Most improved athlete on the men's squad ... will throw the shot, discus, weight throw and javelin.

2002 Outdoor: Placed 6th in the discus, 7th in the shot put and 9th in the javelin at the OVC championships.

2002 Indoor: Placed 6th in the OVC indoor shot put

PREP: Tennessee all-state performer in the shot put and discus at Cordova High School ... high school teammate of thrower Scott Merritt, hurdler David Herman and female jumper Meleisa Greene.

PERSONAL: Born 1-3-83 ... son of Andy and Marjorie Tennison ... Southeast Scholar Athlete ... undecided on college major.