Riverside's Carter Marchbanks talks about Riverside and choosing Samford.
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Karisa Nelson (TR Miller) finished off the year at Samford University with a 3rd place finish in the 1500m Saturday afternoon at the NCAA D1 National Championship.
Watch NCAA Indoor National Champion Karisa Nelson (Samford / TR Miller) compete in the outdoor 1500.
How Karisa Nelson became the first athlete in Samford University history to win an NCAA title.
Karisa Nelson is the NCAA D1 Mile Champion. In fact she is the first National Champion from Samfor University EVER! She also happens to be coached by former Hoover standout Patrick McGregor.
A look at top Mississippi Athlete competing at the next level.
Sarah Sanford (Hoover HS) commits to Samford University.
T.R Miller distance standout Karisa Nelson has committed to run at Samford University next year.
The decision to try to run collegiately comes with many questions. AlabamaRunners has spoken with many of the distance coaches at the Universities throughout the state to get their take on the recruiting process. In this installment we spoke to Coach Rod Tiffin, the Track / Cross Country coach at Samford University.
Three former Kentucky runners are named to Southern Conference All-Freshman Team.
Samford cross country continued its season Friday at the Auburn Invitational. Newcomers and veterans both shined as the Bulldog squad showed its depth and talent.
Senior pole vaulter Michael Seaman concluded his Samford career Friday at the NCAA Championships, placing 17th in the men's pole vault with a height of 16-10.75 (5.15m).
Samford senior Michael Seaman will compete in his final meet as a Bulldog Friday, as he concludes a stellar collegiate career at the 2012 NCAA Outdoor Championships in the men's pole vault. The event is set to start at 4:30 p.m. CT as he and 23 other qualifiers will look to become a national champion.
Five Bulldogs competed this week at the NCAA East Regional on the campus of North Florida, where senior Michael Seaman earned a 10th place finish in the men's pole vault to advance to the NCAA Championships.
Five Bulldogs will represent Samford at the NCAA East Regional next week, as Michael Seaman, Owen Wagoner, Thomas Oliver, Claire Goodson and Emily Allen will compete for a chance to advance to the NCAA Championships.
Samford track and field sent a small group of individuals to the Georgia Tech Invitational, as multiple Bulldogs looked to improve their rankings heading into next week's NCAA East Regional.
Samford track and field wrapped up competition at the Samford Multi and Invitational Saturday, as two new school records were set with numerous others earning event titles.
The Bulldog track and field team began action at the Samford Multi and Invitational Friday, competing in the hammer throw and long jump and the first half of the decathlon.
The Bulldogs kick off the month of May by hosting the Samford Multi on Friday, May 4 and Saturday, May 5 at the Samford Track and Soccer Stadium.
Members of the Samford track and field team competed in two separate meets this weekend, with three heading to the annual Drake Relays in Des Moines, Iowa, while six others traveled to Troy, Ala., for the Coach "O" Invitational.
Samford wrapped up its weekend at the 2012 Southern Conference Outdoor Track and Field Championships Sunday, as both the men's and women's teams earned a third-place finish.
Samford track crowned four individual champions on day one of the 2012 Outdoor Track and Field Championships, as both the men's and women's teams are sitting in second place through six scored events.
This weekend, the Bulldog track team will head to the campus of Western Carolina in Cullowhee, N.C., for the 2012 Southern Conference Outdoor Track and Field Championships.
Samford sent three competitors to this weekend's Sea Ray Relays in Knoxville, Tenn., including Michael Seaman, who improved on his two-year-old school record in the men's pole vault.
The Samford track team concluded action at the Tiger Track Classic Saturday, as Claire Goodson improved her school record in the women's pole vault and Chenelle Terry and Ryan Cook won their events in dramatic fashion.
Samford began competition at the Tiger Track Invitational Friday with the javelin and hammer throw events.
Samford resumes its outdoor season this weekend at the annual Tiger Track Classic in Auburn, Ala.
Samford senior Michael Seaman has been named this week's Southern Conference Men's Field Athlete of the Week, announced by the conference Thursday.
Samford sophomore Shelby Builta has been named this week's Southern Conference Women's Field Athlete of the Week, announced by the conference Wednesday.
Samford track concluded its weekend at the Alabama Relays, with Katelyn Poole improving on her own school record in the women's shot put, while six other Bulldogs finished in the top three in their events.
The Samford track team opened competition at the Alabama Relays Friday, as multiple Bulldogs earned top-five finishes, with Justin Emerson and Marie Demedicis taking home event titles.
Samford heads to Tuscaloosa, Ala., this weekend for the Alabama Relays. Two days of competition begins on Friday, Feb. 23.
