2016-17 Ferris State Men's Track & Field News

Rise With Us
Ferris State Athletics Celebrates Success & Unveils "Rise With Us" Campaign

July 27, 2017

Big Rapids, Mich. - As Ferris State University Athletics gears up for another exciting season, the Bulldogs have unveiled a new theme, encouraging fans to "Rise With Us" while reflecting on recent past success as FSU kicks off the 2017-18 athletics year.

FSU Track
Ferris State Track & Field To Hold Tryouts For 2017-18 On Sept. 7

July 14, 2017

The Ferris State University men's and women's track and field program will hold tryouts for the 2017-18 campaign on Thursday, Sept. 7, at FSU's Top Taggart Field. The tryout is scheduled for 3 p.m. (ET).

Cencer & Hammersmith
Strength & Conditioning Appointments To Elevate Ferris State Athletics

July 11, 2017

Big Rapids, Mich. - Ferris State University Athletics has announced two key personnel moves in the area of Athletics Performance by the elevating of Dave Cencer to Coordinator of Athletics Performance and the hiring of John Hammersmith as the Bulldogs’ first-ever full-time strength and conditioning coach, according to an announcement made today by FSU Athletics Director Perk Weisenburger.

Jon Cok
Ferris State's Jon Cok Named To 2017 CoSIDA Division II Academic All-America Squad

June 26, 2017

Big Rapids, Mich. - Ferris State University junior track and field standout Jon Cok, who earned All-America honors during the indoor campaign, has been chosen as a 2017 CoSIDA Division II Academic All-American for his performance on the track and in the classroom.

GLIAC Academic
Total of 170 FSU Student-Athletes Garner GLIAC All-Academic Laurels In 2016-17

June 10, 2017

Big Rapids, Mich. - A total of 170 Ferris State University student-athletes have achieved Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) All-Academic & All-Academic Excellence Team honors for the recently-completed 2016-17 athletics campaign as announced by the league office on Friday.

NCAA Track
Ferris State Track & Field Wraps Up Action At National Championships As Cok Places 15th In High Jump

May 27, 2017

Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State University men's outdoor track and field squad wrapped up action in the 2017 NCAA Division II National Outdoor Track & Field Championships on Saturday (May 27) at the IMG Academy in Bradenton, Fla.

NCAA Track
Ferris State Opens Action At D2 Track Championships As Stillwell Places 18th In Hammer Throw

May 25, 2017

Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State University men's outdoor track and field squad officially action in the 2017 NCAA Division II National Outdoor Track & Field Championships on Thursday (May 25) at the IMG Academy in Bradenton, Fla.

Jon Cok action
Ferris State's Jon Cok & Cody Stillwell Chosen To Compete At NCAA Outdoor Championships

May 16, 2017

Big Rapids, Mich. - Two members of the Ferris State University men's outdoor track and field squad have officially earned berths in the 2017 NCAA Division II National Outdoor Track & Field Championships, which will take place May 25-27 at the IMG Academy in Bradenton, Fla.

FSU Track Image
Several Ferris State Track & Field Athletes Reach NCAA-Qualifying Marks At Last Chance Events

May 14, 2017

Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State University men’s and women’s track and field squads had a selected group of competitors take part in two different last chance meets hosted by Grand Valley State over the weekend in Allendale.

Track Recruits
Ferris State Track & Field/Cross Country Makes Big Splash With Nine Signees

May 12, 2017

Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State University men's and women's track and field/cross country program has made a big splash as FSU head coach Jared Kelsh recently inked nine student-athletes who plan to compete for the Bulldogs starting this fall.

Ferris State Concludes Action At 2017 GLIAC Outdoor Track & Field Championships
Ferris State Concludes Action At 2017 GLIAC Outdoor Track & Field Championships

May 05, 2017

Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State University men’s and women’s outdoor track and field teams concluded action in the 2017 Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Championships as final day competition took place in Allendale.

WATCH: 2017 GLIAC Track and Field Championships Recap
WATCH: 2017 GLIAC Track and Field Championships Recap

May 05, 2017

Watch Highlights from Saturday's events and hear from head coach Jared Kelsh about the Bulldog's performance at the 2017 GLIAC Championships.

GLIAC Track Podium Photos
Ferris State Track & Field Opens Action At GLIAC Outdoor Championships

May 04, 2017

Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State University men’s and women’s track and field squads opened action on Thursday (May 4) at the 2017 Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Championships in Allendale.

Ferris State Track & Field Competes In GLIAC Outdoor Championships This Week
Ferris State Track & Field Competes In GLIAC Outdoor Championships This Week

May 02, 2017

Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State University men's and women's outdoor track and field teams will take part in the 2017 Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Outdoor Track and Field Championships, which take place Wednesday thru Friday (May 3-5) in Allendale.

Big Weekend For Ferris State Track & Field At Two Different West Michigan Events
Big Weekend For Ferris State Track & Field At Two Different West Michigan Events

April 30, 2017

Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State University men’s and women’s outdoor track and field teams had a big weekend as the Bulldogs sent competitors to two different West Michigan events while making their final preparations for the 2017 Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Championships.

Ferris State Track Records Two NCAA-Qualifying Marks & Sets New School Record At Al Owens Classic
Ferris State Track Records Two NCAA-Qualifying Marks & Sets New School Record At Al Owens Classic

April 22, 2017

Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State University men's and women's track and field teams jumped back into action this weekend as the Bulldogs took part in the annual Al Owens Classic on Friday and Saturday (April 21-22) hosted by Grand Valley State in Allendale.