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Edinhoro University
of Pennsylvania
Senior Ann Gillespie is the top
returner for the women's team
Senior Carl Leonard, a three-time
All-American, leads the Boro men
1995
Cross Country
Guide
Excellence is a
Watts Tradition
Excellence
in
coaching and a winning
tradition are terms that
have become synonymous
with Edinboro University
Cross Coimtry Coach Doug
Watts. Since his arrival at
Edinboro in 1969, the
Running Scots have
experienced nothing but
success, producing numerous All-Americans and
team championships.
Watts' coaching credentials speak for
themselves, showing 22 consecutive undefeated
seasons and a string of 88 consecutive dual meet
victories. Watts’ squads have also produced six
national championships, including back-to-back
NAIA titles in 1975 and 1976 and consecutive NCAA
n titles from 1986 through 1988. Last season, the Scot
men finished sixth in at the Division 11 national
championships in Kearney, Nebraska, while the
women's squad finished 15th. His teams can also
boast of five NCAA 11 runner-up trophies, plus
finishes of third, fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth and
ninth.
The only season the Scots have not been in the
nation's top 20 was Watts' first at Edinboro. His
overall dual match record now stands at a sparkling
119-8 in 26 seasons at the Edinboro helm. In addition,
16 of his Edinboro runners have been U.S. Olympic
trial qualifiers.
The much heralded coach, who has been named
national Coach of the Year five times, has published
numerous distance running articles for national
publications. Twice an Olympic coach nominee.
Watts annually conducts a summer pre-season
endurance training camp for young men and women.
A graduate of Akron University, Watts began
his coaching career at Walsh Jesuit High School in
Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. He introduced a running
program that yielded a two-year record of 19-0 and a
district championship.
Watts currently resides in Edinboro with his
wife, Margaret, and has two adult children, Wendy
and Christopher.
Boro Cross Country *95...
Unpredictable
Cross Country ^
Philosophy
"Generally, we attract the
middle distance and distance
athlete who is seeking a special
environment for running,"
> Head Coach Doug Watts
A student-athlete may
consider Edinboro because of
the following reasons:
1. A small school setting,
academically oriented, that
generally allows for a fuller
personal development in the
classroom, athletic and social
activities; yet offers a large,
diversified
choice
of
educational majors and
specialties.
2. A TEAM concept in training
competition.
3. A distance-based training
program integrating selected
road races as a training
supplement.
4. Division I schedule of
intercollegiate competition.
5. A program that allows
personal
direction
and
individualism, a proper balance
between academics and
athletics., and fun.
6. A tradition of excellence and
proven success in running
within an
environment
supportive and respectful of
distance runners.
^ Cross Country ^
Philosophy
Prior to each season, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania Cross Country Coach
Doug Watts has been known to accurately assess his squad's potential. Whether the team
was full of veterans who contained a great deal of potential to be successful on the
national level, or the squad was less experienced and in the process of rebuilding. Watts
would never keep any secrets.
So what can we expect from the men and women of EUP this year coach?
"I really don't know," said Watts. "There are too many individual ingredients that
distinguish a great team from a simply adequate team, and at Edinboro they have been
left dangling this summer. We'll have to just train hard the next couple of months to see
how each individual responds in meet competition."
HI ♦
The Men
♦
Ruling out any thought of a adding a seventh men’s national championship banner
to the wall in EUP’s McComb Fieldhouse, Watts shll hopes to match last year's excellent
results.
"I was really proud of last season's effort by our men. They were long on courage,
but short on depth."
Yet despite the lack of depth. Watts' men easily captured the Pennsylvania State
Athletic Conference and NCAA Eastern Regional titles in 1994. And the Boro's head
mentor knows that only illness prevented
the Scots from earning a second or third
place at the national championship meet,
where they finished a somewhat
disappointing sixth.
Gone from last year's team is four-time
cross country All-American Martin Lyons.
The 1991 Division II individual national
champion leaves a void in the Boro roster
which cannot be easily filled. Pete Fixler, a
multiple All-American, transferred to
Coastal Carolina University, and will also
be missed.
