Dr. Carl H. Smith - Kentucky State University

Thorobred News Thursday, April 16th, 2009 Page 8SPORTSLocker Room TalkBy:Cornell FerrillSports EditorWhile doing my routine weeklyrunning, I was honored to run into trackstandout David Osborne. Osborne has been avery active representative on Kentucky State’scampus being an athlete but being even morean inspiration to everyone that touches base onthe beautiful KSU campus. Though Osborneis a much better runner than me he slowedhis pace to expose his heart on this version ofLocker Room Talk and here is what he had tosay.Name:David Antuane OsborneNickname:It depends on who you ask: If it’s my mom Iam “elevator Baby (Long story)”, My Sistersand brothers call me “D.O”. My Uncle Davidcalls me “Master David”. My best friend callsme “Dave O or Sunday”Age: 24 years young oldHome Town: Detroit MichiganGPA: 4.0Former ThorobredsWin ABA TitleThe Thorobred News Staff and the entire Kentucky StateCampus would like to congratulate former Thorbreds KennyJones, and Daryl “DJ” Washington on there accomplishment ofwinning the American Basketball Association Championship.Jones and Washington are members of the Kentucky Bisonswhich are located in Owensboro, Kentucky. Jones made the 3 rdteam All ABA and was also chosen as an All-Star. He averaged17.8 points per game and 8.7 rebounds for the 2008-2009season.Organization (Past and Present):Minorities in Agriculture Natural Resourcesand Related Sciences (MANRRS), StudentAthletic Academic Committee (SAAC). SGAand TNF.Favorite song before a meet:I listen toEminem “I am whatever you say I am” onthe way to the meet. I do not listen to musicbefore my races.Favorite Players: For pro-basketball itsKobe and Deanna Noland. Track its DarnellHall, DeeDee Trotter and Aisha Osborne.For football there’s Barry Sanders and IsaiahOsborne.Biggest Inspiration: There is no oneperson; God has put a great family, friendsand Teammates in my life to inspire me andencourage me to stay focus and press on.Lifetime Goals:To live happy every day, butmy dreams is to become a nurse anesthetist.After my career is set I want to give back andrun a non-profit organization for youth wherekids learn the essence of being a great student,and in return balance being a great athlete.Meet Ritual:It all starts for me the night before my meet.At night I piece by piece lay my uniform onmy bed. Next I fold each pair of clothes upand place them in their place in my track bag.Finally I take my track spikes out of my shoebag and choose which shoes will make thetrack trip. Once I figure which three pairs aregoing I pack them in their separate shoe bagsand place them in my track bag. Then it’s apeaceful night of sleep. When the morning hitsI start off with a fresh shower and a nice egg,cheese, and turkey bacon sandwich. On theway to the meet I listen to my songs and fallasleep.Once at the meet I chill out, and not reallywatch the competition. I never worry aboutwhat they are doing during the meet at all.I prepare an hour and a half for my race,starting off with a walk around the track andthen leave the competition and run around thecampus of where the meet is held to free mymine. Once back on the track I get my drilland stretching in. Once it is close to my race Icrack little jokes to myself and do a cart wheelto stay relaxed. Sounds crazy but I do. Oncecalled to the line for my race I kneel and saythe Lord’s Prayer. After my prayer I approachthe line, close my eyes and say to myself “AllI can do now is run”.Is there any advice about maintaining goodacademic standings while being a part of somany different activities?Frankfort, KY (04-03-09) - Kentucky State University football team has announced its spring practice schedule.The Thorobreds finished last season with a 3-8 overall record and 1-8 SIAC. The Breds open the 2009 season athome against Stillman on September 5.The remaining Spring Practices are listed below:Staying focus and organized is key. Studentshave to understand priorities. I always toldmyself there is more chance to do wrong sowhy not make more opportunities to do rightby myself. By not going to a party, because Iwanted to do great on a quiz. With taking thesacrifices for my quizzes it was easier to do itfor exams. When student athletes figure outthat school first and once that is taken careof, every other extra activity will fall right inplace.How important is family in your life when itcomes to supporting you?Have you ever heard that your biggest fansare your biggest critics. Well that’s whatmakes family so great. There is nothing thatthey will say that is to hurt you but to motivateyou to drive more and more.If you could thank anyone in your life whowould it be any why?I want to thank GOD for giving me a life ofgreat family and friends. With great familyand friends my days in my life have alwaysbeen made easier.Biggest accomplishments in life and why?Wow I am a conference champion in track.I have been on two top three finishing teamin x-country. I have been honored as first andsecond team all conference and a 13 timesletter in my sports. I was also nominee forathlete of the year. These are great but mybiggest accomplishment is being a mentor.It’s never about what I have done if I cannotpass my knowledge down to the future caretakers of the worldIf there is one thing you pride yourselfabout most, what would it be?“There’s no shortcut to any place worth going”Football Culminates with Annual Green & Gold Game#9 Wednesday April 15, 2009 8pm Jones Field#10 Thursday April 16, 2009 8pm Jones Field#11 Monday April 20, 2009 8pm Jones Field#12 Tuesday April 21, 2009 8pm Jones Field#13 Wednesday April 22, 2009 8pm Jones Field#14 Friday April 24, 2009 4pm Jones Field#15 Saturday April 25, 2009 1pm SPRING GREEN & GOLDGAME at Alumni StadiumAfter the game, there will be a cookout for players and all Thorobred supporterssponsored by the K-Club. Donations will support KSU athletics department.Daryl “DJ” WashingtonKy-State Track Runners to Compete in NCAAChampionshipsFrankfort, KY - Alexandria Payne and Jamaree Gordon qualified for the NCAA Division II Indoor Track and FieldChampionships on March 14-15 in Houston, TX. Payne a sophomore sprinter from Danville, KY qualified for the 60 meterdash with a time of 7.73 and Gordon a sprinter from Atlanta, GA also qualified in the 60 meter dash as well with a time of 6.88.Jamaree Gordon also finished 1st in the Men’s 100 Meter Dash at the Coastal Carolina University Invitational held on 03-13-14, 2009 in Conway, SC.Gordon ran the course in 10.70 seconds one tenth of a second.Kenny Jones“I m pleased with the work that Jamaree and Alexandria has put into this indoor season, they have done everything I haveasked of then in the classroom and on the track,” head coach Von Smith continues. “It’s great to see our student athletes doingwell on the national scene and getting the recognition they deserve”