci, Maria Pandele new Hall of Fame display (Not Pictured: Jermaine Jackson, Rashad Phillips, Cassandra Pack) in the Calihan Hall lobby was unveiled that night for a crowd which would fill the arena’s main floor during the induction dinner. Long and Tyler were part of one of the winningest eras of Titan basketball, having helped their team to an 8625 record over their four years combined. They helped the Titans to an NCAA Tournament berth in 1977, and an NIT appearance one year later. Long was the only player ever to lead the Titans in scoring for four straight varsity seasons, and he’s still the second-leading point producer in school history. Tyler, meanwhile, is the all-time Detroit leader for blocked shots in a game, a season and a career. He is also second in career field goal percentage and sixth in scoring. The pair’s old coach, none other than Dick Vitale, was the keynote speaker at his former players’ induction dinner. The present-day ESPN/ABC telecaster kept the audience captivated for more than an hour with his memories of coaching the Titans. The 1960 football squad became the first team ever to be inducted into the Hall of Fame en masse. That team finished the season 7-2 – the winningest U-D record of the post-World War II era. Two of those victories, over Cincinnati and Xavier, came by shutout. Future pro stars Larry Vargo, Bruce Maher, Steve Stonebreaker and Jerry Gross were all part of the 1960 Titan roster. The most recent induction class included four former basketball players – Joe Kopicki, Jermaine Jackson, Rashad Phillips and, from the women’s team, Cassandra Pack – as well as former stars from baseball (Pat Adams and Mike Pesci), cross country/track and field (Ken Dubois and Kim Jess), golf (Adam Walicki) and tennis (Maria Pandele).

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HALL OF FAME MEMBERS Inductee Sport The 1960 Titan Football Team Harry Ackermann Swimming Pat Adams Baseball Grady Alderman Football Bob Babbish Golf Chuck Baer Football Coach Vince Banonis Football Ed Barbour Football Player, Coach Al Baumgart Football Joseph Beer Football Paul Bibeau Baseball John Biringer Football Larry Bleach Basketball Lloyd Brazil Football Dad Butler Trainer, Coach Bob Calihan Basketball Dan Cantillon Fencing Pudge Cavanaugh Tennis Mary (Lillie) Cicerone Basketball Earl “Dutch” Clark Football Coach Earl Clark Jr. Tennis Player, Coach Tom Connell Football John Conti Football Frank Corej Baseball Pete Craig Baseball Cindy Crosbie Softball Earl Cureton Basketball Bill Daly Track Coretta Daniels Basketball Dave DeBusschere Basketball Gus Dorais Football Coach Ken Dubois Cross Country, Track Terry Duerod Basketball Dick Dzik Basketball Bill Ebben Basketball Andy Farkas Football George Fefles Basketball Tim Finnin Football Cindy Fix Soccer Al Ghesquiere Football William Giovan Fencing Ralph Goldstein Basketball Nate Goodnow Football Bob Greiner Football Jerry Gross Football Wally Gruber Football, Track Ken Hamann Baseball Spencer Haywood Basketball Fred Hooker Fencing Bob Ivory Football Jermaine Jackson Basketball Kim Jess Track William Kelly Joyce Golf Coach Mike Kaysserian Football Howard Keating Football Kal Kaliszewski Soccer John Kirwan Basketball Brad Kinsman Athletic Director

Year 2001 1986 2010 1979 1980 1980 1977 1980 1989 1985 1982 1982 1980 1977 1977 1977 1980 1988 2007 1978 1985 1980 1984 1986 1980 2007 2007 1987 1989 1977 1977 2010 1993 1983 1978 1977 1988 1980 2007 1981 1980 1982 1980 1986 1980 1983 1988 1993 1986 1981 2010 2010 1981 1980 1984 2007 1981 2007

Inductee Greg Kocab Sam Kocsis Joe Kopicki Robert Koval Jack Kurkowski Harold Lauer John Long Ed Lukas Dick Lutz Bruce Maher Gene Malinowski Ted Marchibroda James Massey Art Masucci Denny McCotter Pat McDonald Brendan McNamara Bob Miller Cheryl (Williams) Miller Dorie Murrey John Mulroy Charley North Doug Nott Brakie Orr Cassandra Pack Terry Page Ed Palumbo Maria Pandele Bud Payne Richard Perry Mike Pesci Rashad Phillips Walter Poff Mike Polvi Bob Prendergast Al Rappaport Bruce Rodwan Harold Ryan Larry Salci John Shada Tyrone Simmons Steve Stonebreaker Gerry Surowiec Norm Swanson Tom Thornton Bill Turkington Terry Tyler Larry Vargo Dick Vitale Tillie Voss Tom Watrous Adam Walicki Mike Walsh Bonnie (Fitzpatrick) Wood Ed Wood Joe Wright

