University of Tennessee Athletics
Tennessee Swimming & Diving 2003-04 Outlook
October 14, 2003 | Men's Swimming & Diving
Oct. 14, 2003
2003-04 Schedule| Q & A with Head Coach John Trembley
The 2003-04 season focuses on a balanced attack featuring eight returning All-Americas and 10 talented freshmen. Led by seniors Andrew Bree, Evan Fischer, Jamie Graves, Evan Nylander, and Raymond Rosal, the Vols will navigate a tough road-heavy schedule. The burden will not be as difficult thanks to their supporting cast. Casey Dauw, Bryan Goldberg, Phillip Jones, and Jason Thomas round out the returning All-Americas from last season. These four Vols bring the leadership and experience this young squad needs.
Sprint Freestyle
Senior Raymond Rosal leads this year's sprint group. Last season, he turned in times of 20.19 and 44.92. Sophomore Bryan Goldberg adds depth to the group with the top returning time of 44.74 in the 100. Tyler Gustafson will look to score some points this season with a returning time of 45.18. Bradley Duryea, Casey Dauw, Bradley Boswell, Andrew Engle, Peter McKinnis and Chris Wary also look to contribute for the Vols.
| "It will be a different year at SECs, of course, with Olympic Trials in the back of all our minds. We have several Americans, as well as international competitors, who must keep that focus intact. The NCAA Championships this year is short course meters, which will change our training protocol a bit. We expect to be fighting for individual, team titles, relay titles and the championship. Battles are always on our immediate list of expectations. " |
| Head Coach John Trembley |
Distance Freestyle
Three athletes share the top returning times in the Vols' distance program. Evan Nylander provides strong leadership and a top time of 15:20.44 in the 1650. Bryan Goldberg returns with the fastest 200 time of 1:36.60 and Casey Dauw returns with the top performance in the 500 with a time of 4:22.43. Jason Thomas adds depth to this group with a 4:22.64 in the 500, while Bradley Boswell, Andrew Engle, Jamie Graves, Peter McKinnis and Chris Wary also look to score points for the Vols.
Butterfly
Senior Jamie Graves adds depth and leadership to the group this season. He returns with top times in both the 100 and 200 of 48.01 and 1:46.17, respectively. Josh Fulton is not far behind him in the 100 with a 48.06. Casey Dauw looks to score points for the Vols this season, while freshmen Bryce Clough, Andrew Engle, and Travis Wright also look to contribute.
Backstroke
Junior Josh Fulton will lead this year's squad. Fulton holds the top returning time in the 100 and 200 with a time of 49.24 and 1:47.07, respectively. Freshmen Bradley Boswell, Bryce Clough, Chris Franklin and Ryan Rhoades hope to add depth to the Vols in this event.
Breaststroke
Senior Andrew Bree enters the season as one of the top swimmers in the country. Bree, who holds the second fastest time in UT history, looks to return to the top after an injury-plagued season last year. Sophomore Michael Russo looks to better himself this season with returning times of 55.80 and 1:58.70. Senior co-captain Evan Fischer looks to add knowledge and depth to this years group, while Kiel Huston and Brent Deputy also look to contribute.
Individual Medley
Sophomore Casey Dauw returns with a 3:50.92 time in the 400. Senior Andrew Bree returns with the top 200 time. In 2002, Bree swam a 1:47.62 and 3:51.98. Kiel Huston, Michael Russo, Brent Deputy, Chris Franklin and Travis Wright also will help score points this season.
Diving
Returning NCAA champion Phillip Jones leads the way for the diving Vols. Last year he won the three-meter competition with 649.70 points. Kevin Manecke , Jevon Tarantino and John Venditti will also see a lot of action this season. These four divers will have to live up to the high expectations of coach Dave Parrington as they attempt to become the best diving team in the nation.
Following the grueling schedule that includes seven dual-meets and a pair of invitational meets, the Vols will turn their attention to the championship season. The Southeastern Conference Championships are regarded as the nation's top swimming and diving competition. This year, the teams will compete in Athens, Ga. The NCAA Championships await the Vols at the end of March in East Meadow, N.Y.
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