I was honored to have the opportunity to spend two solid days competing with these outstanding athletes. I was definitely the rookie, but know that I gained invaluable experience in the art of competing while pitted against such experienced competitors.

They have great expectations for me in the next world's which will be held in Italy in 2007.

I could see the mistake when I reviewed the video taping of the heats. I visibly saw all the other competitors back off at the end once they knew they were in the top slots. Not me. I charged all the way through because that is how I run every race. Now I will know for the next time!

The BCA Invitational is a tremendous opportunity for our student-athletes to take part in. Playing more of a national schedule this year allows our program to gain some exposure and visibility, which not only helps our current players, but paves the way for recruiting efforts down the road.

This is a great opportunity for hunters to extend their hunting season this fall.

I'd say it's about 20 percent who are athletes and 80 percent students who see this as a good opportunity to compete. To some, this is like their sport.