Morris becomes first NSU freshman to earn All-American spot since 2011

  • Roy Morris put a stamp on a fantastic freshman campaign with a Second Team All-American spot, finishing 15th in the long jump at nationals. Photo by Southland Conference
    Roy Morris put a stamp on a fantastic freshman campaign with a Second Team All-American spot, finishing 15th in the long jump at nationals. Photo by Southland Conference

    Roy Morris only needed one jump to announce his presence to the country.

    On his attempt in the long jump in his first ever nationals appearance, the freshman showed no nerves, recording a jump of 24-7.75.

    The jump stood and after all 24 jumpers competed, he finished 15th to earn a spot as a Second Team All-American on Wednesday on the first day of nationals on the campus of the University of Oregon.