The Bulldogs headed to the east coast this weekend, continuing their outdoor season at the annual Shamrock Invitational, hosted by Coastal Carolina University.
Samford senior pole vaulter Michael Seaman was named the Southern Conference's Men's Indoor Track Athlete of the Month for February, as announced by the conference office Tuesday.
The Samford track and field squad opened its 2012 outdoor season at the Birmingham Southern Invitational, where the Bulldogs won seven events and set three school records as well as six meet records.
Samford senior Michael Seaman competed at the NCAA Indoor Championships Friday, placing sixth in the men's pole vault, clearing 17-8.5 (5.40m).
Samford pole vaulter Michael Seaman has qualified to the NCAA Championships for the third time in his career, as he will represent the Bulldogs in the men's pole vault at the 2012 NCAA Indoor Championships this weekend in Nampa, Id.
Samford track wrapped up its last weekend in Birmingham for the indoor season at the Alabama High Tide Qualifier on Saturday.
Samford will send a small group of competitors to the Alabama High Tide Qualifier on Saturday, March 3 at the Birmingham Crossplex in Birmingham, Ala. The field for the NCAA Championships will be set next week so individuals will be looking to set marks to move up the national ranks.
Samford's Michael Seaman made a quick turnaround from winning his third-consecutive conference title in the pole vault Thursday, as the senior earned an invitation to compete in the USA Indoor Championships in Albuquerque, New Mexico on Sunday, Feb. 26.
Samford track and field wrapped up competition at the 2012 SoCon Indoor Championships Saturday, as the men finished third (147.5) and the women finished fourth (85).
At the end of the first day at the 2012 SoCon Indoor Track and Field Championships, the men's team is in second with 50.5 points and the women are in sixth with 20.
Samford is set to host the 2012 Southern Conference Indoor Track and Field Championships, beginning Thursday, Feb. 23. Two days of events will take place at the Birmingham Metro Crossplex.
Samford University will serve as host for the 2012 Southern Conference (SoCon) Indoor Track and Field Championships, with two days of events taking place at the Birmingham Metro Crossplex starting Thursday, Feb. 23.The world-class facility boasts a six lane oval hydraulic track and eight-60 meter lanes for sprint/hurdle events.
For the third time this season, Samford has swept the conference's weekly field athlete of the week honors, as Owen Wagoner and Emily Allen take home weekly honors following new PRs at last weekend's Vulcan Invitational.
Samford's women's cross country team was one of 205 NCAA D-1 schools to earn All-Academic status
Samford track wrapped up the second and final day of the Vulcan Invitational on Saturday.
Samford track and field kicked off its final meet before the conference championships, co-hosting the Vulcan Invite at the Birmingham CrossPlex Friday.
Samford returns to the Birmingham CrossPlex as they will co-host the Vulcan Invitational on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 10-11.
Samford concluded its first road trip of the 2012 track and field season Saturday, as they closed out competition at the Meyo Invite with two new school records and three other Bulldogs making their way into the Samford record books.
Samford's track and field team completed the first day of competition at the Meyo Invitational in South Bend, Ind., Friday. The Bulldogs qualified two individuals to Saturday's final heats in the short sprints and hurdles and saw new PRs in the distance medley relay and the pole vault.
Samford track will travel outside Birmingham for the first time this season, heading to the campus of Notre Dame in South Bend, Ind. for the annual Meyo Invitational on Feb. 3-4.
The Samford track and field program has added another one of the premiere in-state distance runners to its program, as the Bulldogs will welcome Birmingham standout Rachel Roberts to the program next season.
Day two of the Birmingham Indoor Invitational saw Samford's track and field squad re-write two more school records, as Bo Ackerson-Gilroy and Kyle Kirby improved on their own records in the men's heptathlon and the weight throw, respectively.
Samford track and field kicked off the first day of the Samford/UAB/BSC-Multi with the multi events, completing the women's pentathlon and running four of the seven men's heptathlon events.
Samford senior Kyle Kirby and junior Emily Allen were named this week's SoCon Male and Female Field Athletes of the Week after setting school records in the men's and women's weight throw this past weekend.
Samford co-hosts the second of three meets this indoor season, competing in the Samford/UAB/BSC-Multi on Wednesday and Thursday, Jan. 25-26. Competitors from 21 other schools will head to the Birmingham CrossPlex for the mid-week meet.
The 2012 Samford track team is very keen on re-writing the Samford record books, as five more school records fell at this weekend's Auburn Invitational.
Samford continues its indoor season with a one-day meet on Saturday, Jan. 21 with the Auburn Invitational. The meet will take place at the Birmingham CrossPlex.
