Big 12 Outdoor Quotes - Men's Discus Champion - University of Colorado Athletics

James Begley, Colorado, Sr., Aurora, Colo.

On Winning the Discus

“Words can’t describe what I’m feeling right now. I just hope that the 10 points will go to some good to get a team championship. I know it’s going to be a tight race and I don’t think anyone put me as getting 10 points. Hopefully it really helped out.

“I absolutely did not envision this coming into [this weekend]. Obviously you think about it?you want to be the best in everything you do. So it crossed my mind, but I never thought it would come true. I think it’s great for (Colorado throwing coach) Casey (Malone) to finally break out. He’s a world-class discus thrower, and my thanks go out to everyone: the athletic trainers, the facilities guys, everyone. It was just a great day.”