Blaser ninth in decathlon
Idaho senior Andrew Blaser finished strong at the Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays with a 9th place finish in the decathlon Thursday in Austin. After the two day event, Blaser racked up 7,035 points — eight points short of his personal record, which he achieved during the 2011 WAC Championship.
The field featured 23 competitors including several All-Americans
“Being my first big multi-event and being able to hang with some of the big dogs in the country was a really good experience,” Blaser said. “It’s really important to see that level of competition, because a lot of those guys will make it into nationals and I want to be there with them.”
Blaser turned in a time of 14.40 Thursday to finish second in the 110-meter high hurdles, but a foul set him back in the discus throw.
Soccer to face Miami, Texas Tech in fall season
Idaho soccer coach Pete Showler revealed a portion of the team’s 2012 fall schedule Thursday on The Argonaut’s sports radio show, 4th and Downtown.
The Vandals, who return every starter from last year’s squad that reached the WAC Tournament semifinals, will travel to Texas where they’ll square up with Texas Tech of the Big 12. Shortly following, Idaho will meet ACC opponent Miami, a team that reached the second round of the 2011 NCAA Tournament. Idaho’s cross-country trip will also pit it against Sun Belt Conference Champions Florida International, another team that reached the NCAA Tournament.
Dan O’Brien complex nears finish
The Dan O’Brien Track and Field complex remodel is near completion and will be finished after minor cosmetic work is done. The complex will host its debut meet May 4 and 5 for the Vandal Jamboree.
A dedication ceremony May 7 will proceed the 2012 WAC Outdoor Track and Field Championships. The new facility features a state-of-the-art polyurethane track, grass field and remodeled throwing cage.