Nathan Jones update

[WestTexasGopher]

Just so we are reminded of what type of kid we are getting with Nathan. Just helped his Brock track and field team win TX state championship. Bottom tweet says it all.

 

[Gophers7NatTitlesBadgers0]

Elite!

 

[MNVCGUY]

Thanks for sharing. Will be fun to see what he can do once he gets here.

 

[Gophers_4life]

For those curious about the details.

He placed 2nd at the Texas UIL 3A state meet yesterday in shot put and discus:

1.	12	John Hanson		62-09.75	Great Hearts Northern Oaks
2.	12	Nathan Jones		62-07.25	Brock
3.	11	Mason Hill		54-10.25 PR	Wichita Falls City View

1.	12	John Hanson		187-07 PR	Great Hearts Northern Oaks
2.	12	Nathan Jones		176-05 PR	Brock
3.	10	Caden Reagan		161-01 PR	Aransas Pass

These are in feet and inches (62-09.75 = 62 feet 9.75 inches) and the PR just means that throw was their "personal record".

 

[Gophers_4life]

Texas UIL has track classes from 1A to 6A.

That shot put is very solid (IMO, anything over 60 feet in high school is outstanding). Discus also good.

 

[Mustang68]

Does John Hanson (champ in shot and discus) play football?

 

[A_Slab_of_Bacon]

Dude is a busy guy.

 

[Word]

Does John Hanson (champ in shot and discus) play football?

He is going to Purdue for track.

 

[Gophers_4life]

Does John Hanson (champ in shot and discus) play football?

Purdue for track. Won both shot and discus last year (in 3A) as well.

 

[cheeseheadgophfan]

Good job Mr. Jones......now start eating so you are ready to go to replace BSF after this season when he gets drafted!!

 

[MGGopher]

For those curious about the details.

He placed 2nd at the Texas UIL 3A state meet yesterday in shot put and discus:

1.	12	John Hanson		62-09.75	Great Hearts Northern Oaks
2.	12	Nathan Jones		62-07.25	Brock
3.	11	Mason Hill		54-10.25 PR	Wichita Falls City View

1.	12	John Hanson		187-07 PR	Great Hearts Northern Oaks
2.	12	Nathan Jones		176-05 PR	Brock
3.	10	Caden Reagan		161-01 PR	Aransas Pass

These are in feet and inches (62-09.75 = 62 feet 9.75 inches) and the PR just means that throw was their "personal record".

OK, I'm setting this one up on a tee for someone:

"Oh man, he was so close in shot! If only he had another 2 inches..."

 

[short ornery norwegian]

I like guys with a track background.

FWIW, Gopher OL recruit Tony Nelson, (Tracy-Milroy-Balaton) won the Shot in the Hamline Elite Meet with a best throw (& PR) of 64feet, 5-1/2 inches. He is the defending State Class A Champion in the event.

I've seen him play basketball, and he looks like he has bulked up now that hoops is over.

 

[gopherdudepart2]

OK, I'm setting this one up on a tee for someone:

"Oh man, he was so close in shot! If only he had another 2 inches..."

LOL