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Sport Fencing Golf Basketball Football Football Football Basketball Basketball Player, Coach Football Football Football Football Football Football Football Fencing Basketball Baseball Basketball Basketball Administration Basketball Football Baseball Basketball Basketball Football Tennis Football Fencing Coach Baseball Basketball Basketball Baseball Baseball Track Basketball Track Basketball Football Player, Coach Fencing Football Fencing Basketball Football Baseball Basketball Football Basketball Coach Football, Basketball Golf Golf Basketball, Baseball Cross Country/Track Football Football/Basketball/Baseball

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ATHLETIC DIRECTOR Keri Gaither was appointed as University of Detroit Mercy’s Director of Athletics in May of 2007, less than six months after being asked to serve as Interim Director of Athletics. Soon after taking the helm of Titan athletics, Gaither announced the expansion of the Detroit Titans Division I sports program from 16 to 19 teams with the addition of men’s lacrosse, women’s lacrosse and men’s tennis, all of which began play in 2008-09. In her first two years, Gaither also expanded the athletic staff by adding eight full-time positions to the department, directed the building and completion of a new $1.6 million all-purpose synthetic turf field and track, and was responsible for the hiring of men’s basketball coach Ray McCallum, women’s basketball coach Autumn Rademacher, and softball coach Sunny Jones. Gaither recently completed a successful fundraising campaign for the renovation of the men’s basketball office suite and recently completed tennis complex that includes eight new tennis courts, a tennis pavilion and a new grass field to accommodate the lacrosse and soccer teams. Gaither was recognized for her strong leadership as UDM’s Director of Athletics when she was appointed to the University of Detroit Mercy’s (UDM) senior leadership team as a member of the Associate Vice President’s UDM Athletic Director - Keri Gaither group in June of 2007. For the three years preceding her appointment as A.D., Gaither served as second in command for the Detroit Titans Athletic Department and also supervised nine Titan women’s varsity sports as the Senior Associate Athletic Director. During her tenure as Senior Associate A.D., Gaither played an instrumental role in the planning and implementation of women’s golf in 2004 when it became UDM’s 16th varsity team. Prior to her selection as A.D., Gaither had served in several key administrative roles for the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics including stints as Senior Woman Administrator and Director of Business Operations. Gaither Chaired the Detroit Local Organizing Committee (DLOC) for the 2009 NCAA Men’s Basketball Final Four which was played in front of a record-setting crowd of 72,922 at Ford Field in Detroit as the University of Detroit Mercy served as the host institution. As the DLOC Chair, Gaither provided strong leadership for the DLOC and maintained ultimate responsibility for the local operations of the Final Four event. Gaither held the same position, in addition to being designated Tournament Director, for the 2008 NCAA Men’s Basketball Midwest Regional. As a current member of the Horizon League’s Executive Council, Gaither is actively involved with League operations. She currently serves on the League’s Men’s Basketball Strategic Planning Committee and has served on both the finance and television committees. In July of 2010, Gaither was appointed a new member of the Executive Committee of the Division I-AAA Athletics Directors Association. She is one of just 13 members serving on the Executive Committee, which works on behalf of the membership of the D1-AAA, in addition to its President and five other officers. Gaither was also appointed to the NCAA Minority Opportunities and Interests Committee (MOIC) in September of 2009. As one of six Division I members on the 15-person committee, Gaither is currently in year two of a four-year term. The MOIC was formed to review issues related to the interests of ethnic minorities and women with a focus on education and welfare of minority student-athletes, as well as the enhancement of opportunities for ethnic minorities and women in coaching, athletics administration, officiating and the NCAA governance structure. In March of 2008, Gaither was presented with the Phenomenal Women’s Ashley Gray Legacy Award by the University of Detroit Mercy’s Student Programming Board. This award was presented for her outstanding contribution toward the growth and development of students as the Director of Athletics at UDM. Gaither was also honored in September of 2008 when she was named one of Crain’s Detroit Business’ “2008 Women to Watch” for her goals and initiatives in the Detroit Titans athletics program and her leadership in serving as chair of Detroit’s Local Organizing Committee for the 2009 NCAA Final Four. While a member of the 2006 UDM Self-Study Steering Committee for NCAA Athletic Certification, Gaither also served on the Equity and Student-Athletic Welfare Sub-Committee and was designated the campus liaison during the certification process. Shortly after the University received its full certification in April of 2007, Gaither was asked by the NCAA to serve as a Peer-Review Team Member. Past University appointments include chairing UDM’s prioritization sub-committee and serving on various search committees. She is a past Board Member for the University of Detroit Mercy’s Women’s Studies Program and served on the Women’s Studies Program Development Sub-committee. She also participated as a member of the Tourism Action Group (TAG) Hospitality Committee, a group organized by the Detroit Metro Convention & Visitor Bureau dedicated to training the hospitality industry for Detroit-area events such as the 2005 MLB All Star Game, Super Bowl XL, as well as future major events. In 2006, the Titan AD completed the NCAA’s inaugural Leadership Institute for Ethnic Minority Females, a leadership development program sponsored by the NCAA Office for Diversity and Inclusion and the Minority Opportunities and Interests Committee. The Leadership Institute, designed to address the critical shortage of senior-level minority administrators at NCAA member institutions and conference offices, prepares diverse leaders through a 12-month leadership training and skills development experience. Gaither served as a past steering committee member of the Women’s Leadership Symposium for Intercollegiate Athletics and recently assisted in coordinating its national leadership conference. Gaither is also a member of the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA), the National Association of Collegiate Women Athletic Administrators (NACWAA), the Minority Opportunities Athletic Association (MOAA), and the Black Coaches Association (BCA). Graduating magna cum laude from the University of Detroit Mercy, Gaither earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics. During her undergraduate studies, she was a two-time recipient of the College of Liberal of Arts’ Economics Student of the Year Award. Gaither and her husband, Brad Trombley, reside in Pleasant Ridge with their two children, Elliott (19), a junior at the University of Detroit Mercy majoring in Engineering, and daughter Kennedy (13).