Still Edinboro has what Watts calls the
best regular college-aged runner in
Division II in Carl Leonard. A native of
Wales, Great Britain, the senior star has
been a phenomenally steady performer at
the upper-levels of competition the past
three seasons for the Boro. Watts feels the
ever-improving Leonard has a chance to
win any race in which he will compete this
season. A five-time All-American already
through cross country and track, Leonard
Senior Tom McCrea will play a big
has a chance to become the first regularpgn in the Boro's success in '95
aged student-athlete to earn All-American status in each of his four college years. That is
a tremendous record given the quantity and quality of runner that has developed in the
Edinboro program over Watts' 27 years. Leonard is a school-record holder in the l^OOm,
but Watts sees the Welchman's talent blossoming after his graduation. "That was the
promise when he came over - that he would be developed, not used," said Watts.
Leonard looks forward to his last year for the Boro. "I'd like to win a National
Championship before I leave, " said Leonard. "But more importantly, I just want to
compete at my best and help the team win."
Another senior, Todd Rose will have to be at his best if the team expects to repeat its
success of a season ago. A multiple national qualifier and PSAC track champion. Rose
seeks to finally gamer the All-American award that has eluded him so far in his career.
Running well early last fall. Rose suffered severe dehydration in a race and never fully
recovered during the season.
"If courage is a measurement of a man," said Watts, "then the way that Todd Rose
races, he is as big of a man that there is. Rose runs with abandon and is not afraid to
push himself to his limits."
Behind Leonard and Rose the Scots have some experience, yet the core of the squad
will need to step up a notch in their performances to continue the Edinboro distance
running tradition. Senior Tom McCrea, junior Pete Boyd and sophomore Travis Kuhl
all earned honors on the conference and/or regional levels last fall. However, in order to
maintain the Boro's strong national reputation, the threesome knows they must set their
sites on achieving All-American
status in 1995.
"The things you can count on
from this trio is their work ethic and
desire to help the team win," said
Watts.
Watts also notes that several
other runners will have the
opportunity to make significant
contributions to the Boro's '95 team.
Included in that group is redshirt
freshman Justin Renwick who may
surprise a lot of people this year, and
junior Bob Corey, returning to the
team after a one- year absence. Other
notables include Scott Kovacevic,
who, according to Watts, is the only
true freshman having a chance to
break into the Scots' top seven, and
junior Steve Owens also provides
the Boro with some depth.
In summary, the veteran coach
says, "Our depth may not be as good
as in previous years, but I see no
drop off in our level of effort or
attitude in being the best we can be."
All-East Region performer Pete Boyd
would like to up his status to All-American
T ♦ The Women
♦
:
The Fighting Scot women are also considered to
be unpredictable at this stage of the season. Like the
men, the women claimed PSAC and Eastern
Regional crowns in '94, but came up short of their
goal of finishing in the top 10 at the Division II
National Championship site.
Last season's team was full of leaders with AllAmericans Deb Springer and Roberta Raszkowski,
and other top performers Linda Furyesz and Holly
Mcllvanie.
However, last year's team was dominated by
seniors. Ann Gillespie returns as the only veteran
with real national experience with the task of
leading this young team. Gillespie, a multiple
performer at the National Championships in both
cross country and track, brings excellent
cardiovascular fitness and a tremendous
competitive drive to the starting line.
"Actually, she tries so hard sometimes that it
hurts her performance," said Watts. "But, she is a
Captain Ann Gillespie leads
winner and possesses as much heart and guts as
the Boro women in 1995
anyone I've ever coached."
Other experienced runners who should
contribute include junior Meranda Wall,
sophomore Kathy Shufesky and senior
Dawn Folliard.
A number of newcomers will also make
an immediate impact in the Boro starting
line-up. Top recruit Amy Perry was a
Pennsylvania all-state selection last year,
and according to Watts, has the make-up
to develop into a top runner for his
program. Freshman Alexandria Ross has
experience with a quality high school
program and could adapt quickly to
college running.