Samford senior Michael Seaman was named this week's Men's SoCon Field Athlete of the Week, announced by the conference office Friday.
Samford sophomore Claire Goodson was named the SoCon Women's Field Athlete of the Week, announced by the conference office Thursday. She earns the honor after breaking her own school record twice this past weekend.
Samford track wrapped up their weekend with the Alabama Crimson Indoor Opener Saturday, setting three more school records in a weekend that has already seen the record book re-written multiple times.
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Samford track and field wrapped up events the UAB Blazer Invite Friday, with Claire Goodson setting a new school and facility record in the pole vault at 12-5.5 (3.80m).
The Samford track team completed the first day of competition at the UAB Blazer Invite in Birmingham, Ala., on Thursday, with numerous strong performances highlighted by Michael Seaman's new school record in the pole vault.
The Bulldogs open 2012 with two meets over three days at the Birmingham CrossPlex. On Thursday and Friday, Jan. 12-13, Samford will compete at the UAB Blazer Invite and will wrap up the weekend on Saturday, Jan. 14 at the Crimson Tide Indoor Opener.
The Samford Bulldogs concluded action at the Birmingham Ice Breaker track meet, with the men's and women's pole vault as well as the women's distance medley relay and men's heptathlon earning titles Thursday.
Samford track and field began its season Wednesday with the Birmingham Ice Breaker meet at the Birmingham CrossPlex facility.
Samford track and field kicks off its season this week with the Birmingham Ice Breaker on Wednesday, Dec. 7 and Thursday, Dec. 8.
Lauren D'Alessio represented the Samford Bulldogs at the NCAA South Regional meet Saturday on the campus of the University of Alabama. The junior finished 14th overall in a field of nearly 200 in the 6k with a time of 20:56.8.
Samford will send five members of its women's squad to the NCAA South Regional meet on Saturday, Nov. 12 in Tuscaloosa, Ala. The women's field is set to run a 6k at 11:15 a.m. CT.
The Samford cross country squads traveled to the campus of the College of Charleston for the 2011 Southern Conference Cross Country Championships Saturday. The women's team finished seventh with 145 points in the 5k and the men finished 11th with 288 points in the 8k. UNC Greensboro won both the men's and women's team titles.
Samford cross country will compete for a conference title this weekend as they head to Charleston, S.C., to compete in the 2011 SoCon Championships on Saturday, Oct. 29.
The Samford cross country team was on the campus of the University of Alabama Saturday, competing in the Alabama Crimson Classic. The men started the day off with a 15th-place finish in the 8k and the women followed placing sixth in the 5k.
This weekend, the Bulldogs head to Tuscaloosa, Ala., for the Alabama Crimson Classic on Saturday, Oct. 15. The men will run an 8k at 8:30 a.m. and the women will follow at 9:10 a.m. with a 5k.
Samford junior Lauren D'Alessio has been named the SoCon Women's Runner of the Week, announced by the league office Wednesday.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.--Check out the latest installment of SamfordSports.com's monthly feature stories which highlight the Bulldogs' talented student-athletes. October's piece features cross country athlete Layton Dorsett and was written by Nathan Sheehan.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.--Check out the latest installment of SamfordSports.com's monthly feature stories which highlight the Bulldogs' talented student-athletes. October's piece features cross country athlete Layton Dorsett and was written by Nathan Sheehan.
The Samford cross country team competed at the Greater Louisville Classic Saturday, with the men running an 8k and the women running a 5k.
This weekend, Samford resumes competition heading up to Louisville, Ky., for the Greater Louisville Classic on Saturday, Oct. 1.
Samford cross country competed in its second meet of the season, with the men's and women's teams traveling to Auburn, Ala., for the Auburn Cross Country Invitational.
This week the men's and women's squads will compete together at the Auburn Invitational in Auburn, Ala., on Friday, Sept. 9.
The men's cross country team kicked off their season at the JSU/Strut's Season Opener, placing third with 63 points.
The two-time defending SoCon Champion women's cross country squad opened its season Thursday with a dual meet against UAB, winning 27-29 thanks in part to six runners placing in the top ten, including Lauren D'Alessio winning the event.
The Samford Cross Country program begins its season this week, with the women's team looking to win their third conference title and the men's team looking to capitalize on improved team unity.
The United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) announced its list of 2011 Academic All-American honorees and five Samford Bulldogs are among those named
JACKSONVILLE, Fla.---Josh McCombs, a recent Samford University track signee, was named to the first team of the All-First Coast team by the Florida Times Union last week.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.---The Samford track and field program has added 15 new student-athletes to its squad for the 2011-12 season, head coach Rod Tiffin announced on Wednesday.