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ATHLETIC STAFF

Jen Aldea Athletic Training Intern

Stacey Barns Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Basketball Office Manager

Lainie Bisbee Asst. Director of Sports Medicine

Taylor Blakely Athletic Administration Intern

Kyle Bowen Athletic Training Intern

Dennis Carlesso Director of Development for Athletics and Student Rec.

Tanya Carper Cheer Team Coach

Steve Corder Asst. AD for NCAA Compliance

Beth Finster University Minister for Athletics

Anita Foster Olympic Sports Office Manager

Amy Gasahl Asst. Director of Compliance/ Academic Coordinator

P.J. Gradowski Senior Asst. Sports Information Director

Greg Haapala Director of Ticket Sales & Fan Experience

Dean Haddad Pep Band Director

Teri Kromrei Associate AD for Business Operations/SWA

Jeff Latinen Asst. AD for Facilities & Special Events

Phuong Le Assistant Business and Ticket Manager

Jessica Liebner Asst. Director of Athletic Facilities

Brandon Longmeier Dir. of Athletic Marketing & Promotions

Mike Miller Asst. AD for Sports Medicine

Chad Pitkin Equipment & Facilities Intern

Jordan Sames Director of Concessions & Merchandising

Aaron Short Strength and Conditioning Assistant

Kit Stetzel Asst. Sports Information Director

Harvey Theeck Athletic Equipment Manager

Joe Tofferi Asst. AD for Strength and Conditioning

Ashley VanMeter Asst. Director of Sports Medicine

Emily Vannice Director of Ticket Ops. & Special Events/Dance

Eli Warren Graduate Assistant for Academic Services

Mitch Wigness Director of Sports Information

Marcus Williams Strength and Conditioning Asst.

Nick Wilson Asst. Strength and Conditioning Coach

Victoria Joel Walrath Vintevoghel Sports Information Graduate Assistant Assistant Athletic Trainer

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TITAN HEAD COACHES

Terri AnthonyRyan Women’s Golf HL - 2010

Grant Asher Men’s Tennis

Nicholas Deren Men’s Soccer

Todd Dressell Fencing MFC - 2009

Mark Engel Men’s Golf HL - 1992/1999 2007/2009/2010

Matt Holtz Men’s Lacrosse

Sunny Jones Softball

Mike Lupenec Women’s Soccer HL - 1995/1996 2005

Laura Maness Women’s Lacrosse

Ray McCallum Men’s Basketball

Guy Murray Track & Field / Cross Country HL - 1996/1998 1999/2000/2002 2003

Pjotrs Necajevs Interim Women’s Tennis

Autumn Rademacher Women’s Basketball HL - 2010

Detroit’s 13 current varsity head coaches have been named Coach of the Year in their respective conference on 17 different occasions during their celebrated careers. They have also brought 20 conference tournament championships back to Detroit. On the field of play, and in the classroom... AT UDM WE WANT GREAT THINGS FOR YOU !

