Colorado University Athletics
Big 12 Outdoor Quotes - Men's Javelin Champion
Mike Cast ,
On Being The Big 12 Champion
“It feels amazing. I worked so hard?I worked four years for this and it finally came true. I just prayed everyday that I would have a good day. I was used to the weather conditions because throwing in
On the Wind Conditions
“It was terrible because of the fact that I’m right-handed. It’s preferred for a left-handed thrower with this wind because it pushes everything to the right. But, the worst thing about the wind is that it gets in your mind.”
On His Performance In The Finals
“I actually didn’t feel good yesterday, but coming in I knew I had a chance to win as much as anyone else. I just thank God that I had a good throw in me.”
Men’s Javelin 3rd Place
Brandin Williams ,
General/His Regional Qualifying Throw
“I just knew I had to do it, because I thought it might have been my last throw in the first round?but I squeaked through to the finals. I just tried to make it a big one. From the looks of it I was surprised, but all year I thought I should have been throwing this well. I was able to relax to an extent after that throw, but I still wanted to try to win the event.”
On Giving His Team Some More Points
“This is the first year in a while that we’ve been able to compete for a team championship, so for us to get some points in some places that weren’t expected it’s huge. Kevin (Fasing) wasn’t able to throw today and I actually took his place. It was nice to be able to step up and compete well in his place.”