Six Big 12 track and field athletes from three different schools were selected to the 2010 Bowerman Preseason Watch List, awarded by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA).
Ronnie Ash (Oklahoma), Will Claye (Oklahoma) and German Fernandez (Oklahoma State) represented the men, while Tabarie Henry (Texas A&M) Henry also received mention. Texas A&M’s Jessica Beard and Porscha Lucas were chosen to the women’s list.
Fernandez and Lucas were finalists in 2009. Big 12’s Jenny Barringer (Colorado) won the award last year. The total of six student-athletes was tied for most among all conferences.
An updated watch list will be released during the first Tuesday of each month. Three men and three women finalists will be named on June 15.
The Bowerman is presented to the nation’s top collegiate men’s and women’s track and field athlete.
Men’s Watch ListRonnie Ash, Oklahoma, Jr.
Will Claye, Oklahoma, So.
German Fernandez, Oklahoma State, So.
*Tabarie Henry, Texas A&M, Jr.
Women’s Watch ListJessica Beard, Texas A&M, Jr.
Porscha Lucas, Texas A&M, Sr.
* - Also receiving mention