DES MOINES, Iowa.---Samford's Michael Seaman earned second-team All-America honors with his performance in the pole vault at the NCAA Championships Wednesday evening at Drake University.
DES MOINES, Iowa---Samford's Michael Seaman tied for 16th in the pole vault at the NCAA Championships Wednesday evening at Drake University.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.--Samford pole vaulter Michael Seaman will make his second consecutive trip to the NCAA Championships Wednesday, June 8. The junior from Bardstown, Ky., advanced to the final round in Des Moines, Iowa, after finishing in an 11-way tie for first place at the NCAA East Region preliminary meet last weekend.
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. ---- Samford junior pole vaulter Michael Seaman will represent Samford once again at the NCAA Track and Field Championships, June 8-11. The Bardstown, Ky. native tied for first place Friday in the pole vault preliminaries at the NCAA East First Round in Bloomington, Ind.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. ---- The Samford track and field team will take its largest group in school history to the East preliminary round of the NCAA Track and Field Championships this weekend, May 26-28. The regional meet will be held at the Robert C. Haugh Track and Field Complex on the campus of Indiana University in Bloomington, Ind.
CLEMSON, S.C. ---- The Samford track and field team rounded out competition Saturday in the Clemson Final Qualifier. No Bulldog athletes were able to record a qualifying mark but a couple of Bulldogs won their respective events and topped their personal bests.
CLEMSON, S.C. ---- Samford did not have any student-athletes qualify for the NCAA East preliminaries Friday night at the Clemson Final Qualifier but three Bulldogs set new personal bests in their attempts.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. ---- The Samford track and field team will try to add to its group of NCAA qualifiers this weekend as it heads to Clemson, S.C., to participate in the Final Qualifier meet Friday and Saturday.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. ---- Hillary Neal notched a new school record in the 800 meters Saturday to round out Samford's action in the Florida State Twilight. Also with his school record toss of 212-08 in the javelin Friday, Brandon Bassett qualifies for the regional meet in Indianapolis, Ind., May 26-28.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. ---- Samford sophomore Brandon Bassett has been named the Southern Conference Male Track Athlete of the Month for the month of April. The athletes are nominated by each member institution and selected by the conference office.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. ---- Samford sophomore Brandon Bassett notched a new school record in the men's javelin throw at the Florida State Twilight Friday night.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. ---- The Samford track and field team will take a group of 30 student athletes to Tallahassee, Fla., this weekend to compete in the Florida State Twilight. Samford continues its quest to get as many Bulldogs as possible qualified for the first round of the NCAA Championships that will be held in Bloomington, Ind., May 26-28.
DES MOINES, Iowa ---- The Samford track and field team rounded out competition at the prestigious Drake Relays Saturday as Kyle Kirby competed in the men's hammer throw this afternoon. The Bulldogs took five student-athletes to represent Samford at the historical meet hosted by Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa.
DES MOINES, Iowa ---- Samford junior Michael Seaman highlighted the Bulldogs' action at the Drake Relays Friday with a fourth place finish in the men's pole vault. Seaman vaulted a height of 16-10.75 to take fourth place in the event.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. ---- The Samford track and field team will take a select group of student-athletes to compete at the prestigious Drake Relays this weekend, hosted by Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa. Drake Stadium will also be the site for this year's NCAA Track and Field Championships, June 8-11.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.--The Samford men's track and field team finished third and the women finished fourth as the 2011 Southern Conference Outdoor Track and Field Championships came to a close Saturday at the Samford Track and Soccer Stadium. Samford head coach Rod Tiffin was also named SoCon Men's Coach of the Year.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. ---- The Samford men sit at the top of the leaderboard after the first day of competition at the Southern Conference Outdoor Championships held at the brand new Samford Track and Soccer Stadium. The Samford women sit in a tie for third place with Western Carolina after a full day of events.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.--Samford University dedicated its new track and soccer stadium Friday, April 22, hours before student-athletes christened it with Southern Conference track and field championship competition.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. ---- The Samford University track and field team will have the pleasure of hosting the 2011 Southern Conference Track and Field Championships this Friday and Saturday at the brand new Samford Track and Soccer Stadium.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.--Samford University has scheduled an April 22 grand opening ceremony for its new track and soccer stadium, located across Lakeshore Drive from the main campus. The 9 a.m. ceremony will precede the opening of the 2011 Southern Conference outdoor track and field championships, being hosted by Samford for the first time.
The Samford Track and Soccer Stadium will host its first event next Friday and Saturday when the 2011 SoCon Outdoor Championships come to Birmingham, Ala., for the first time.