The surprise of this season's squad may
be freshman Sandra Sweet. Sweet enters
her first season of collegiate running with
no experience in organized competition.
Still, Watts says he thinks she will score
well, especially on tough courses or in less
than ideal conditions.
"At the moment, its a stretch to forecast
as much success as we're accustomed to,"
said coach Watts. "But we'll work hard to
Freshmen Amy Perry and Sandra Sweet be as good as we can, and see what
happens in the end
provide Edinboro with a bright future
Edinboro University
Cross Country Profiles
Pete Boyd - Hermitage, PAISharon
Junior - Elementary Education
Should see the 1995 season as a "blossoming"...hard and
dedicated trainer...thrives in his dedication to achieve
Edinboro standards of excellence...All-East Region Team in
'94, placing 14th overall with a time of 32:14.5...possesses good
music skills.
Ann Gillespie - Massillon, OH/Massillon Washington
Senior - Health and Physical Education
Three years of national meet experience in cross
country...National 10,000m track qualifier (37:13 personal
best)...respected competitor with willingness to push herself
to limits...runner who will take risks to be the best she can
be...'95 team captain...Edinboro University scholar-athlete.
Travis Kuhl - Croghan, NY/Beaver River Central
Sophomore - Health and Physical Education
Young developer in Edinboro's training scheme...should push
for one of top three sports on roster...has garnered multiple
PSAC award honors...placed 10th at PSAC’s (26:18), and 24th
at Regionals (32:52)...high school coach was former Edinboro
harrier Walt McLaughlin...Academic All-American in '94.
Carl Leonard - Morriston, Wales/Penlan Comprehensive
Senior - Health and Physical Education
Generally considered the best "college-aged" middle and long
distance runner in NCAA-II...personal records of 1:51 (800m),
3:45 (1,500m) and 14:07 (5,000m) in track...won PSAC Cross
Country Meet in '92 and '94, and East Regional in '94... '95
PSAC Track Athlete of the Year...EUP scholar-athlete.
Tom McCrea - Lockport, NY/Lockport
Senior - Secondary Education/English
Tough, aggressive and determined...good leg speed to
compete well...finished second in the 1,500m at PSAC's
(3:54)...placed 16th at '94 PSAC Cross Country Meet (26:33),
and 30th at Regionals (33:00)...termed by coach Watts as "an
athlete I can call upon to beat some people in the last mile."
Edinboro University
Cross Country Profiles
Amy Perry - North East, PAISeneca
Freshman - Social Work
Coach Watts' top freshman recruit...Earned all-state honors
her senior year of high school in both cross country and
track...All-county performer in last three seasons of cross
country...possesses a great deal of talent and will run up front
in any meet...lettered in basketball as well.
Justin Renwick - Blairsville, PAJBlairsville
Redshirt Freshman - Undecided Major
Begins his first season of cross country for the Scots this
fall...coach Watts sees him as a quality runner in the
future...needs collegiate experience and a hard training
discipline...four-year high school letterman in cross country
and track...could become an All-American according to Watts.
Todd Rose - Waterford, PA/Union City
Senior - Secondary Education/General Science
Two-time national qualifier in cross coimtry...multiple PSAC
5,000 and 10,000m champion...as "tough and gutty" as any
Edinboro runner ever...suffered severe bodily problems
following dehydration in '94 Fordham Meet, resulting in
disappointing late season performances...EUP scholar-athlete.
Sandra Sweet - Erie, PA/Harhorcreek
Freshman - Nutrition
Joins the Scots with no high school running experience...has
nm one year on her own, but has little organized competitive
background...will improve a great deal over the course of a
year...seems to handle longer distances very well...definitely
Watts' surprise among the Boro women.
Meranda Wall - Grove City, PA/Lakeview
Junior - Speech and Hearing Disorders
Begins her second year of experience in cross country...will see
marked improvement from the '94 season...described by coach
Watts as "a basic 800m type athlete who is training hard to
improve the cardiovascular requirements of cross
coimtry"...personal best of 2:21 in the 800m.
