I wasn't sure I could stay with him. I've never considered myself in the same class with McInerney. He's a 50-second 400 runner, I don't run a 50. Corey Utech, Casey Baker and Dan Chatham put Woodroof in position to win the baton race with strong efforts of their own on the first three lengths. Originally hoping to secure a berth in the state meet, the group thrust itself into contention for the Drake Relays with last Tuesday's effort.
Morale is a step higher.
In the past we've struggled to score points at meets. Now we're talking about how fast we can run each night and how many points we can score. The Stars can count on Woodroof for points in the 400 hurdles every time out. He finished second in the race Saturday at the Sioux City Relays despite hitting a few hurdles along the way in what he considered one of his poorer performances. That's not that bad of a time for the way he ran, but you can't tell him that.