Roland Burks
1/14/2003 12:00:00 AM
Roland Burks
Sprints ? Senior
Southfield, Mich.
Southfield HS
*400m Relay All-American, 2002
Collegiate Highlights:
- Posted 11th place finish in 60m at Meyo Invite, 2004
- Placed second in 100m at 2003 SEC Outdoor Challenge
- Helped lead 4x100m relay team to second place finish at SEC Outdoor Challenge and third place finish at Alabama Relays, 2003
- Earned All-American honors with the Tide
400m relay team with an 8th place finish at the 2002 NCAA Outdoor Championships - Finished 10th in the 100m at the Sun Angel Invitational during the 2002 season
- Set a personal best in the 60m with a 6.88 at the Meyo invitational in 2002
- Scored an 8th place finish in the 60m and a 10th place in the 200m at the Rocky Mountain Cup in 2002
- Listed as Pre-season Top Freshman by Trackwire.com
- Redshirted his freshman season
Prep Highlights:
- All-State, All-Region, All-County, All-Conference, All-Area 1998
- Competed in Nike Indoor Classic All-American meet, 1999
- Team Captain and MVP, 1999-’00
- Member of the All-Midwest Team, 2000
- Indoor County Record Holder in 60m dash, 2000
- USATF and AAU National Junior Olympic Qualifier
Personal:
- Born on February 20, 1981 in Southfield, Mich.
- Son of Ron and Shirley Burks
Frisco Classic Preview: Rob Vaughn
Wednesday, February 25
Arkansas Postgame: Coach Curry
Sunday, January 19
Softball Condensed Highlights: vs. Alcorn State
Tuesday, April 19
Women's Basketball Selection Show Recap
Monday, March 15