^
1995 Men's Roster
Year
^
Edinboro University
Cross Country Information
Hometown/High School
Pete Boyd.......................Jr.........
Bob Corey................ ......Jr........
Christopher Furry.........Fr.........
Scott Kovacevic....... .....Fr....... .................................Solon, OH/Eastlake North
Brian Knizner.......... .....So........ ...................... Marianna, PA/Bethlehem Center
Travis Kuhl............. .....So........ .................. Croghan, NY/Beaver River Central
Carl Leonard........... .....Sr........ ......Morriston, Swansea, Wales/Penlan Comp.
Tom McCrea............ .....Sr........
Steve Owens..................Jr........
Justin Renwick........ .....Fr.......
Todd Rose............... .....Sr........
1995 Women's Roster
Name
Year
Jeannette Bellon.....
1
Hometown/High School
................ New Brighton, PA/New Brighton
Noelle Dancy......... .......So...........
Dawn Folliard.......
Ann Gillespie........ ....:...Sr............ ..........Massillon, OH/Massillon Washington
Amy Perry............. .......Fr...........
Doria Piper............. .......Fr............
Alexandria Ross..... .......Fr........... ....................... Amherst, OH/Amherst Steele
Jeannette Sabol....... .......So...........
Holly Schultz......... .......So............
Kathy Shufesky...... .......So............
Sandra Sweet.......... .......Fr...........
Meranda Wall........ ........Jr............
General Information
Location...............................................
Founded...............................................
.............................................. 1857 '
Enrollment............................................
............................................. 7,484
President.............................................
Nickname............................................
Colors...................................................
Affiliation............................................
Conference........................................... ......Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
Region..................................................
.............................................. East
Athletic Director..................................
Athletic Department Phone.................
..............................(814) 732-2776
Men's Team Information
1994 Conference Meet Finish...............
1994 Eastern Regional Meet Finish......
.................................................1st
................................................6th
1994 NCAA Divison 11 Meet Finish.....
Letterwinners Returning/Lost............
.............................................. 5/3
Women's Team Information
1994 Conference Meet Finish...............
.................................................1st
1994 Eastern Regional Meet Finish......
.................................................1st
.............................................. 15th
1994 NCAA Divison 11 Meet Finish.....
Letterwinners Returning/Lost............
................................................ 3/5
Coaching Information
Head Coach.........................................
......................... Akron University
Alma Mater..........................................
Dual Meet Record................................
National Championships.....................
................................................... 6
.........................................1975,76
2 NAIA..............................................
.............................. 1986,87,88,90
4 NCAA Division II..........................
Runners-up.........................................
................................................... 5
5 NCAA Division II.........................
........................ 1981,84,85,89,93
Cross Country Office Location............
Telephone Number.............................
............................... (814) 732-2472
Sports Information
Office Phone........................................
................................(814) 732-2811
Office FAX...........................................
................................(814) 732-2596
Coordinator of Sports Information.....
Home Phone.......................................
.............................. (814) 734-9152
Assistant Coordinator of Sports Information.....
Home Phone.......................................
.............................. (814) 734-3834
Guide Information
Editors.................................................
..... Will Adair and Shawn Aheam
Photo Credits......................................
1995 Edinboro University
Cross Country Schedule
Date
Sept. 9
Sept. 23
Event
at Buffalo State College
Daniel Walker Memorial Invitational
Site
Buffalo,NY
at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
Invitational
North Dartmouth, MA
Sept. 29
EDINBORO UNIVERSITY RELAYS
HOME
Oct. 6
at University of Notre Dame Invitational
South Bend, IN
Oct. 14
NORTHWEST PA CHAMPIONSHIPS
HOME
Oct. 28
at Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
Championship
Kutztown, PA
Nov. 4
at NCAA Division II East Regional
Albany, NY
Nov. 18
at NCAA Division II National Championship Spartansburg, SC
(From L to R): Tom McCrea, Carl Leonard
and Travis Kuhl are warming up for 1995
of Pennsylvania
Senior Ann Gillespie is the top
returner for the women's team
Senior Carl Leonard, a three-time
All-American, leads the Boro men
1995
Cross Country
Guide
Excellence is a
Watts Tradition
Excellence
in
coaching and a winning
tradition are terms that
have become synonymous
with Edinboro University
Cross Coimtry Coach Doug
Watts. Since his arrival at
Edinboro in 1969, the
Running Scots have
experienced nothing but
success, producing numerous All-Americans and
team championships.
