It was a lousy birthday present. And afterwards, he might just play some football. Meanwhile, there's a track season to enjoy, and a race almost every week. The PAC Ten Championships begin May 19, the NCAA Outdoor championships at Eugene start May 30, the USA championships, also in Eugene are June 21 to 24. And these physical demands don't include Hooker's intent of maintaining his B average so his parents will continue to pay his car insurance.
Most sprinters reach their peak in their late twenties and early thirties.
Only a few heartbeats separate him from Johnson's world records. And we may get to see some of his best performances right here, Ja'Warren's post-graduate plans include living and training in the Northwest. Ja'Warren Hooker's mother was right. Her son is special and he's going to big places all over the world. We get to watch.