Oregon Twilight Meet Quotes
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Oregon Twilight Quotes
May 8, 2010
Matt Scherer, Oregon Track Club Elite, Winner 400m
On the race:
“Really good. I came in trying to really fight for that 45. I feel like I'm in 45 shape. It felt good, I'm happy with it.”
On focus in the 400m:
“I have to really focus. To me, it's a very technical event. Today I was just really focused.”
Dior Mathis, Oregon, Winner Football 60m
On when he last ran track:
“It was at the February Nike Championships in Boston.”
On running track for Oregon:
“I'm so excited that I was able to come back and run track. I know I'm faster than that obviously based on times I've run in the past but not bad for just coming back.“
On track and football:
“I actually started with track before football so it's kind of my first love. I knew I would run track for the rest of my life.”
Brandon Williams, Oregon, 2nd Football 60m
On the race:
“It was great being able to run at the famous Hayward Field.”
On why he chose to run:
“Coach asked us who wanted to run and it was my first time running track, but I love to compete, so I wanted to compete in the race. We just wanted to see who would win the race for bragging rights.”
On how he prepared:
“I didn't prepare at all for the race. I just got a good sleep, then came out and was ready to run.”
Britney Henry, Unattached, 2nd in Women's Hammer Throw
On her throws today:
“Gravity was just a little too strong today, unfortunately the throws that went the furthest I fouled on.”
“I need to remember to finish the throw and stay in the ring”
“The competition is always fun, it helps raise the intensity and it's just an awesome experience to throw against top competition.”
Loree Smith, New York Athletic Club, 1st in Women's Hammer Throw
“I'm really working on consistency and throwing farther, when I come out its always my goal to throw great.”
“It's great to be back in Oregon. This really is a great atmosphere.”
Kenjon Barner, Oregon, 2nd in the 100m
On is run today:
“It felt good to get out and finally run. I was very nervous and excited to get out there, I was able to control it and show them what I had.”
“I just want to help; I could help in the 100, the relays, wherever coach says I can help. I just want to help this university.”
LaMichael James, Oregon, Winner 100m & 4x100m Relay
On training:
“I think the training has really paid off. I think I can definitely get it down this week.”
On technique:
“I think technique is a big thing. Not having football to worry about, that's all I'm working on. I'm not perfect by any means.”
On Kenjon:
“A couple more reps with Kenjon, we should be looking good for Pac-10's.”
On Football 60m:
“We'll take anyone out here if they want to get better. Football and track are completely different worlds.”
Obum Gwacham, Oregon State, 1st in High Jump
On how he jumped today:
“We just finished football; I went out there jumping for OSU and did my best.”
“I felt heavy today, my legs were heavy, I was heavy, it didn't really feel right but we made it work.”
“We had great athletes out there and that helps raise the level of competition.”
Jordan Stray, Oregon, 2nd Hammer Throw- PR
On his throw today:
“It feels great to get my PR especially going into the Pac-10 with that throw. It was the second throw of the day and after that I just wanted to keep competing and do even better. My first three throws felt great, the technique was there and I was consistent, which is a great feeling.”
On what's next:
“Training is going great. We're just lifting and throwing in practices getting ready for the upcoming meets.”
Brian Schaudt, Oregon, 1st Triple Jump, PR
On new PR:
“It went great. I was a little tired coming in. When I was warming up I was feeling really good. I PR'd by almost a foot. I haven't done that in a while. I only took 2 jumps, just saving myself for Pac-10's to try and help this team. I'm peaking at the right time.”
“I'm stepping up to what the coaches want from me and I finally have a jump that can score at Pac-10's.”
Zoe Buckman, Oregon, 1st W 1,500 meters
On the race:
“I was positioned where I wanted in 3rd, I didn't want to be in 2nd. In the last lap I just went for it; it was a bit risky, but at 300 meters I just remembered the training I had in closing and went for the win.”
On the 1,500 meter race:
“I want to claim the 1,500 as my territory, I just love this race. I'm still feeling out the pain threshold to see how fast I can push myself in the 1,500 meters.”
On last Oregon twilight meet:
“It's the perfect atmosphere to go out like this.”
On what's next:
“I want to place at Nationals and just beat as many girls as I can.”
Nicole Blood, Oregon, 4th W 1,500 meters
On the race today:
“Felt good to have a season best today. I feel good going into the Pac-10's. I've really been pushing it this year, I didn't back off because I've been training for this.”
On her cramp last week:
“I had a cramp last week, but I'm feeling great and I got the ok to run on it today.”
Ben Bruce, 1st in the Men's 5000M
On his win:
“It was a great race; Shadrack (Biwott) was an awesome pace setter. For much of the race, nothing really changed. That's great when you don't have to think much about it, and for the last 2(K) you can press.”
Matthew Centrowitz, Oregon, Winner Men's Mile, 3:59.33
On the sub four mile time:
“I just realized it's my first outdoors sub-four. Kind of fun to run a quote-unquote real mile.”
“We had a pretty good training week, a little windy but happy to get the win. Mac came up at the end that gave me a good push. It was a great field, I'm just fortunate to get then win.”
On Goals:
“Just getting into the post-season, we have much bigger goals for the post-season.”
Mac Fleet, Oregon, 3rd Mile
On race:
“It's my first time running under the lights which is pretty cool despite the conditions.
On Seniors:
“We had them stand up at practice the other day. You realize how many school record holders there are.”
Oregon Head Coach Vin Lananna
On the meet:
“The fact that the seniors went out with a bang was fantastic. The kids in Berkeley are doing great and we had some great PR's today. We had PR's in the men's hammer throw and triple jump, as well as in the women's hurdles. The football players also did really well today.”
On the Men's Twilight Meet:
“It was a good way to end the meet. It was great to get Matt Centrowitz and Mac Fleet under the four-minute mark to qualify for regionals without killing themselves.”
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