SPARTANBURG, S.C. ---- Samford sophomore multi athlete Brandon Bassett was named the SoCon Men's Outdoor Field Athlete of the Week for his performance in the Seminole Invite last weekend. The selections are made by the league's track and field coaches.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. ---- The Samford track and field team rounded out the second day of competition at the Florida State Seminole Invite with three individual titles in women's track and men's field.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. ---- The Samford women's track and field team closed out day one of the Florida State Seminole Invite Friday by dominating the 5,000-meter run. The Bulldogs claimed three of the top five spots in the event and posted two personal bests.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. ---- The Samford track and field team hits the home stretch to the Southern Conference Outdoor Championships this weekend at it splits its squad for a weekend of competition. The team will compete at the 2011 Seminole Invite hosted by Florida State while senior Dan Hall will represent Samford at the Ole Miss Invitational.
SPARTANBURG, S.C. ---- Samford pole vaulter Michael Seaman has been named the Southern Conference Men's Outdoor Field Athlete of the Month for the month of March, announced the league office on Thursday. The athletes of the month are nominated by each member institution and selected by the conference office.
SPARTANBURG, S.C. ---- Samford senior Blaise Carie has been named the Southern Conference Men's Outdoor Track Athlete of the Week for his performance at the Tiger Track Classic last weekend in Auburn, Ala. The selections are made by the league's track and field coaches.
AUBURN, Ala. ---- The Samford track and field team wrapped up competition Saturday evening in the Tiger Track Classic hosted by Auburn University.
AUBURN, Ala. ---- The Samford track and field team concluded the first day of action in the Tiger Track Classic Friday with a school record by freshman thrower Shelby Builta.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. ---- The Samford track and field team will head to Auburn, Ala., this weekend to compete in the Tiger Track Classic Friday and Saturday.
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. ---- The Samford track and field team wrapped up competition Sunday at the Alabama Relays hosted by the University of Alabama. The Bulldogs competed in four field events to conclude this weekend's action on the track.
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. ---- The Samford track and field team finished its third day of competition in the Alabama Relays Saturday.
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. ---- The Samford track and field team finished the heptathlon and decathlon Friday in the second day of competition at the Alabama Relays hosted by the University of Alabama. The men completed the decathlon with the 110-meter hurdles, discus, pole vault, javelin and 1500 meters while the women finished the heptathlon with the long jump, javelin and 800 meters.
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. ---- The Samford track and field team finished the first day of competition in the Alabama Relays on Thursday. Three Bulldog men are competing in the decathlon and three Bulldog women are competing in the heptathlon for Samford.
SPARTANBURG, S.C. ---- Samford junior thrower Kyle Kirby has been named the Southern Conference Men's Outdoor Field Athlete of the Week for all meets, March 18-20. The selections are made by the league's track and field coaches.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. ---- The Samford track and field team will jump back into the outdoor season this weekend after having a week off from competition last week. The Bulldogs will participate in the annual Alabama Relays hosted by the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa this weekend, March 24-27, at the Sam Bailey Track and Field Stadium.
SPARTANBURG, S.C. ---- Samford junior pole vaulter Michael Seaman was named the Southern Conference Men's Outdoor Field Athlete of the Week for his performance at the `Southern Invitational last weekend. The selections are made by the league's track and field coaches.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. ---- The Samford track and field team got the outdoor season off to a great start this weekend at the `Southern Invitational hosted by Birmingham-Southern College.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. ---- The Samford track and field team will begin the outdoor season this weekend in its own backyard as the Bulldogs compete in the annual `Southern Invitational hosted by Birmingham-Southern College.
SOUTH BEND, Ind. ---- Sophomore Lauren D'Alessio rounded out Samford's action Saturday in the Alex Wilson Invitational hosted by Notre Dame with a ninth place finish in the 3000 meters.
SOUTH BEND, Ind. ---- Four Bulldog track and field team members are representing Samford this weekend at the Alex Wilson Invitational hosted by Notre Dame. Kyle Kirby and Michael Seaman competed Friday, and Hillary Neal and Lauren D'Alessio will compete Saturday for the Bulldogs.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. --- Check out the latest installment of SamfordSports.com's monthly feature stories which highlight the Bulldogs' talented student-athletes. February's piece features sophomore distance runner Lauren D'Alessio and was written by Assistant Sports Information Director Katie Walden.
CLEMSON, S.C. ---- The Samford track and field team rounded out the 2011 Southern Conference Indoor Championships Sunday with a third place finish on the men's side and a fifth place finish on the women's side. Five Bulldogs set new school records in various events while four freshmen earned All-Freshman honors for outstanding performances in their respective events.
