Fresno State: (2002) Notched a mark of 177-7 in the javelin at the Cal Poly Invitational, the second-best mark on the Bulldog roster.
Modesto JC: Lettered two years in both track and football ... was the quarterback and threw the javelin ... two-time Central Valley Conference Champion ... two-time California State Meet Qualifier ... in football, was a two-time Pacific Grafitti Bowl Champion.
Sierra HS: Played football and baseball as a member of the prestigious Valley Oak League.
Personal: Born Nov. 30, 1981 in Manteca, Calif., ... parents are John and Alicia Burgess ... has two brothers, Matt and Rhett ... finished in sixth place at the United States Elite Meet in the javelin, owns a personal-best distance of 184-2 ... enjoys lifting and the beach.
