Men's track seniors conquer tragedy and odds, rise to become champions
By Billy Finn | April 24, 2008In the fall of 2004, the University of Richmond men's track and field team consisted of two upperclassmen and a wideeyed group of freshmen.
In the fall of 2004, the University of Richmond men's track and field team consisted of two upperclassmen and a wideeyed group of freshmen.
The University of Richmond men's cross country team finished second at the rainy Atlantic 10 championship this weekend in Philadelphia.
The Richmond track and field team was divided into two squads last weekend so that they could compete at both the Pennsylvania State University and George Mason University invitational tournaments. The Penn State Invitational hosted more than 50 schools and is "one of the premier track and field meets in the country," head coach Steve Taylor said.
Ryan Jobes was good at everything. Whether he was playing ping-pong, setting state records in track or participating in a dance-off, Jobes competed fiercely and success almost always followed.