Watts' coaching credentials speak for
themselves, showing 22 consecutive undefeated
seasons and a string of 88 consecutive dual meet
victories. Watts’ squads have also produced six
national championships, including back-to-back
NAIA titles in 1975 and 1976 and consecutive NCAA
n titles from 1986 through 1988. Last season, the Scot
men finished sixth in at the Division 11 national
championships in Kearney, Nebraska, while the
women's squad finished 15th. His teams can also
boast of five NCAA 11 runner-up trophies, plus
finishes of third, fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth and
ninth.
The only season the Scots have not been in the
nation's top 20 was Watts' first at Edinboro. His
overall dual match record now stands at a sparkling
119-8 in 26 seasons at the Edinboro helm. In addition,
16 of his Edinboro runners have been U.S. Olympic
trial qualifiers.
The much heralded coach, who has been named
national Coach of the Year five times, has published
numerous distance running articles for national
publications. Twice an Olympic coach nominee.
Watts annually conducts a summer pre-season
endurance training camp for young men and women.
A graduate of Akron University, Watts began
his coaching career at Walsh Jesuit High School in
Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. He introduced a running
program that yielded a two-year record of 19-0 and a
district championship.
Watts currently resides in Edinboro with his
wife, Margaret, and has two adult children, Wendy
and Christopher.
Boro Cross Country *95...
Unpredictable
Cross Country ^
Philosophy
"Generally, we attract the
middle distance and distance
athlete who is seeking a special
environment for running,"
> Head Coach Doug Watts
A student-athlete may
consider Edinboro because of
the following reasons:
1. A small school setting,
academically oriented, that
generally allows for a fuller
personal development in the
classroom, athletic and social
activities; yet offers a large,
diversified
choice
of
educational majors and
specialties.
2. A TEAM concept in training
competition.
3. A distance-based training
program integrating selected
road races as a training
supplement.
4. Division I schedule of
intercollegiate competition.
5. A program that allows
personal
direction
and
individualism, a proper balance
between academics and
athletics., and fun.
6. A tradition of excellence and
proven success in running
within an
environment
supportive and respectful of
distance runners.
^ Cross Country ^
Philosophy
Prior to each season, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania Cross Country Coach
Doug Watts has been known to accurately assess his squad's potential. Whether the team
was full of veterans who contained a great deal of potential to be successful on the
national level, or the squad was less experienced and in the process of rebuilding. Watts
would never keep any secrets.
So what can we expect from the men and women of EUP this year coach?
"I really don't know," said Watts. "There are too many individual ingredients that
distinguish a great team from a simply adequate team, and at Edinboro they have been
left dangling this summer. We'll have to just train hard the next couple of months to see
how each individual responds in meet competition."
HI ♦
The Men
♦
Ruling out any thought of a adding a seventh men’s national championship banner
to the wall in EUP’s McComb Fieldhouse, Watts shll hopes to match last year's excellent
results.
"I was really proud of last season's effort by our men. They were long on courage,
but short on depth."
Yet despite the lack of depth. Watts' men easily captured the Pennsylvania State
Athletic Conference and NCAA Eastern Regional titles in 1994. And the Boro's head
mentor knows that only illness prevented
the Scots from earning a second or third
place at the national championship meet,
where they finished a somewhat
disappointing sixth.
Gone from last year's team is four-time
cross country All-American Martin Lyons.
The 1991 Division II individual national
champion leaves a void in the Boro roster
which cannot be easily filled. Pete Fixler, a
multiple All-American, transferred to
Coastal Carolina University, and will also
be missed.
