50 Cent Trained by Former W&M Coach
While I can't say I enjoy his music (I sound like my parents!), some who visit this blog might be interested to know that former W&M Jay Cardeillo (above left) coach now trains 50 Cent and other celebrities. Jay started at Montclair State (NJ) because he only jumped one year in high school. He then transferred to Abilene Christian for one year before moving again this time to Arkansas. While he jumped well there he hurt his back and after having surgery transfered again to W&M where he offered to help Dan Stimson coach the jumps at W&M, since he couldn't jump anymore, and did a great job. Jennifer Walker made the indoor NCAA meet as a frosh in the triple jump. More (Picture from New York Daily News)

Kazuba and Jeremiah Qualify for ECAC Meet
Nicole Kazuba and Emily Jeremiah jumped 12-3.5 and 11-9.76 in finishing 1-2 and qualifying for the ECAC meet at the Hampton Invitational. Carly Morse was 4th in the shot put in 43-11, while Natalie Baird putted for 6th. Amelia Emerson was 4th in the mile in 5:26. Cameron Shriver was 4th in the high jump with 6' 8" narrowly missing qualifying for the IC4A meet while Doug Zimmer was 2nd in the pole vault in 13-11.25. All results

Navy Wins 2009 Opener
Nicole Kazuba qualified for the ECAC meet in the pole vault while Ashley Williams threw the wieght to the #3 all time W&M. while Natalie Baird set a frosh record. Full Results. With some of W&M's female distance runners taking off the day, the Naval Academly easily won the meet against seven other schools. Full . The Navy men also won beating three other teams. Colin Leak did win the 3000 meters in 8:25.61 won Ian Fitzgerald returned to action with a victory in the 1000 meters with a time of 2:26.86. Both performances were IC4A qualifiers. Full Results.

Meet on Saturday
Yes this site is still alive and well (I've been focusing on my dissertation in addition to my day job and my three kids!). But the season restarts on Saturday and that means results, video highlights of the races and events as well as interviews with the athletes. So come back on Saturday afternoon for the start of the 2009 action!