It was another award for senior thrower Nick Percy as he was named Big Ten Field Athlete of the Week. This is his first such honor of the season and fourth such distinction of his collegiate career. He has previously been given the honor back on 4/30/16, 3/29/17, and 4/26/17.
He earned it after setting the top mark in the nation in discuss this past weekend at the Pac 12 vs. Big Ten Invitational. His throw of 205ft 1in won him the event title. While this is the best throw of the season in the nation it is almost three feet from his personal best which stands at 207ft 11in.