Vernon Norwood

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LSU’s Track and Field program held its fifth annual Team Awards and Alumni Recognition Banquet Oct. 24. Vernon Norwood, a Morgan City High School alum and LSU standout, received several awards, including the Glenn “Slats” Hardin Award. The award is given to the Most Outstanding Male Performer of the Year. Norwood also won the Most Outstanding Track Athlete Award as well as the Newcomer of the Year Award. Above, from left, are former LSU track and
field member Opal Taylor, Jasmin Stowers, winner of the Most Outstanding Female Performer; former LSU track and field member Kimberlyn Duncan, Ashlee Dugas, Hardin's granddaughter; Norwood and Billy Hardin, former LSU track and field athlete and Hardin’s son. (Submitted Photo/Courtesy of Bryan Wayne)

Norwood earns LSU track honors

A Morgan City High School alum and current LSU standout track team member was recognized during the LSU Track & Field program’s fifth annual Team Awards and Alumni Recognition Banquet Oct.

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Morgan City High School alum and LSU track and field standout Vernon Norwood placed third in the 400-meter run Friday at the 2014 NCAA Division 1 Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Eugene, Ore., and he anchored the Tigers’ 4x400-meter relay to a third place finish. Above is Norwood with his trophy from the 400-meter finish. (Submitted Photo/Courtesy of LSU Sports Information)

Norwood finished 3rd in 400, 4x400 meter relay

LSU’s Vernon Norwood finished third in the 400-meter run, while he and teammates also finished third in the 4x400-meter relay in action Friday and Saturday at the 2014 NCAA Division 1 Outdoor Track

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