Still Edinboro has what Watts calls the
best regular college-aged runner in
Division II in Carl Leonard. A native of
Wales, Great Britain, the senior star has
been a phenomenally steady performer at
the upper-levels of competition the past
three seasons for the Boro. Watts feels the
ever-improving Leonard has a chance to
win any race in which he will compete this
season. A five-time All-American already
through cross country and track, Leonard
Senior Tom McCrea will play a big
has a chance to become the first regularpgn in the Boro's success in '95
aged student-athlete to earn All-American status in each of his four college years. That is
a tremendous record given the quantity and quality of runner that has developed in the
Edinboro program over Watts' 27 years. Leonard is a school-record holder in the l^OOm,
but Watts sees the Welchman's talent blossoming after his graduation. "That was the
promise when he came over - that he would be developed, not used," said Watts.
Leonard looks forward to his last year for the Boro. "I'd like to win a National
Championship before I leave, " said Leonard. "But more importantly, I just want to
compete at my best and help the team win."
Another senior, Todd Rose will have to be at his best if the team expects to repeat its
success of a season ago. A multiple national qualifier and PSAC track champion. Rose
seeks to finally gamer the All-American award that has eluded him so far in his career.
Running well early last fall. Rose suffered severe dehydration in a race and never fully
recovered during the season.
"If courage is a measurement of a man," said Watts, "then the way that Todd Rose
races, he is as big of a man that there is. Rose runs with abandon and is not afraid to
push himself to his limits."
Behind Leonard and Rose the Scots have some experience, yet the core of the squad
will need to step up a notch in their performances to continue the Edinboro distance
running tradition. Senior Tom McCrea, junior Pete Boyd and sophomore Travis Kuhl
all earned honors on the conference and/or regional levels last fall. However, in order to
maintain the Boro's strong national reputation, the threesome knows they must set their
sites on achieving All-American
status in 1995.
"The things you can count on
from this trio is their work ethic and
desire to help the team win," said
Watts.
Watts also notes that several
other runners will have the
opportunity to make significant
contributions to the Boro's '95 team.
Included in that group is redshirt
freshman Justin Renwick who may
surprise a lot of people this year, and
junior Bob Corey, returning to the
team after a one- year absence. Other
notables include Scott Kovacevic,
who, according to Watts, is the only
true freshman having a chance to
break into the Scots' top seven, and
junior Steve Owens also provides
the Boro with some depth.
In summary, the veteran coach
says, "Our depth may not be as good
as in previous years, but I see no
drop off in our level of effort or
attitude in being the best we can be."
All-East Region performer Pete Boyd
would like to up his status to All-American
T ♦ The Women
♦
:
The Fighting Scot women are also considered to
be unpredictable at this stage of the season. Like the
men, the women claimed PSAC and Eastern
Regional crowns in '94, but came up short of their
goal of finishing in the top 10 at the Division II
National Championship site.
Last season's team was full of leaders with AllAmericans Deb Springer and Roberta Raszkowski,
and other top performers Linda Furyesz and Holly
Mcllvanie.
However, last year's team was dominated by
seniors. Ann Gillespie returns as the only veteran
with real national experience with the task of
leading this young team. Gillespie, a multiple
performer at the National Championships in both
cross country and track, brings excellent
cardiovascular fitness and a tremendous
competitive drive to the starting line.
"Actually, she tries so hard sometimes that it
hurts her performance," said Watts. "But, she is a
Captain Ann Gillespie leads
winner and possesses as much heart and guts as
the Boro women in 1995
anyone I've ever coached."
Other experienced runners who should
contribute include junior Meranda Wall,
sophomore Kathy Shufesky and senior
Dawn Folliard.
A number of newcomers will also make
an immediate impact in the Boro starting
line-up. Top recruit Amy Perry was a
Pennsylvania all-state selection last year,
and according to Watts, has the make-up
to develop into a top runner for his
program. Freshman Alexandria Ross has
experience with a quality high school
program and could adapt quickly to
college running.