CLEMSON, S.C. ---- The Samford men's track and field team sits at third place while the women are in sixth place after the first day of competition at the Southern Conference Indoor Track and Field Championships in Clemson, S.C.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. ---- The Samford track and field team will return Saturday to Clemson, S.C., for the third time this season to compete in the 2011 Southern Conference Indoor Track and Field Championships.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. ---- Samford head track and field coach Rod Tiffin proudly announces the signing of six new additions to the 2012 track and field team. The list includes three additions to both the men's and women's team and includes signees from across the southeast.
SPARTANBURG, S.C. ---- Samford senior Hillary Neal has been named the Southern Conference Women's Indoor Track Athlete of the Week while junior Alex Richter and freshman Owen Wagoner have been named the Men's Track and Field Athletes of the Week for meets during the weekend of Feb. 18 through Feb. 20. The selections are made by the league's track and field coaches.
CLEMSON, S.C. ---- The Samford track and field team wrapped up the indoor regular season Saturday at the Tiger Tune-Up hosted by Clemson University. The meet marked Samford's second trip to Clemson in a month, and the Bulldogs will return next week for the 2011 Southern Conference Indoor Track and Field Championships.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. ---- The Samford track and field team will make its second trip of the season to Clemson, S.C., this weekend for the Tiger Tune-Up on Saturday. The meet is the last competition for Samford before the Southern Conference Indoor Championships next Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 26-27.
SPARTANBURG, S.C. ---- Samford junior Michael Seaman has been named the Southern Conference Men's Indoor Field Athlete of the Week for his performance in the Niswonger Invitational last weekend. The selections are made by the league's track and field coaches.
SPARTANBURG, S.C. ---- The Southern Conference announced its January athletes of the month Tuesday, highlighting excellence among student-athletes during the month. Samford's junior thrower Kyle Kirby was named the Men's Field Athlete of the Month. The athletes of the month are nominated by each member institution and selected by the conference office.
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. ---- The Samford University track and field team brought its indoor school record tally to 10 Saturday as the Bulldog men broke two more records in the final day of the Niswonger Invitational. The Bulldogs set three records Friday night in the women's pole vault, men's weight and men's 200 meters. Saturday, Samford added records in the 60-meter dash and the 4x400-meter relay.
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. ---- The Samford University track and field team concluded the first day of the Niswonger Invitational, hosted by East Tennessee State University, Friday with two new school records in the men's 200 meters and shot put.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. ---- The Samford University track and field team will travel to Johnson City, Tenn., this weekend to compete in the annual Niswonger Invitational hosted by East Tennessee State University. The two-day event will start at 10 a.m. Friday and the final event will begin at 7:05 p.m. on Saturday.
SPARTANBURG, S.C. ---- Samford junior Kyle Kirby has been named the Southern Conference Men's Indoor Field Athlete of the Week for all meets Dec. 4, 2010 through the weekend of Jan. 22, 2011. Western Carolina's Cordell Livingston is the SoCon Men's Track Athlete of the Week. The selections are made by the league's track and field coaches.
CLEMSON, S.C. ---- The Samford University track and field teams rounded out the weekend with two school records at the JRF Combined Events Invitational hosted by Clemson University on Saturday.
CLEMSON, S.C. ---- The Samford University track and field team got off to a good start Friday at the JRF Combined Events Invitational hosted by Clemson University in the Clemson Indoor Track and Field Complex.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. ---- The Samford track and field team continues the 2011 indoor track and field season Friday and Saturday with the first of three trips to Clemson, S.C. The Bulldogs will compete in the JRF Combined Events Invitational at the Clemson Indoor Track and Field Complex. The venue will also be the site of the 2011 Southern Conference Indoor Championships, as it has been for the last five years.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. ---- Samford high-jumper Chenelle Terry has been named the Southern Conference Women's Field Athlete of the Week for her record-breaking performance last weekend. The selections are made by the league's track and field coaches.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. ---- Samford's Kyle Kirby set a new school record in the weight throw Saturday at the Blue Raider Invitational to get the 2011 track and field season started off on a strong note. The senior from Longwood, Fla., posted a toss of 60-06.75 to take second place in the event.Complete Results
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. ---- The Samford University track and field team begins the 2011 season Saturday at the Blue Raider Indoor Invitational hosted by Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, Tenn. The one-day event features teams from seven institutions from Tennessee, Alabama and Florida who will participate in 14 different events.
Check out the photo gallery of the progress of the construction on the track and soccer facility. Check back weekly to see more photos.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. --- The Samford University cross country teams closed out the 2010 campaign Saturday at the NCAA South Regional Championships at Hoover's Veterans Park. The Bulldog women finished 10th while Florida State won the women's team title and the University of Alabama men captured their fourth consecutive title.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. --- The Samford University cross country teams will host the 2010 NCAA Cross Country South Region Championships Saturday at Veterans Park in Hoover, Ala., in conjunction with the city of Hoover and the Hoover Track Foundation. Veterans Park has hosted several national- and regional-caliber cross country meets. The women are set to run at 9:45 a.m. followed by the men at 10:45 a.m.
