Recognition Continues for Sooner Sprinter

NORMAN, Okla. OU sprinter DaBryan Blanton made the headlines last Saturday with his NCAA automatic qualifying time in the 60-meter dash and the recognition of that effort continued throughout the week. He currently leads the nation with a 6.62 in the 60 and was named Big 12 Male Track and Field Athlete of the Week on Monday.

On Tuesday, he was named the top 60-meter sprinter in the country on Trackwire's Dandy Dozen. The Dandy Dozen is selected using quantitative values that measure performances in past major competitions (such as conference championships, national championships and Olympic competition), durability and freedom from injuries, demonstrated ability to compete well in multiple rounds of competition, ability in other events, head-to-head competition with other top athletes, and personal or seasonal bests. Blanton also was ranked sixth on the Dandy Dozen's list in the 200.

On Thursday, he was named the Spotlight Athlete of the Week by NCAASportsline.com.

Senior LaVerne Jones was ranked sixth in the women's 60-meter dash on this week's Dandy Dozen while Aldwyn Sappleton was ranked 11th in the 800.

The Sooner men were tied for 15th in the Trackwire 25. The Trackwire 25 projects a hypothetical score for the NCAA meet, factoring in injury reports and other variables supported by information gathered from coaches and NCAA-qualifying competitions across the country. This projection is generated by scoring the Dandy Dozen, a power ranking of the top 12 athletes and relay squads in each NCAA event.

Blanton and his Sooner teammates head to Clemson, S.C., Friday for the Clemson Invitational on Saturday.

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Recognition Continues for Sooner Sprinter

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