The surprise of this season's squad may
be freshman Sandra Sweet. Sweet enters
her first season of collegiate running with
no experience in organized competition.
Still, Watts says he thinks she will score
well, especially on tough courses or in less
than ideal conditions.
"At the moment, its a stretch to forecast
as much success as we're accustomed to,"
said coach Watts. "But we'll work hard to
Freshmen Amy Perry and Sandra Sweet be as good as we can, and see what
happens in the end
provide Edinboro with a bright future
Edinboro University
Cross Country Profiles
Pete Boyd - Hermitage, PAISharon
Junior - Elementary Education
Should see the 1995 season as a "blossoming"...hard and
dedicated trainer...thrives in his dedication to achieve
Edinboro standards of excellence...All-East Region Team in
'94, placing 14th overall with a time of 32:14.5...possesses good
music skills.
Ann Gillespie - Massillon, OH/Massillon Washington
Senior - Health and Physical Education
Three years of national meet experience in cross
country...National 10,000m track qualifier (37:13 personal
best)...respected competitor with willingness to push herself
to limits...runner who will take risks to be the best she can
be...'95 team captain...Edinboro University scholar-athlete.
Travis Kuhl - Croghan, NY/Beaver River Central
Sophomore - Health and Physical Education
Young developer in Edinboro's training scheme...should push
for one of top three sports on roster...has garnered multiple
PSAC award honors...placed 10th at PSAC’s (26:18), and 24th
at Regionals (32:52)...high school coach was former Edinboro
harrier Walt McLaughlin...Academic All-American in '94.
Carl Leonard - Morriston, Wales/Penlan Comprehensive
Senior - Health and Physical Education
Generally considered the best "college-aged" middle and long
distance runner in NCAA-II...personal records of 1:51 (800m),
3:45 (1,500m) and 14:07 (5,000m) in track...won PSAC Cross
Country Meet in '92 and '94, and East Regional in '94... '95
PSAC Track Athlete of the Year...EUP scholar-athlete.
Tom McCrea - Lockport, NY/Lockport
Senior - Secondary Education/English
Tough, aggressive and determined...good leg speed to
compete well...finished second in the 1,500m at PSAC's
(3:54)...placed 16th at '94 PSAC Cross Country Meet (26:33),
and 30th at Regionals (33:00)...termed by coach Watts as "an
athlete I can call upon to beat some people in the last mile."
Edinboro University
Cross Country Profiles
Amy Perry - North East, PAISeneca
Freshman - Social Work
Coach Watts' top freshman recruit...Earned all-state honors
her senior year of high school in both cross country and
track...All-county performer in last three seasons of cross
country...possesses a great deal of talent and will run up front
in any meet...lettered in basketball as well.
Justin Renwick - Blairsville, PAJBlairsville
Redshirt Freshman - Undecided Major
Begins his first season of cross country for the Scots this
fall...coach Watts sees him as a quality runner in the
future...needs collegiate experience and a hard training
discipline...four-year high school letterman in cross country
and track...could become an All-American according to Watts.
Todd Rose - Waterford, PA/Union City
Senior - Secondary Education/General Science
Two-time national qualifier in cross coimtry...multiple PSAC
5,000 and 10,000m champion...as "tough and gutty" as any
Edinboro runner ever...suffered severe bodily problems
following dehydration in '94 Fordham Meet, resulting in
disappointing late season performances...EUP scholar-athlete.
Sandra Sweet - Erie, PA/Harhorcreek
Freshman - Nutrition
Joins the Scots with no high school running experience...has
nm one year on her own, but has little organized competitive
background...will improve a great deal over the course of a
year...seems to handle longer distances very well...definitely
Watts' surprise among the Boro women.
Meranda Wall - Grove City, PA/Lakeview
Junior - Speech and Hearing Disorders
Begins her second year of experience in cross country...will see
marked improvement from the '94 season...described by coach
Watts as "a basic 800m type athlete who is training hard to
improve the cardiovascular requirements of cross
coimtry"...personal best of 2:21 in the 800m.