Check out the photo gallery of the progress of the construction on the track and soccer facility. Check back weekly to see more photos. Construction Photo Gallery
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. --- The Samford University women's cross country team maintained its spot as the eighth-ranked team in the USATFCCCA South Region after last week's win at the Southern Conference Championships. The USATFCCA released its weekly rankings Monday and the Bulldogs still sit above Auburn, Alabama, Ole Miss and conference rival Chattanooga. This marks the third consecutive week the Bulldogs have been ranked eighth.
BOONE, N.C. --- The Samford University women's cross country team captured the Southern Conference Championship again Saturday morning while the men finished ninth in the meet hosted by Appalachian State. The title is the second consecutive for the Samford women after just three years in the league.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. --- The Samford University cross country teams are gearing up for their third appearance in the Southern Conference Championships on Saturday. The 2010 edition of the league championships will be hosted by Appalachian State in Boone, N.C. The women's 5K race is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. CT while the men's 8K race is set for 9:45 a.m. An awards ceremony will follow the races.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. --- The Samford University women's cross country team recently moved up in the USTFCCA Division I Cross Country Rankings for the South Region. The Bulldogs jumped to eighth place this week after being ranked 11th the week before.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. --- Sophomore Lauren D'Alessio led the Samford women's cross country team to its first team win of the season Saturday in the women's two-mile run at the Front Runner Invitational hosted by Chattanooga. The Samford men placed fourth in the 5K race.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. --- The Samford University cross country team will get its first look at Southern Conference competition Saturday as the Bulldogs run in the Front Runner Invitational hosted by Chattanooga. The event held at Moccasin Bend Race Course will feature a 2-mile race for the women and a 5K race for the men.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. --- Samford cross country runners Lauren D'Alessio and Layton Dorsett have been honored as the Southern Conference Women's Runner of the Week and Men's Runner of the week, respectively, for their performances last weekend in the Samford Invitational. The league office announced the awards on Wednesday.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The 2010 Samford Cross Country Media Guide is now available online in both the digital version and in its PDF format.
teams each finished second in their respective meets Saturday morning in the 2010 Samford Invitational at Hoover's Veterans Park. The meet was held in conjunction with the Southeast XC Showdown and served as a preview meet for the NCAA South Regional Championships which Samford will host in November.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. --- Samford cross country runner Lauren D'Alessio has been named the Cross Country Female Athlete for the month of September, announced the Southern Conference office Friday.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. --- The Samford University cross country teams will host the Samford Invitational Saturday in conjunction with the annual Southeast XC Showdown at Hoover's Veterans Park. The meet will be a preview meet for the NCAA South Regional Championships which will be held on Nov. 13.
Here is the first installment of SamfordSports.com's 2010-11 monthly feature stories which highlight the Bulldogs' talented student-athletes. September's piece features Samford cross-country runners Dan Hall and Lillie Jackson and was written by Assistant Sports Information Director Katie Walden.
SPARTANBURG, S.C. --- Samford freshman cross-country runner Layton Dorsett has been honored as the men's Southern Conference Runner of the Week for his performance last weekend at the Brooks Memphis Twilight, the league office announced Tuesday. The honor is the first in Dorsett's career and the second for the Bulldogs so far on the season.
MEMPHIS, Tenn. --- The Samford University cross country teams had a successful outing at the Brooks Memphis Twilight Cross Country Classic Saturday night. The women took fifth place while the men finished 16th.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. --- The Samford University cross country teams are set to compete in the Brook's Twilight Classic in Memphis, Tenn., Saturday evening. The annual event, hosted by Christian Brothers University at the Mike Rose Soccer Complex, is run after sundown and will begin at 8:20 p.m. this Saturday night.
SPARTANBURG, S.C. --- Samford sophomore cross country runner Lauren D'Alessio has been named the Southern Conference Women's Runner of the Week for her performance last weekend, the league office announced Tuesday. The honor is the first of D'Alessio's career and the first for the Bulldogs this season.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. --- The Samford University women's cross country team moved up five spots in the USTFCCCA regional rankings to tenth after last weekend's spectacular showing at the Crimson Classic. The Bulldogs started the season ranked 15th, which is where they finished at the NCAA South Region Championship last fall in Tuscaloosa, Ala.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. ---- The Samford University track and field team completes its 2010-11 staff with the addition of former Crimson Tide standout Miguel Pate. Pate will assist the Bulldogs in jumps and sprints.
