2012 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships - Day One
Assistant Coach Roger Busch goes through race strategy with Kevin McCarthy prior to the start of 1500-meter run.
McCarthy at the start of the race.
McCarthy crossed the finish line in third place to earn a spot in Saturday's finals.
Freshman Joel Whittington sprints out of the blocks at the start of the 1600-meter relay.
Whittington stumbles immediately after handing the baton to Jake Waterman.
Waterman and Cole Hruskovich on the next exchange.
Junior John Haley handled the anchor leg for the Little Giant in the 4x400.
Haley crossed the finish line in 3:14.24 to earn one of nine spots in Saturday's finals.
Head Coach Clyde Morgan checks on Whittington after the freshman took a tumble at the finish line.
The Wabash track and field qualifiers for the 2012 NCAA Division III Outdoor Track and Field Championships.
The Wabash team heard inspiring words from legendary athlete Rafer Johnson. Johnson competed at the 1956 AAU decathlon championships held at Wabash before heading to the Melbourne Olympics.
Coach Morgan and Waterman were honored as Great Lakes Region Coach and Track Athlete of Year.