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1995 Men's Roster
Year
^
Edinboro University
Cross Country Information
Hometown/High School
Pete Boyd.......................Jr.........
Bob Corey................ ......Jr........
Christopher Furry.........Fr.........
Scott Kovacevic....... .....Fr....... .................................Solon, OH/Eastlake North
Brian Knizner.......... .....So........ ...................... Marianna, PA/Bethlehem Center
Travis Kuhl............. .....So........ .................. Croghan, NY/Beaver River Central
Carl Leonard........... .....Sr........ ......Morriston, Swansea, Wales/Penlan Comp.
Tom McCrea............ .....Sr........
Steve Owens..................Jr........
Justin Renwick........ .....Fr.......
Todd Rose............... .....Sr........
1995 Women's Roster
Name
Year
Jeannette Bellon.....
1
Hometown/High School
................ New Brighton, PA/New Brighton
Noelle Dancy......... .......So...........
Dawn Folliard.......
Ann Gillespie........ ....:...Sr............ ..........Massillon, OH/Massillon Washington
Amy Perry............. .......Fr...........
Doria Piper............. .......Fr............
Alexandria Ross..... .......Fr........... ....................... Amherst, OH/Amherst Steele
Jeannette Sabol....... .......So...........
Holly Schultz......... .......So............
Kathy Shufesky...... .......So............
Sandra Sweet.......... .......Fr...........
Meranda Wall........ ........Jr............
General Information
Location...............................................
Founded...............................................
.............................................. 1857 '
Enrollment............................................
............................................. 7,484
President.............................................
Nickname............................................
Colors...................................................
Affiliation............................................
Conference........................................... ......Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
Region..................................................
.............................................. East
Athletic Director..................................
Athletic Department Phone.................
..............................(814) 732-2776
Men's Team Information
1994 Conference Meet Finish...............
1994 Eastern Regional Meet Finish......
.................................................1st
................................................6th
1994 NCAA Divison 11 Meet Finish.....
Letterwinners Returning/Lost............
.............................................. 5/3
Women's Team Information
1994 Conference Meet Finish...............
.................................................1st
1994 Eastern Regional Meet Finish......
.................................................1st
.............................................. 15th
1994 NCAA Divison 11 Meet Finish.....
Letterwinners Returning/Lost............
................................................ 3/5
Coaching Information
Head Coach.........................................
......................... Akron University
Alma Mater..........................................
Dual Meet Record................................
National Championships.....................
................................................... 6
.........................................1975,76
2 NAIA..............................................
.............................. 1986,87,88,90
4 NCAA Division II..........................
Runners-up.........................................
................................................... 5
5 NCAA Division II.........................
........................ 1981,84,85,89,93
Cross Country Office Location............
Telephone Number.............................
............................... (814) 732-2472
Sports Information
Office Phone........................................
................................(814) 732-2811
Office FAX...........................................
................................(814) 732-2596
Coordinator of Sports Information.....
Home Phone.......................................
.............................. (814) 734-9152
Assistant Coordinator of Sports Information.....
Home Phone.......................................
.............................. (814) 734-3834
Guide Information
Editors.................................................
..... Will Adair and Shawn Aheam
Photo Credits......................................
1995 Edinboro University
Cross Country Schedule
Date
Sept. 9
Sept. 23
Event
at Buffalo State College
Daniel Walker Memorial Invitational
Site
Buffalo,NY
at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
Invitational
North Dartmouth, MA
Sept. 29
EDINBORO UNIVERSITY RELAYS
HOME
Oct. 6
at University of Notre Dame Invitational
South Bend, IN
Oct. 14
NORTHWEST PA CHAMPIONSHIPS
HOME
Oct. 28
at Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
Championship
Kutztown, PA
Nov. 4
at NCAA Division II East Regional
Albany, NY
Nov. 18
at NCAA Division II National Championship Spartansburg, SC
(From L to R): Tom McCrea, Carl Leonard
and Travis Kuhl are warming up for 1995