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. --- The Samford University cross country teams got their 2010 seasons underway Saturday at the Crimson Classic in Tuscaloosa, Ala. The Bulldog women placed third out of 18 teams while the men came in ninth out of 18 teams.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. --- The Samford University cross country team gets the 2010 season underway Saturday with the annual Crimson Classic hosted by the University of Alabama. The event begins at 8:45 a.m. at the Harry Pritchett Running Park in Tuscaloosa, Ala.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. ---- The Samford University track and field team announced 23 new additions to its 2010-11 roster Tuesday. The men's team will add 10 freshmen and a transfer for the spring while the women will welcome 12 freshmen to the squad.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. ---- Samford head coach Rod Tiffin recently hired former Alabama track and field standout Keith Baker as the newest addition to the Samford track and field coaching staff. He joins the team as the Bulldogs' newest assistant coach and will be working with the Bulldog throwers.
SPARTANBURG, S.C. --- The Samford women's cross country team has been selected as the preseason favorite to win the Southern Conference Championship in balloting conducted by the league's head coaches, the SoCon office announced Friday. The Samford men were predicted to finish ninth.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.---Samford University held a groundbreaking ceremony Aug. 24 for a new track/soccer stadium to be finished in time to host the Southern Conference Track and Field Championship in April of 2011. The complex is located across Lakeshore Drive from the university's main campus.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. --- Over the course of the summer, Samford distance runner Jessica Van Ausdall traded in her running shoes for waders and spent time collecting specimens in Shades Creek across from the Samford University campus. It is part of an eight-week genetics research project, funded by the Samford Undergraduate Research Program, to investigate the mechanism of killer paramecium.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. --- Over the course of the summer, Samford distance runner Jessica Van Ausdall traded in her running shoes for waders and spent time collecting specimens in Shades Creek across from the Samford University campus. It is part of an eight-week genetics research project, funded by the Samford Undergraduate Research Program, to investigate the mechanism of killer paramecium.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. --- The NCAA is proud to announce Samford University as a regional host for the 2010 Cross Country Championships on Nov. 13 in conjunction with the city of Hoover and the Hoover Track Foundation. The South Regional meet will be hosted at Veterans Park in Hoover, which has hosted several national- and regional-caliber cross country meets.
EUGENE, Ore. ---- Samford pole vaulter Michael Seaman finished 16th in the men's pole vault event at the NCAA Outdoor Championships Thursday evening in Eugene, Ore. Seaman, the first male athlete to represent Samford at the NCAA national meet, cleared a height of 16-04.75 to tie with Idaho's Jeremy Klas for 16th place.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. ---- Sophomore pole vaulter Michael Seaman will represent the Samford University track and field team at the NCAA Championships in Eugene, Ore., Thursday as he competes among the best of the nation in the pole vault competition. The pole vault event will take place at 6 p.m. CT at Hayward Field on the campus of the University of Oregon.
GREENSBORO, N.C. ---- The Samford track and field team wrapped up competition in the NCAA First Round in Greensboro, N.C., Saturday morning with the men's and women's steeplechase. Hillary Neal finished 40th in the women's event while Cameron Bean placed 42nd for the men.
GREENSBORO, N.C. ---- The men's and women's steeplechase of the NCAA Track and Field First Round was postponed Friday due to inclement weather. The men will run at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday followed by the women at 10:10 a.m. Cameron Bean will represent the Samford men while Hillary Neal will represent the women.
GREENSBORO, N.C. ---- Samford's sophomore pole vaulter Michael Seaman qualified for the NCAA Championship in Eugene, Ore., Thursday on the first day of competition at the Eastern Division of the NCAA First Round in Greensboro, N.C.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. ---- Five Samford University track and field athletes begin competition Thursday in the NCAA East Regional in Greensboro, N.C. The Bulldogs are vying for a chance to make it to the NCAA Championships which will be held in Eugene, Ore., June 9-12.
ATLANTA ---- The Samford University track and field team solidified its field of five NCAA qualifiers Saturday as it rounded out competition at the Georgia Tech Invitational. Qualifiers must be ranked in the top 48 of the East or West Division to move on to the NCAA First Round in Greensboro, N.C., May 27-29.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. ---- The Samford University track and field team will take a group of 16 student-athletes to Atlanta this weekend to compete in the Georgia Tech Invitational Friday and Saturday. The meet is Samford's final attempt to achieve qualifying marks for the NCAA First Round which will be held May 28-29 in Greensboro, N.C.
Bearden High School (Knoxville, Tennessee) distance runner Sam Shaughnessy recently signed a National Letter of Intent to run track/cross country at Samford University, Birmingham, Alabama.
