Steven Boozer
11/29/2006 12:00:00 AM
*ALL-AMERICAN, Discus, 2005*
Collegiate Highlights:
- A 2006 Mideast Regional qualifier in the discus
- Had a season best throw of 181-09 in the discus at the LSU Tiger Classic and placed second in the event
- Had a season best throw in the hammer of 166-11 at the Jesse Owens Classic
- Placed third in the shot put and the weight throw at the Carle/Health Alliance Chassic during the 2006 indoor season
- Finished in first place in both the Ole Miss Invitational and the Clemson Invitational in the discus competition
- Had a personal best throw of 54-04.50 at the 2005 Kentucky Invitational in the weight throw competition
- Finished fourth at the NCAA Mid-East Regional in the discus
- Recorded a sixth place finish at Niswonger Indoor Invitational in the shot put
- Recorded fifth longest throw in Alabama history in the discus (184-04) at USF Outdoor Invitational
- Placed third in discus at NCAA Outdoor Regional Championships
Prep Highlights:
- Broke Mississippi high school state record in discus with a throw of 179.2, 2003
- Named all-state, 2002 and 2003
- Won three state championships in discus and one state championship in shot put while posting two runner-up finishes in shot put
- Named Clarion-Ledger Athlete of the Week
Personal:
- Born on May 17, 1985 in Flowood, Miss.
- Son of Grady Boozer and Linda Nelson
- Majoring in general health studies
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