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POINTS OF PRIDE BYRNE WINS BIG BREAK Former Titan David Byrne made Detroit proud as he won the Golf Channel’s reality television show Big Break Indian Wells in July of 2011. The victory gave Byrne a number of prizes, with the best of all a chance to play on the PGA Tour giving him an automatic exemption to the 2012 Zurich Classic of New Orleans. Along with the opportunity to play in the 2012 Zurich Classic, he took home over $70,000 in cash, a paid trip for two back to the Indian Wells Golf Resort, an Adams golf endorsement deal and a $10,000 shopping spree to Dicks Sporting Goods. Byrne outperformed 10 other contestants on the 10-episode series that was shot at Indian Wells Golf Resort in Indian Wells, Calif. When he competes at the Zurich Classic, he will be the first Titan in school history to play on the PGA Tour. RAY McCALLUM TO REPRESENT USA BASKETBALL Sophomore Ray McCallum continued to find himself in the national spotlight. Over the summer, he participated as a counselor in the LeBron James Skills Academy and was one of 10 collegiate point guards invited to the Deron Williams Skills Academy. Then in August, he received an invitation to attend USA Basketball’s World University Games training camp, where he eventually made the final 12man roster. The squad practiced and trained in Colorado Springs, Colo., before embarking to China on Aug. 8 to begin competition. Despite being the youngest athlete on the US squad, and a late addition to the original invitees to the training camp, he impressed coaches enough to make the team and represent the US as the red, white and blue looked for its 14th all-time medal in the competition. McCallum teamed with players from national powerhouses like Alabama, Kentucky, Michigan State, Notre Dame and Syracuse. The team was coached by Matt Painter of Purdue, while Cuonzo Martin of Tennessee and Butler’s Brad Stevens served as assistants.

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REPORT HAS TITANS RATED HIGH

The NCAA honored more than 900 Division I sports teams for their high marks academically last spring, including a pair of University of Detroit Mercy teams that achieved perfect scores. The Titan men’s golfers and men’s fencing teams each earned perfect 1000’s in the latest edition of the NCAA’s Public Recognition Awards, released in May. The NCAA announcement showed that 909 teams have earned the awards, based on their most recent multi-year Academic Progress Rates. These awards are given each year to teams scoring in the top 10 percent in each sport with their APRs. Through its innovative APR, which provides an annual scorecard of academic achievement, the NCAA tracks the classroom performance of student-athletes on every Division I sports team. A week later, Detroit brought home high marks in the NCAA Division I Academic Progress Rate as 16 Titan teams were at or above the NCAA’s minimum standard (925) for the entire seven years since the association instituted the APR system (men’s and women’s lacrosse and men’s tennis are all entering their third year of varsity status at the school). The Detroit men’s fencing and men’s golf team each scored perfect multi-year 1000 APR scores, while women’s basketball, women’s golf and women’s tennis were all cited with perfect 1000 scores in the 2009-10 academic year. DETROIT TITAN ATHLETICS TO NAME COURT IN HONOR OF DICK VITALE Dick Vitale received a tremendous honor from Detroit as the Titans announced that they will rename its basketball court in Calihan Hall after the legendary college basketball figure. The Dick Vitale Court at Calihan Hall will be dedicated in conjunction with a nationally-televised men’s basketball game against Big EAST foe St. John’s on December 5, 2011 on ESPN2. Vitale will be celebrating his 32nd anniversary of calling games for ESPN at the event having started on the sports television outlet on Dec. 5, 1979.

2011 CROSS COUNTRY YEARBOOK

Vitale coached at the University of Detroit (1973-77), compiling a winning percentage of .722 (78-30), which included a 21-game winning streak during the 1976-77 season when the team participated in the NCAA Tournament. Included in the streak was a victory in Milwaukee over Al McGuire’s eventual national champion Marquette team. In April 1977, Vitale was named Athletic Director at Detroit and later that year was named the United Fund’s Detroit Man of the Year. The Dick Vitale Court at Calihan Hall project will feature a brand new, state-of-the-art hardwood floor for the home of the Detroit Titans men’s and women’s basketball teams. Fundraising for the project will include several other key improvements to the facility, including men’s basketball “Phase II” renovations, which began with new offices and upgraded locker room accommodations. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT A PRIORITY FOR DETROIT The University of Detroit Mercy Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) did a great job as always in trying to help out the local community. Throughout the school year, SAAC got together for a number of community initiatives, including the highly successful Sandwich Bus. The event gives Titan student-athletes a chance to come together in preparing a lunch and distributing it to the local community. SAAC also helped raise money for the Michigan Special Olympics with a Pie In The Face Fundraiser during a men’s lacrosse game as well as hosting a coat drive during a men’s basketball game for Nardly Human Services, Inc. Other student-athletes were involved outside of the field and classroom too as men’s lacrosse players Brandon Davenport, Matt Lining and Adam Parrottino participated in a Habitat for Humanity project near Grosse Pointe, while men’s basketball standouts Eli Holman and Ray McCallum greeted attendees and showed support of the United Way and downtown Detroit at the annual Blocktoberfest. UDM also partnered with the Southeastern Michigan “Toys for Tots” during Thanksgiving Weekend where the Titans played host to the Legend’s Classic.