| Tim Gruber |
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Sophomore
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| Hometown:
Grove City, Pa.
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| High School:
Grove City Area
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| Height:
5-11
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| Event:
Throws
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Gruber's Career-Best Marks:
Javelin (O) - 190'5" (58.05m)
2006-07:
Saw action in the javelin throw five times during his rookie year ... produced two top-five distances in the event ... placed second in his first-collegiate meet at the Point Loma Invitational (184'7") ... produced season-best toss (190'5") in the Star Meet against Army.
High School:
Attended Grove City Area High School ... earned three letters in track and football ... second-team all-region in the javelin in 2006 ... won the county championship in the javelin throw and finished second at the state championship as a senior ... also a second-team all-region defensive end in football.
Personal:
Son of Jon and Paula Gruber ... born Aug. 22, 1988, in Kittanniny, Pa. ... cousins Alan Kraft `72, Peter Rowell `96 and Jennifer Hogan `97 graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy ... majoring in ocean engineering.
