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Spartans and Hawkeyes Nab Weekly Honors



Jeremy Orr earned his first career Track Athlete of the Week honor for his record-breaking performance at the Chippewa Open.

Jan. 16, 2007

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TRACK ATHLETE OF THE WEEK
Jeremy Orr, Michigan State
Jr., Detroit, Mich./Henry Ford
Orr set two NCAA provisional marks at the Chippewa Open last weekend. The junior set a new school record with a time of 6.71 in the 60-meter dash before posting his second win of the day, crossing the line at 21.36 in the 200-meter event. The award is the first of Orr's career.

Last MSU AOW: Steve Sherer (1/29/02)

FIELD ATHLETE OF THE WEEK
Shane Maier, Iowa
Jr., Storm Lake, Iowa/Storm Lake
Maier posted an NCAA provisional score in his only event at the Hawkeye Invitational last weekend with a mark of 18.12 meters in the shot put. This marks Maier's first career honor.

Last IOWA AOW: Jim Costello (1/31/01)