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Reynolds, one of UA's track and field team captains, started out his Arizona career as a scholarship football player. However, his freshman year did not go as expected and he decided to transfer to Mesa Community College.

Redirecting his focus toward grades and a new sport, Reynolds maintained close to a 4.0 GPA while taking home the Junior College National Discuss Championship two years in a row.

Last year he was re-admitted to UA and later competed at the U.S. Championships, placing fifth. He went on to represent the United States at the World University Games, where he took home the bronze medal.

Jan. 24 Reynolds set a new indoor school record in the shot put at 62 feet, until teammate Chima Ugwu broke it Saturday at the NAU Invitational with a toss of 62-5.

Teammate Dominic Johnson, a senior, said Reynolds is a leader on and off the field.

Perhaps this team finds strength from its camaraderie. The person who first approached the Daily Wildcat with Reynold's story was Johnson, who voiced his opinion about his teammate through e-mail.

"Doug is an excellent role model for our team."

Briefly

Calling all soccer lovers.

UA's women's club soccer team is holding open tryouts Monday at 3:30 p.m. at Rincon Field, located at Tucson Boulevard and 15th Street.

At least five starting positions are still available.

Team practices are held every Monday and Wednesday in preparation for spring tournaments and the fall season.

Anyone interested should contact coach Dave Hunter at 907-9227 and show up Monday.

By the Numbers

16:

The number of sports in which the Pacific 10 Conference has won national titles since 1995-96.

Out of 33 NCAA or Division I Championships for which the conference is eligible, Pac-10 institutions have claimed a total of 24 team championships in men's, women's, and coed sports.

Arizona has contributed to that figure with a total of four wins in three different sports: men's basketball (1997), women's golf (1996), and softball (1996, '97).

Stanford has won the most, collecting 10 total championships.