KALAMAZOO, Mich. -- The Western Michigan track and field team continues its outdoor season, heading to Eastern Illinois University for the annual EIU Big Blue Classic on Friday and Saturday.
This is just the second outdoor meet of the season for the Broncos, who host the annual Jack Shaw Classic next Friday at the Kanley Track & Field Complex beginning at 10 a.m. That means it's only the second time that WMU's throwers will get a competitive crack at the discus, javelin and hammer throw, three outdoor-exclusive field events.
"The most difficult part about coaching athletes who only do outdoor events is keeping them patient through the indoor season," said assistant coach Pat Tracy, who works exclusively with the throwers.