University of Minnesota Athletics
Staying Put Pays off for Frawley
4/20/2004 12:00:00 AM | Women's Track & Field
Last year, as a junior on Minnesota's women's track team, Alean Frawley had a bug in her ear all year long. Coach Gary Wilson was trying to convince Frawley, who redshirted her freshman season, to return for her fourth year of eligibility. Wilson pleaded with her and even offered to pay her - in scholarships, of course.
But Frawley was all set to graduate and leave her record-breaking Gophers shot put career behind. Then, while training in the weight room, Frawley threw out her back and was unable to compete in the Big Ten and NCAA meets.
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Last year, as a junior on Minnesota's women's track team, Alean Frawley had a bug in her ear all year long. Coach Gary Wilson was trying to convince Frawley, who redshirted her freshman season, to return for her fourth year of eligibility. Wilson pleaded with her and even offered to pay her - in scholarships, of course.
But Frawley was all set to graduate and leave her record-breaking Gophers shot put career behind. Then, while training in the weight room, Frawley threw out her back and was unable to compete in the Big Ten and NCAA meets.
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